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 »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today released the following statement on Hanukkah, which begins tonight at sundown: “Jewish families across South Florida and the world will gather together to celebrate eight nights of Hanukkah, when we recall the powerful story of the Maccabees who liberated the Jewish people from persecution and rededicated the holy Temple. During this Jewish… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today voted against a spending bill that allows the return of risky financial activity that led to the country's recent economic recession. “This spending bill puts hard working taxpayers on the hook for Wall Street’s riskiest behavior,” said Congresswoman Frankel. “Big bank gambling caused Americans to lose their homes, their… Read more »

strongCongresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) called on the House to debate the mission against ISIL. The following remarks are as prepared for delivery and to watch Frankel's speech on the House floor click here. “Mr. Speaker, on August 8th we went to war with ISIL.  Since that day we have launched over 1,700 airstrikes. We have put thousands of our men and women in harm’s… Read more »

strongRepresentatives Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Ted Deutch (FL-21) today congratulated WWII Veteran Col. Buddy Harris of Boca Raton on receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. Col. Harris was one of the founding members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. “It is with pride that we honor Col. Harris for his outstanding service and dedication… Read more »

strongCongresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement today after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “While the NDAA has many important provisions that I support, I cannot in good conscience vote for this bill because of the failure of Congress to take up and debate the authority of the President to conduct a war in Iraq and… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in response to the extension of P5+1 negotiations with Iran over the nation’s illicit nuclear program: "We cannot afford to lose sight of the threat that a nuclear Iran would pose to the U.S. and our allies. Iran is the world’s most active state-sponsor of terror, lending support to Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Assad regime… Read more »