Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced updates to flight paths in and out of Palm Beach International Airport following flight restrictions requested by the Secret Service to support presidential security at Mar-a-Lago. According to airport officials, the revised flight paths will impact fewer homes. “I’m pleased these changes will reduce the impact on some residents, but there... Read More »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) announced her support for a House resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for grave abuses of power, including ICE’s systemic violations of due process rights for undocumented individuals, lawful residents, and even American citizens. “At Secretary Noem’s direction, ICE has unleashed a campaign of cruelty that tramples the Consti... Read More »
Today, Rep. Frankel (FL-22) spoke in front of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to highlight the impact on Palm Beach County communities of disruptive 24/7 flight restrictions around Mar-a-Lago. In her remarks, Rep. Frankel called on the Committee to expedite direct engagement between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Secret Service, Palm Beach Internationa... Read More »
Today, Rep. Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member (lead Democrat) of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after the House passed the subcommittee’s budget bill for Fiscal Year 2026. “At a time of global uncertainty, it is critical that we face the world with a unified front. This bipartisan bill puts American leade... Read More »
Today, Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. “Everyday costs are already too high, and extending Affordable Care Act assistance will help keep millions of Americans from being forced to choose between seeing a doctor and paying their rent,” said Rep. Frankel. “Senate Republicans and Donald Trump must now step u... Read More »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement marking five years since the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. “Five years ago, a violent group attacked our Capitol, attempting to stop the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden,” said Rep. Frankel. “It was one of the darkest days in our history, and one of the most horrifying days of my life as I hid fr... Read More »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released a memo updating the community on her recent meeting with the U.S. Secret Service and her ongoing efforts with both the Secret Service and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address the 24/7 flight restrictions surrounding Mar-a-Lago. The memo explains how the restrictions were implemented and details their significant impact on nearby n... Read More »
“Nicolás Maduro is a bad actor and he should be brought to justice,” said Rep. Frankel. “With that said, the President should give the American people clear answers about what threats justified a military action, why Congress was kept in the dark, and how he intends to avoid endangering U.S. servicemembers or dragging us into another endless war.” Read More »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) led Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE-2), Lucy McBath (D-GA-6), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6), and Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) in introducing the Protecting Students on Campus Act, bipartisan legislation to confront rising antisemitism and other forms of discrimination at colleges and universities. At a time when hate is surging domestically and globally—resulting ... Read More »
Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), co-chairs of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Caucus, urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a letter to ensure women are meaningfully included in post-war decision-making, reconstruction, and reconciliation as the United States works with international partners to implement the Israel–Hamas peace agreement. “The Wom... Read More »
Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), co-chairs of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Caucus, urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a letter to ensure women are meaningfully included in post-war decision-making, reconstruction, and reconciliation as the United States works with international partners to implement the Israel–Hamas peace agreement. “The Wom... Read More »
A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers is urging swift implementation of proposed updates to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding formula—changes that would significantly strengthen Florida’s ability to provide lifesaving care to low-income people living with HIV/AIDS. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, established by Congress in 1990, provides critical medical care and support services to appro... Read More »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined Palm Beach State College (PBSC) President Ava Parker and PBSC students to celebrate the opening of the college’s renovated Respiratory Clinical Lab—expanded through the $700,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Frankel. “Working people build our community, and Palm Beach State College’s students are training for some of the most essential jobs in our hea... Read More »
Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to authorize funding for Student Veteran Success Centers at colleges and universities nationwide, helping student Veterans transition from military to academic life. “As the mother of a U.S. Marine War Veteran, I know how demanding the transition from military to civilian life can be,” sai... Read More »
Reps. Lois Frankel and Jen Kiggans, co-chairs of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security Caucus, joined Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy Linda Robinson for a discussion on implementation of the WPS Act of 2017. Read More »
