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Democratic Women’s Caucus, Senator Klobuchar, Rep. Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bill to Honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the U.S. Capitol

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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 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) to celebrate the start of Women’s History Month by introducing a bill to honor the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The bill would…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Highlight Critical Assistance for Women and Families in American Rescue Plan

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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 Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-01) released the following statements highlighting relief for women and families included in the American Rescue Plan, which passed the House today. The economic fallout from…

Rep. Frankel Statement on House Passage of Major COVID Relief Legislation

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Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after the most recent COVID relief bill, the American Rescue Plan, passed the House of Representatives. “This past year has tested us like never before—the COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed lives and livelihoods, leaving many Americans grieving for their loved ones and worrying about how to put food on the table,”…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Announces First Executive Director

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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 Deb Haaland (NM-01) announced Gabrielle Gould as the first DWC Executive Director. “We’re excited to bring Gabrielle on to support the DWC as we continue to fight for meaningful change for women and families that is long…

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Passes American Rescue Plan with Key Wins for Veterans

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Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Committee passed its portion of the American Rescue Plan, the A.N.S. to Committee Print—Providing for reconciliation to S. Con. Res. 5, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 from Chairman Takano. “As Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’…

Rep. Frankel Appointed to House Veterans’ Affairs Committee

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Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after being appointed to serve on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the 117th Congress. “As a mother of a proud U.S. Marine War veteran, taking care of our brave men and women in and out of uniform is personal for me, and I am honored to have been selected for this new committee assignment,” said Rep. Frankel.…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Leads Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Child Care Relief and Recovery in Reconciliation Packages

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Today, 54 Members, led by Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Congresswomen Jackie Speier (CA-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Vice Chair Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) sent a letter calling on President Biden to include $100 billion in reconciliation packages to not only stabilize child care for families and…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Biden Admin Reviewing Domestic Gag Rule, Reversing Global Gag Rule

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Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden signed a Presidential Memorandum reviewing the Trump Administration’s Title X gag rule and reversing the global gag rule, both of which harmed women’s access to health care in the United States and around the globe. “Thank you, President Joe Biden, for saving lives and boosting the health of women in our…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Reacts to Biden Executive Action on Harmful Gag Rules

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Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Congresswomen Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Vice Chairs Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-01) released the following statements after President Joe Biden signed a Presidential Memorandum to review the Title X gag rule and reverse the global gag rule, which has harmed…

Florida Lawmakers Urge Governor DeSantis to Improve Statewide Vaccine Distribution

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Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Alcee Hastings (FL-20), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Al Lawson (FL-05), Darren Soto (FL-09), Charlie Crist (FL-13), and Val Demings (FL-10) sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis outlining concerns on the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state, and providing recommendations for the…