WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues hosted a hearing about sexual harassment in the service sector entitled, “Beyond the Headlines: Combating Service Sector Sexual Harassment in the Age of #MeToo.” Members of Congress heard from survivors of sexual harassment as well as professionals with expertise on the issue, and discussed with participants… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement on the tragic passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter:
“I am so sad about the passing of Louise Slaughter. I first met Louise more than 30 years ago at campaign school – she was running for Congress while I was running for Florida’s state legislature. We stayed in touch over the years, following each… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, 71 Democratic Members of Congress, led by Reps. Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Mark Takano (CA-41), sent a letter to House Committee on Appropriations leadership requesting additional funds be allocated for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In the age of #MeToo, workers across the country have come forward with harrowing stories of sexual abuse and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Susan W. Brooks (R-IN), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, issued the following video commemorating International Women’s Day:
“All issues impact women.” To watch our video for #IWD2018, click here.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to call for Congressional action in the wake of a horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, Florida. Frankel’s district is just north of Broward County.
Below, please find Rep. Frankel’s full remarks.
“Thank you,… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, Florida. Frankel’s district is just north of Broward County.
“This is so sad, almost beyond words. It is even more shocking when it hits so close to home. I am thankful for the brave first responders. My foremost… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting against the budget deal.
"I appreciate the bipartisan effort of Senate Democrats and Republicans to craft a budget. But without a firm commitment in the House to protect the nearly 700,000 innocent DREAMers who are in desperate danger of deportation, my vote is no."
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WASHINGTON, DC — House lawmakers passed sexual harassment reform legislation today that includes a Congressional accountability measure based on a bill filed by U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) which requires sexual harassment cases to be automatically referred to the Ethics Committee, helping lift the shroud of secrecy cloaking settlements.
U.S. Rep. Lois… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting against the Republicans’ fifth short-term funding bill this fiscal year.
“Continued stopgap funding is irresponsible. We need a long term bipartisan agreement that meets the needs of the American people, one that tackles pressing issues like caring for our veterans, fighting the… Read more »
West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after President Trump and the House Intelligence Committee Republicans released a classified memo containing information related to the Russia investigation:
“This is a deliberate and desperate effort by Donald Trump and the Republicans to undermine Special Counsel Robert Mueller's… Read more »
