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Rep. Frankel Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Marking Three Years Since October 7 Terrorist Attacks on Israel

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Rep. Frankel Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Marking Three Years Since October 7 Terrorist Attacks on Israel West Palm Beach, FL — Today, to mark three years since the October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel, Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) joined colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas’s horrific atrocities, honoring the victims and hostages, and calling for the…

Rep. Frankel: FAA Refuses Community Requests for More Time to Weigh In on Mar-a-Lago Flight Restrictions

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Rep. Frankel: FAA Refuses Community Requests for More Time to Weigh In on Mar-a-Lago Flight Restrictions WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rejected requests from local leaders to extend the public comment period on its proposal to make the current airspace restrictions around Mar-a-Lago…

Frankel Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National Falls Prevention Awareness Week

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Frankel Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National Falls Prevention Awareness Week West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 21–25, 2026, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Week to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults. The resolution brings together Democrats and…

ICYMI: FAA Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Permanent Mar-a-Lago Flight Restrictions Through October 2

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On September 2, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formally proposed making the current airspace restrictions around Mar-a-Lago permanent. The FAA is accepting public comments on the proposal through October 2, 2026. HOW TO SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public can submit comments on the FAA’s proposal by clicking here or by: 1. Going to Regulations.gov. 2. Entering…

Rep. Frankel Leads Bipartisan Florida Delegation in Urging Surgeon General to Protect Critical HIV Prevention Funding

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Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) led a bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers in urging Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and the Florida Department of Health to ensure critical federal HIV prevention funding reaches community-based organizations (CBOs), preventing disruptions to essential HIV prevention services across the state.   This follows reports last month…

Frankel Responds to Trump’s Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Order

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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order overhauling the childhood vaccine schedule and pushing dangerous misinformation about lifesaving vaccines:   “Donald Trump’s new executive order changing the childhood vaccine schedule against the advice of pediatric experts is dangerous and makes no sense,”…

Reps. Frankel, Bilirakis Lead Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Korean War Veterans

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Washington, DC — Today, on National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the courage and sacrifice of Korean War Veterans, as well as Korean Defense Veterans who have served on the Korean Peninsula since the signing of the Armistice Agreement.   “Veterans of the Korean War…

Frankel Responds to Trump’s Primetime Attack on Voting Rights

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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Thursday evening election remarks:  “President Trump’s address last night was another attempt to distract the American people with falsehoods and long-debunked conspiracy theories about our elections instead of addressing the issues families care about most,” said Rep.…

Frankel: Trump and Republicans Are Making America Less Secure

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 Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), released the following statement after voting against House Republicans' Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill.   "This bill should have been our…

Frankel, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Esther Coopersmith Award Act to Honor Champions of Women, Peace, and Security

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Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-22), co-chair of the Women, Peace, and Security Caucus, and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-27) introduced the Esther Coopersmith Award Act, legislation to create a State Department award honoring public servants who advance Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) around the world.   Named for Esther Coopersmith — a trailblazing diplomat, philanthropist,…