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Rep. Frankel Statement on Mask Mandate Ruling

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper ruled in favor of parents seeking to overturn Governor DeSantis ban on mask mandates in schools. “This decision confirms the common sense and legal decision of the Palm Beach County School Board to require students to wear masks with limited exceptions,” said…

Rep. Frankel Highlights Mortgage and Rental Assistance for Palm Beach County Residents Despite Supreme Court Decision

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Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s eviction moratorium.  “No parent should have to worry about exposing their child to COVID-19 because they fell behind on rent,” said Rep. Frankel. “Despite the Supreme Court’s decision to allow evictions to proceed, the good news is that help is available…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Terrorist Attack in Afghanistan

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to the terrorist attack outside the Kabul airport which killed and injured dozens of people, including U.S. servicemembers.  “I join those condemning the horrific attacks that claimed so many innocent lives, including those of American servicemembers. As the mother of a…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Passage of Build Back Better Budget Resolution

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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting to advance President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan. “Today’s vote paves the way for President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, a transformative agenda that will deliver more jobs, tax cuts for working families, and lower costs for everyday Americans,” said Rep. Frankel. “The legislation…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Act

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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 4, The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which will restore the power of the Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote. “We have seen a relentless assault on our democracy, with more than a dozen states, including Florida, taking steps to make it more difficult for people…

Rep. Frankel Statement on FDA Full Approval of First COVID-19 Vaccine

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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. “The FDA’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine underscores what we have known for a long time: that the shots are safe, effective, and the best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community,” said…

Rep. Frankel Statement on State Board of Education Withholding Salaries of School Board Members over Mask Mandates

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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to the State board of Education withholding the salaries of local school board members over mask mandates. “This is getting beyond ridiculous,” said Rep. Frankel. “Punishing school board members who are trying to keep our children safe is another dangerous action by the Governor and his political…

Rep. Frankel Statement on DeSantis Pushing COVID Treatment Over Prevention

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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis’ stop in West Palm Beach to promote the treatment of COVID-19 with Regeneron. “Regeneron is an expensive, experimental COVID-19 treatment, and access to it should be part of our response to this virus. With that said it is urgent that we be more focused on prevention,…

Rep. Frankel Announces Start of Annual Congressional App Challenge

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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced the start of the annual Congressional App Challenge for students from Palm Beach County and around the country. The yearly program encourages middle and high school students to learn to code and inspires them to pursue careers in computer science.  “Getting students invested in STEM at a young age sets them on the path to varied…

Rep. Frankel Announces Leadership Opportunity for Palm Beach County Students

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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced a new opportunity for high school students in Palm Beach County. Local juniors and seniors that want to get a glimpse of how the government works and hear from experts on various topics of interest are invited to apply to this year’s Congressional Youth Leadership Council. “I look forward to working with our local students as they learn…