Washington, DC – Earlier today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) spoke on the House Floor to condemn Florida’s near-total six-week abortion ban taking effect today, May 1st. Below are Rep. Frankel’s full remarks: “Look at this map. Today is a dark day in the state of Florida because we join all these states that are in dark colors, as our draconian six-week abortion ban goes into effect, cutting... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting to update the Department of Education’s working definition of antisemitism, which will allow for better enforcement of civil rights laws. “We are currently witnessing one of the worst periods of widespread antisemitism in our country’s history, with the ongoing destructive campus protests natio... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in advance of Florida’s devastating six-week abortion ban taking effect tomorrow, May 1st. “We are now at the start of a dark, life-threatening new chapter for women in Florida,” said Rep. Frankel. “Abortion in Florida is now banned after six weeks, before most women even know they are pregnant. This guts a... Read More »
West Palm Beach, FL – Earlier today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) hosted a press conference to discuss the widespread devastating impacts on reproductive health care of Florida’s six-week abortion ban once it takes effect this Wednesday. She also called attention to the amendment on Florida’s ballot this November that would enshrine the right to abortion care in Florida’s constitution. (Fro... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting to send aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, and provide worldwide humanitarian assistance. “This aid package reinforces our steadfast commitment to our allies, our own national security, and to democracy around the world,” said Rep. Frankel. “As Israel defends itself against Hamas, Iran, and o... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after the Department of Education issued updated guidelines for federal enforcement of Title IX, the federal civil rights law aimed at prohibiting sex-based discrimination in schools receiving federal funding. “Every student should be able to learn in a safe school environment, without fear of sexual haras... Read More »
Washington, DC – Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) is joining like-minded colleagues in calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the Senate-passed supplemental foreign aid package to the floor for an immediate vote on Monday, which includes $14.1 billion for Israel to fund its defense efforts. Over the weekend, the Iranian regime staged an unprecedented direct attack on Israel, launching hundred... Read More »
Washington, DC – Last week, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined 257 Congressional colleagues in submitting an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold federal law and patients’ rights to emergency medical care. Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States are challenging the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), a federal law that requires hospitals to p... Read More »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after the Florida Supreme Court ruled to include an amendment on the state’s ballot this November that, if passed, will establish in Florida’s constitution a right to abortion before fetal viability (about 24 weeks). It will read that “no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after the House passed the final funding bills for fiscal year 2024, which included funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State, Homeland Security, and Defense, Financial Services agencies, and the Legislative Branch. The package continues Rep. Frankel’s led efforts on ... Read More »
Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined a group of 67 lawmakers urging the Department of Homeland Security Secretary and Department of State to immediately redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, which would authorize Haitian nationals in the United States to remain in the country until conditions improve in Haiti. The lawmakers also called on the Bide... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), co-led the introduction of a resolution to recognize March 12th—the day symbolizing how long into 2024 the average woman must work to make what the average man was paid in 2023—as Equal Pay Day. The resolution highlights the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women. “Equal pay is not only a matter of... Read More »
Washington, DC – Tonight, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address. “Under President Biden’s leadership, we’ve witnessed an American comeback. We’ve achieved historic job growth while modernizing our infrastructure, lowering drug prices, combatting climate change, and supporting our Veterans,” said Rep. Frankel.... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after the House passed six of the 12 funding bills for fiscal year 2024, which included funding for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Justice, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs. The package also included funding for 13 local projects that Rep. Fran... Read More »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after pledging her support for the Access to Family Building Act, which would establish a nationwide right to IVF treatment. Frankel also hosted a press conference in Washington, D.C. last week with other House Democrats to express their support for the bill and their commitment to defending reproductive f... Read More »
