Congresswoman Lois Frankel heralded that, beginning today, despite the shutdown of the federal government, South Floridians and millions of Americans have access to affordable, quality health insurance as new online Health Insurance Marketplaces opened in every state including Florida, under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act. There are about 3.5 million Floridians who are… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement after the federal government shutdown at midnight Tuesday: “Tea Partiers have paralyzed the Congress, causing the first government shutdown in nearly 20 years. Democrats have already agreed to significant spending cuts, so it’s time for the radical Republicans to stop their temper tantrums and agree to a clean budget bill.” ### Read more »

With only hours remaining before a possible government shutdown, Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement: “The potential shutdown of the government is a disgrace. We are watching Tea Party tantrums being taken out on the American public. It’s time for the adults in Congress to take charge.”   ### Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel voted against a partisan bill that makes keeping our government running beyond Monday contingent on delaying access to health care for millions of Americans for a year. “The clock is ticking and instead of putting forward real solutions, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have resorted to holding our government hostage with yet another reckless effort… Read more »

The House passed the bipartisan Department of State Operations and Embassy Security Authorization Act. Included in the bill is language from the Protecting Americans Abroad Act, whose lead Democratic sponsor is Congresswoman Lois Frankel and is sponsored by Republican Congressman Trey Radel (FL-19), both members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The provision evolved out of a… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel touted the affordable health care rates and wide-range of choices that will be offered to Floridians when enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace launches on Tuesday October 1, following today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “This is the beginning of a new era of affordable health care for Florida families and… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel opposed a partisan Continuing Resolution today that makes funding our government beyond September 30 contingent upon defunding the Affordable Care Act and denying millions of Americans health care coverage. Frankel, who believes Congress should put forward a sincere effort to avert a government shutdown, released the following statement: “I stand with millions… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel helped pass the bipartisan Water Resources Reform Development Act (WRRDA) today out of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, which she serves on. Through WRRDA, Congress authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out its missions to dredge our ports, renourish our beaches and restore important environmental ecosystems like the… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel will host a workshop on September 25th at FAU to help veterans living in Florida’s 22nd congressional district who have disability claims that have been pending for a year or longer. VA claims specialists will be on hand to assist Frankel’s constituents with their pending veterans disability benefit claims. “There is a backlog which is absolutely… Read more »

Imagine being able to leave your home in Boca Raton and go to a Miami Heat game by train. Imagine leaving work in downtown Fort Lauderdale and having a dinner meeting on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach without getting into your car. Those dreams are on the way to becoming a reality, thanks to a recent U.S. Department of Transportation $13.75 million Transportation Investment Generating… Read more »