Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement announcing over $1.5 million in critical grant funding for the Health Care District of Palm Beach County and Genesis Community Health through the American Rescue Plan.
“These clinics have been absolutely crucial in the fight against COVID-19 in Palm Beach County thanks to the incredible work… 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… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine.
“The FDA’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine underscores what we have known for a long time: that the shots are safe, effective, and the best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community,” said… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis’ stop in West Palm Beach to promote the treatment of COVID-19 with Regeneron.
“Regeneron is an expensive, experimental COVID-19 treatment, and access to it should be part of our response to this virus. With that said it is urgent that we be more focused on prevention,… Read more »
Last week, I met virtually with local leaders and some of our best area physicians, including a pediatrician. They told us something that no one wants to hear: the virus is out of control in Florida and our children are in serious danger.
While we all hoped to have the COVID-19 pandemic behind us by now, we are still very much in the thick of it. With the rapid spread of the Delta… 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… Read more »
Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-25), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23), Ted Deutch (D-FL-22), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24) introduced a resolution expressing support for COVID-19 vaccines and affirming their safety and efficacy. The resolution also recognizes the importance of the vaccine for curbing community spread and preventing sickness and… Read more »
Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Alcee Hastings (FL-20), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Al Lawson (FL-05), Darren Soto (FL-09), Charlie Crist (FL-13), Val Demings (FL-10), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis urging the state to ensure all K-12 school and child care workers… 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 »
On Monday, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, spoke on the House floor in support of the VA VACCINE Act (H.R. 1276), which passed the House last night by Unanimous Consent. This legislation is a critical fix to expand the VA’s ability to provide COVID-19 vaccines to veterans and their caregivers.
For video of Rep. Frankel’s full remarks,… Read more »