Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to extend government funding until March 14, 2025, and avert a government shutdown. “With the vote tonight, we responsibly keep the government open, and Florida and other areas of the country get much-needed disaster relief from the tornados and hurricanes that damaged homes and ... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after Palm Beach County and several cities received grants from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to strengthen public safety, prevent crime, and improve the local criminal justice system. “Keeping our communities safe is paramount,” said Rep. Frankel. “These grants will provide local officials with the resources they... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after Israel’s Cabinet approved the U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hezbollah. “The ceasefire agreement by Israel and Hezbollah is a welcome relief to the region and the world. I am grateful to President Biden for his perseverance in reaching the agreement, which will hopefully bring an e... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) led Florida House Democrats in sending a letter urging House and Senate leaders to pass President Biden’s funding request to support communities nationwide recovering from recent natural disasters, including the tornadoes and Hurricane Milton that devastated parts of Florida. A record 15 tornadoes struck South Florida on October 9, just on... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), and Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing November 11-17, 2024, as National Caregiving Youth Week. The resolution seeks to honor the contributions and commitment of youth under 18 who provide essential care for their loved ones. “All over the country, there are young people who set ... Read More »
Washington, DC – Earlier this week, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) announced the start of Medicare Open Enrollment for 2025. There are currently 67.5 million Medicare enrollees nationwide, including over 350,000 in Palm Beach County. Every year, Medicare enrollees have the opportunity to review their coverage and select a plan that best meets their needs. Recent changes to Medicare could save... Read More »
Wellington, FL – Earlier this afternoon, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined local officials at the Village of Wellington City Hall to assess damages and support recovery efforts following the significant impact on several homes caused by the tornado that Hurricane Milton spawned in the area. “The path of destruction from this tornado is shocking, with numerous houses in Wellington left sev... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5), Joe Wilson (R-SC-2), and Young Kim (R-CA-40) announced they will introduce a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas’s October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel, one year after that dark day. The resolution unequivocally condemns Hamas’s barbaric actions on and since October 7th and reinforces the United States’ ironcl... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Carol Miller (R-WV-1), Joe Morelle (D-NY-25), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), and Seth Magaziner (D-RI-2) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 22 – 28, 2024 as National Fall Prevention Awareness Week. The resolution seeks to raise awareness, encourage the prevention of falls among older adults, and highlight evidence-based programs... Read More »
Washington, DC – Last week, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Ro Khanna (D-CA-47), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) introduced the Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASA), which would reform the way institutions of higher education address and report incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking that occur on campu... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Caucus Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) released the following statement commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide in Sinjar, Iraq, in which Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorists massacred, raped, and abducted thousands of Yazidis. “Sexual violence can ne... Read More »
Washington, DC – Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) have introduced the Tax Fairness for Survivors Act, a bipartisan bill designed to remove the tax penalty on settlements, awards, and judgments paid to survivors of sexual harassment and assault. Current law exempts payments for damages due to physical and emotional injuries from physical injury cases from taxation... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) released the following statements after introducing the bipartisan SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act, which would help older Veterans avoid injuries from costly, dangerous falls. “Falls are the leading cause of injury among people over age ... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress. “Make no mistake, Israel and the Jewish people are under multiple threats. As Hamas’s brutal war continues and the menace of Iran and its other proxies persist, so does the explosion of antisemitism around the world,” said Rep... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in reaction to this week’s NATO summit. “This week’s NATO Summit served as another example of President Biden’s unwavering commitment to standing by our allies, uniting NATO, and strengthening our most crucial global partnerships,” said Rep Frankel. “In this moment of widespread conflict, the President’s l... Read More »
