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FAA Updates Flight Paths Near Mar-a-Lago

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Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced updates to flight paths in and out of Palm Beach International Airport following flight restrictions requested by the Secret Service to support presidential security at Mar-a-Lago. According to airport officials, the revised flight paths will impact fewer homes. “I’m pleased these changes will reduce the impact on some residents,…

Rep. Frankel Calls for Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

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Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) announced her support for a House resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for grave abuses of power, including ICE’s systemic violations of due process rights for undocumented individuals, lawful residents, and even American citizens. “At Secretary Noem’s direction, ICE has unleashed a campaign of cruelty that tramples…

Rep. Frankel Urges Action on Flight Restrictions Before Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Today, Rep. Frankel (FL-22) spoke in front of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to highlight the impact on Palm Beach County communities of disruptive 24/7 flight restrictions around Mar-a-Lago. In her remarks, Rep. Frankel called on the Committee to expedite direct engagement between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Secret Service, Palm Beach…

Rep. Frankel Leads House Passage of FY26 National Security and Department of State Funding Bill

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Today, Rep. Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member (lead Democrat) of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after the House passed the subcommittee’s budget bill for Fiscal Year 2026. “At a time of global uncertainty, it is critical that we face the world with a unified front. This bipartisan bill puts…

Rep. Frankel Votes to Stop Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

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Today, Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. “Everyday costs are already too high, and extending Affordable Care Act assistance will help keep millions of Americans from being forced to choose between seeing a doctor and paying their rent,” said Rep. Frankel. “Senate Republicans and Donald Trump…

Rep. Frankel Reflects on the Five-Year Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection

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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…

Rep. Frankel Provides Update on Secret Service Meeting, Work to Address Flight Restrictions Around Mar-a-Lago

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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…

Rep. Frankel Statement on the Trump Administration’s Military Action in Venezuela

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“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.”

Rep. Frankel Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses

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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…

WPS Caucus Co-Chairs Frankel, Kiggans Urge Secretary Rubio to Include Women in Implementing Israel–Hamas Peace Agreement

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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…