Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after transmission of the articles of impeachment to the Senate. “President Trump abused his power by withholding critical foreign assistance for his own personal political benefit and then obstructed Congress during a lawful investigation. Last month, with my support, the House voted to hold the President accountable. It is now up to the Senate to hold a fair trial that must include access to evidence an... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Vice Chairs Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-01) were joined by Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) in sending a letter to the Department of Labor expressing strong opposition to the Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) announcement stating that it will not “request, accept,... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to urge the Senate to take up and pass H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which will lower prescription drug costs for all Americans. The bill passed the house on December 12, 2019 by a vote of 230 to 192 and is awaiting action in the Senate. Below are Rep. Frankel’s remarks as delivered: “Madam Speaker, I am holding in my hand a pill cutter. Pharmacists tell me that it’s one of the most popular gadgets in the drugsto... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting for a resolution to limit the President’s use of military force against Iran without congressional authority: “As the mother of a U.S. Marine war veteran, I came to Congress with the promise of never sending someone else’s child to a war that could have been avoided. America is not a monarchy – the decision to go to war requires debate, deliberation, and collective judgement. This resolution ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to support a War Powers Resolution to limit the President’s use of military force against Iran. The resolution passed the house by a vote of 224 to 194 and will soon be considered by the Senate. Below are Rep. Frankel’s remarks as delivered: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the mother of a United States Marine war veteran, I came to Congress with the promise of never sending someone else’s child to a war that could be avoided... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after last night’s Iranian attack on military bases in Iraq where U.S. troops are stationed: “I am relieved no Americans were harmed in last night’s strike. As the mother of a U.S. Marine war veteran, our brave men and women in uniform and their families are always in my thoughts. “While I am hopeful we are moving toward de-escalation, I remain concerned that Trump ignited this crisis with no plan to dea... Read more

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 20, 2019)—Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Rep. Jamie Raskin, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and Reps. Jackie Speier, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Lois Frankel sent letters to Attorney General William Barr and Richard Swearingen, the Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, seeking documents and information regarding the favorable deal for sexual pre... Read more

Rep. Frankel Statement on the Killing of Qasem Soleimani West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration conducted an airstrike that killed senior Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in Iraq: “Soleimani, the top military commander of Iran, is responsible for horrific violence and the deaths of hundreds of Americans. While his death should not be mourned, I am deeply concerned that last night’s action will provo... Read more

Washington, DC – On Tuesday, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to support the bipartisan collection of funding bills which will provide $200 million for restoring the Everglades—the largest federal investment in the project to date. The bill passed the house by a vote of 297 to 120 and now goes to the Senate. Below are Rep. Frankel’s remarks as delivered: “Thank you, Madam Speaker. And thank you to our illustrious chair for your great work. Madam Speaker, later today in the Energ... Read more

Washington, DC – On Wednesday, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to support the articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump for his abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Below are Rep. Frankel’s remarks as delivered: “In 1787 at the conclusion of the constitutional convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked, do we have a republic or a monarchy? He responded: ‘a Republic, if you can keep it.’ Madam Speaker, a republic is a form of government in which the country i... Read more