Rep. Frankel Statement on Hurricane Irma Preparedness   Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement ahead of Hurricane Irma’s potential landfall in South Florida. “It’s important to start preparing for this dangerous storm now. Four major hurricanes hit Florida when I was Mayor of West Palm Beach – Charley, Jeanne, Frances and Wilma – and I can… Read more »

West Palm Beach – Rep. Frankel made the following statement after the Trump Administration announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, which protects undocumented immigrants who arrived in the US as children. "We cannot let President Trump's heartless actions ruin lives, tear apart families, and shatter futures. DREAMers were brought to America… Read more »

West Palm Beach – Rep. Frankel made the following statement after the Trump Administration slashed funding for outreach efforts that help Americas gain health coverage under the Affordable Care Act­­.   “This is another manipulative attempt by the Trump Administration to sabotage the Affordable Care Act and will do nothing to help Americans obtain affordable, quality healthcare.… Read more »

West Palm Beach – Rep. Frankel made the following statement after the terrorist attack today in Barcelona. “My heart goes out to those impacted by the horrific terror attack in Barcelona. Americans stand with the victims’ families and the people of Spain. There is no room for this kind of violence on any continent.” ### Read more »

West Palm Beach – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the Presidential Residence Protection Assistance Grant, which will award reimbursements to state and local law enforcement for overtime costs of protecting President Trump since his inauguration while he is at his non-governmental residences, including Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. “More relief is on the way… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL -- Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement regarding the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia: "I emphatically condemn the violence, terror, and hatred that we have seen in Charlottesville caused by white supremacists. My prayers go out to those injured and expect that those responsible will be brought to justice." ### Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) announced the reintroduction of legislation to help working families afford stable, quality child care. The Children First Act (H.R. 3643) would expand funding for child care assistance for working families to expand opportunities as child care costs increasingly consume… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL21) joins her Democratic colleagues in announcing a fresh vision for America, “A Better Deal: Better Jobs, Better Wages, Better Future.” This ambitious economic agenda shows a renewed Democratic commitment to the hard-working men and women across America who have been left out and left behind for too long.   “Too many families… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in reaction to the Trump Administration’s decision to end Affordable Care Act education and outreach contracts in 18 cities, including three in Florida. “This action will make it more difficult for consumers to find the best insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This is a cruel and deadly move… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement in response to the Senate Republican’s revised healthcare bill: “It’s business as usual for Senate Republicans whose revised healthcare bill is just as brutal and cruel as the last one. It might even be worse. Trumpcare means higher costs, fewer protections, a crushing age tax, and millions of… Read more »