strongRepresentatives Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Ted Deutch (FL-21) today congratulated WWII Veteran Col. Buddy Harris of Boca Raton on receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. Col. Harris was one of the founding members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. “It is with pride that we honor Col. Harris for his outstanding service and dedication… Read more »

strongCongresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement today after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “While the NDAA has many important provisions that I support, I cannot in good conscience vote for this bill because of the failure of Congress to take up and debate the authority of the President to conduct a war in Iraq and… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in response to the extension of P5+1 negotiations with Iran over the nation’s illicit nuclear program: "We cannot afford to lose sight of the threat that a nuclear Iran would pose to the U.S. and our allies. Iran is the world’s most active state-sponsor of terror, lending support to Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Assad regime… Read more »

Frankel Statement for the Congressional Record on passage of U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act:  "Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the U.S. Israel Strategic Partnership Act to designate our Israeli ally as a “major strategic partner” of the United States. To the casual observer, it seems that Israel is nothing more than a war zone. The only time Israel appears… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) applauded the House for passing bipartisan legislation to terminate Social Security benefits for Nazi criminals who receive them because of a loophole in current law. “Nazis should never get Social Security benefits – it’s an insult to those who suffered at the hands of these war criminals and to American taxpayers who are unknowingly supporting them,”… Read more »

The House passed the bipartisan Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act yesterday to expand scholarship opportunities for students in Pakistan. The legislation included a provision sponsored by Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) encouraging scholarship recipients to commit to improving their local communities. “By educating young women, we advance democracy in countries threatened by… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) tonight released the following statement after President Obama announced executive action on immigration. The President’s action will shield approximately five million undocumented immigrants from deportation, but will not include a path to citizenship. “As we approach Thanksgiving, I am pleased that President Obama has followed the precedent of prior… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) was elected by members of the Florida and Georgia region to the United States Congress House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. The primary purpose of the Committee is to assign fellow Democrats to other House Committees and to shape Democratic policies. It is made up of a diverse membership, some selected by region and some appointed by… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today applauded the bipartisan work of Congress to reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (CCDBG), which will improve child care quality and help parents find and sustain employment. On Monday night, the Senate agreed to the House-passed version of the legislation and it will now be sent to President Obama for his… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today issued the following statement in response to the deadly terror attack at a synagogue in Jerusalem. “The horrific attack this morning that killed four Israeli civilians in a house of worship is appalling. My thoughts are with the families of the victims, as well as those still mourning the deaths of Israeli civilians killed in several recent acts… Read more »