West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement on the recent events unfolding in Afghanistan.
“What is happening in Afghanistan is sad and tragic, especially for women and girls,” said Rep. Frankel. “After the U.S. spent billions of dollars over 20 years to train over 300,000 Afghan security forces and provide them with top military… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement on the passing of ALF-CIO President Richard Trumka.
“I am saddened to hear of the passing of Richard Trumka,” said Rep. Frankel. “Mr. Trumka was a hero of the labor movement and dedicated his life to securing better working conditions for workers across America. He leaves a legacy that… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Biden Administration announced a new CDC eviction mortarium, which is tied to COVID-19 infection rates across the country.
“Losing one’s home is especially tragic during a pandemic. Congress provided robust funding to help keep people in their homes during COVID-19, with financial… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill to obtain and permanently install statues honoring Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O’Connor in the U.S. Capitol or on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.
“Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O’Connor broke rock-hard barriers becoming the first women to sit on the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting to pass the first funding package of Fiscal Year 2022.
“This spending package reflects our values by putting families first,” said Rep. Frankel. “This bill makes landmark investments in child care and education, increases… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the inclusion of nine important local community projects in the first Fiscal Year 2022 spending package, which passed the House by a vote of 219 to 208.
“I’m pleased we were able to secure robust one-time funding for a diverse array of programs in Palm Beach County to deliver healthcare… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswomen Jackie Speier (CA-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, and Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Vice Chairs of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, and Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33) introduced legislation to expand access to the U.S. refugee system for certain… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting to pass the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program bill for Fiscal Year 2022 through the House.
“I’m proud to support this bill which, in the words of President Biden, says that the United States is back on the world stage,”… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21), issued the following statement on the passing of former West Palm Beach Mayor Joel Daves.
“Joel dedicated many years of public service to the City of West Palm Beach as a city commissioner and then as a strong mayor,” said Rep. Frankel. “He leaves a legacy of love for our city.”
### Read more »
With $350 million for Everglades Restoration Included, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill Heads to House Floor for Final Passage
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after helping pass the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies… Read more »