Frederica Wilson

Democrat Representative of Florida's 24th district

  • Representative

    Florida, district 24

    January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-4506

@RepWilson

wilson.house.gov

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Congresses Served

7

House Terms

January 1, 1942 (82 years old)

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  • 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