Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) has called for Congress to increase investment to $42.7 million in Fiscal Year 2017 for the development of a new Joint U.S.-Israel Anti-tunnel Defense Program. This cooperative U.S.-Israel protection system is a response to underground tunnel networks from Gaza to Israel used by terrorist groups to stage attacks against Israelis.
“Israel is constantly… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined her colleagues in voting to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA). Originally passed in 1965, OAA is the primary law covering support and nutrition services for America’s seniors and their caregivers.
“Our parents and grandparents have nurtured and protected us, now it’s our turn to do the same for them,” Frankel said. “The Older… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s (FL-22) proposal that would save Florida taxpayers nearly $35 million and protect local government budgets passed the House of Representatives.
During the 2004 and 2005 Florida hurricane seasons, the state was hit by Charley, Frances, Jeanne, Wilma, and Katrina. FEMA provided money to local governments through the Public Assistance program for approved… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, announced her participation in the Caucus’ LGBT Aging Issues Task Force. The bipartisan task force was formed to advance the dignity and security of older Americans who identify as LGBT.
“The struggle for equality doesn’t stop at retirement,” Frankel said. “LGBT seniors face unique and… Read more »
This week, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a provision authored by Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) to honor American veterans disabled for life. According to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, at least 3.6 million veterans currently live with a service-related disability.
“America’s disabled veterans have honored us with their service and selfless duty,” Frankel said.… Read more »
Today, leading a bipartisan effort, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27), and Congressman Bill Shuster (PA-09) filed the Stop Online Booking Scams Act to combat online hotel booking fraud. With these scams, con artists set up phony websites that pose as a hotel’s official site, tricking consumers and pocketing their money without making an… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), a staunch defender of reproductive rights, released a statement opposing the Florida for Life Act (H.B. 865). This bill in the Florida House of Representatives would make performing an abortion or operating an abortion clinic a felony punishable by up to 30 years in jail.
“Criminalizing doctors for performing what are currently… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) took to the House floor to offer a motion to recommit on H.R. 1675, a bill designed to roll back decades of consumer protections that shield investors from financial scammers. Rep. Frankel’s motion would amend the bill to preserve protections for seniors, one in five of… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released the following statement on the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee’s decision not to hold a hearing on SB 68, a controversial bill that would allow individuals with concealed-carry permits to bring guns onto Florida college campuses. This decision makes it very unlikely that the… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined Social Security Administration officials today in a tour of the new permanent home of the West Palm Beach Social Security office. The new office, located on 801 Clematis Street, offers a vastly improved facility in a convenient location in downtown West Palm Beach.
“Social Security is our nation's most important program for older Americans. Two… Read more »
