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Rep. Frankel Statement on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision

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West Palm Beach, FL - Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court’s dangerous and extreme decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case reversed Roe last year, undermining decades of protection for abortion care. “The extreme MAGA-backed Supreme…

House Democratic Women’s Caucus Response to Republican Anti-Abortion Bills

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Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement in response to the extreme anti-abortion agenda proposed by the new MAGA-Republican Majority.  “One week into the new Congress and Republicans are again racing full steam ahead to criminalize abortion nationwide,” said Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Lois Frankel. “The…

Rep. Frankel Sworn-In to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 118th Congress

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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after being officially sworn in for the 118th United States Congress. It will be her sixth term representing Palm Beach County. “I am honored to have been sworn in to serve Palm Beach County for a sixth consecutive term,” said Rep. Frankel. “Last Congress, Congressional Democrats and the Biden…

Rep. Frankel Reflects on Two-Year Anniversary of January 6th Insurrection

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Congresswoman Frankel participates in a moment of silence in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured during the January 6th Insurrection. Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement as the United States marked two years since the January 6th Insurrection. “On January 6th, 2021, like many of my Congressional colleagues,…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Republican Chaos

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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in response to the continued Republican failure to elect a Speaker.  “Under the new Republican majority, after multiple votes, Republicans remain in embarrassing chaos, failing to elect a Speaker of the House. This is preventing the House from doing official business and the swearing in of…

Rep. Frankel Votes for Federal Funding Bill that Delivers For The People

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Key Frankel Priorities Supporting Women, Seniors, Veterans, Investing in Florida Infrastructure, Included in FY23 Bill Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting for the budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). This government funding package includes key Frankel priorities to support…

Frankel Announces New Funding for Local Projects in Federal Budget

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced unique funding for local community projects included in the Federal Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill, which passed the House by a vote of 225-201 and will be signed into law on Friday. “Funding for community projects were once again included in the Federal 2023 budget,…

Bipartisan Bill to Award Last Living Nuremberg Prosecutor the Congressional Gold Medal Included in Fiscal Year 2023 Spending Bill

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Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), Jim McGovern (D-MA-02), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) were joined by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) to announce that their bipartisan bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Benjamin Ferencz—the last living Nuremberg prosecutor—was included in the Fiscal Year 2023 spending package. The funding…

Rep. Frankel Announces New Palm Beach County Disaster Recovery Center for Residents Impacted by Hurricane Ian

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement announcing a new Disaster Recovery Center operated by FEMA and the State of Florida that has opened in Palm Beach County to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. The new center is located at the Hagen Ranch Road Library in Delray Beach. “The opening of a local Disaster Recovery Center is…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Final January 6th Select Committee Report

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack released the executive summary of its final report. “I thank the Members of the bipartisan January 6th Select Committee for their courageous, arduous work. Their final report defends our Democracy and points us in the direction of…