Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement marking five years since the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. “Five years ago, a violent group attacked our Capitol, attempting to stop the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden,” said Rep. Frankel. “It was one of the darkest days in our history, and one of the most horrifying days of my life as I hid fr... Read More »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released a memo updating the community on her recent meeting with the U.S. Secret Service and her ongoing efforts with both the Secret Service and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address the 24/7 flight restrictions surrounding Mar-a-Lago. The memo explains how the restrictions were implemented and details their significant impact on nearby n... Read More »
“Nicolás Maduro is a bad actor and he should be brought to justice,” said Rep. Frankel. “With that said, the President should give the American people clear answers about what threats justified a military action, why Congress was kept in the dark, and how he intends to avoid endangering U.S. servicemembers or dragging us into another endless war.” Read More »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) led Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE-2), Lucy McBath (D-GA-6), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6), and Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) in introducing the Protecting Students on Campus Act, bipartisan legislation to confront rising antisemitism and other forms of discrimination at colleges and universities. At a time when hate is surging domestically and globally—resulting ... Read More »
Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), co-chairs of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Caucus, urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a letter to ensure women are meaningfully included in post-war decision-making, reconstruction, and reconciliation as the United States works with international partners to implement the Israel–Hamas peace agreement. “The Wom... Read More »
Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), co-chairs of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Caucus, urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a letter to ensure women are meaningfully included in post-war decision-making, reconstruction, and reconciliation as the United States works with international partners to implement the Israel–Hamas peace agreement. “The Wom... Read More »
A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers is urging swift implementation of proposed updates to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding formula—changes that would significantly strengthen Florida’s ability to provide lifesaving care to low-income people living with HIV/AIDS. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, established by Congress in 1990, provides critical medical care and support services to appro... Read More »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined Palm Beach State College (PBSC) President Ava Parker and PBSC students to celebrate the opening of the college’s renovated Respiratory Clinical Lab—expanded through the $700,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Frankel. “Working people build our community, and Palm Beach State College’s students are training for some of the most essential jobs in our hea... Read More »
Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to authorize funding for Student Veteran Success Centers at colleges and universities nationwide, helping student Veterans transition from military to academic life. “As the mother of a U.S. Marine War Veteran, I know how demanding the transition from military to civilian life can be,” sai... Read More »
Reps. Lois Frankel and Jen Kiggans, co-chairs of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security Caucus, joined Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy Linda Robinson for a discussion on implementation of the WPS Act of 2017. Read More »
“For far too long, the young girls abused by Jeffrey Epstein were failed at every turn—by a justice system that minimized their suffering, and, shamefully, by Palm Beach County prosecutors who treated them as if they were the criminals,” said Rep. Frankel. “That’s why today I was proud to vote to force the release of the Epstein files. No more secrecy. No more excuses. The American people deserve ... Read More »
Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing November 10 - 16, 2025, as National Caregiving Youth Week. The resolution honors the contributions and commitment of children and adolescents under 18 years who serve as primary or secondary caregivers for a loved one who is aging, has a chronic illness, disability, frail... Read More »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after passage of the Republican spending bill. “I voted no because this Republican spending bill leaves working families sicker and poorer while making health care more expensive for everyone,” said Rep. Frankel. “Millions of Americans—their budgets already stretched to the limit—will see their health insurance premiums skyrocket, f... Read More »
“Let me be clear. I do not support the legislation being pushed by the Republican-controlled Senate that would leave millions of Americans without access to affordable health care and pile even more pressure on already-stretched family budgets,” said Rep. Frankel. “I will continue to stand with like-minded colleagues in the House and Senate to fight for a health care system where no one has to cho... Read More »
"In 2017, President Trump signed the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act into law with broad bipartisan support, reaffirming America’s leadership in advancing women’s participation, protection, and empowerment worldwide. The law requires the Administration to submit regular reports to Congress detailing how it is carrying out this national-security mandate. This year’s report was due on October 3... Read More »
