President Trump’s reckless policies are crashing our economy in real time. He
promised to lower costs, instead, he's unleashing chaos and cruelty while his
rubber-stamp Republicans in Congress are pushing a draconian budget that
slashes Medicaid and food assistance—programs millions rely on to get by.
Trump and his allies are handing massive tax breaks to billionaire donors like
Elon Musk and protecting corporations that already pay next to nothing.
Meanwhile, working Americans are left to struggle with higher bills and fewer
resources.
I know many of you are feeling anxious, angry, and overwhelmed. I hear your
concerns, and I share your outrage. That’s why I’m committed to keeping you
informed—and fighting back.
This page is here to update you on how my Democratic colleagues and I are
standing up to this Administration. We’re using every tool we
have—legislation, litigation, and community action—to protect the programs
families depend on and hold this President accountable.
Democrats believe in strengthening Medicaid, food assistance, and other vital
services by making the wealthy pay their fair share. We’re fighting to build
an economy that works for everyone—not just billionaires and big corporations.
As always, it’s my honor to represent you in Congress. I’ll keep fighting for
you.
Lois Frankel
Member of Congress
How We're Fighting Back Against Trump
Communication
My Democratic colleagues and I are hitting TV, social media, radio, and
town halls to keep you informed and shine a line on President Trump’s
reckless agenda.
Trump and his buddies want to keep you in the dark. We won’t let
him.
You can take a look here at my recent press conferences, social media
posts, and press releases below.
Press Conferences
I'm hosting regular press conferences to spread the word on President
Trump's dangerous agenda and what Democrats are doing in response. Most
recently, I organized a press conference at Belvedere Elementary School
in West Palm to push back against Trump and DOGE's attacks on our local
food banks and nonprofits, who help keep our children fed over the
summer when school is out. You can watch the replay of that press
conference
here.
Rallies
I’ve been attending as many rallies as I can, standing alongside federal
workers, seniors, and our hardworking neighbors who are speaking out
against Trump’s chaos and cruelty.
Social Media
My team and I keep my social media pages updated with posts, videos, and
articles to keep you informed on what I’m up to and the work we’re doing
in South Florida and in Washington. I encourage you to subscribe to my
newsletter here or follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and BlueSky to stay in the loop.
You can read all of my office’s press releases here.
Letters
As part of House Democrats’ push to hold the Trump Administration
accountable, I’ve led and joined letters to the President and his
cabinet to call out harmful actions, demand transparency, and defend the
programs working families rely on across our country. Below are some of
the letters I’ve led or joined:
A letter
urging Acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek to keep all
active Social Security field offices open, including the office on
Clematis Street in West Palm.
A letter
urging Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to
reverse proposed cuts to the NOAA and National Weather Service
workforce that threaten hurricane preparedness and response in
Florida and across the country.
A letter
requesting Secretary of State Marco Rubio to provide details on the
Trump Administration’s foreign assistance review, including a list
of terminations and payment information.
A letter
urging National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya to
reconsider a proposed rule that would have a harmful impact on
life-saving research across Florida’s universities, cancer centers,
and health systems.
A letter
urging President Donald Trump to rescind his executive order
stripping collective bargaining rights from 75 percent of the
federal workforce, which would be an unprecedented assault on the
rights of 1.5 million federal employees and the broader labor
movement.
A letter
urging USPS Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino to halt his
decision to eliminate 10,000 postal worker positions, which would
undermine mail delivery services, delay essential prescriptions and
payments, and hurt federal workers who serve communities across the
country.
A letter
urging Acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton to reverse the
Administration’s decision to pause the release of federal grant
funding, including the Non-Profit Security Grant Program, which
provides life-saving support to protect faith-based communities and
institutions.
Legislation
Democrats have been proactive and responsive fighting back with
legislation—introducing bills to stop Elon Musk and DOGE from exploiting
your personal data, protect the U.S. Department of Education, prevent the
closure of Social Security Administration field offices, and more. You can
read up on some of the most relevant bills I’ve co-sponsored here:
The
Claws Off Social Security Act, which I introduced, would protect seniors from having their entire
Social Security checks withheld in cases of accidental overpayment.
The
Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act, which is a bill to stop Elon Musk and the Trump Administration from
closing any Social Security Administration field or hearing office for
the remainder of the Administration.
The
Data Taxpayer Protection Act, which would prohibit unlawful access to the Treasury Department
Payment Systems.
The
Protect Veteran Jobs Act, which would reinstate Veterans who have been removed or fired from
federal employment without cause since President Trump began
recklessly purging the federal workforce.
The
Department of Education Protection Act, which would prohibit the use of appropriated funds to be used to
decentralize, reduce the staffing level of, or alter the
responsibilities, structure, authority, or functionality of the
Department of Education.
The
LEASH DOGE Act, which would require DOGE to provide a list to Congress of its
employees, their roles, whether they’ve undergone background checks,
obtained security clearance, and conflicts of interest. It would also
require DOGE to appear before Congress to present information on its
activities, creation of a DOGE website that lists DOGE employees and
their roles, and programs that have been reduced, paused, or
eliminated.
The
Accountability in Government Efficiency Act, which would direct the Government Accountability Office to study
the long-term financial, safety, and public health impacts of DOGE’s
activities as well as its impact on the civil service.
The House Appropriations Committee (the Committee I serve on) also
released a website
tracking all the vital federal investments that the Trump
Administration has illegally frozen. Remember, this is funding that was already signed into law to pay for
public safety, transportation, public health, and national security that
Trump is now trying to withhold. As a senior Member of the Appropriations
Committee, I’m making my voice heard in meetings and hearings to challenge
this harmful, lawless overreach. You can read more
here.
Litigation
Lawsuits
Advocacy organizations have filed over 200 lawsuits challenging the
Trump Administration’s harmful actions. While Members of Congress cannot
sue the federal government directly, we’re actively supporting legal
teams and advocacy groups by providing the information they need to hold
the President accountable in court.
You can track all the ways Democrats are aiding the legal processes here.You can track each pending lawsuit by clicking
here.
You can also track where many of Trump’s initiatives stand in the
legal process
here .
Below are some recent court rulings that have gone against the Trump
Administration:
Mass Layoffs Halted: A federal judge temporarily
blocked Trump’s executive order that enabled the administration to
fire tens of thousands of federal workers and to eliminate certain
agencies entirely. (Click here to learn more)
School Funding Threat Unconstitutional: Three
judges, including a Trump-appointed judge in Maryland, issued
separate rulings limiting the Trump Administration’s ability to
withhold federal funds from public schools over their diversity
and inclusion policies. (Click here to learn more)
Election Power Grab Blocked: A judge blocked part
of Trump’s sweeping executive order on voting, finding that the
president does not have the power to regulate federal
elections. (Click here to learn more)
Another Deportee Ordered Back From El Salvador: A
Trump-appointed judge ruled that the Administration must return a
second man who was improperly deported from the U.S. to El
Salvador in violation of a previous court order. (Click here to learn more)
Voice of America Restored: A judge blocked the
Trump Administration from dismantling the Voice of America after
Trump unlawfully shuttered the Congressionally-created news
agency. Voice of America provides news to authoritarian countries
that don’t have a free press. It began in World War II as a
counterpoint to Nazi propaganda and played a prominent role in the
U.S. government’s Cold War efforts to curb the spread of
communism. (Click here to learn more)
Amicus Briefs
As part of House Democrats’ push to hold the Trump Administration
accountable, I’ve signed onto amicus briefs, which are legal
filings submitted to the courts by Members of Congress to offer
additional perspective in key court cases. Below are some of the
briefs I’ve joined:
An amicus brief defending birthright citizenship and opposing the Trump
Administration’s unconstitutional executive order aimed at ending
this constitutional protection.
An amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration’s misuse of tariff
authority, emphasizing that only Congress holds the power to impose
tariffs and regulate commerce, and arguing that the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President
authority to impose reckless, inconsistent tariffs that have
destabilized the U.S. economy.
An amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration’s attempt to shut down
the U.S. Department of Education by placing half of its workforce on
administrative leave without approval from Congress.
What You Can Do
1. Let Elected Officials Know Where You Stand
Call all of your elected representatives regularly and demand
accountability. Let them know you oppose Trump’s agenda and expect them to
fight for working families.
Write letters to the editor. Local newspapers shape public opinion—make sure
your voice is part of the conversation.
2. Organize and Mobilize
Join or form a local group of advocates committed to change.
Organizing with others amplifies your impact.
Attend town halls and rallies. Showing up sends a clear message that your
community is engaged and watching.
3. Support Organizations on the Front Lines
Volunteer with groups bringing lawsuits against Trump’s actions and those
helping the most vulnerable, especially those providing legal aid, food
assistance, and healthcare.
Stand up to hate. If you witness discrimination or threats, speak out,
report it, and be an ally.
4. Use Your Voice
Push back on disinformation online and offline. If you see false claims
designed to confuse or divide, correct them with facts.
Share your story. Real experiences—like losing healthcare, fearing
deportation, or struggling with rising costs—can change minds and motivate
action. If you’d like to share your personal story with my office, you
can click here.
Congresswoman
Lois Frankel
Proudly Serving Florida's 22nd District
