West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced funding opportunities for three local bridges in Delray Beach and West Palm Beach through a new program the Department of Transportation launched today as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “We are just starting to feel the benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and safer bridges are some of the… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced that Delray Beach will receive $1,395,121 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for protective measures in response to Hurricane Irma. The money will reimburse the city for costs relating to emergency sewage pumping, sandbagging at police stations, safety inspections, supplies and commodities to… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after attending President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signing ceremony at the White House. “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a historic win for Florida and for all Americans,” said Rep. Frankel. “I was honored to be in attendance as President Joe… Read more »

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “This package will create millions of good paying jobs, modernizing our bridges, roads, and public transportation systems while making historic investments in broadband, electric vehicles, green infrastructure… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement of the Build Back Better framework. “This framework is the most transformative investment in children and caregiving in generations—transforming the lives of millions of children, saving parents thousands of dollars, and adding two years of free,… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, a bold investment that will reimagine and rebuild America’s economy as the country looks to the future. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the future of the American economy, creating jobs for millions in an equitable and just way,” said Rep.… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after the American Rescue Plan Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 220 to 211. “After the past year of stress and hardship on millions of people caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress has passed President Biden’s historic American Rescue Plan that will save lives and livelihoods. It will… 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, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is awarding Palm Tran $50,701,790 in CARES Act funding. “Palm Tran is a vital public transportation service here in Palm Beach County,” said Rep. Frankel. “This critical funding will be used to make sure that Palm Tran is able to continue to operate safely for the commuters who have come to rely… Read more »

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting to pass the final funding bill package of fiscal year 2021. “This spending package invests For the People, providing strong funding for programs that expand opportunities for every person in every corner of the nation and responding to the COVID-19… Read more »