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 »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) was named to the Foreign Affairs Committee today and made the following statement: “I look forward to joining the Foreign Affairs Committee, which will allow me to work on issues related to national security and international relations that are important to South Florida. I will always be on the side of my constituents and advocate for sound and strong… Read more »

Today Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) helped pass bipartisan legislation that provides important disaster relief to areas devastated by Hurricane Sandy. “Today Democrats and Republicans put partisanship aside and did what was right by coming together to provide urgent aid to communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy,” Congresswoman Lois Frankel said. “Passing this aid represents a big… Read more »

The First Session of the 113th Congress commences January 3rd, 2013. Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel today was sworn into the 113th Congress, becoming the first woman to represent Florida’s 22nd congressional district. The district stretches from Riviera Beach in Palm Beach County to Fort Lauderdale and Plantation in Broward County. “As I take the oath of office today, I pledge to always be on the side of South Florida families. We must work together to create… Read more »