Mar 17, 2015
Everyone needs a job, and I think the mantra of this Congress should really be 'jobs, jobs, jobs.'
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.
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Mar 16, 2015
In Miami-Dade County, I have a program called the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project. It is a program of Black and Hispanic boys who are trying to grow up into good men. The Friday before Bloody Sunday, over 500 12th…
Feb 26, 2015
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 34 Offered by Mr. Castro of Texas The Acting…
Feb 26, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 354, line 19, strike ``two categories'' and insert ``four categories''. Page 355, after line 15…
Feb 26, 2015
This amendment requires school districts to be transparent in providing information to parents at the beginning of the school year on mandated assessments the students will have to take during the school year and any school district policy…
Feb 26, 2015
As the designee of Mr. Duffy, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 268, line 9, before the period insert ``any assessments mandated by the…
Feb 26, 2015
This amendment provides for elementary students reading below grade level to utilize intensive care reading labs to improve their reading efficiency. I am well aware of the shortcomings of H.R. 5 and its failure to make the improvements…
Feb 26, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: In title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as proposed to be amended by section…
Feb 26, 2015
My amendment to H.R. 5 is simple. It will provide students with the necessary resources to remain in school and graduate. I have witnessed young people who are mentored through quality in- school mentoring programs make positive choices…
Feb 25, 2015
This executive order will improve the lives of millions of workers, helping to ensure they have access to fair pay, benefits, and safe working conditions.
Feb 25, 2015
If you want to do business with the federal government, you must obey federal laws.
Feb 25, 2015
Is misclassification of employees a way for contractors to shift costs to workers or leave them without basic protections?
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