Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s dangerous Parental Rights in Education legislation, also referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, into law.
“School should be a nurturing environment for kids to learn and grow, where all students feel welcomed and supported,” said Rep. Frankel.… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement congratulating Verdenia C. Baker, the Palm Beach County Administrator, for being selected as a Women Who Move the Nation honoree by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO).
“Verdenia Baker is an incredible leader, a dedicated public servant, and a dear friend of… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement congratulating Dr. Alina Alonso, Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County Director, for being recognized as Florida’s honoree for USA TODAY’s Women of the Year.
“I add my congratulations to Dr. Alonso for this well-deserved, national recognition,” said Rep. Frankel. “Her tireless,… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the U.S. Congress and President Biden’s announcement in response. In his address, Zelensky expressed gratitude for the overwhelming U.S. support for the Ukrainian people and asked for additional assistance in their fight… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, in an act of unanimity, all 25 Jewish Democratic Members of Congress issued the following statement in response to reported comments made by Amnesty International USA’s executive director. The statement was issued jointly by Reps. Auchincloss, Bonamici, Cicilline, Cohen, Deutch, Frankel, Gottheimer, Jacobs, Levin (CA), Levin (MI), Lowenthal, Luria, Manning,… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement wishing Ben Ferencz, the last living Nuremberg prosecutor and advocate for human rights across the globe, a happy 102nd birthday. Last year, Frankel introduced a bill to award Ferencz, a Palm Beach County resident, the Congressional Gold Medal, along with Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), Ted Deutch… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced funding for nine local community projects included in the Federal Fiscal Year 2022 spending bill.
“I’m happy to report that several important local projects were included in this year’s budget, at my request,” said Rep. Frankel. “These programs range from improving local… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting for a collection of funding bills for FY 2022.
“I am proud of this government funding legislation that delivers transformative federal investments that lower the cost of living for working families, create good-paying American jobs, and uplift our seniors and veterans,” said Rep.… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after the House voted to pass the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2021.
“When we send our troops to war, we must care for their health when they return,” said Rep. Frankel. “Today, the House of Representatives upheld this commitment by passing the Honoring… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced the availability of approximately $1.47 billion in competitive grant funds available to help modernize bus fleets and facilities across the country, including in Palm Beach County. This new funding will help support good-paying jobs and help reduce carbon emissions, leading to cleaner air, healthier communities,… Read more »
