A Bipartisan group of Members of Congress sent a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis seeking additional information on the reports that as many as 30,000 Marines are being investigated as part of their involvement in distributing and commenting on obscene photos of female Marines. The Members are specifically requesting “an update to the investigation conducted by NCIS and a… Read more »
Today Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), the Chair of the Democratic Women’s Working Group, released the following statement:
“On International Women's Day, I join millions of women in recognizing the important economic power of women in the United States and around the globe. Where possible, we stay away from normal duties and mainstream commerce to call attention to the inequities… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after House Republicans unveiled their replacement for the Affordable Care Act.
“Sadly, the proposed legislation will Make America Sick Again. It will mean millions of families losing health care coverage and will defund Planned Parenthood, while giving out tax breaks to wealthier Americans. It shortens the life of… Read more »
In honor of Women’s History Month, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), the chair of the Democratic Women’s Working Group, released the following statement:
“Since the suffragists’ struggle to get the vote, many strong women have relentlessly fought to break down barriers and build our nation. Some such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Rosa Parks, and Gloria Steinem were well-known. Others… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s speech at the Joint Session of Congress.
“Sadly, the President baits us with platitudes and then switches to policies and actions that are divisive and dangerous. His calls to repeal the Affordable Care Act, defund Planned Parenthood, and end women’s full access to health care choices… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced that Sherry Riggs, a Florida ACA beneficiary, will be her guest for President Trump’s Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday, February 28. A mother of three, she suffers from a life-threatening heart condition and would not be alive today without the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While in Washington, Riggs hopes to meet with Members of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), with fellow members of the Florida Congressional delegation, introduced the Sand Acquisition, Nourishment and Development (SAND) Act. Earlier this week, Senator Marco Rubio introduced a companion bill in the Senate.
If passed, the SAND Act will repeal archaic law that does not allow communities to buy sand from the Bahamas and… Read more »
Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.
“The Republicans hijacked President Obama’s choice for the Supreme Court and now, sadly, President Trump is bowing to his more extreme supporters. Based on his judicial record, Neil Gorsuch will tip a narrowly… Read more »
“For women to thrive in the economic and social opportunities of our nation, we must have the ability to control our own reproductive lives with full access to real health care choices. Republican’s unrelenting efforts to force unwanted pregnancies and eradicate affordable and safe abortion will not save lives. Passing the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, repealing the ACA, and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's Inaugural Address.
“I’m grateful to former-President Obama, who led this country through one of the most challenging times in our history and breakthroughs for human rights.
With all due respect to President Trump, as to his inaugural remarks today, I do not share his… Read more »