Congresswoman Lois Frankel joined her constituent Elisha Morrow at a recent subcommittee meeting of the Judicial Proceedings Panel designated to study Section 120 of the military code on rape and sexual assault.  Frankel and Morrow pushed for changes to the law in order to address use of military authority to coerce sexual activity. Morrow told the panel of how she and other female… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement today in recognition of Pope Francis’ historic speech before a joint session of Congress. “Today, Congress and our nation heard from one of the world’s great humanitarians. The Pope’s timely, compassionate message of helping the vulnerable, protecting our planet, and giving opportunities to our youth transcends politics… Read more »

Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs approved a measure authored by Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Chairman Jeff Miller (FL-01) 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. “This recognition honors those brave men and women who were left… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 269-162 to reject H.R. 3461, a resolution to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action related to the nuclear program of Iran. “We have had a vigorous debate in Congress and across the nation,” Frankel said. “Americans on both sides of the issue must now work together in… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement today in recognition of the fourteenth anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. “Today, our nation pauses to remember the men, women, and children who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11th, as well as their loved ones who still grieve for them. This anniversary also serves as an important reminder for us to… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) has introduced the Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act, which would bring critically needed transportation dollars to Broward and Palm Beach counties.  The legislation awards additional funding from the federal government to local transportation organizations that work together.  “Directing more funding to our local governments will… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today announced her opposition to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) negotiated by the P5+1 and Iran. “I do not support the current deal because it legitimizes Iran’s nuclear program after 15 years and gives Iran access to billions of dollars without a commitment to cease its terrorist activity,” Frankel said. “It's too high a price to… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) Thursday held a press conference to rally support of Planned Parenthood in light of renewed Congressional attempts to defund the organization that, for nearly a century, has been a critical provider of essential preventative and lifesaving healthcare for men, women, and children. “These continued attacks on Planned Parenthood are another spoke in the… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) hosted a meeting last week with FAA Regional Director Dennis Roberts and airport officials from Broward and Palm Beach counties during which they discussed upcoming Congressional legislation as well as local airport issues. The FAA announced that new flight patterns are starting out of Hollywood International Airport to alleviate local residents’… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) made the following statement in response to the continued deceptive attacks on Planned Parenthood: “This is yet another insidious effort by extremists to cut Planned Parenthood’s funding, which would result in blocking millions of women from accessing critical and lifesaving healthcare.” Background: Planned Parenthood’s… Read more »