Frederica S. Wilson

COMPASS Act

High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2026

Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act

Heritage Legacy Act

The federal government would provide grants to historically Black colleges and universities to award scholarships specifically to students whose ancestors were enslaved in the United States. This funding would help make college more affordable for descendants of enslaved people by reducing their out-of-pocket education costs. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2026

The legislation would allow certain Haitian nationals currently in the United States to adjust their immigration status and become permanent residents or citizens without having to return to Haiti first. This would primarily affect Haitian immigrants who may have entered the country without proper documentation or whose visas have expired, giving them a pathway to legal residency. The bill has been sent to the House Judiciary Committee for review and consideration.

Transit Workforce Development Act

The bill would let public transit agencies use some of their federal funding for buses and bus facilities to instead pay for training programs that prepare workers for jobs in the transit industry. This change would help address worker shortages in public transportation while still allowing agencies to purchase buses and equipment when needed. The bill affects transit agencies and workers seeking careers in public transportation.

National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Act

This bill would create federal funding and training programs to help prepare workers for jobs in public transportation systems like buses, trains, and subways. It aims to address worker shortages in the transit industry by supporting apprenticeships, skills training, and career development for people seeking stable employment in transportation. The funding would benefit both workers looking to enter the field and transit agencies struggling to fill positions.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week. It also encourages the people of the United States to educate themselves and others on how to be safe around railroad tracks and grade crossings.

BCRA of 2025

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Tribal Water Infrastructure Grants Expansion Act

This bill would expand federal grant programs to help Native American tribes build and improve water systems, including treatment facilities and pipelines that deliver clean drinking water to tribal communities. Many reservations currently lack reliable access to safe water, so the legislation aims to provide more funding and resources to address these infrastructure gaps. The bill would affect tribal governments and the communities they serve across the country.

Clean Water Affordability Act

This bill would likely help make clean water more affordable for households and communities by providing financial assistance or subsidies to reduce water bills for low-income families and support infrastructure improvements in areas with contaminated water supplies. The legislation would probably affect water utilities, state and local governments, and residents struggling to pay for safe drinking water. By making water more accessible and affordable, the bill aims to ensure that all Americans can afford this essential service regardless of their income level.

Critical Water Supplies for Resilient Communities Act

This bill would help communities prepare for and respond to water shortages by providing federal funding and support for water infrastructure projects, drought planning, and emergency water supplies. It aims to make communities more resilient to water crises caused by drought, climate change, or other disruptions that could affect drinking water and agricultural needs. The bill would likely benefit local governments, water utilities, and residents in areas vulnerable to water scarcity.

Government Shutdown Salary Suspension Act

During a government shutdown, members of Congress and the President would stop receiving their salaries until the shutdown ends and the government resumes normal operations. The goal is to create financial pressure on elected leaders to resolve budget disputes quickly rather than allowing shutdowns to drag on while federal workers go unpaid. This would affect Congress members, the President, and Vice President, but not the federal workforce or other government employees.

Strengthening Job Corps Act of 2025

This bill would make changes to the federal Job Corps program, which provides free job training and education to low-income young adults. The legislation likely aims to improve how the program operates, expand access to training in high-demand fields, or strengthen support services for participants trying to enter the workforce.

American Teacher Act

American Teacher Act This bill establishes grants to increase the minimum salary of public elementary and secondary school teachers. It also authorizes a national campaign regarding the value of the teaching profession. First, the bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award four-year grants to state educational agencies (SEAs) and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies to establish a minimum annual salary of $60,000 (to be adjusted annually for inflation) for these teachers. Second, the bill directs ED to award grants to eligible SEAs to provide cost-of-living adjustments to the annual base salary of teachers. Finally, the bill authorizes ED to carry out a national campaign to (1) increase awareness about the importance of teachers and the value of the teaching profession, (2) encourage secondary school and college students to consider teaching as a professional career, and (3) diversify the pool of individuals who enter the teaching profession.

Jobs Now Act of 2025

Jobs Now Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of Labor to conduct a two-year pilot program to award grants to general local governmental units or community-based organizations to retain, employ, or train individuals for positions that provide a public service. At least 50% of grant funds must be used to retain employees who would otherwise be laid off due to budget cuts. Labor must encourage grantees to use grant funds to retain, employ, or train veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals receiving unemployment benefits, or dislocated workers.

One School, One Nurse Act of 2025

One School, One Nurse Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award competitive grants to eligible entities for recruiting, hiring, and retaining school nurses. An eligible entity is a local educational agency (LEA) or a partnership between a state educational agency and a consortium of LEAs in the state. Further, ED must specify in regulation the recommended nurse-to-student ratios for elementary and secondary schools.