Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to speak in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, legislation that strengthens the federal laws that protect workers’ right to join a union. Below are Rep. Frankel’s remarks as delivered: “Thank you, Madam Speaker. Because of the force of labor unions, American workers have higher wages and workplaces that are fairer and safer. We can thank labor unions for things like employee health coverage, the ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to acquit President Trump on two impeachment charges: “Yesterday, we heard a Trump State of the Union speech full of falsehoods. Today, Senate Republicans – with one exception – followed the President’s lead, putting partisan politics over the truth. This is a dark day for our nation.” ### Read more

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 promises to lower drug costs, but he opposes House legislation that allows for drug price negotiation. “Tonight, the Democrati... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) met with Courtney Wild, a sexual assault survivor who has courageously led the charge in fighting for the rights of those who fell prey to Jeffrey Epstein and were kept in the dark as federal prosecutors hashed out a secret, shockingly lenient plea deal. Wild fought in court for over 10 years before a Federal District Court finally declared that her rights, and the rights of other victims of the serial sexual predator, were violated und... Read more

West Palm Beach – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) announced her guest to the 2020 State of the Union address. Annette Mayer, a South Floridian who works at a local independent pharmacy, will join Rep. Frankel for President Trump’s State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on February 4th. “Annette has seen the heartbreaking impact skyrocketing prescription drug costs have on American families,” said Rep. Frankel. “These out-of-control prices are forcing Floridians to cut their pil... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, 50 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) sent a letter to President Trump in response to his disrespectful rhetoric and policies toward women. The letter is sent on the heels of Secretary Pompeo disparaging a well-renowned journalist for doing her job, and President Trump validating this behavior by stating, “you did a good job on her.” Please find the full text of the letter below. “Dear President Trump: We are writing this letter in response to your continuing ... Read more

Washington, DC – On Thursday, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to support bills to repeal the 2002 authorization for use of military force against Iraq and prohibit funding for an unauthorized war with Iran, ensuring that the United States cannot enter into war with Iran without Congressional approval. The bills passed the house by votes of 228 to 175 and 236 to 166, respectively, and will now go to the Senate for consideration. Below are Rep. Frankel’s remarks as delivered: “Th... Read more

West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after the United States Senate voted against hearing witness testimony in the impeachment trial: “It is a sad day for our nation. The United States Senate failed the country with its vote not to allow witnesses at the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Americans want the truth, not a cover-up.” ### Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement following the release of the Trump Administration’s harmful Medicaid block grant guidance: “The Trump Administration just struck another devastating blow to health care for people across the country. Their harmful Medicaid block grant guidance would deny Americans the care they need by allowing states to turn away qualified applicants, limit health benefits, and deprive people of their medications.” ### Read more

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 Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). Adolescent girls who remain in school are more likely to live longe... Read more