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Reinstatement of Global Gag Rule Threatens Health and Safety of Women Worldwide

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Subcommittee issued the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order reinstating the Global Gag Rule, a policy that prevents foreign organizations receiving U.S. global health assistance from…

Rep. Frankel Statement as Israel, Hamas Reach Agreement for Return of the Hostages, Ceasefire

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after Israel and Hamas reached an agreement for a 42-day ceasefire along with the release of 33 hostages. The deal lays the groundwork for an eventual permanent end in fighting and the release of every remaining hostage, including Americans, in Hamas captivity. “The news that Israel and Hamas have…

Rep. Frankel Named Leading Democrat on House National Security and State Appropriations Subcommittee

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after being named Ranking Member (top Democrat) of the House National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Subcommittee for the 119th Congress. The NSRP Subcommittee oversees U.S. funding in international diplomacy, development, and global health, shaping…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Addressing Congress

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress. “Make no mistake, Israel and the Jewish people are under multiple threats. As Hamas’s brutal war continues and the menace of Iran and its other proxies persist, so does the explosion of antisemitism around…

Rep. Frankel Statement on NATO Summit

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in reaction to this week’s NATO summit. “This week’s NATO Summit served as another example of President Biden’s unwavering commitment to standing by our allies, uniting NATO, and strengthening our most crucial global partnerships,” said Rep Frankel. “In this moment of widespread…

Reps. Frankel, Lee, Meng Introduce Resolution Reaffirming U.S. Commitment to International Reproductive Health and Rights

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Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Barbara Lee (CA-12), Lois Frankel (FL-22), and Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced a resolution to reaffirm the goals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, Egypt, advancing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights. The resolution commends the notable progress made in achieving the goals set…

Rep. Frankel Votes to Send Aid to Israel

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22), released the following statement after voting in favor of a House measure that would send aid to Israel as our ally works to defeat Hamas. “From Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran and its other proxies, Israel continues to face threats to her very existence,” said Rep. Frankel. “I thank President Biden and my colleagues in…

Rep. Frankel Joins Congressional Colleagues Calling for Immediate House Vote on Aid to Israel

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Washington, DC – Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) is joining like-minded colleagues in calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the Senate-passed supplemental foreign aid package to the floor for an immediate vote on Monday, which includes $14.1 billion for Israel to fund its defense efforts. Over the weekend, the Iranian regime staged an unprecedented direct attack on…

Women, Peace, and Security Caucus Co-Chairs Frankel, Kiggans Host Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa to Discuss WPS Agenda

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Washington, DC – Today, Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) welcomed Japanese Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko to the U.S. Capitol to discuss the WPS Caucus’s priorities for the coming year and Japan’s work to further the WPS agenda. In addition to Minister Kamikawa, the members were joined by Japanese…

Rep. Frankel Statement in Response to Israeli President Herzog’s Address to Congress

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Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22), released the following statement after attending Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s address to a Joint Session of Congress. “Today, I was proud to attend Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s address to a Joint Session of Congress where he was welcomed with enthusiasm by the bipartisan, bicameral audience. He received generous standing ovations as he…