Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement in advance of the Fourth of July on Thursday: “Happy birthday, America. This Fourth of July we recognize the precious freedoms of our country and we give special thanks, as always, to our service men and women who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect us.”   ###   Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of comprehensive immigration reform. “I applaud the Senate’s passage of bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform. Now it’s time for the House to follow suit with a similar bipartisan approach that creates a new immigration process reflecting our values. We need a roadmap to citizenship where… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), who stood outside the Supreme Court for the rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8, released the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court rulings mark a giant step forward for marriage equality. If we are truly a nation where the pursuit of happiness is for one and for all, then any person regardless of gender should be allowed to live in… Read more »

Today the House passed Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22)’s amendment that would direct the military to examine the need for a new definition of rape and sexual assault in cases when someone abuses the Military Chain of Command.  Frankel introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act in response to a constituent’s heartbreaking experience with sexual abuse in the… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel recognized the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act which is Monday June 10 and highlighted the work that remains to close the pay gap.  Frankel is a co-sponsor of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would update and strengthen the Equal Pay Act. For the video of Frankel’s remarks click here and below please find her remarks as delivered on this House… Read more »

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »