Washington, D.C. (Dec. 20, 2019)—Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Rep. Jamie Raskin, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and Reps. Jackie Speier, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Lois Frankel sent letters to Attorney General William Barr and Richard Swearingen, the Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, seeking documents and information regarding the favorable deal for sexual pre... Read more

Rep. Frankel Statement on the Killing of Qasem Soleimani West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration conducted an airstrike that killed senior Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in Iraq: “Soleimani, the top military commander of Iran, is responsible for horrific violence and the deaths of hundreds of Americans. While his death should not be mourned, I am deeply concerned that last night’s action will provo... Read more

Washington, DC – On Tuesday, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to support the bipartisan collection of funding bills which will provide $200 million for restoring the Everglades—the largest federal investment in the project to date. The bill passed the house by a vote of 297 to 120 and now goes to the Senate. Below are Rep. Frankel’s remarks as delivered: “Thank you, Madam Speaker. And thank you to our illustrious chair for your great work. Madam Speaker, later today in the Energ... Read more

Washington, DC – On Wednesday, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to support the articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump for his abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Below are Rep. Frankel’s remarks as delivered: “In 1787 at the conclusion of the constitutional convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked, do we have a republic or a monarchy? He responded: ‘a Republic, if you can keep it.’ Madam Speaker, a republic is a form of government in which the country i... Read more

Washington, DC – Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting to impeach President Trump on the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress: “The President of the United States abused his power by withholding critical foreign assistance for his own personal political benefit and then stopping witnesses from talking to Congress during a lawful investigation. His actions threatened our national security and undermined our elections. In a republic, no person is ab... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting for a collection of funding bills for FY 2020: “This bipartisan funding deal makes many For The People investments, including robust funding for hard-working families through early learning programs, medical research, and veteran’s education, and makes smart investments in our country’s infrastructure, including restoration of Florida’s Everglades to keep the drinking water for over eight mill... Read more

WASHINGTON— Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – which represents over half of the Democratic Caucus and includes the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) – announced a new diversity initiative to track outside witnesses and experts invited to testify before House Committees beginning in January 2020. This initiative aims to ensure that a diversity of voices and perspectives are considered by... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, two measures introduced by Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) to strengthen national security passed in the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020. The first provision prevents President Trump from plunging the United States and Russia into a new nuclear arms race. It prohibits funding to produce or deploy missiles that were banned under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and requires the Administration to demo... Read more

WASHINGTON, DC – Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Representatives Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Jackie Speier (CA-14), Vice Chairs Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-01), and House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Debbie Dingell (MI-12) led 84 Congresswomen in a letter demanding Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to act on bipartisan legislation that benefits American women and their families. Seve... Read more

Washington, DC – On Friday, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) took to the House floor to support H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, legislation to restore the strength of the Voting Rights Act to combat voter discrimination. The bill passed the house by a vote of 228 to 187 and now goes to the Senate. The House has passed more than 275 bipartisan bills this Congress that are now stuck in the Senate, where Mitch McConnell refuses to bring them to the floor for a vote. Below are Rep. Frankel’s rem... Read more