Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) has been elected Vice Chair of the Congressional Women’s Caucus for the 114th Congress. She will be sworn in today with other newly elected leadership of the Caucus. “For more than 30 years, the Women’s Caucus has championed women’s issues in our country and around the globe – putting aside partisanship and embracing collaboration,” said Congresswoman Frankel. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to improve the lives of women... Read more

The House passed the bipartisan Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act yesterday to expand scholarship opportunities for students in Pakistan. The legislation included a provision sponsored by Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) encouraging scholarship recipients to commit to improving their local communities. “By educating young women, we advance democracy in countries threatened by extremism,” Frankel said. The Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act authorizes continued funding over the next three years fo... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today applauded the bipartisan work of Congress to reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (CCDBG), which will improve child care quality and help parents find and sustain employment. On Monday night, the Senate agreed to the House-passed version of the legislation and it will now be sent to President Obama for his signature. “Continuing this program ensures that parents across the country can go to work with peace of mind that their children... Read more

Heading into Florida's primary on Tuesday, Congresswoman Lois Frankel will hold a roundtable on Monday to honor Women’s Equality Day, which marks the passage of women's right to vote. The discussion will highlight the Women’s Economic Agenda and the need for women to vote to make it a reality. “When women get paid fair, decent wages and parents can balance work and family life, America's economy will grow and more children will thrive. In order for this to happen, women have to elect officials t... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after Senate Republicans successfully filibustered an attempt to raise the federal minimum wage. The Republican Majority in the House has also opposed raising the minimum wage. Representative Frankel is a co-sponsor of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013. "A hard day’s work should mean a decent day’s pay. Increasing the minimum wage would help families put food on the table while enabling our small businesses to flourish. We must ... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel joined key women Congressional leaders in a meeting with President Obama to discuss the Women’s Economic Agenda: When Women Succeeds, America Succeeds and the White House’s upcoming Summit on Working Families. They discussed a number of key issues that would benefit women and their families, including an increase in the federal minimum wage, equal pay, paid family and sick leave, and increasing nontraditional and STEM jobs for women. “Mothers should not have to choose ... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel marked the annual celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. “On International Women's Day, and throughout Women’s History Month, we celebrate the extraordinary achievements women have made worldwide, honor those who helped shape our history, and look back the centuries of progress,” said Congresswoman Frankel American women and girls have gained greater opportunities and more representation than ever before. Last year, Congress saw a record in... Read more

This Valentine’s Day, Congresswoman Lois Frankel is highlighting what women need this Valentine’s Day: the Women’s Economic Agenda. “What women want this Valentine’s Day is equal pay, a minimum wage increase, and access to quality, affordable child care,” Frankel said. “When women succeed, America succeeds.” Frankel and her colleagues launched an economic agenda that will enable women to achieve greater economic security, raise wages for women and their families, and allow working parents to sup... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after the Senate’s passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) today with bipartisan support: “I applaud the Senate for taking a historic step forward by passing ENDA. People must be treated fairly for the work they do without regard of their sexual orientation or gender. I urge the House to take up and pass this important bill.” ### Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel recognized the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act which is Monday June 10 and highlighted the work that remains to close the pay gap. Frankel is a co-sponsor of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would update and strengthen the Equal Pay Act. For the video of Frankel’s remarks click here and below please find her remarks as delivered on this House floor. Remarks As Delivered: Thank you Mr. Speaker, I want to join many of colleagues who came to the floor yesterday to r... Read more