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Reps. Frankel, Rooney Lead 123 Members of Congress in Requesting Robust Funding for the International Response to COVID-19

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Today, Reps. Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Francis Rooney (FL-19) led 123 members of Congress in sending a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to request robust funding for the international response to COVID-19 be included in the next phase of emergency funding. The letter states in part, “As we were harshly reminded when this pandemic rapidly spread…

Women, Peace and Security Caucus Encouraged by Newly-Released WPS Implementation Plans

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – On Thursday, Co-Chairs of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Caucus U.S. Reps. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) and Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) released the following statement on the newly-published implementation plans for the WPS agenda and the importance of women’s inclusion in security efforts to maintain peace worldwide: “In societies where women are healthy, educated,…

McCaul, Wagner, Houlahan, Frankel Introduce W-GDP Act to Empower Women Globally

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee along with Representatives Ann Wagner, Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Lois Frankel (D-FL) introduced the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Act, legislation to promote the empowerment, economic self- sufficiency, and prosperity of women globally. “When women are…

Waltz, Frankel Form Bipartisan Caucus Promoting Women’s Inclusion in Global Security Efforts

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Reps. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) and Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) launched the Women, Peace and Security Caucus, which will focus on the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda and the importance of women’s inclusion in security efforts to maintain peace worldwide. The bipartisan caucus aims to support the implementation of the WPS agenda…

ICYMI: Rep. Frankel Supports Bills Preventing Unauthorized War with Iran

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Washington, DC – On Thursday, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to support bills to repeal the 2002 authorization for use of military force against Iraq and prohibit funding for an unauthorized war with Iran, ensuring that the United States cannot enter into war with Iran without Congressional approval. The bills passed the house by votes of 228 to 175 and 236 to 166,…

Frankel, Brooks, Lowey, and Fitzpatrick Celebrate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Girls in School Worldwide

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Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), Susan W. Brooks (R-IN-05), Nita Lowey (D-NY-17) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) celebrated the passage of the Keeping Girls in School Act, which they introduced last year, to support the educational empowerment of girls globally. The legislation now goes to the Senate, where a companion bill was introduced by…

Rep. Frankel Votes for War Powers Resolution

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting for a resolution to limit the President’s use of military force against Iran without congressional authority: “As the mother of a U.S. Marine war veteran, I came to Congress with the promise of never sending someone else’s child to a war that could have been avoided. America is not a…

ICYMI: Rep. Frankel Supports War Powers Resolution on House Floor

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to support a War Powers Resolution to limit the President’s use of military force against Iran. The resolution passed the house by a vote of 224 to 194 and will soon be considered by the Senate. Below are Rep. Frankel’s remarks as delivered: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the mother of a United States Marine war…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Iran’s Missile Strikes

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after last night’s Iranian attack on military bases in Iraq where U.S. troops are stationed: “I am relieved no Americans were harmed in last night’s strike. As the mother of a U.S. Marine war veteran, our brave men and women in uniform and their families are always in my thoughts. “While I am…

Rep. Frankel Votes for Funding Bills That Invest in Families

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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…