Rep. Frankel Floor Remarks on Resolution Condemning Hamas's Use of Sexual Violence February 14, 2024

Rep. Frankel speaks on the House Floor on her resolution condemning Hamas’s use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war on and since October 7th. The Resolution passed unanimously, with one member voting present.

Rep. Frankel Remarks at Event Discussing Hamas's Use of Sexual Violence February 14, 2024

Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) participated in an event hosted by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) to examine and raise awareness of the sexual-and-gender-based violence that Hamas perpetrated on and since October 7th. The event included Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog and Mrs. Shirin Herzog, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, as well as several Israeli and civil society officials. The partic...

Rep. Frankel Supports Emergency Funding to Israel and U.S. Servicemembers on House Floor February 7, 2024

Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) speaks on the House floor to support a House measure to provide emergency funding to Israel and support U.S. servicemembers protecting American interests in the Middle East.

Sharing Daniela and Agam's Stories on the House Floor January 30, 2024

Tonight, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) spoke on the House floor to share the stories of Daniela Gilboa and Agam Berger—two young women who are still in Hamas captivity.

Announcing Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Hamas's Use of Rape as a Weapon of War January 16, 2024

Rep. Frankel Discusses Bipartisan Resolution to Condemn the Use of Rape as a Weapon of War December 5, 2023

Today, Rep. Frankel spoke with Kate Bolduan of CNN to discuss a bipartisan resolution she is drafting to unequivocally condemn the use of rape as weapon of war in the wake of Hamas terrorists committing widespread acts of sexual violence against Israelis on October 7th.

Rep. Frankel Shares Story of Three-Year-Old Held Hostage by Hamas November 20, 2023

Rep. Frankel hosts a press conference to share the story of Abigal Mor-Idan, a three-year-old who is being held hostage by Hamas after Hamas terrorists murdered her parents.

Rep. Frankel Reaffirms Her Support for Israel November 2, 2023

Tonight, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) spoke on the House floor to reaffirm her support for Israel.

Rep. Frankel Stands Behind Israel, Condemns Hamas on House Floor October 25, 2023

Rep Frankel speaks on the House Floor in support of a bipartisan resolution to reaffirm Congress's support for Israel and condemn Hamas's acts of terror in Israel.

Rep. Frankel Speaks Out Against Republicans' State and Foreign Operations Bill September 28, 2023

Representative Frankel speaks on the House floor to oppose the Republicans’ proposed Fiscal Year 2024 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs funding bill. The bill proposes drastic cuts in funding for the UN and other international organizations, global health, efforts to address the climate crisis, and Ukraine assistance.

Rep. Frankel Stands Up for Abortion Access for Veterans July 26, 2023

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) spoke on the House floor in opposition to the Republican FY24 Military Construction and Veterans’ Affairs spending bill, which would undermine a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule that allows medical centers to provide abortions in cases where the life or the health of the mother is in jeopardy.

Rep. Frankel Denounces Republican Bigotry, Homophobia in Housing Bill July 18, 2023

Representative Lois Frankel, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, participates in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill markup, where she fought against a Republican amendment that struck funding from eligible local community projects in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts solely because they provide funding for organizations that serve the LGBTQ+ community.

Rep. Frankel Advocates for More Affordable Housing During Appropriations Markup July 18, 2023

Representative Lois Frankel, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, participates in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill markup, where she fought against a Republican-led bill that would make devastating cuts to affordable housing and housing safety.

Rep. Frankel Stands Up for Abortion Access for Servicemembers on the House Floor July 13, 2023

Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) speaks on the House floor to oppose an amendment included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would undermine a current Department of Defense rule that reimburses travel expenses incurred by servicemembers and their families who need to travel out of state for abortion care.