Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, issued the following statement on last night’s shooting at Pulse, an Orlando nightclub that serves the LGBT community. The shooting claimed 50 lives and injured at least 53 others, making this the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. “I am so sad for the Orlando shooting victims and their… Read more »

Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, announced her participation in the Caucus’ LGBT Aging Issues Task Force. The bipartisan task force was formed to advance the dignity and security of older Americans who identify as LGBT. “The struggle for equality doesn’t stop at retirement,” Frankel said. “LGBT seniors face unique and… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today joined 167 of her House colleagues and 44 Senators in calling on the Supreme Court to affirm marriage equality in the United States.  The Supreme Court is considering four cases this summer that will decide whether the Constitution guarantees same-sex couples the freedom to marry and have their marriages recognized nationwide. “We live in a… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) this week sent a letter urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to drop the State of Florida’s appeal in Scott v. Brenner and treat all Floridians equally under the law. “We live in a country where we cherish the right to pursue happiness. Any person, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, should be allowed to live in a committed relationship with the… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel issued the following statement after a judge in the Florida Keys overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.  “If we are truly a nation where the pursuit of happiness is for one and for all, than any person regardless of gender should be allowed to live in a committed relationship with the one they love.  This ruling is a victory in the fight for… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), who stood outside the Supreme Court for the rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8, released the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court rulings mark a giant step forward for marriage equality. If we are truly a nation where the pursuit of happiness is for one and for all, then any person regardless of gender should be allowed to live in… Read more »