Washington D.C. – Today, U.S.  Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) led Reps. Brad Schneider (IL-10), Lois Frankel (FL-21), Elaine Luria (VA-02), Kathy Manning (NC-06), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Dean Phillips (MN-3), Brad Sherman (CA-30) and Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) in… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Thomas R. Nides as the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel. “Israel is a critical ally that contributes so much to U.S. innovation and defense,” said Rep. Frankel. “The confirmation of Ambassador Nides will continue to strengthen our partnership. Having an Ambassador… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome missile interceptors through a supplemental funding bill. “The Iron Dome is a life-saving missile defense system that protects innocent civilians from rocket attacks by terrorist groups who want to see Israel wiped from the map,” said Rep.… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, a strong, bipartisan bill that strengthens America’s national security, upholds our values, supports our servicemembers and their families, and advances our leadership around the world. Importantly, the bill includes key Frankel provisions to… 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) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, a strong, bipartisan bill that honors America’s values, strengthens our security, and advances America’s leadership in the world. In addition to funding our military, the bill includes provisions Frankel advocated for to advance women’s participation in… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting for a collection of funding bills for FY 2020: “This bipartisan funding deal makes many For The People investments, including robust funding for hard-working families through early learning programs, medical research, and veteran’s education, and makes smart investments in our… Read more »

By Rep. Lois Frankel, The Hill “[Countries] should take all appropriate measures to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, universal access to health-care services, including those related to reproductive health care, which includes family planning and sexual health.” — International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action (1994) For women to lead… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after helping pass the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies funding bill for Fiscal Year 2020 out of the Appropriations Committee. During yesterday’s markup, Rep. Frankel fiercely took on the Republican attempt to cut off women’s access to health care around the world and limit… Read more »

Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21-D) and Randy Weber (TX-14-R) introduced legislation to enhance development cooperation in the areas of water resources, agriculture and energy storage between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Israel in developing countries. Read more »