Tomorrow, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) will attend the 63rd National Prayer Breakfast with two faith-based leaders from Florida’s 22nd Congressional District – Rabbi Daniel Levin and Rabbi Leonid Feldman.
“Today we have the opportunity to put aside our differences and unite in prayer and reflection,” said Frankel. “I’m honored to be joined at this inspirational event by Rabbi Levin… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today met with student veterans attending Nova Southeastern University at an event hosted by Mission United, an organization that helps U.S. military veterans and their families re-acclimate to civilian life in Broward County.
“Today’s roundtable gave me an opportunity to hear directly from student veterans what they need to better succeed in school and… Read more »
Today, Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Lois Frankel (FL-22), and Frederica Wilson (FL-24) were sworn in as Members of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 114th Congress.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Broward County Courthouse and included a performance by the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida and Presentation of Colors by the Ft. Lauderdale Police… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) spoke on the House floor today to address H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, which claims to limit taxpayer funding of abortion despite the fact that there is no federal taxpayer funding of abortion right now.
For the video of Frankel’s remarks click here and below please find her remarks as prepared for delivery on the House… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (CT) and Tammy Baldwin (WI), and U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27) and Marcia Fudge (OH-11) today to reintroduce the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2015, a historic pro-choice bill that would make it illegal for states to chip away at women’s reproductive rights.
The Women’s Health Protection Act creates… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after President Obama’s State of the Union address:
“The President’s speech is a call to action to grow the middle class,” said Frankel. “For us to be a secure, prosperous country our improving economy must work for everyone. Better infrastructure means bigger paychecks. A more family friendly workplace allows parents… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) announced today that she will bring Charlene Rupert, a South Florida DREAMer, as her guest to tomorrow’s State of the Union address given by President Obama.
Rupert, 21, came to the United States from Venezuela at the age of 11 with her grandmother, who had a legal visa, and settled in Palm Springs, Florida. She enrolled in school unaware that she was… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today voted against a bill that will reverse President Obama’s immigration actions that keep families together and allow hardworking parents to work and pay taxes.
“My mom and dad taught me that family comes first,” said Congresswoman Frankel. “Sadly, this is mean spirited legislation that separates children from their parents and turns the dreams of… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement after the House passed a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. Frankel voted against the legislation.
“There are better, less risky ways to deliver bigger paychecks to hardworking families. Along its route from Canada to Texas, a ruptured pipeline of tar sands could pollute drinking water and destroy… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) has been elected Vice Chair of the Congressional Women’s Caucus for the 114th Congress. She will be sworn in today with other newly elected leadership of the Caucus.
“For more than 30 years, the Women’s Caucus has championed women’s issues in our country and around the globe – putting aside partisanship and embracing collaboration,” said Congresswoman… Read more »
