WASHINGTON, DC – Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Trey Gowdy declined the Democratic Women’s Working Group’s request to investigate the sexual abuse allegations against President Trump. His response comes after the leadership of the Democratic Women’s Working Group (DWWG), Reps. Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Jackie Speier (CA-14) sent a letter, signed by 152… Read more »

UPDATE: Due to overwhelming interest from the House Democratic Caucus, the leadership of the Democratic Women’s Working Group opened the letter to all Democratic Members, with 152 signers in total.  WASHINGTON, DC – The leadership of the Democratic Women’s Working Group (DWWG), Reps. Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Jackie Speier (CA-14), along with 56 members of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after President Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel: “The President’s announcement today is consistent with current U.S. law and reaffirms what we already know: Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. The U.S. must recommit to our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting against latest attempts by Republicans to pass a massive tax scam: “The Republicans moved forward tonight with a tax scam that will raise taxes on middle-class families across this country and lead to severe cuts in Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid. If the Republicans get their… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican tax scam, which gives tax cuts to the rich and big corporations, paid for by tax hikes on middle-class families: “The Republicans’ tax scam robs the middle-class to give huge tax cuts to corporations and the super wealthy. This Robin Hood in reverse plan… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, members of the Bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues met with Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) and Executive Director of UN Women. The discussion focused on UN Women’s efforts to end violence against women, respond to humanitarian and refugee crises, and invest in economic empowerment and gender equality… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today released the following statement in support of the National Women’s Law Center, the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), and Democracy Forward’s lawsuit against the Trump administration for delaying the EEOC’s equal pay data collection initiative earlier… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, members of the Bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues joined Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to discuss the future of infrastructure in the United States. Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Susan Brooks (R-IN), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, provided the following statements: “It was an honor to meet with… Read more »

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), Chair of the Democratic Women’s Working Group (DWWG), issued the following statement after the text of the PRIVATE Act passed as part of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The PRIVATE Act is bipartisan legislation that makes it illegal for military members to share explicit photos of others without consent. This… Read more »

Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day, observed Saturday, November 11. “Today we honor the veterans who have selflessly served our nation and fought for our freedoms. As a proud mother of a U.S. Marine war veteran, I understand the sacrifices those in uniform make and I will never stop advocating for their well-being. We must make sure all… Read more »