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Rep. Frankel Votes to Stop Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

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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…

Rep. Frankel Reflects on the Five-Year Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection

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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…

Rep. Frankel Provides Update on Secret Service Meeting, Work to Address Flight Restrictions Around Mar-a-Lago

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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…

Rep. Frankel Statement on the Trump Administration’s Military Action in Venezuela

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“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.”

Rep. Frankel Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses

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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…

WPS Caucus Co-Chairs Frankel, Kiggans Urge Secretary Rubio to Include Women in Implementing Israel–Hamas Peace Agreement

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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…

Bipartisan Florida Delegation Urges Implementation of Proposal to Strengthen HIV/AIDS Care

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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…

Frankel Celebrates Opening of Palm Beach State College’s Expanded Respiratory Clinical Lab

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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…

Reps. Frankel, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Student Veteran Success

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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…

Rep. Frankel Votes for Release of the Epstein Files

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“For far too long, the young girls abused by Jeffrey Epstein were failed at every turn—by a justice system that minimized their suffering, and, shamefully, by Palm Beach County prosecutors who treated them as if they were the criminals,” said Rep. Frankel. “That’s why today I was proud to vote to force the release of the Epstein files. No more secrecy. No more excuses. The American people…