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Rep. Frankel Announces Next Round of Payments for Families with Children

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement as the next payments of the Child Tax Credit hit the bank accounts of families across America. “The Child Tax Credit payments have been life-changing for parents across Palm Beach County and for millions of other parents around the country,” said Rep. Frankel. “In Florida alone, more than two…

Rep. Frankel Response to DeSantis Detailing his Plans for Upcoming Special Session

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after Governor DeSantis asked the Florida State Legislature to introduce legislation during the upcoming special session to prohibit mask and vaccine mandates for workers and students. “Floridians want to keep their families healthy and safe,” said Rep. Frankel. “The governor should not…

Reps. Frankel, Wasserman Schultz, Crist, Deutch, Gallego, Garcia, Johnson, Kirkpatrick, Soto, Veasey Introduce Legislation to Defend Businesses, Local Governments that Implement Commonsense COVID-19 Safety Measures

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Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Charlie Crist (FL-13), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-01), Darren Soto (FL-09), and Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced the Let Our Cities And Local businesses Help Employees Achieve Long-Term Health Act (LOCAL HEALTH)…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Historic Infrastructure Deal

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “This package will create millions of good paying jobs, modernizing our bridges, roads, and public transportation systems while making historic investments in broadband, electric vehicles, green infrastructure…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Confirmation of Tom Nides as U.S. Ambassador to Israel

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Thomas R. Nides as the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel. “Israel is a critical ally that contributes so much to U.S. innovation and defense,” said Rep. Frankel. “The confirmation of Ambassador Nides will continue to strengthen our partnership. Having an Ambassador…

Reps. Frankel, Katko, Underwood, Fitzpatrick, Blunt-Rochester, Nadler, Sen. Hirono Introduce Comprehensive Workplace Harassment Legislation

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Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill will Empower Employees to Speak Out Against Harassment Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), John Katko (R-NY-24), Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-Del), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10), along with 60 additional cosponsors, re-introduced the Ending the Monopoly of Power Over Workplace…

Rep. Frankel Statement on DeSantis Threatening Florida Voters

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis’ announcement that he would be creating a fully-staffed statewide law enforcement office devoted to election crimes. DeSantis also threatened to crack down further on voting rights in Florida, including advising the State Legislature to get rid of drop boxes, and…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Supreme Court Hearing Oral Arguments Over Texas Abortion Law

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the merits of the Texas abortion law, S.B. 8. “Today’s arguments before the Supreme Court will have a dramatic impact on the lives of millions of Americans,” said Rep. Frankel. “The Texas law was written to intentionally undermine the judicial…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Build Back Better Framework

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement of the Build Back Better framework. “This framework is the most transformative investment in children and caregiving in generations—transforming the lives of millions of children, saving parents thousands of dollars, and adding two years of free,…

Rep. Frankel Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Social Security

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after joining Congressman John Larson (CT-01) to introduce the Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust Act as an original cosponsor. “Social Security is our nation’s most important program for millions of older Americans, and it is our responsibility to ensure it is protected for future…