Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) was named to the Foreign Affairs Committee today and made the following statement:

“I look forward to joining the Foreign Affairs Committee, which will allow me to work on issues related to national security and international relations that are important to South Florida. I will always be on the side of my constituents and advocate for sound and strong foreign policy that strengthens our national security, protects Israel and works to stop Iran’s nuclear weapons program.”

On the Foreign Affairs Committee, Frankel joins fellow Florida members Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Ted Deutch, Ron DeSantis, Trey Radel and Ted Yoho.

The Foreign Affairs Committee currently has jurisdiction related to and including: national security; policies and activities of the State, Commerce and Defense Departments; foreign assistance; war powers, treaties, executive agreements and the deployment and use of US Armed Forces; peacekeeping, peace enforcement and enforcement of UN or other international sanctions; arms controls issues; embassy security; promotion of democracy and public diplomacy. *

Frankel also serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

*http://foreignaffairs.house.gov/about/jurisdiction/

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