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Reps. Frankel, Bilirakis, Dingell Introduce Bill to Improve Public Health Programs for Older Adults

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Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12) introduced the Protecting the Health of America’s Older Adults Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve the health and well-being of older adults and provide grants to state and local…

Rep. Frankel Statement on the Last Round of Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments Hitting Bank Accounts

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement as the last disbursement of 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments hit bank accounts. “I’ve heard from families all across Palm Beach County who tell me how these Child Tax Credit payments allowed them to put food on the table for their children,” said Rep. Frankel. “No parent should be working…

Rep. Frankel Announces Nearly $1.4 million to Delray Beach for Hurricane Irma Expenses

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced that Delray Beach will receive $1,395,121 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for protective measures in response to Hurricane Irma. The money will reimburse the city for costs relating to emergency sewage pumping, sandbagging at police stations, safety inspections, supplies and commodities to…

Rep. Frankel Statement on the House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after the House passed the 61st consecutive National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. This bipartisan, bicameral negotiated bill includes key provisions to strengthen America’s security and meet the needs of our servicemembers. “This National Defense…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Arguments at U.S. Supreme Court

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement as the Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that will provide a major test for whether the U.S. Supreme Court will continue to uphold 50 years of precedent defending the constitutional right to abortion. “Everyone deserves the freedom…

Rep. Frankel Statement on House Passage of Build Back Better Act

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act. “Today is a historic and exciting day for families across America,” said Rep. Frankel. “Now that this transformational bill has passed the House, we are one step closer to delivering on the President’s promise to Build Back…

Rep. Frankel Votes to Pass 13 Bipartisan Bills to Support Veterans

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Washington, DC – This week, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after the House passed 13 bipartisan bills that will support veterans. “Service members returning to civilian life should have an opportunity for success,” said Rep. Frankel. “The bills passed this week will expand access for veterans, and their families, to quality education and health…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Dangerous DeSantis Bills Advancing in Florida State Legislature

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to the steps taken by the Florida State Legislature to advance Governor DeSantis’ dangerous proposals to limit the use of masks and vaccines during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “By ignoring CDC guidance from public health experts and reputable scientists, Governor DeSantis is…

Rep. Frankel Celebrates Signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after attending President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signing ceremony at the White House. “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a historic win for Florida and for all Americans,” said Rep. Frankel. “I was honored to be in attendance as President Joe…

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…