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Rep. Frankel Announces Special Opportunity for Low-Income Residents to Sign Up for Health Care

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), announced a new opportunity for low-income individuals to sign-up for Affordable Care Act plans through the end of 2022.  “More than ever before, it is important that we keep ourselves and our neighbors healthy,” said Rep. Frankel. “Thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan, low-income residents who do not have…

Rep. Frankel Statement on DeSantis Claiming Credit for American Rescue Plan Funding

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), issued the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis claiming credit for bonuses given to Florida first responders thanks to the American Rescue Plan, which Democrats in Congress and the Biden Administration passed into law last year despite efforts to block the bill from Congressional Republicans. “First…

Rep. Frankel Votes to Make Insulin More Accessible

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Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting for the Affordable Insulin Now Act. Millions of Americans are living with diabetes and are paying hundreds of dollars per month for insulin. This legislation would limit out-of-pocket costs for insulin to $35 per month for people with private health coverage and Medicare Part D…

Rep. Frankel Bill Honoring Justices O’Connor, Ginsburg, Passes House, Heads to President

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), issued the following statement after her bipartisan, bicameral bill to honor Supreme Court Justices O’Connor and Ginsburg with statues on the Capitol Grounds passed the House of Representatives. “The U.S. Capitol is the symbol of our democracy, and millions of tourists from…

Reps. Frankel Statement on Biden Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s fiscal year 2023 (FY23) budget proposal. “President Biden is committed to building a better America for the people, and his FY23 budget proposal lays the groundwork for how we’ll continue to work toward this…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Don’t Say Gay Law

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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.…

Rep. Frankel Congratulates Verdenia Baker on National Recognition

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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…

Rep. Frankel Congratulates Dr. Alina Alonso on National Recognition

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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,…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Address to Congress, President Biden’s Response

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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…

Jewish Members Issue Statement Responding to Offensive Comments by Amnesty International USA's Executive Director

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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,…