West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after President Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Friday that Palm Beach County residents are now eligible for Individual Assistance disaster relief.
“I am thankful to President Biden for keeping his promise to assist those who suffered losses caused by… Read more »
Speak Out Act Empowers Survivors to Take a Stand Against Sexual Assault, Harassment
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21) and Ken Buck (R-CO-04), joined by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10), House Judiciary Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law Subcommittee Chairman David Cicilline (D-RI-01) and Vice Chair Pramila Jayapal… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 which prevents a government shutdown by extending funding for critical education, health, housing, and public safety programs through December 16th. This legislation authorizes billions… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement in response to a reduction in premiums for Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage for 2023. For the first time in more than a decade, monthly premiums will decrease instead of going up.
“Lower Medicare premiums are great news for millions of seniors and people with disabilities,” said Rep.… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) highlighted a new report from the U.S. Department of Education estimating that 2.4 million borrowers across Florida are eligible for help under the Biden Administration’s student debt relief plan. Last month, President Biden announced that the federal government will provide historic, targeted assistance to millions of… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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.
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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… Read more »
