Following President Obama’s speech on immigration reform and the announcement on a bipartisan immigration reform proposal in the Senate, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), released the below statement: “I support President’s Obama’s call for immigration reform and am encouraged that there is a bipartisan proposal that lays out some basic parameters. Our immigration system needs to be… Read more »

On the Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act being signed into law, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement: “Today we honor Lilly Ledbetter who blazed a trail for women around the country and helped ensure women have the ability to be paid fairly for the work they do,” Congresswoman Lois Frankel said. Frankel is co-sponsoring the Paycheck Fairness… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today voted against a bill that failed to responsibly raise the debt limit in a manner that creates economic security for our businesses and families. “Our constituents are tired of gimmicky game-playing. It is wrong to condition the responsibility of the United States paying our bills to the passage of a potentially bad budget bill that makes drastic… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today was appointed to the Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittees on Highways and Transit, Water Resources and the Environment, and the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. “Transportation drives South Florida’s economy and that’s why I am so eager to work to: create jobs; invest in roads, bridges and transit; protect the Everglades and our… Read more »

In honor of the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, today Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) delivered her maiden floor speech, which you can view here. Before speaking she led the House of Representatives in the Pledge of Allegiance. Floor speech as delivered: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the freedom of choice that this historic decision… Read more »

After the inauguration of President Barack Obama and in honor of Martin Luther King Day, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement. “It is only fitting that on Inauguration Day for President Barack Obama we also honor and celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. whose leadership, character, ideals and values still guide us today,” Congresswoman Lois Frankel… Read more »

Following President Obama’s announcement today on proposals to reduce gun violence, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement. “Today President Obama unveiled common-sense proposals and took action to reduce gun violence and make our communities and our country safer without infringing on the 2nd Amendment,” Congresswoman Lois Frankel said. “People in South… Read more »

After helping pass a bipartisan Hurricane Sandy disaster relief package today that includes resources to help victims and rebuild devastated beaches and shorelines, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement: “This is an example of Democrats and Republicans coming together to meet the needs of families and communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy,” Congresswoman… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today was appointed to the Foreign Affairs subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa.  “I look forward to taking on the complicated and urgent issues of the Middle East, with a focus on ensuring the security of Israel,” Congresswoman Lois Frankel said. Frankel will join her district neighbor Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21), the ranking… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel has been appointed to serve on the congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force chaired by Congressman Mike Thompson, and today Frankel will co-sponsor her first bills as representative of Florida’s 22nd Congressional District. Both measures that Frankel is co-sponsoring aim to reduce gun violence. Frankel will co-sponsor the Large Capacity Ammunition… Read more »