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 »

West Palm Beach, FL – In response to the maternal mortality crisis, the Biden Administration has approved Florida’s application to extend postpartum Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage from 60 days to 12 months after childbirth. The extended coverage will help postpartum patients receive care for longer periods of time as they recover from pregnancy and… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that killed 14 children and their teacher. “I am heartbroken by the news of another senseless mass shooting at an elementary school. Our children deserve to feel safe at school, not fear for their lives,”… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) reintroduced the Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act along with U.S. Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21). This legislation would better protect engines negatively affected by ethanol-blended gasoline (E15), such as those in boats, motorcycles, pre-2001 model year vehicles, and outdoor power equipment, by clearly… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced the 15 local government and non-profit organizations she requested to be considered for Community Project Funding in the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2023. “The Community Project Funding process allows Members of Congress to direct federal funds to important local projects that will improve people’s lives,” said… Read more »