Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) will bring the mother of a Newtown victim as her guest to Tuesday’s State of the Union. Frankel’s guest, Lynn McDonnell is the mother of Grace, 7, who died tragically in the Newtown massacre. Lynn McDonnell’s husband Chris will attend the State of the Union with Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod of California. “Like so many Americans I have been… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today commended the recommendations on reducing gun violence released by the congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Frankel serves on the congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and worked to help develop new, common-sense proposals about how to reduce gun violence. The recommendations released Thursday include many of the measures… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), a member of the congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, announced she is supporting additional measures to reduce gun violence that would: require universal background checks and close loopholes that allow gun purchasers to avoid a background check altogether; ban assault weapons and strengthen mental health programs. “Americans are… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today recognized Black History Month and issued the following statement: “This February we honor Black History Month and celebrate the tremendous accomplishments and contributions of the African American community, especially in South Florida, and at the same time we rededicate ourselves to equality, progress and freedom for all,” Frankel said. This… Read more »

Following President Obama’s speech on immigration reform and the announcement on a bipartisan immigration reform proposal in the Senate, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), released the below statement: “I support President’s Obama’s call for immigration reform and am encouraged that there is a bipartisan proposal that lays out some basic parameters. Our immigration system needs to be… Read more »

On the Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act being signed into law, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement: “Today we honor Lilly Ledbetter who blazed a trail for women around the country and helped ensure women have the ability to be paid fairly for the work they do,” Congresswoman Lois Frankel said. Frankel is co-sponsoring the Paycheck Fairness… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today voted against a bill that failed to responsibly raise the debt limit in a manner that creates economic security for our businesses and families. “Our constituents are tired of gimmicky game-playing. It is wrong to condition the responsibility of the United States paying our bills to the passage of a potentially bad budget bill that makes drastic… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today was appointed to the Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittees on Highways and Transit, Water Resources and the Environment, and the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. “Transportation drives South Florida’s economy and that’s why I am so eager to work to: create jobs; invest in roads, bridges and transit; protect the Everglades and our… Read more »

In honor of the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, today Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) delivered her maiden floor speech, which you can view here. Before speaking she led the House of Representatives in the Pledge of Allegiance. Floor speech as delivered: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the freedom of choice that this historic decision… Read more »

After the inauguration of President Barack Obama and in honor of Martin Luther King Day, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement. “It is only fitting that on Inauguration Day for President Barack Obama we also honor and celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. whose leadership, character, ideals and values still guide us today,” Congresswoman Lois Frankel… Read more »