Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) has signed on as a cosponsor of the HEADACHE Act, H.R. 5536, as of September 3, 2026. That brings total House support to 47 members.
What this means for FL-24
An estimated 118,751 people in FL-24 live with a headache disorder, out of roughly 791,673 residents. Every one of them stands to benefit from the coordinated federal response the HEADACHE Act would create: better epidemiological data, a larger trained clinical workforce, and headache disorders finally treated as the public health priority their prevalence warrants.
Specialist access in Florida
Florida has 59 UCNS-certified headache specialists serving an estimated 3,221,381 residents living with a headache disorder. That ranks 14th of 50 states for specialist access. Nationally there are fewer than 900 certified specialists for more than 40 million patients.
Veterans in FL-24
There is no VA Headache Center of Excellence in FL-24. The nearest site is in Miami, FL, about 14 miles from the district office. With only 29 such centers nationwide, most veterans living with post-traumatic headache have no specialized VA care within reach.
Rep. Wilson is the first member of the Florida delegation to cosponsor H.R. 5536.
Say thank you
A short note from a constituent carries real weight with a congressional office, and members who have already signed on are the ones best positioned to recruit their colleagues. Send Rep. Wilson a message, or check where your own representatives stand.