The latest deadline on the Western powers and Iran’s negotiations over that Middle Eastern nation’s nuclear program came on Tuesday and the talks in Vienna are expected to extend into July. In the meantime, members of the Florida congressional delegation continue to offer warnings about the threat Iran poses. From her perch as chairwoman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., insisted Iran was stalling for time and trying to get... Read more

Mr. Speaker, today our nation faces challenges across the globe, but there is no threat more central to current world order than the prospect of a nuclear armed Iran. Tuesday, June 30, is the self-imposed negotiating deadline for the P5+1 over Iran’s illicit nuclear program. At this critical juncture I am thankful for the Administration’s repeated promise that no deal is better than a bad deal. I want to remind my colleagues why this issue is so vital. Even a threshold nuclear Iran – where they ... Read more

U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., teamed up with an unlikely ally on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, to introduce a bill bolstering security at American embassies. The Texas Republican has been a leading critic of President Barack Obama, including his handling of the Benghazi attacks which led to the deaths of four Americans. Weber garnered national attention for saying Obama could not be trusted to handle the Ebola crisis due to his lack of leadership on Benghazi and, during last year’s... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Protecting Americans Abroad Act to provide Americans serving our country in diplomatic posts abroad with the security and protection they deserve. Similar to legislation introduced by Frankel in the last Congress, the language was signed into law as part of the annual appropriations process allowing the State Department to use “best value” contracting when hiring local security firms in high-risk areas. The new... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) urged her colleagues to vote in support of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which the House is considering later today. This bill, which last week passed the Senate 98-1, would provide Congressional oversight of any potential deal. Click here to watch the Congresswoman’s remarks on the House floor. “Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the bipartisan Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. And I want to remind everyone why it is so important that we prevent Iran ... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) made the following statement today honoring Israel’s 67th Independence Day: “Every year I am reminded of the extraordinary accomplishments of the young State of Israel. See, our birthdays are just a few days apart. This year we both turn sixty-seven. “When I think of some of my own milestones I inherently think about Israel. “We came into the world at the same time, but while I was being cared for by loving parents, Israel was forced to fight for its very survi... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, made the following statement regarding negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program: “Iran is the largest state sponsor of terror and its nuclear program is a threat to America, to our allies in the Middle East, and to global order. We cannot allow proliferation of the world’s most dangerous weapon in the world’s most dangerous region. Our job in Congress is to hold the Administration to its promise that no deal ... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today hosted Jewish leaders from across Palm Beach and Broward counties for a roundtable discussion on America's foreign policy challenges, focusing on strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship. Congresswoman Frankel said, “In light of the serious issues currently unfolding in the Middle East, including ongoing negotiations with Iran, I welcomed the opportunity to hear from local leaders from the Jewish community about their hopes, concerns, and priorities. In... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in response to the extension of P5+1 negotiations with Iran over the nation’s illicit nuclear program: "We cannot afford to lose sight of the threat that a nuclear Iran would pose to the U.S. and our allies. Iran is the world’s most active state-sponsor of terror, lending support to Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Assad regime in Syria. As disturbing, if Iran becomes a threshold nuclear state other countries in the Middle East will ru... Read more

Frankel Statement for the Congressional Record on passage of U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the U.S. Israel Strategic Partnership Act to designate our Israeli ally as a “major strategic partner” of the United States. To the casual observer, it seems that Israel is nothing more than a war zone. The only time Israel appears to be discussed in the news is when something bad happens. A Palestinian terrorist attacks worshipers at a synagogue in Jerusal... Read more