Written by: Marvin Glassman, Sun Sentinel Jewish Journal
U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (D-West Palm Beach) presented veteran Leonard Goldman of Boynton Beach four medals for his service in the United States Army in a ceremony that took place recently at his home.
The medals given to the 90-year-Goldman were: The World War II Victory Medal, given to those who served in the United… Read more »
Written by: Wayne Washington, Palm Beach Post
Three members of Palm Beach County’s congressional delegation marked the opening of shared office space at Palm Beach County’s Veterans Affairs Medical Center Friday, pointing to the project as an indication of bipartisan commitment to helping those who served the country in uniform.
Two Democrats — U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-West Palm… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), Chair of the Democratic Women’s Working Group (DWWG), issued the following statement after the text of the PRIVATE Act passed as part of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The PRIVATE Act is bipartisan legislation that makes it illegal for military members to share explicit photos of others without consent. This… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), Chair of the Democratic Women’s Working Group (DWWG), issued the following statement in support of the bipartisan PRIVATE Act, which makes it illegal for military members to share explicit photos without consent. The PRIVATE Act passed the House this afternoon.
“As the proud mother of a United States Marine veteran, I… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, with passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress advanced Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s efforts to protect military personnel from sexual abuse by their supervisors or commanding officers. The legislation creates a new offense in the Uniform Code of Military Justice that will prohibit a person in a training leadership position or serving as a… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day, observed Friday, November 11.
“On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served us to keep our nation secure and to protect our liberties. I thank their families for their support for their loved ones. As a proud mother of a U.S. marine war veteran, I understand the selfless sacrifices our men and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) announced new federal grants for local priorities. The grants will help homeless veterans find a place to live, provide advanced training for nurses, fund allergy and immunity research, and assist Broward County firefighters in safety and operations.
“These grants will help save lives, advance medical progress, and fulfill a promise we owe our… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) announced that the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center (VAMC) will receive additional federal funding, if needed, to meet current demands.
“Our veterans have served our country honorably – it’s now time for us to serve them,” Frankel said. “Additional funding will allow the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center to continue providing high… Read more »
This week, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a provision authored by Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) to honor American veterans disabled for life. According to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, at least 3.6 million veterans currently live with a service-related disability.
“America’s disabled veterans have honored us with their service and selfless duty,” Frankel said.… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) recognized the one-year anniversary of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. The memorial serves as a permanent reminder of the enduring sacrifices of America’s 3.6 million veterans currently living with a service-related disability.
“The Memorial is a beautiful tribute recognizing the sacrifices of our disabled… Read more »
