Washington, DC – Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Reps. Lois Frankel (FL-21), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), and DWC Vice Chairs Reps. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-01), were joined by 47 colleagues today in sending a letter to U.S. Soccer Federation President Carlos Cordeiro expressing their deep concern regarding inequities in pay,… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Appropriations Committee member Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting to send necessary resources to support the children and families being held in detention centers on our southern border:   “We must send immediate relief and aid to children living in inhumane conditions on our southern border. The cruel… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Appropriations Committee member Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting for the supplemental appropriations bill to aid the humanitarian crisis at the border:   “Children seeking refuge in our country shouldn’t be sleeping on cement floors or living in overcrowded, unsanitary living conditions. Having seen this… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Appropriations Committee member Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) voted for the funding bill package that includes four appropriations bills for FY 2020:   “I am proud to support this outstanding bill package that makes for the people investments to give every American a chance for a better life. It includes robust funding for hard-working families through… Read more »

Washington, DC – This week, Appropriations Committee member Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to support funding measures included in the bill package and oppose dangerous amendments attacking women’s health.   “I am very proud to support this very outstanding bill package that makes for the people investments to give every person a better chance for a… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting for a civil contempt resolution for Attorney General Barr and former White House Counsel Don McGahn, which passed the House:   “At every turn, the Trump Administration has stonewalled Congress from conducting meaningful oversight into the corruption and abuses uncovered in the Mueller Report.… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21) and Susan W. Brooks (R-IN-05), joined by 75 Members of Congress, sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging him to ensure that women are included in Afghan peace negotiations and that any agreement protects Afghan women’s rights.  During recent discussions between the U.S. and the Taliban… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s press conference on the conclusion of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election:   “We know without a doubt that Russia interfered in our 2016 elections and will keep up their attempts to meddle in our democracy. Today, Special… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is awarding five grants, a total of $85,000, to local cultural institutions to support programming.   “Arts and culture enrich our lives and propel our economy. The grants awarded to these deserving institutions will help them reach out to our diverse population,”… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the recent passage of restrictive anti-choice state laws in Alabama, Georgia and Missouri, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27), Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Marcia Fudge (OH-11) joined leading women’s health advocates to announce introduction of the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA),… Read more »