Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:

"On behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus, I extend our gratitude and highest respect to our dear friend and colleague, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, for her remarkable career in public service. A former educator, elementary school principal, community leader, school board member, and state legislator, Congresswoman Wilson's career in public service spans nearly 30 years. The state of Florida and our nation are better because of her many years of leadership.

"During her tenure in the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Wilson has been a dedicated member of the Congressional Black Caucus. She has advocated tirelessly for Black communities in Miami-Dade County and across the country-always fighting to create well-paying jobs, improve education, lower everyday costs, protect programs like Medicare and Social Security, and strengthen ties with Haiti and the Caribbean.

"Notably, through her work as founder of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, Congresswoman Wilson has awarded millions of dollars in college scholarships to help hundreds of young men achieve their dream of earning a college degree or postsecondary certification. She also passed into law the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys following the murder of George Floyd. As Chair of the Commission, Congresswoman Wilson works to find legislative solutions to the social disparities affecting Black men and boys in America.

"Congresswoman Wilson has served honorably as the Ranking Democrat on the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee in the 119th Congress. As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Education and Workforce Committee, she has been a fierce advocate for investments in clean water infrastructure, resilient communities, safe transportation systems, and expanded educational and economic opportunities for working families.

"The Congressional Black Caucus is deeply grateful for her leadership, mentorship, and enduring impact in Congress. We honor her extraordinary legacy of service and wish her all the best as her time in Congress comes to a close. Her voice, compassion, sense of community, and commitment to public service will leave a lasting mark on this institution and on generations of Americans to come."