Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting to advance President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan. “Today’s vote paves the way for President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, a transformative agenda that will deliver more jobs, tax cuts for working families, and lower costs for everyday Americans,” said Rep. Frankel. “The legislation… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), announced $2.47 billion for Florida child care providers to open safely, keep workers on payroll, and lower costs for hardworking families. “Safe, affordable child care is critical to getting our economy back up and running,” said Rep. Frankel. “Parents aren’t going back to work if they don’t have a trusted place for their children to be during… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, a bold investment that will reimagine and rebuild America’s economy as the country looks to the future. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the future of the American economy, creating jobs for millions in an equitable and just way,” said Rep.… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after the American Rescue Plan Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 220 to 211. “After the past year of stress and hardship on millions of people caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress has passed President Biden’s historic American Rescue Plan that will save lives and livelihoods. It will… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), spoke on the House floor in support of the American Rescue Plan Act, which the House will vote on tomorrow. The House passed a previous version of this bill in February, and will now vote to reconcile changes from the Senate. For video of Rep. Frankel’s full remarks, click here. Below are Rep. Frankel’s remarks as delivered: “Madam Speaker, I… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after the most recent COVID relief bill, the American Rescue Plan, passed the House of Representatives. “This past year has tested us like never before—the COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed lives and livelihoods, leaving many Americans grieving for their loved ones and worrying about how to put food on the table,”… Read more »

Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), Dean of the Florida Delegation, led Florida Democrats in supporting an investigation led by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) into Mexico’s unfair trade practices that are harming Florida’s strawberry and bell pepper producers. Agriculture is central to Florida’s economy and the nation’s domestic food supply chain. The… Read more »

Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting for the bipartisan, bicameral emergency coronavirus relief and government funding package, which passed the House this evening. Once it passes the Senate it will go to the President's desk for signature. “The COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis have made this year painful for so many: over 315,000 families… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting to pass the final funding bill package of fiscal year 2021. “This spending package invests For the People, providing strong funding for programs that expand opportunities for every person in every corner of the nation and responding to the COVID-19… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after helping pass the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill for Fiscal Year 2021 out of the House Appropriations Committee. The bill provides $250 million for Everglades restoration and allows authorized projects to move forward. The bill also invests in the restoration and maintenance… Read more »