Today, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) joined Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation to stop President Trump’s $1.8 billion “weaponization” slush fund settlement from taking effect. At the center of the controversy is a newly announced agreement between President Trump and his own Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ announced that Trump agreed to drop his $10 billion lawsuit again... Read More »
Rep. Frankel joined Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee to advance two key provisions in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill to protect survivors of Epstein sexual abuse and strengthen victims’ rights in the justice system. This follows the recent House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Democrats' field... Read More »
Democrats on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), led by Ranking Member Lois Frankel (FL-22), alongside Representatives Grace Meng (NY-06), Norma Torres (CA-35), and Mike Quigley (IL-05), sent a letter to Trump Administration officials expressing deep concern over plans to withhold $19 billion in foreign assistance and the Ad... Read More »
Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Emerita, and Young Kim (R-CA-40), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence, introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen support for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in religious communities. The bipartisan Supporting Survivors from Faith-based Communities Act would establish a ... Read More »
West Palm Beach, FL — Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement ahead of the Palm Beach County Commission’s meeting to approve a trademark agreement with the Trump Organization in a step toward renaming Palm Beach International Airport. “Airports named after presidents have traditionally been designated once they leave office and through decisions made by local com... Read More »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), led Democratic opposition to the Fiscal Year 2027 NSRP funding bill. “This is a moment for American leadership—and we must rise to meet it,” said Ranking Member Frankel. “Lasting national security is about more than bombs, bullying, or ta... Read More »
During yesterday’s National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Subcommittee markup, Ranking Member Lois Frankel (FL-22) spoke against House Republicans’ proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) NSRP bill, which would cut critical funding that strengthens America’s soft power, prevents the spread of conflict and disease, and protects our national security. “This is a ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During this week’s Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee markup, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) introduced an amendment to strike measures in the FY27 bill that restrict federal employees’ access to abortion care and block the District of Columbia from using its own local funds to provide abortion services to Medicaid enrollees. “These riders ar... Read More »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel released the following statement after Republican House leadership refused to take up a bipartisan Senate-passed bill to reopen the majority of the Department of Homeland Security. “I am appalled that Republican House leadership is refusing to take up the bipartisan Senate-passed bill, which would reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security and ensure TSA officers a... Read More »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22), alongside Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-3), and Nikema Williams (GA-5), introduced a House resolution recognizing March 26, 2026, as Equal Pay Day—the date marking how far into the new year women must work to earn what men earned in 2025 alone. The resolution raises awareness of the persistent gender wage gap and its imp... Read More »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, participated in a visit to the United Nations and a field hearing at the United States Mission to the United Nations, hosted by U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz. At the hearing, Frankel emphasized that strong, consistent U.S. leadership at the ... Read More »
Last evening, March 18, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) convened a Zoom briefing with special guest Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, bringing together more than 80 local elected officials, law enforcement personnel, and faith leaders in response to growing public concern about potential security threats. “My office convened this briefing to encourage local officials and community leaders... Read More »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting in favor of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized offensive hostilities in Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force: “Let me be clear: the Iranian regime and its support for terrorist proxies have wreaked havoc across the region—targeting U.S. s... Read More »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after again voting against a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the federal agency that includes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “The proposed legislation provides billions more for ICE without a single meaningful reform or safeguard. At a time when this agency has become increasingly lawl... Read More »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) shared updated information and guidance from the State Department for Americans currently in the Middle East, amid the ongoing military conflict in the region. The State Department has advised that Americans currently in the Middle East should depart as soon as possible, and if they’re able to book travel out of the region, they should do so immediately. For Americ... Read More »
