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Rep. Frankel Calls for Bipartisan Effort for CHIP Reauthorization

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), a successful 20-year old program that provides health insurance to low-income children. “Republicans are playing deadly politics with a program that keeps nine million low-income children and…

Bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues Meets with Afghanistan’s First Lady Rula Ghani and Former First Lady Laura Bush

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, members of the Bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues joined the First Lady of Afghanistan, Rula Ghani; Former First Lady Laura Bush; U.S. Afghan Council members and House Foreign Affairs Committee members for an off the record discussion surrounding the challenges and opportunities…

ICYMI: Rep. Frankel Slams GOP Tax Giveaway to Wealthiest Americans at the Expense of Seniors, Middle Class

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to oppose the newly released Republican Tax Plan.   Below, please find Rep. Frankel’s full remarks.   “Mr. Speaker, I stand against Republican efforts to give massive tax cuts to the wealthiest citizens and big corporations, while robbing the pockets of middle-class families and ransacking…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Terrorist Attack in Manhattan

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after at least eight people were killed and fifteen injured in a horrific attack in lower Manhattan today: “I join New Yorkers and all Americans in standing resolute and strong in the face of terror. While we wait for the full details, we thank the first responders for their courageous and quick…

Rep. Frankel Opposes Republican Job-Killing Budget that Paves the Way for Billionaires-First Tax Plan

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican budget proposal, which paves the way for the Billionaires-First tax plan: “Republicans just passed a budget that sells out seniors, children, veterans, and hard-working families to give a windfall of tax cuts to Trump’s billionaire and millionaire cronies. This…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Trump's Opioid Announcement

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WEST PALM BEACH, FL -- Today Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement in response to President Trump declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency:   "President Trump's opioid announcement is all show, no money. Nearly 50,000 Americans died in 2016 from opioid or heroin overdoses and the number of overdose deaths has quadrupled since 2000. The…

Bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues Wears Pink to Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Washington, DC – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today, members of Congress stood on the steps of the Capitol during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of a disease that impacts too many Americans. Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Susan Brooks (R-IN), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus for…

Rep. Frankel Joins Senator Nelson in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Food Relief to Floridians Recovering from Hurricane Irma

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West Palm Beach, FL – October 18, 2017 – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement in response to long lines and disorganization at Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) locations in South Florida. D-SNAP provides short-term food assistance for families recovering from a disaster. Registration is currently being offered at three locations in…

Rep. Frankel Criticizes Trump’s Actions Sabotaging Affordable Care Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued a statement following President Trump’s recent actions to sabotage the Affordable Care Act: “President Trump has become a one-man wrecking ball of the American health care system, taking actions that will cause millions of people to lose affordable access to their medical care. His most recent directive eliminating…

Rep. Frankel Opposes Trump’s Decision to Decertify Iran Nuclear Deal

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Washington, DC -- Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) opposes President Donald Trump’s decision to withhold certification of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran nuclear agreement. The JCPOA must be re-certified by the President every three months under existing U.S. law. Today’s decision begins a 60-day window for Congress to consider re-imposing…