Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) met with residents at Evernia Place in West Palm Beach to discuss ways to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud, and unveil the Fighting Medicare Fraud Act of 2014. Each year 1.5 million people are victims of medical identity theft and $50 billion is lost from Medicare annually due to fraud. “Unfortunately, South Florida is ground zero for this… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement today after voting against funding to train and equip Syrian rebels as part of a broad strategy to combat the terrorist organization ISIL. “ISIL represents a clear threat to the security of Iraq and Syria, to the broader Middle East, and ultimately to the U.S. home front. The President has put together a comprehensive strategy… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel is accepting applications from high school students in Florida’s 22nd District for nominations to the United States armed services academies for an appointment to the Class of 2019. “Our military academies provide a world-class education while preparing young men and women for a life of service to our country,” said Frankel. Interested students should contact… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement today in recognition of the thirteenth anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. “Today, our nation pauses to remember the men and women who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11th, and their families, who still grieve for them. We reflect on the heroism of the firefighters, police officers, and all first… Read more »

This morning, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) will convene a panel of state legislators, law enforcement officers, advocates, and students for a roundtable discussion on policies to combat rape on college campuses. “Date rape and sexual assault on college campuses have for far too long been met with efforts to protect the educational institution and not the victim. Through we can… Read more »

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 »