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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
