Washington, D.C. — Today, the leads of the Women’s Health Protection Act, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27), Lois Frankel (FL-21) Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), issued a joint statement on the heels of the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, which overturns Roe v. Wade.
“Abortion is not only an essential part of health care — it’s… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Charlie Crist (FL-13), Val Demings (FL-10), Al Lawson (FL-05), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Darren Soto (FL-09) sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A.… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in honor of Juneteenth.
“I’m proud to join with millions of Americans across our nation in celebration of Juneteenth, which honors the freedom and emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865,” said Rep. Frankel. “All should use this day and every day to learn… Read more »
Washington, DC – This week, House Democrats passed two major bills to lower costs for families. The Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act is a package of bipartisan bills to lower prices for America’s families in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump by giving America’s farmers and ranchers the support they need to thrive. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act gives the Federal Maritime Commission new… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to President Biden and the Department of Transportation opening the application process for the new competitive Bridge Investment Program from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program includes nearly $2.4 billion to help plan, replace, rehabilitate, protect, and preserve bridges in Fiscal… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after she voted along with House Democrats to pass both the Protecting Our Kids Act and the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act to save lives and keep communities safe.
“No parent should fear for their child’s life when their child goes to school, the grocery store, their church, a… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis’ announcement of an additional $1 billion in state funding set aside for Everglades restoration, on top of the historic $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law President Biden signed last year.
“Last year, President Biden and Democrats in Congress… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after she voted to pass the Protecting Our Kids Act to address the rampant gun violence across America.
“Guns are the number one killer of children in America—more than car accidents or cancer—it’s horrendous but preventable,” said Rep. Frankel. “No parent should fear for their child’s life… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after the House voted on the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), which would further Everglades Restoration efforts, improve management of our nation’s waterways, and fund flood control and coastal resiliency projects.
“The Everglades is a unique and delicate ecosystem that is… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement celebrating the beginning of Pride Month.
“As we honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and celebrate the impact of the LGBTQ+ community on our history, we recognize that there is still so much work to be done to achieve equality and justice for all,” said Rep. Frankel. “We must… Read more »
