President Barack Obama today signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s provision that directs the military to examine the need for a new definition of rape and sexual assault in cases when someone abuses their position in the Military Chain of Command. Frankel’s provision was inspired by constituent Elisha Morrow, a former Coast… Read more »

On the eve of Saturday’s one-year anniversary of the tragic shooting in Newtown, Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement. “One year after the heartbreaking tragedy of Newtown, students again are victims of a horrific shooting, this time in a Colorado high school. Once more we have another reason for Congress to pass common-sense laws to reduce gun… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel joined colleagues today in urging Speaker John Boehner to immediately bring up an extension of unemployment insurance and not to adjourn Congress for the year without extending it. Federal unemployment insurance is scheduled to expire on December 28 for 1.3 million Americans. According to a House Ways & Means Committee report, if Congress fails to extend… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement after Office Depot Inc. announced today that its global, corporate headquarters would continue to be in Boca Raton. This news follows the merger between Office Depot and Naperville (IL)-based Office Max being finalized last month. Frankel’s congressional district includes Office Depot. “Office Depot staying in Boca Raton is… Read more »

In recognition of UN International Human Rights Day Tuesday, Congresswoman Lois Frankel and her colleagues have authored a letter to USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah urging support for reproductive and sexual health care as core human rights. The letter reads in part: “Today is Human Rights Day and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Office of the United Nations High… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement about the good news that the economy gained 203,000 jobs in November, the jobless rate fell to a five-year low of 7 percent and the economy grew at 3.6 percent in the third quarter. “This economic news is encouraging and it’s important to keep up the momentum. Congress should stay in session until we pass a budget to make sure… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel, who serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela. “Today we mourn the loss of Nelson Mandela, a special man who will forever be remembered for leading a peaceful fight for equality and freedom. His legacy will continue to inspire millions of… Read more »

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted a request from U.S. Representatives Ted Deutch (FL-21), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Alcee L. Hastings (FL-20), and Patrick Murphy (FL-18) to give Palm Beach County officials time beyond the November 30th deadline to submit comments and technical data on flood map proposals for the region. This extension will allow local… Read more »

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced it would hear two cases – Hobby Lobby v. Sebelius and Congestoga Wood Specialities v. Sebelius – related to the Affordable Care Act benefit that requires most employers to include contraception coverage in their health care plans. “Decisions about contraception belong to a woman with the advice… Read more »

Today Congresswoman Lois Frankel advocated for South Florida priorities – Port Everglades expansion and Everglades Restoration – as negotiations got underway on a final Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). Frankel, a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment, has a seat at the table as the House-Senate Conference… Read more »