Congresswoman Lois Frankel today released the following statement recognizing Labor Day: “On Labor Day, we honor worker rights and salute the unions that made it possible.”   ### Read more »

Heading into Florida's primary on Tuesday, Congresswoman Lois Frankel will hold a roundtable on Monday to honor Women’s Equality Day, which marks the passage of women's right to vote.  The discussion will highlight the Women’s Economic Agenda and the need for women to vote to make it a reality.  “When women get paid fair, decent wages and parents can balance work and family… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement on President Obama’s announcement on Iraq: “ISIL are among the most brutal terrorists on the planet. I am hopeful that the President’s deliberate actions will prevent massive slaughter of innocent people and protect our military and other U.S. personnel on the ground in Iraq. The President also made clear that our country will… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel issued the following statement in regards to the passage of the bi-partisan H.J.Res 76 to provide $225 million in immediate emergency funding to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. “This funding is crucial to the defense of Israeli citizens from Hamas terrorism.  It is a testament to the United States’ long standing and deep… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel issued the following statement in response to the legislation that passed late this evening regarding the crisis of thousands of unaccompanied children crossing at the U.S./Mexico border. “Sadly, instead of dealing with a humanitarian crisis in a humanitarian way, or bringing about bipartisan immigration reform, House Republicans are being mean-spirited and… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel voted today in favor of the House and Senate compromise to reform the Veterans Affairs Administration.  The $17 billion bill comes in the wake of the systemic problems reported at VA health facilities that resulted in thousands of veterans not receiving timely care. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval. “I am pleased that Congress has come together… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel issued the following statement regarding the House Republicans’ imminent legal action against President Obama for delaying the employer responsibility section of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) law without Congressional approval.    “Here we go again.  House Republicans wasting time and money, this time with a frivolous lawsuit against the… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel reiterated her support for Israel as the country defends itself against Hamas’ vast underground tunnel network. “No nation can accept the perpetual threat of terrorists launching attacks and kidnappings from underground tunnels,” Frankel said. “It’s shocking to learn that Hamas has spent upwards of $100 million on these tunnels at the expense of… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel, Congressman Ted Deutch and Congressman Jim Himes introduced the “Transparency in Visa Reporting to Protect American Jobs and Prevent Human Trafficking Act” to bring long overdue transparency to the temporary foreign worker visa system. Currently, federal data about temporary foreign worker visas is collected by three separate federal agencies and… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel issued the following statement after a judge in the Florida Keys overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.  “If we are truly a nation where the pursuit of happiness is for one and for all, than any person regardless of gender should be allowed to live in a committed relationship with the one they love.  This ruling is a victory in the fight for… Read more »