Florida Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson Retiring From Congress

The 83-year-old plans to travel the country to expand a youth mentoring program she founded.

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) greets guests at a prayer vigil she was hosting at the Greater Historic Bethel AME Church before the start of President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address in Miami, on Jan. 30, 2018. Scott Olson/Getty Images

Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) said Friday that she will not seek another term in the U.S. House of Representatives, though she told supporters she does not consider the decision a retirement.

The 83-year-old lawmaker said she would instead travel the country to expand 5000 Role Models of Excellence, a mentoring program she founded to steer young men away from crime and violence.