Frederica Wilson

Democrat Representative of Florida's 24th district

Representative
Florida, district 17
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
Representative
Florida, district 24
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
Florida, district 24
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Florida, district 24
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Florida, district 24
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Florida, district 24
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Florida, district 24
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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@RepWilson

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Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1942 (82 years old)

Birthday

Has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 2011
Initially represented Florida's 17th congressional district, now represents the 24th
Gained national attention for comments on the death of Trayvon Martin
Known for her large and colorful hat collection and efforts to change Congress's ban on head coverings
Born in Miami, Florida, with Bahamian ancestry
Holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Fisk University and a master's degree from the University of Miami
Served as a school principal before entering politics
Founded the 5000 Role Models of Excellence program
Served in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, where she was term-limited
Was an early supporter of Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign
Serves on the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Member of several caucuses including the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Progressive Caucus
Has a strong stance against standardized testing and has opposed the Tea Party
Took a vocal stance in the Trayvon Martin case, advocating for justice and against racial profiling
Led efforts to combat bullying and hazing
Criticized for her comments following the death of Sergeant La David Johnson and the subsequent phone call from President Donald Trump to Johnson's widow
Voted to impeach Donald Trump in 2019
Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Widowed with three children and is an Episcopalian
Member of The Links, an international women's civic and community service organization