Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-25), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23), Ted Deutch (D-FL-22), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24) introduced a resolution expressing support for COVID-19 vaccines and affirming their safety and efficacy. The resolution also recognizes the importance of the vaccine for curbing community spread and preventing sickness and… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced the release of $214 million in funding for critical Older Americans Act programs as part of the American Rescue Plan she voted to pass.
“Older Americans have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shone a harsh light on the cracks in our long-term care system,” said Rep. Frankel. “This funding from the… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced the local Community Project Funding applications she selected to be considered for direct federal funding.
Community Project Funding requests may be included this year as a part of the larger bill Congress is expected to pass that determines how federal funding is spent in 2022. Members of Congress were… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after Governor DeSantis signed legislation making it harder for Floridians to vote.
“Today, Governor DeSantis paid homage to Donald Trump by signing Florida’s new election law disguised as a response to false claims by Republicans that November’s election was rigged. In reality, this is part of a… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced that restaurants in South Florida will be able to apply for direct relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund beginning Monday, May 3, at 12:00 p.m. Applicants can register on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) application portal today.
“Restaurants play such an important role in life in South Florida, where we… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after Derek Chauvin, the police officer who killed George Floyd, was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.
“The verdict finding Derek Chauvin guilty of murder brought tears of joy and hope to millions of Americans who witnessed with their own eyes the homicide of George… Read more »
Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Jackie Speier (CA-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Vice Chairs Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announced Michelle Moreno-Silva as the first DWC Communications Director.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michelle to the DWC. As an experienced communicator she will play a key role in shaping and… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement following an appellate court decision that said prosecutors did not violate a federal victims rights law by giving a sweetheart deal to accused child abuser Jeffrey Epstein in 2007 without notification to the victims. The Court ruled that Courtney Wild and other victims had no legal recourse to learn the details… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), announced $2.47 billion for Florida child care providers to open safely, keep workers on payroll, and lower costs for hardworking families.
“Safe, affordable child care is critical to getting our economy back up and running,” said Rep. Frankel. “Parents aren’t going back to work if they don’t have a trusted place for their children to be during… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced that FEMA has started accepting applications for funeral assistance for Floridians who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. The funeral assistance program is part of the American Rescue Plan recently passed by Frankel and Democratic colleagues in Congress. To date more than 34,000 Floridians have been lost to COVID-19.
“The pandemic has… Read more »
