Feb 4, 2015
Mr. Speaker, last April I was horrified when hundreds of girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria because they attended school. To this day, Boko Haram continues their reign of terror. In early January, thousands of Nigerians were…
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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.
Congressional Record · 2015-02-04
Jan 13, 2015
Mr. Speaker, since last year's kidnapping of over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls, Boko Haram's violence and attacks have not stopped. Instead, they have become more violent, more deadly, and more frequent. Mr. Speaker, last week Boko Haram…
Jan 7, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 23. This legislation would reauthorize the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program, or NWIRP. The Federal Government has an important role in helping Americans prepare for and recover from natural…
Dec 8, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Welch for yielding me time as well as Chairman Issa and Ranking Member Cummings for their support in bringing this bill to the floor. I rise today in strong support of H.R. 4030, a bill to designate the…
Nov 17, 2014
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 520, had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________
Sep 10, 2014
Mr. Speaker, while the world and mainstream media focuses on other world events, the Boko Haram terrorists continue to bomb, pillage, rape, and behead innocent men, women, and even children in Nigeria. Yesterday, I met with some of the…
Sep 9, 2014
Madam Speaker, Boko Haram's attacks on the people of Nigeria have become more vicious. Their wicked deeds are devastating men, women, and children, Christians, and Muslims. Everyone is a target. Like ISIS, the terrorist organization they…
Sep 8, 2014
Thank you, Representative Horsford, and to all the Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, who are here tonight to contribute to this conversation regarding an issue that is oh so prevalent in our communities and has been there for…
Jul 29, 2014
We have to act now. Pretending this is not a serious problem... will make climate change more expensive.
Jul 23, 2014
Mr. Speaker, over 100 days have gone by, and the kidnapped schoolgirls in Nigeria are still not home. The consequences of their absence and the lack of formal action to find the girls is unimaginable. Eleven parents of the abducted girls…
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