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 »
Today, the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) announced the results of Monday’s leadership election to fill the Vice Chair vacancy left after former Congresswoman Deb Haaland was sworn in as Secretary of the Interior. The DWC is proud to announce Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) was elected to serve as the new Vice Chair for the remainder of the 117th Congress.
“It is an honor to be… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement on the passing of fellow Florida Representative Alcee Hastings (FL-20).
“It’s with a heavy heart that I have learned about the passing of my colleague and friend, Alcee Hastings,” said Rep. Frankel. “I’ve known Alcee for many years. He was a fierce fighter for civil rights and racial justice, and a great… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, a bold investment that will reimagine and rebuild America’s economy as the country looks to the future.
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the future of the American economy, creating jobs for millions in an equitable and just way,” said Rep.… Read more »
Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Congresswomen Jackie Speier (CA-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) and Vice Chair Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) were joined by Members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus in sending a letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris urging inclusion of social infrastructure in any future recovery or… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) and 40 Members of Congress sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough urging him to expedite the implementation of new benefits that allow Vietnam Veterans suffering from Agent Orange-related illnesses to get disability benefits to which they were previously not entitled.
The letter states in part, "We write… Read more »
