West Palm Beach, FL – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) is calling for Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta’s immediate resignation following ongoing developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, where he cut a “sweetheart deal” in 2008 while he was a US attorney in Florida:
“Secretary Acosta allowed Jeffrey Epstein, a sexual predator, to roam the streets freely after there was substantial… Read more »
Lake Worth, FL – Today Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after visiting the new Residential Child Caring Agency in Lake Worth, Florida that is holding unaccompanied teenage immigrant girls.
“Today at the shelter, we saw the lucky ones. Unlike many other detention facilities in our country, the Rinconcito del Sol facility is well-run, spacious and clean.… Read more »
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 »
