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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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 1- year anniversary of the tragic kidnapping of 276 girls in Nigeria. I welcome Patience and Saw to Washington, two of the girls who are with us all day. I thank all of the Members of Congress for…
Mr. Speaker, today marks 1 year since the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria--1 year, 365 days, nonstop--by Boko Haram. UNICEF is reporting that 800,000 children have been forced to flee Boko Haram's campaign of violence in…
Because so many Americans can access health insurance on the marketplace, parents are no longer stuck in their jobs for fear of losing their health insurance.
As a lifelong educator, I cannot stress enough how important health is in ensuring children have the opportunity to develop, learn, and grow.
Mr. Speaker, as we mark the 50th anniversary of the ESEA, we reflect on the simple yet powerful promises that are at the center of this civil rights law, promises made to all American children--a promise that no matter where you live or…
I am proud to say that this year my home state of Florida led the nation in the number of enrollees on the federal marketplace, with nearly 1.6 million Floridians finding quality affordable health care.
The ACA ensures marketplace insurance plans, as well as employer-sponsored plans, covers preventive dental and vision services for children.
Mr. Speaker, April 14 will mark 1 year since Boko Haram kidnapped over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls. Since the schoolgirls' kidnapping, Boko Haram has continued to torment and commit atrocities. Boko Haram has declared its allegiance to ISIS…
Thank you, Representative Woodall, for this honor and this pleasure. I am indebted to you forever. Thank you. I just finished making a speech about Boko Haram and girls who were kidnapped in Nigeria. Five of them are in the gallery today…
Mr. Speaker, a special thank you to Speaker Boehner for realizing the urgency of this bill. We just got this information, and I went to the Speaker and he redlined the bill and brought it to the floor. I am proud to have my Florida…
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