Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting for the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in a devastating 840,000 confirmed cases, 46,000 deaths, and more than 26 million initial unemployment claims in the past five weeks alone.
“I am pleased to have voted… Read more »
The leadership of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, Co-Chairs Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Vice Chairs Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-01) sent a letter on Friday to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling for funds and policies that address the urgent needs of women and their families in a supplemental… Read more »
Today, members of Florida’s Congressional delegation - Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Charlie Crist (FL-13), Val B. Demings (FL-10), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Alcee Hastings (FL-20), Al Lawson, Jr. (FL-5), Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26), Stephanie Murphy (FL-7), Donna Shalala (FL-27), Darren Soto (FL-9), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), and Frederica Wilson (FL-24)… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement upon designation of emergency education funds through the federal CARES Act to Palm Beach State College and Florida Atlantic University.
“The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically interrupted the education of our children,” said Rep. Frankel. “This critical funding will be… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after Economic Impact Payments started being sent to some Americans.
The payments amount to $1,200 for individuals with salaries up to $75,000, and $2,400 for married couples with combined incomes of up to $150,000, plus $500 per dependent under the age of 17. Individuals with salaries less… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services announced $3,665,550 in funding for local health care facilities to address the coronavirus pandemic. The funding was authorized under the bipartisan CARES Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020.
“This money will be used to strengthen our… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, members of Florida’s congressional delegation and members of the state legislature sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis with recommendations on how to improve the Florida unemployment system.
The letter states in part, “As you are aware, unemployment in Florida is skyrocketing, through no fault of workers who are being laid off and told to stay home. Last… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) awarded an additional $13.4 million to Florida to support the state’s COVID-19 response. Last month, Florida received $27.7 million from the CDC.
“The coronavirus pandemic is bearing down on Florida and our health care system is taking a direct hit,” said Rep.… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order weakening stay-at-home guidelines by overriding any stricter local government orders. Specifically, large gatherings for religious purposes will now be allowed statewide.
“For many people, connecting with a faith community is understandably important… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after Governor Ron DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order.
“While there are still some dangerous loopholes, the Governor’s statewide stay-at-home order will save lives and lessen the impact on our healthcare system. I urge the public to take this seriously. Stay home and save lives.”
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