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.
I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted: On rollcall No. 176, ``nay.'' ____________________
Tomorrow is Wear Something Red Wednesday to Bring Back Our Girls. I thank Leader Pelosi for her unwavering support, as well as all of my other colleagues. I thank Representative G.K. Butterfield, Curt Clawson, Karen Bass, Trent Franks…
I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted: Rollcall No. 164--``nay.'' ____________________
I stand with my colleagues in strong support of DOL's updated silica dust standard.
As Representative Wilson has already introduced, the three bricklayers and family members of bricklayers are behind me, who experienced in their family or themselves silicosis.
OSHA's new silica dust standard reflects current science and technology. It will save lives.
The science is clear. Since 1974, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has called for OSHA to cut the permissible exposure limit for general industry from 100 micrograms per cubic meter to 50.
Some people argue that reported cases of silicosis are declining in recent years, and there is not a significant risk.





