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Veterans and Servicemembers

Reps. Frankel, Budzinski, Bergman, Kiggans, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Older Veterans from Falls

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Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) released the following statements after introducing the bipartisan SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act, which would help older Veterans avoid injuries from costly, dangerous falls. “Falls are the leading…

ICYMI: Rep. Frankel Advocates for Abortion Access for Veterans

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Washington, DC – Earlier today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) participated in an Appropriations Committee debate on the Republican-proposed Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies spending bill for Fiscal Year 2025, which seeks to restrict essential reproductive health care services and eliminate abortion counseling altogether at Veterans Affairs medical…

Urgent Deadline For Veterans Suffering from Toxic Exposure To Claim Backdated Compensation

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Veterans who were exposed to environmental hazards and toxic substances (including burn pits) during their service, and suffer from related illnesses like cancer, bronchitis, asthma, and other respiratory disorders have until August 9th, 2023 to claim 12 months of backdated compensation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) encourages all Veterans who believe they were affected by…

Reps. Frankel, Waltz, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Student Veteran Success

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Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Michael Waltz (R-FL-06), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) reintroduced a bill to promote Student Veteran Centers at universities and colleges across the nation to help student veterans transitioning from military to student life. Identical companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Marco…

Reps. Frankel, Bilirakis Lead Resolution Honoring Korean War Veterans

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Washington, DC – This Veterans Day, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced a resolution acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War and the Korean Defense Veterans. “Veterans of the Korean War fought hard for freedom and democracy, and it’s our honor to introduce this resolution today—on Veterans Day—recognizing their brave…

Rep. Frankel Highlights Signing of Law Bolstering Veterans’ Health Care

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President Biden Signs Honoring Our PACT Act, a Frankel Priority, Into Law West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released the following statement after President Biden signed the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law. “As the mother of a US Marine war veteran, I know the…

Rep. Frankel Statement on House Passage of Funding Bills that Invest in Clean Energy, Affordable Housing

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after the House voted to pass H.R. 8294, a six-bill funding package for Fiscal Year 2023. “This legislation will help us build a better America with new investments in clean energy and affordable housing, assistance for working families, and so much more,” said Rep. Frankel. “Specifically for…

Frankel Priorities Advancing Gender Equality Included in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, a strong, bipartisan bill that strengthens America’s national security, upholds our values, supports our service members and their families, and advances our leadership around the world. “This bill promotes women’s safety and…

Frankel Champions Seniors’ Health, Veterans, Women’s Health in Appropriations Bill

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With Critical Frankel Priorities Included, Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill Heads to House Floor for Final Passage Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after helping pass the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) funding bill for Fiscal Year…

Rep. Frankel Votes to Honor America’s Promise to Toxic-Exposed Veterans

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after the House voted to pass the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2021. “When we send our troops to war, we must care for their health when they return,” said Rep. Frankel. “Today, the House of Representatives upheld this commitment by passing the Honoring…