Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after helping pass the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill for Fiscal Year 2021 out of the Appropriations Committee. This bill includes healthy aging provisions that Rep. Frankel championed that provides $10 million to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention to expand its healthy aging work to promote the health of older adults—a population that is particularly vulnerable ... Read more

Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that federal law bars workplace discrimination against LGBTQ employees. “No one should live in fear of losing their job because of who they love or who they are,” said Rep. Frankel. “This monumental ruling affirms workplace discrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans, stopping employers from firing workers because of their gender identity or sexual orientation.” ### Read more

VIDEO: Democratic Women’s Caucus Announces Bold Policy Agenda for 116th Congress Co-Chairs Frankel, Lawrence, Speier & Vice Chairs Escobar, Haaland release core principles and robust legislative priorities to support women & families WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) released their policy priorities for the 116th Congress, which lays out a diverse and progressive legislative agenda that will benefit the lives of women and their families across the country. Included in t... Read more

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after President Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. “The President’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh will propel our nation’s highest court in a dangerous direction for generations. He passes Trump’s anti-choice ‘litmus test’ with flying colors and will likely help end Roe v. Wade, rolling back decades of hard-fought reproductive freedoms. This nomination jeopardizes protections for people with pre... Read more

The failure of US Congress to introduce stricter gun controls is disgusting, says Democrat Congresswoman Lois Frankel in the wake of the Orlando attack. The Florida representative told Today programme presenter John Humphrys: "It's a lot of prayers and not any action." Click here for the full interview. Read more

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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, issued the following statement on last night’s shooting at Pulse, an Orlando nightclub that serves the LGBT community. The shooting claimed 50 lives and injured at least 53 others, making this the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. “I am so sad for the Orlando shooting victims and their families. We must all stand together against hatred and violence.” ### Read more

Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, announced her participation in the Caucus’ LGBT Aging Issues Task Force. The bipartisan task force was formed to advance the dignity and security of older Americans who identify as LGBT. “The struggle for equality doesn’t stop at retirement,” Frankel said. “LGBT seniors face unique and misunderstood challenges. I look forward to better serving the large elder and LGBT populations in South Florida.” The task force... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today joined 167 of her House colleagues and 44 Senators in calling on the Supreme Court to affirm marriage equality in the United States. The Supreme Court is considering four cases this summer that will decide whether the Constitution guarantees same-sex couples the freedom to marry and have their marriages recognized nationwide. “We live in a country where we cherish the right to pursue happiness. Any person, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, shoul... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) this week sent a letter urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to drop the State of Florida’s appeal in Scott v. Brenner and treat all Floridians equally under the law. “We live in a country where we cherish the right to pursue happiness. Any person, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, should be allowed to live in a committed relationship with the one they love. It is time for Florida to join the more than thirty states that are now on the right side of hist... Read more