Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement on the aftermath of the 7.2 earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday. “My thoughts continue to be with Haiti where too many are mourning the loss of their loved ones after this past weekend’s devastating earthquake,” said Rep. Frankel. “I was glad to see the Biden-Harris Administration take swift action to help… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement on the recent events unfolding in Afghanistan. “What is happening in Afghanistan is sad and tragic, especially for women and girls,” said Rep. Frankel. “After the U.S. spent billions of dollars over 20 years to train over 300,000 Afghan security forces and provide them with top military… Read more »

Today, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Caucus Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Michael Waltz (FL-06) led 13 members of the WPS Caucus in a letter to Secretary Blinken to encourage the State Department to work closely with, and promote the inclusion of, Afghan women leaders and organizations in all future efforts to bring peace, stability, and… 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 »

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement with colleagues addressing the current administration’s renewed effort to expand the Global Gag Rule. Today, more than 140 members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Departments of State… Read more »

Today, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Women, Peace and Security Caucus (WPS) Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Michael Waltz (FL-06) were joined by 23 members to introduce a House Resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which established the women, peace, and security agenda by recognizing the relationship between gender… Read more »

Today, Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women’s Caucus Congresswomen Jackie Speier (CA-14) and Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus Barbara Lee (CA-13) were joined by 20 Members in introducing a House resolution calling for the adoption of a feminist foreign policy across all areas of foreign policymaking, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade,… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting to pass the first funding bill package of fiscal year 2021. “Families in South Florida know we need investments that expand opportunities for every American,” said Rep. Frankel. “This spending package includes big wins for South Florida, like funding for… 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. The bill includes a Frankel provision to advance women’s participation in national security forces both in the U.S. and globally. The… Read more »