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Rep. Frankel Votes to Preserve Election Integrity

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after voting for the Presidential Election Reform Act (PERA) to preserve the integrity of presidential elections by putting in place stronger and more specific procedures by which Congress certifies election results.  “January 6th was a dark day for America and showed us that we cannot take…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Public Safety Package that Builds Safer Communities

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after voting for a package of bills that give law enforcement the tools they need to prevent crime and create healthier, more sustainable relationships with the communities they serve. “American families want to be safe in their communities,” said Rep. Frankel. “Today, we’re providing…

Reps. Frankel, Bilirakis, Morelle Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National Fall Prevention Awareness Week

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Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), and Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 18-24, 2022, as National Fall Prevention Awareness Week, to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.   “As the daughter of a 97-year-old mother who recently fell and broke…

Rep. Frankel Statement on DeSantis Sending Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis chartering planes to ship migrant families, including children, from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard. “What we need is real, bipartisan immigration reform, not inhumane political stunts,” said Rep. Frankel.   ###

Rep. Frankel Statement on Republican Push for Nationwide Abortion Ban

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Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after Senate Republicans introduced a bill that would institute a nationwide abortion ban. “Republicans have been pushing toward their dark and extreme goal of a nationwide abortion ban for decades, and now that the Supreme Court has stripped women of their legal right to access abortion care, MAGA…

Rep. Frankel Statement on DeSantis Attempt to Intimidate Voters of Color

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement in response to arrests made by Governor DeSantis’ election police. Most arrests were Black Floridians who registered to vote after being told by State officials they were qualified under Florida’s law that restores felon voting rights. They now face prison time. “This is a dangerous,…

Rep. Frankel Statement on President Biden Forgiving Student Loans for Millions of Americans

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after President Biden announced plans to cancel up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers earning less than $125,000 or households earning less than $250,000. The Administration will also cancel up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, as well as extend the student loan payment…

Rep. Frankel Celebrates Social Security’s 87th Birthday, Promises to Protect it from Republican Attacks

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Frankel (FL-21) commemorated the 87th Anniversary of Social Security, the most critical program for America’s seniors, and promised to fight to ensure its longevity despite continued attacks from Republicans. “No one who spent their life working should retire into poverty. For 87 years Social Security has been a sacred promise to retired Americans that…

Rep. Frankel Statement on House Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

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Historic Bill to Lower Costs for American Families Now Heads to President Biden West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after voting to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, a Democrat-led package that will lower costs for working families across America. "Putting people over politics, Democrats have taken bold action to bring…

Rep. Frankel Highlights Signing of Law Bolstering Veterans’ Health Care

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President Biden Signs Honoring Our PACT Act, a Frankel Priority, Into Law West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released the following statement after President Biden signed the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law. “As the mother of a US Marine war veteran, I know the…