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Rep. Frankel Statement on Attorney General Barr’s Summary of the Mueller Report

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West Palm Beach, FL – Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement regarding Attorney General Barr’s summary of the Mueller report:   “The only thing that’s clear about Attorney General Barr’s summary is that it raises more questions than answers. Mr. Trump was not exonerated, despite what he may claim, and the future of our democracy depends on getting to the truth.…

Hastings Introduces the Corey Jones Act

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“The tragic shooting that led to Corey’s death was devastating to our community and broke our hearts. This legislation is aimed at preventing future tragedies, keeping law enforcement officers and citizens safe.”

Frankel, Cicilline, Wagner, Wild Call for Immediate Release of Saudi Women’s Rights Activists as First Trials Begin

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Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), David Cicilline (D-RI-01), Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, Ann Wagner (R-MO-02), Vice Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and Susan Wild (D-PA-07) released the following statement after the trial of Loujain al-Hathloul and other prominent and longtime women’s rights activists, began in Saudi Arabia.

Deutch, Wilson, Frankel, Waltz Introduce Resolution on Bob Levinson, Longest-Held American Hostage

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(Washington) Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Congressman Michael…

Reps. Frankel, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Student Veterans

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Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21-D) and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12-R) re-introduced H.R. 1652, the Veterans Education Empowerment Act, to support veterans by creating Veteran Student Centers at universities and colleges across the nation. Services at these centers will give a boost to student veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. “The brave men and…

On International Women’s Day, Bipartisan Bill Recognizes Women’s Unique Roles in Countering Violent Extremism, Protects Those at Risk

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Washington, DC – Today, on International Women’s Day, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), Steve Chabot (R-OH-01), Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), Bill Keating (D-MA-09), Lee Zeldin (R-NY-01), and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve U.S. counterterrorism and peacebuilding efforts by focusing on women’s roles as victims, perpetrators, and preventers of…

Rep. Frankel’s Measure to Make Voting Easier and Improve Ballot Design Passes House

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel’s (FL-21) measure to make voting easier and improve ballot design passed the House of Representatives as part of major legislation, H.R. 1, the For The People Act, which ends the dominance of big money in our political system, improves access to the ballot, and tightens conflict of interest laws.   “Voting is the foundation of our…