strong Congresswoman Lois Frankel announced she will vote this evening to end the government shutdown and make sure America pays its bills. “I support this common-sense deal to re-open the government and make sure that the United States pays its bills, enabling seniors and veterans to receive their social security and other benefits,” Frankel said. “When Congress… Read more »

 Congresswoman Lois Frankel today called on the House to reach a responsible solution to end the government shutdown and avoid a default. “It’s critical the House reaches a responsible deal to re-open the government and ensure America avoids a worldwide economic meltdown,” Frankel said. “We should all be open to reasonable,… Read more »

The offices of Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21) will host a college financial aid and scholarship information workshop on Wednesday October 16 for high school students and parents. The workshop will be held at Spanish River High School in Boca Raton from 7-8:30 p.m. Students and parents can learn about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid… Read more »

On Day 12 of the government shutdown, Congresswoman Lois Frankel signed onto to an effort to reopen the government. The special congressional procedure, known as a discharge petition, allows a majority of members to bypass Speaker Boehner and force an up or down vote on a bill to reopen the government. This petition only needs a majority of House members to sign on and does not require… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel is leading her colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter today – on the United Nations International Day of the Girl – to Malala Yousafzai, the inspirational 16-year-old Pakistani girl who survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban and continues to be an unrelenting advocate for girls’ education. Just over a year ago, Malala was shot in the head on her way… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel announced that she is co-sponsoring a comprehensive immigration reform bill, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, introduced by Congressman Joe Garcia (FL-26) and several other House Democrats. This bill is designed to receive bipartisan support in the House. It has many provisions from the common-sense,… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel joined 199 Democrats in sending a letter to House Speaker Boehner today demanding a vote on legislation that would end the government shutdown and fund the government. A vote on the legislation would open the entire federal government immediately. Full text of the letter follows: October 5, 2013 The Honorable John Boehner Speaker United… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel heralded that, beginning today, despite the shutdown of the federal government, South Floridians and millions of Americans have access to affordable, quality health insurance as new online Health Insurance Marketplaces opened in every state including Florida, under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act. There are about 3.5 million Floridians who are… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement after the federal government shutdown at midnight Tuesday: “Tea Partiers have paralyzed the Congress, causing the first government shutdown in nearly 20 years. Democrats have already agreed to significant spending cuts, so it’s time for the radical Republicans to stop their temper tantrums and agree to a clean budget bill.” ### Read more »

With only hours remaining before a possible government shutdown, Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement: “The potential shutdown of the government is a disgrace. We are watching Tea Party tantrums being taken out on the American public. It’s time for the adults in Congress to take charge.”   ### Read more »