Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to ban all Muslims from entering the United States. “Donald Trump’s call to bar Muslims from entering the United States is dangerous and inflammatory. His remarks reinforce the narrative that pits the United States against Muslims and fuels terrorist recruitment efforts. Trump’s message promotes scapegoating and stereo... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) made the following statement on the House floor before voting against H.R. 4038. “People back home are understandably frightened. There is no question that ISIL must be destroyed and that the safety of Americans must be our first priority. But denying refuge to women and children who are fleeing rape and torture and who go through a two-year vigorous entry process will not make us a safer country. At a time when we are trying to forge a coalition of inte... Read more

On Tuesday’s show, Ed gives commentary on Republicans wanting to go to war over terror attacks, but they don’t want to think about addressing gun violence in America. We are joined by Con. John Garamendi, D-CA, to discuss whether an invasion of Syria to face ISIS would be the right move. We are also joined by Col. Jack Jacobs, MSNBC Military analyst, to discuss the strategy for fighting ISIS. Finally we are joined by Con. Lois Frankel, D-FL, to discuss the Syrian refugee crisis. Read more

The three local Jewish Congressional representatives have been very public in their support of Israel this past week. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, UNESCO — the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — passed a resolution blaming Israel for the recent violence in Israel and for violating the "status quo" of Jerusalem's Temple Mount. The "status quo" at the Temple Mount — in place since Israel captured the site in the 1967 Six-Day War — bans Jews from worship there, but allows... Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) joined her colleagues, U.S. Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Sandy Levin (D-MI), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Nita Lowey (D-NY), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Susan Davis (D-CA), Steve Israel (D-NY), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Steve Cohen (D-TN), John Yarmuth (D-KY), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Jared Polis (D-CO), David Cicilline (D-RI), Alan Grayson (D-FL), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), and Lee Zeldin (R-NY) to issue a joint, b... Read more

Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement on the latest violence in Israel. "I am very troubled by this latest wave of Palestinian violence against Israelis. No one should have to fear that their child might be stabbed while riding a bicycle down the street, or that their parents will be the next victims of a terrorist drive-by shooting. I urge President Abbas and Palestinian leaders to swiftly and strongly condemn these acts of terror and to denounce anyone who provokes ... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 269-162 to reject H.R. 3461, a resolution to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action related to the nuclear program of Iran. “We have had a vigorous debate in Congress and across the nation,” Frankel said. “Americans on both sides of the issue must now work together in moving forward to protect the security of our country and our allies, and stop the carnage of terrorist activi... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel released the following statement today in recognition of the fourteenth anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. “Today, our nation pauses to remember the men, women, and children who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11th, as well as their loved ones who still grieve for them. This anniversary also serves as an important reminder for us to remain vigilant in protecting our country and our allies from brutal terrorist organizations like ISIL. We ref... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today announced her opposition to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) negotiated by the P5+1 and Iran. “I do not support the current deal because it legitimizes Iran’s nuclear program after 15 years and gives Iran access to billions of dollars without a commitment to cease its terrorist activity,” Frankel said. “It's too high a price to pay.” Below, please find Congresswoman Frankel’s full statement. Let me start by saying the obvious: Iran should no... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement on the Iran nuclear agreement announced today. To watch her full remarks made during a committee hearing held this morning regarding the deal, click here. “A nuclear-armed Iran would put the most dangerous weapon in the hands of the world's foremost sponsor of terror and lead to a proliferation of nuclear weapons in the Middle East. Because of the seriousness of this issue, Congress ... Read more