Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement following reports that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the “first phase” of a Gaza peace plan.
“My heart is full of hope and joy that after more than two years of devastating war, the remaining hostages held by Hamas may finally return home and the fighting will end,” said Rep. Frankel. “May this moment lead to… Read more »
“Today, we mark a solemn and heartbreaking anniversary—two years since Hamas terrorists carried out the deadliest assault on the Jewish people since the Holocaust,” said Rep. Frankel. “On October 7, 2023, the world watched in horror as Hamas murdered, raped, and maimed more than 1,200 innocent people, injured thousands more, and abducted 251 hostages. Today, 48 hostages remain in Hamas’s… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in response to the proposal the White House released yesterday in an attempt to end the Hamas-Israel war:
“On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a war on Israel with a horrific attack. This has resulted in unimaginable violence and suffering for innocent Israelis and Palestinians alike. With that said, I welcome the… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement on the looming government shutdown:
“It’s reckless that Republicans would rather shut down the government than work with Democrats to keep our government open and keep health care affordable. The Republican funding bill would leave more than 4 million Floridians—and millions more across the country—facing skyrocketing… Read more »
September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month, and Reps. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) are marking it by introducing the bipartisan FASTER Act—a bill to keep older adults safe at home by funding fire department safety visits, simple upgrades like grab bars, and connections to lifesaving community resources.
“Falls… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in response to reports that Gov. DeSantis plans to eliminate vaccinate mandates in Florida—making Florida the first state to do so.
“Eliminating vaccine requirements is reckless and dangerous. It puts everyone at risk, especially endangering children, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems,” said Rep. Frankel.… Read more »
Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Ranking Member of the House National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee released the following statement today after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that President Trump’s budget director, Russell Vought, would oversee the closeout of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
"Secretary… Read more »
Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Ranking Member of the House National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee released the following statement today after President Trump announced that he plans to cancel $4.9 billion in funding for foreign aid programs.
“Trump’s new clawback of federal funds is unlawful and reckless. The rescission package is a… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) reintroduced the bipartisan Connected Maternal Online Monitoring (MOM) Act to help pregnant and new mothers stay healthy and safe.
“As a mom and now a grandmother, I know how important it is for expectant mothers to feel safe and supported every step of the way,” said Rep. Frankel. “Too many women in our country face preventable complications… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined Democratic colleagues in introducing the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act, legislation to repeal the newly enacted Republican ban on Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood health centers.
“Planned Parenthood is often the only place people can go for affordable, trusted health care. The ban on Medicaid reimbursements has put 200… Read more »
