Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement about the inauguration:  “While our country is politically divided, it still remains that one of the most important hallmarks of American democracy is the peaceful transition of power. I will be attending the 2017 inauguration in the spirit of bipartisanship and a signal to those watching that our government… Read more »

Delray Beach, FL – Today, Representatives Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Lois Frankel (FL-21) were sworn in as Members of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 115th Congress. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Delray Beach City Hall and included a performance by the S.D. Spady Elementary School Choir and a Presentation of Colors by Local Municipal Fire Departments from Palm Beach… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today released the following statement on Hanukkah, which begins tomorrow at sundown: “Jewish families across South Florida and the world will gather to light the Menorah and celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah. During this joyous holiday, we retell the story of the Maccabees who liberated the Jewish people from persecution and rededicated the Jewish… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN) have been elected by the women of the House as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues for the 115th Congress. Congresswomen Mimi Walters (R-CA) and Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) will serve as Co-Vice Chairs.  “I look forward to working with my colleagues on finding common ground and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congress gave the go ahead to two major South Florida infrastructure projects with passage of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act of 2016. The Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) and Port Everglades expansion were both authorized for federal funding after years of advocacy.    “This legislation is a big win for South… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congress passed the Department of State Authorities Act for Fiscal Year 2017, including a critical embassy security provision, authored by Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Randy Weber (TX-14). The measure allows the State Department to use best-value contracting, the flexibility to consider factors beyond just cost, when hiring security firms to protect our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, with passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress advanced Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s efforts to protect military personnel from sexual abuse by their supervisors or commanding officers. The legislation creates a new offense in the Uniform Code of Military Justice that will prohibit a person in a training leadership position or serving as a… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswoman Lois Frankel announced that her office will conduct a lottery for constituents who are interested in obtaining standing tickets for the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC on January 20. The lottery will take place Wednesday, December 7, and all participants will be notified thereafter. One-hundred and sixty tickets will be… Read more »

Joint Statement from Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Frankel on Steve Bannon Washington, DC – U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) and Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following joint statement today: “President-Elect Donald Trump’s appointment of Steve Bannon as White House Senior Counselor is an incendiary decision that shows the President-Elect is not committed to healing… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day, observed Friday, November 11. “On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served us to keep our nation secure and to protect our liberties. I thank their families for their support for their loved ones. As a proud mother of a U.S. marine war veteran, I understand the selfless sacrifices our men and… Read more »