Days after returning from meeting with American troops and military leaders in Afghanistan, Qatar, Germany and Kosovo, Congresswoman Lois Frankel helped pass the bipartisan 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act. Frankel’s support for this bill continues her unwavering commitment to the men and women who are serving our country and who have risked their lives to protect our freedoms. The bill takes important steps to help eliminate the veterans disability claims backl... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) met with American military leaders and troops and Afghan officials in Afghanistan as part of a bipartisan congressional mission. During a week-long trip, Frankel — who serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee — and the bipartisan delegation also spent time in Kosovo, Germany and Qatar. “This Memorial Day week I met with the extraordinary men and women who courageously serve our country in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Germany and Qatar,” Frankel said. “This bipartisan tr... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement in advance of Memorial Day on Monday: “We come together to salute South Floridians and all our nation’s heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedoms,” Frankel said. “We remember the valiant men and women who have served our country and renew our commitment to take care of our service men and women on the battlefield and at home.” ### Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel today helped pass a critical, new bipartisan Iran sanctions bill — the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013 — in the Foreign Affairs Committee and now it will move to the House for consideration. The Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013 would broaden economic sanctions, expand penalties for human rights violations and increase oversight of the implementation and enforcement of current sanctions against Iran. The bill is part of the ongoing effort to prevent Iran from acq... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel today called on the Republican-led House to focus on creating jobs and strengthening our economy as Republicans try for the 37th time to repeal, defund or dismantle the Affordable Care Act. “We should be working on creating jobs and getting people back to work instead of taking away our citizens' access to healthcare,” Frankel said. “We should all be open to improving our health care laws — but I will not support going backwards and raising prescription drug costs for ... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released a statement today on the Department of Justice’s conducted related to the AP. “Freedom of the press is an important right we must safeguard. We need to find out who did what and why.” ### Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released a statement today about the IRS controversy. “The IRS targeting certain groups based upon political leanings would be wrong and should not be tolerated. An even larger issue is the role that political organizations pretending to be social welfare organizations play in polluting campaigns. This calls for real campaign reform, overturning Citizens United and demanding greater disclosure and transparency from tax-exempt organizations.” ### Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released a statement today on Benghazi: “I am focused on making sure what happened in Benghazi doesn’t happen again and working to better protect Americans serving abroad at our U.S. embassies. After hearing testimony firsthand from then-Secretary Hillary Clinton before the Foreign Affairs Committee, I am continuing to work with Republican Congressman Trey Radel in a bipartisan manner to ensure the State Department has the flexibility and tools to hire appropriate secu... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel welcomed the news today from Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that the Boca Raton Airport control tower will remain open through the end of the fiscal year September 30. The Boca Airport control tower had been facing risk of closure June 15 along with almost 150 air traffic control towers around the country. “This is an important short-term victory for the Boca Raton Airport, our local economy and safety in our community,” Frankel said. “We still must ... Read more

In anticipation of South Korean President Park Geun-Hye’s address before a joint session of Congress today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel signed on to a bipartisan resolution reaffirming our country’s continued strategic partnership with South Korea. The resolution also condemns North Korea’s repeated aggression in the region and reiterates America’s commitment to protecting and working with South Korea. In addition, the resolution congratulates President Park on her recent historic election as the... Read more