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Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Frankel Push Ethics Accountability Bill for Sexual Harassment in Congress

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WASHINGTON, DC — U. S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) filed legislation today that would require sexual harassment cases to be automatically referred to the Ethics Committee in order to help lift the shroud of secrecy cloaking settlements, and to ensure a more accountable culture in Congress. Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) is an original co-sponsor of…

Rep. Frankel Votes Against GOP Tax Scam

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WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican tax scam: “This tax scam is a big Christmas gift to billionaires and corporations, while everyone else gets a lump of coal! Hardworking middle-class families will have to foot the bill for tax breaks for the wealthiest one percent. The tax scam will throw…

Democratic Women’s Working Group Leadership Responds to Oversight Committee Chairman’s Refusal to Investigate Trump

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WASHINGTON, DC – Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Trey Gowdy declined the Democratic Women’s Working Group’s request to investigate the sexual abuse allegations against President Trump. His response comes after the leadership of the Democratic Women’s Working Group (DWWG), Reps. Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Jackie Speier (CA-14) sent a letter, signed by 152…

Members of the Democratic Women’s Working Group Request Congressional Investigation into Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against President Trump

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UPDATE: Due to overwhelming interest from the House Democratic Caucus, the leadership of the Democratic Women’s Working Group opened the letter to all Democratic Members, with 152 signers in total.  WASHINGTON, DC – The leadership of the Democratic Women’s Working Group (DWWG), Reps. Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Jackie Speier (CA-14), along with 56 members of…

Rep. Frankel Statement on President Trump’s Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after President Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel: “The President’s announcement today is consistent with current U.S. law and reaffirms what we already know: Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. The U.S. must recommit to our…

Rep. Frankel Votes Against Republican Tax Scam

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting against latest attempts by Republicans to pass a massive tax scam: “The Republicans moved forward tonight with a tax scam that will raise taxes on middle-class families across this country and lead to severe cuts in Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid. If the Republicans get their…

Rep. Frankel Opposes GOP Tax Scam

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican tax scam, which gives tax cuts to the rich and big corporations, paid for by tax hikes on middle-class families: “The Republicans’ tax scam robs the middle-class to give huge tax cuts to corporations and the super wealthy. This Robin Hood in reverse plan…

Bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues Meets with Executive Director of UN Women, Discusses Global Priorities for Empowering Women and Girls

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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, members of the Bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues met with Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) and Executive Director of UN Women. The discussion focused on UN Women’s efforts to end violence against women, respond to humanitarian and refugee crises, and invest in economic empowerment and gender equality…

Frankel, DeLauro Applaud Advocates’ Equal Pay Lawsuit

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today released the following statement in support of the National Women’s Law Center, the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), and Democracy Forward’s lawsuit against the Trump administration for delaying the EEOC’s equal pay data collection initiative earlier…

Bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues Meets with Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, members of the Bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues joined Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to discuss the future of infrastructure in the United States. Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Susan Brooks (R-IN), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, provided the following statements: “It was an honor to meet with…