Congresswoman
Lois Frankel
Proudly Serving Florida's 22nd District
All Democrat Members of the Florida Delegation Urge Senate Republicans to Pass Disaster Relief Package Before Leaving Town this Week
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Today, all Democrat Members of the Florida delegation called on Senate Republicans to pass a disaster relief package before adjourning for recess and provide much-needed assistance for Florida, Puerto Rico, the Midwest and other areas affected by recent natural disasters. Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Keep Girls in School Worldwide
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Today, Reps. Lois Frankel, Susan W. Brooks, Nita Lowey, and Brian Fitzpatrick re-introduced the Keeping Girls in School Act to support the educational empowerment of girls globally. A companion bill is being introduced by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowksi (R-AK). Rep. Frankel Votes Yes on Yemen War Powers Resolution
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Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after she voted yes on the Yemen War Powers Resolution to end unauthorized U.S. military involvement in Yemen. ICYMI: Rep. Frankel Votes for Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 263-158. Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, took to the House Floor to support the bill and recognize the need to strengthen this long-standing legislation and improve services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence,… On NATO’s 70th Anniversary, Rep. Frankel and Chairman Engel Introduce Resolution Recognizing the Alliance’s Contributions to U.S. Security
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“NATO is the foundation of U.S. national security, common defense, and global peace,” said Rep. Frankel (FL-21), member of the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. “Our commitment to this enduring partnership on its 70th anniversary remains unbreakable.” Rep. Frankel Statement on Disbursement of Millions in Reimbursements for Local Law Enforcement, Town of Palm Beach
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Washington, DC – Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, West Palm Beach Police Department, and Town of Palm Beach were reimbursed over $5.6 million for protecting the President when he visits South Florida: “While the President must be protected wherever he goes, his many trips to Mar-a-Lago lead to huge expenses for law… ICYMI: Rep. Frankel Presses Secretary Acosta on Human Trafficking, Paid Parental Leave Proposal, Epstein Plea Deal
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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, questioned Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Alex Acosta on President Trump’s budget proposal during the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee hearing. Reps. Frankel, DeLauro, Lawrence Introduce Resolution to Mark Equal Pay Day
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Today on Equal Pay Day, the day when women’s earnings from last year finally catch up to what men earned in 2018, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21), along with Reps. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) and 102 Members, introduced a resolution to highlight this critical disparity in wages that is holding women and families back from reaching their full potential. 83 Members of Congress Request Additional $20 Million for EEOC to Address Increase of Sexual Harassment Claims, Enforce Equal Pay Data Collection
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83 Members of Congress Request Additional $20 Million for EEOC to Address Increase of Sexual Harassment Claims, Enforce Equal Pay Data Collection Rep. Frankel Statement on Trump Visit to Lake Okeechobee
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Any water level decision on Lake Okeechobee must be based on science, not politics. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
