Washington, DC – Today, the Florida Democratic congressional delegation voted for H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2019, which blocks the Trump Administration’s efforts to give states the ability to weaken the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) critical protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions.
U.S. Reps. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26), Ted… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21-D) and Ted Yoho (FL-3-R) re-introduced bipartisan legislation that would fix a century old law that discourages boat sales in the United States, bringing more new jobs and a boost to economic activity in South Florida.
“Boats are the floating economic engines driving South Florida’s economy, a $23.3 billion industry supporting… Read more »
The letter asserts that Mr. Mortensen’s disparaging comments toward immigrants disqualify him from managing the bureau responsible for refugee and migration policies and programs, especially as the world faces the worst refugee crisis since World War II. Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after Attorney General Barr released a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election:
“Despite redactions and spin from Trump and his loyalists, we know without a doubt that Russia interfered in our 2016… Read more »
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. Read more »
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).
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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. Read more »
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,… Read more »
“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.” Read more »
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… Read more »
