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Frederica Wilson

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Frederica Smith Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for education, healthcare, and social justice issues throughout her tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for her distinctive style, often wearing colorful hats, and her outspoken nature on various political matters.

Sep 13, 2016

Mr. Speaker, today, at 12:30 p.m., I will be convening an emergency press conference from the U.S. Capitol on Zika. This is a bipartisan press conference of Floridians, Democrats, and Republicans who are concerned about their State. Please…

Congressional Record · 2016-09-13
Sep 9, 2016

Mr. Speaker, have you ever heard of a travel ban on an American city? Now, we have one in the beautiful boutique district called Wynwood, in the heart of my district. It is time to lift that ban. District 24, Miami, Florida; and the entire…

Congressional Record · 2016-09-09
Jul 14, 2016

Mr. Speaker, we have a long to-do list before you can leave for the summer recess: we have got to pass legislation to prevent gun violence; we have got to pass legislation to fight the spread of Zika; we have got to pass legislation to…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-14
Jul 7, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 1217, the bipartisan expanded background checks legislation, to honor the memory of Trayvon Martin from my district, a victim of gun violence who never received a moment of silence on…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-07
Jun 8, 2016

I urge them, also, to cosponsor my bill, the Payroll Fraud Prevention Act, which would prevent another form of misclassification.

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Jun 8, 2016

I urge my colleagues in the majority to rethink their stance on this sensible effort to prevent misclassification.

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Jun 8, 2016

The Department of Labor's final overtime rule will extend overtime protections to 4.2 million Americans.

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Jun 8, 2016

This update strengthens overtime protections for 8.9 million workers who are already eligible for, but are unfairly denied, overtime pay.

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May 25, 2016

Mr. Speaker, today is Wear Something Red Wednesday to bring back our girls. My heart is overflowing with joy. I am very happy to report that one of the Chibok schoolgirls who had been abducted by the Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram has…

Congressional Record · 2016-05-25
May 24, 2016

Mr. Chairman, as we begin this hearing, I want to remind all in attendance that we should focus on ensuring safe workplaces for those we represent.

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May 24, 2016

GAO issued a report in April 2012 and called upon OSHA to clarify its guidance on safety incentive programs.

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