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Democratic Women’s Caucus Commemorates 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

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Today, Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Representatives Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Vice Chairs Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-01) released the following statement to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment: “Today marks the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th…

Frankel Statement on Appropriations Package That Invests For The People

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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…

Frankel Statement on First Appropriations Package

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Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting to pass the first funding bill package of fiscal year 2021. “Families in South Florida know we need investments that expand opportunities for every American,” said Rep. Frankel. “This spending package includes big wins for South Florida, like funding for…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Leadership Urge Immediate Senate Action on the HEROES Act

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Today, Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women’s Caucus Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Vice Chairs Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-1) released the attached letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging immediate Senate action on the HEROES Act, legislation that impacts women and their families,…

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,…

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CAUCUS LEADERSHIP CALLS FOR FUNDS AND POLICIES TO ADDRESS THE URGENT NEEDS OF WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES

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The leadership of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, Co-Chairs Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Vice Chairs Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-01) sent a letter on Friday to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling for funds and policies that address the urgent needs of women and their families in a supplemental…

ICYMI: Rep. Frankel Supports Resolution to Remove Ratification Deadline for Equal Rights Amendment

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Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to speak in support of H. J. Res. 79, a resolution to remove the arbitrary deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. The resolution passed the House by a vote of 232 to 183, and now awaits action in the Senate. Below are Rep. Frankel’s remarks as delivered: “Thank you, Madam…

Rep. Frankel Reacts to President Trump’s State of The Union Address

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  Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union address:   “The American people deserve more than a speech filled with untruths. The President said he will defend people with pre-existing conditions, but he is in federal court trying to overturn the Affordable Care Act. He made…

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…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Leadership, Rep. DeLauro Oppose Department of Labor’s Decision to Ignore Pay Data

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Washington, DC – Today, Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Vice Chairs Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-01) were joined by Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) in sending a letter to the Department of Labor expressing strong opposition to the Department’s…