Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after Governor DeSantis signed legislation making it harder for Floridians to vote.
“Today, Governor DeSantis paid homage to Donald Trump by signing Florida’s new election law disguised as a response to false claims by Republicans that November’s election was rigged. In reality, this is part of a… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced that restaurants in South Florida will be able to apply for direct relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund beginning Monday, May 3, at 12:00 p.m. Applicants can register on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) application portal today.
“Restaurants play such an important role in life in South Florida, where we… Read more »
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 »
