WASHINGTON, D.C. — During this week’s Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee markup, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) introduced an amendment to strike measures in the FY27 bill that restrict federal employees’ access to abortion care and block the District of Columbia from using its own local funds to provide abortion services to Medicaid enrollees.
“These… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel released the following statement after Republican House leadership refused to take up a bipartisan Senate-passed bill to reopen the majority of the Department of Homeland Security.
“I am appalled that Republican House leadership is refusing to take up the bipartisan Senate-passed bill, which would reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security and ensure TSA… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22), alongside Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-3), and Nikema Williams (GA-5), introduced a House resolution recognizing March 26, 2026, as Equal Pay Day—the date marking how far into the new year women must work to earn what men earned in 2025 alone.
The resolution raises awareness of the persistent gender wage gap… Read more »
Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, participated in a visit to the United Nations and a field hearing at the United States Mission to the United Nations, hosted by U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz.
At the hearing, Frankel emphasized that strong, consistent U.S.… Read more »
Last evening, March 18, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) convened a Zoom briefing with special guest Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, bringing together more than 80 local elected officials, law enforcement personnel, and faith leaders in response to growing public concern about potential security threats.
“My office convened this briefing to encourage local officials and… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting in favor of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized offensive hostilities in Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force:
“Let me be clear: the Iranian regime and its support for terrorist proxies have wreaked havoc across the… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after again voting against a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the federal agency that includes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“The proposed legislation provides billions more for ICE without a single meaningful reform or safeguard. At a time when this agency has become… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) shared updated information and guidance from the State Department for Americans currently in the Middle East, amid the ongoing military conflict in the region.
The State Department has advised that Americans currently in the Middle East should depart as soon as possible, and if they’re able to book travel out of the region, they should do so… Read more »
“The Iranian regime and its proxies have wreaked murderous havoc across the region—targeting U.S. servicemembers, Israel, and other allies, while advancing dangerous missile and nuclear programs that threaten global security,” said Rep. Frankel. “This threat must be eliminated, and President Trump should come to Congress to consult Members on his Administration’s objectives and plans… Read more »
Led by Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22), Florida’s Democratic congressional delegation introduced a resolution affirming the importance of maintaining scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water and urging states to continue this proven public health practice. Last year, Florida became one of only two states to prohibit adding fluoride to public water… Read more »
