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Rep. Frankel Statement on Trump Administration’s Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education

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Tags: Education

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement in response to President Trump signing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. “The Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education is a devastating blow to public education—one of the cornerstones of our democracy that fosters an informed and engaged…

Reps. Frankel and Meeks Condemn Trump EO Eliminating USAGM

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Washington, DC – Representatives Lois Frankel, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement condemning President Trump’s Executive Order dismantling the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM),…

Rep. Frankel, Ranking Member of the National Security, Department of State Appropriations Subcommittee Statement on Termination of USAID Programs

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Washington, DC – In response to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement that the Trump Administration will eliminate 83 percent of USAID programs, followed by a briefing from Acting Deputy USAID Administrator Pete Marocco, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Subcommittee, released…

Rep. Frankel Votes to Protect Taxpayer Dollars

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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting against a Republic funding bill that hands a blank check to the Trump Administration.  “This bill does nothing to lower costs for American families,” said Rep. Frankel. “Instead, it fails to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from devastating cuts promised by…

Joint Statement of the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Women, Peace, and Security Caucus Ahead of International Women’s Day 2025

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Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Caucus, reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the WPS agenda ahead of International Women’s Day. “Ahead of International Women’s Day, we recognize the essential role women play in preventing and resolving conflict. When women are…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Trump Administration’s Plans to Slash VA Workforce

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s plan to cut 80,000 jobs from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), threatening critical health care and services for millions of Veterans. “Veterans’ benefits are not handouts—they are a sacred promise, earned through service and sacrifice to our…

Rep. Frankel Reacts to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s joint address to Congress. “The President came into office promising to lower costs on day one. Instead, families across America have seen the price of groceries go up and the stock market plunge. Seniors and veterans—who have sacrificed so much—are fearful that…

Democratic Members of National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee Issue Letter to Secretary Rubio Following Massive USAID Cuts

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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Subcommittee, along with Subcommittee members Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06), Norma Torres (CA-35), and Mike Quigley (IL-05), issued a letter to Secretary of State Marcio Rubio requesting detailed information regarding the status of…

Rep. Frankel, Congressional Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Remove Tax Penalty on Payments to Survivors of Sexual Violence

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Washington, DC – Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) and Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Tax Fairness for Survivors Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to remove the tax penalty on settlements, awards, and judgments paid to survivors of sexual harassment and assault.  “Survivors of sexual assault…

ICYMI: Rep. Frankel Emphasizes Importance of Federal Support for Community Colleges During Labor, HHS, and Education Hearing

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Tags: Education

Washington, DC – Earlier today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) participated in a Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on career and technical education. During her remarks, Rep. Frankel emphasized the critical role of federal support to help community colleges create opportunities for students, strengthen our…