Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after helping pass the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies funding bill for Fiscal Year 2020 out of the Appropriations Committee. During yesterday’s markup, Rep. Frankel fiercely took on the Republican attempt to cut off women’s access to health care around the world and limit reproductive rights. Included in this bill are provisions supported by Rep. Frankel that will protect a woman’s full ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Florida congressional delegation was briefed by the FBI on the Russian government’s attempts to interfere in Florida during the 2016 presidential election: “The FBI briefing brought home again the irrefutable fact that Russia interfered in our 2016 presidential election, including the attempted hacking of Florida’s election process. I was particularly alarmed by the information that out of 67 Florida counties, ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement based on recent reports that the Trump administration plans to move migrants from camps along the U.S. border to Palm Beach and Broward counties: “Immigrants play a valuable role in American society and folks seeking refuge should be treated with dignity. By threatening to move migrants from the border to Palm Beach County, the Trump Administration is using human beings as political pawns. Our office is seeking more info... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after helping pass the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill for Fiscal Year 2020 out of the Appropriations Committee. Rep. Frankel’s provisions included in the bill will support women in the workforce, provide more resources to student veterans, and make sure health care, reproductive services and child care are attainable for all working families. “This bill hel... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, the Florida Democratic congressional delegation voted for H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2019, which blocks the Trump Administration’s efforts to give states the ability to weaken the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) critical protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. U.S. Reps. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Alcee Hastings (FL-20), Darren Soto (FL-09), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Debbie Wasserman Schultz ... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21-D) and Ted Yoho (FL-3-R) re-introduced bipartisan legislation that would fix a century old law that discourages boat sales in the United States, bringing more new jobs and a boost to economic activity in South Florida. “Boats are the floating economic engines driving South Florida’s economy, a $23.3 billion industry supporting more than 92,000 jobs and 6,000 businesses in our state,” said Rep. Frankel. “We want to take this super-indust... Read more

The letter asserts that Mr. Mortensen’s disparaging comments toward immigrants disqualify him from managing the bureau responsible for refugee and migration policies and programs, especially as the world faces the worst refugee crisis since World War II. Read more

West Palm Beach, FL – Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after Attorney General Barr released a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election: “Despite redactions and spin from Trump and his loyalists, we know without a doubt that Russia interfered in our 2016 presidential election in aid of Donald Trump and that there is substantial evidence that President Trump engaged in obstru... Read more

Today, all Democrat Members of the Florida delegation called on Senate Republicans to pass a disaster relief package before adjourning for recess and provide much-needed assistance for Florida, Puerto Rico, the Midwest and other areas affected by recent natural disasters. Read more

Today, Reps. Lois Frankel, Susan W. Brooks, Nita Lowey, and Brian Fitzpatrick re-introduced the Keeping Girls in School Act to support the educational empowerment of girls globally. A companion bill is being introduced by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowksi (R-AK). Read more