Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting for the Affordable Insulin Now Act. Millions of Americans are living with diabetes and are paying hundreds of dollars per month for insulin. This legislation would limit out-of-pocket costs for insulin to $35 per month for people with private health coverage and Medicare Part D… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), issued the following statement after her bipartisan, bicameral bill to honor Supreme Court Justices O’Connor and Ginsburg with statues on the Capitol Grounds passed the House of Representatives. “The U.S. Capitol is the symbol of our democracy, and millions of tourists from… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s fiscal year 2023 (FY23) budget proposal. “President Biden is committed to building a better America for the people, and his FY23 budget proposal lays the groundwork for how we’ll continue to work toward this… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s dangerous Parental Rights in Education legislation, also referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, into law. “School should be a nurturing environment for kids to learn and grow, where all students feel welcomed and supported,” said Rep. Frankel.… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement congratulating Verdenia C. Baker, the Palm Beach County Administrator, for being selected as a Women Who Move the Nation honoree by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO). “Verdenia Baker is an incredible leader, a dedicated public servant, and a dear friend of… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement congratulating Dr. Alina Alonso, Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County Director, for being recognized as Florida’s honoree for USA TODAY’s Women of the Year. “I add my congratulations to Dr. Alonso for this well-deserved, national recognition,” said Rep. Frankel. “Her tireless,… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the U.S. Congress and President Biden’s announcement in response. In his address, Zelensky expressed gratitude for the overwhelming U.S. support for the Ukrainian people and asked for additional assistance in their fight… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Today, in an act of unanimity, all 25 Jewish Democratic Members of Congress issued the following statement in response to reported comments made by Amnesty International USA’s executive director. The statement was issued jointly by Reps. Auchincloss, Bonamici, Cicilline, Cohen, Deutch, Frankel, Gottheimer, Jacobs, Levin (CA), Levin (MI), Lowenthal, Luria, Manning,… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement wishing Ben Ferencz, the last living Nuremberg prosecutor and advocate for human rights across the globe, a happy 102nd birthday. Last year, Frankel introduced a bill to award Ferencz, a Palm Beach County resident, the Congressional Gold Medal, along with Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), Ted Deutch… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced funding for nine local community projects included in the Federal Fiscal Year 2022 spending bill. “I’m happy to report that several important local projects were included in this year’s budget, at my request,” said Rep. Frankel. “These programs range from improving local… Read more »