Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s dangerous Parental Rights in Education legislation, also referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, into law. “School should be a nurturing environment for kids to learn and grow, where all students feel welcomed and supported,” said Rep. Frankel. “The ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill will make it harder for students to receive information essential to their well-being and p... Read more

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after state education officials voted to punish the Palm Beach County school district, and additional Florida counties, for implementing mask mandates for students. “The Florida State Board of Education has again put politics ahead of the health and safety of students, teachers, and school staff,” said Rep. Lois Frankel. “I am alarmed by the state’s decision to withhold funding from more school dist... Read more

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement, after state education officials scheduled a hearing to determine whether schools in Palm Beach County, and eight additional counties, violated State Department of Health rules by implementing mask mandates for students. School board members stand to lose portions of their salaries depending on the outcome of the hearing. “Governor DeSantis has put politics ahead of the health and safety of Floridia... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after voting to advance President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan. “Today’s vote paves the way for President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, a transformative agenda that will deliver more jobs, tax cuts for working families, and lower costs for everyday Americans,” said Rep. Frankel. “The legislation makes access to child and home care more affordable while creating thousands of good jobs in the care industry. It expands t... Read more

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the inclusion of nine important local community projects in the first Fiscal Year 2022 spending package, which passed the House by a vote of 219 to 208. “I’m pleased we were able to secure robust one-time funding for a diverse array of programs in Palm Beach County to deliver healthcare to individuals who are struggling financially, assist our homeless, and boost education opportunities for our ... 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 get vaccines into the arms of Americans, return children safely to the classroom, put money into the pockets of fa... Read more

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after the most recent COVID relief bill, the American Rescue Plan, passed the House of Representatives. “This past year has tested us like never before—the COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed lives and livelihoods, leaving many Americans grieving for their loved ones and worrying about how to put food on the table,” said Rep. Frankel. “The good news is help is on the way. The American Rescue Plan will crush this virus, retu... 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 have lost loved ones, millions of workers have lost their jobs, and countless households are unable to make ends ... Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) and Democratic Women's Caucus Chairs Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) introduced the Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act. The bill aims to address sexual harassment and assault occurring in our nation's K-12 schools by creating clear standards and related funding streams for schools to uphold their students' Title IX rights. "As our nation has reckoned with the pervasiveness of sexual assault and harassment on college campuses, our K-... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced the Department of Education is awarding Palm Beach State College (PBSC) $556,613 in grants to support students. “All students in South Florida deserve access to high quality education regardless of background,” said Rep. Frankel. “These grants will help students overcome hurdles so they have every opportunity to succeed.” Student Support Services Program (SSS) grants, as part of the Federal TRIO Programs, are used to help low-income, first-gene... Read more