Rep. Frankel Helps Convene Appropriations Committee Hearing on Healthy Aging, Fall Prevention May 12, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel, a member of the House Appropriations Committee participated in a Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on healthy aging that was convened at her request. The hearing, entitled Healthy Aging: Maximizing the Independence, Well-being, and Health of Older Adults, examined the top health issues facing seniors, including falls, mental health, nutrition, and elder justice. - Subscribe to Congresswoman Frankel’s channel here: h...

Rep. Frankel Asks USAID Administrator About Women’s Global Safety and Education May 11, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel, member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, participated in a hearing with Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Rep. Frankel spoke with Administrator Power about sexual violence against women in Ukraine, funding efforts to keep girls in school worldwide, and women’s economic empowerment. - Subscribe to Congresswoman Frankel’s channel here: https://bit.ly/2OesloK Follow ...

Rep. Frankel Participates in Appropriations Hearing with Directors of National Institutes of Health May 11, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel, member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, participated in a hearing with directors of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of NIH, and Dr. Douglas R. Lowy, Acting Director of the National Cancer Institute. Rep. Frankel asked about efforts at NIH to address cancer treatment access, fall prevention, and nutrition. - Subscribe to Congresswoman Frankel’s channel...

Rep. Frankel Supports Bill Honoring Ben Ferencz, Last Living Nuremberg Prosecutor, on House Floor May 10, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel took to the House Floor to speak on her bipartisan bill honoring Benjamin Ferencz, the last living Nuremberg Prosecutor, with the Congressional Gold Medal—Congress’ highest expression of appreciation for distinguished achievements. - Subscribe to Congresswoman Frankel’s channel here: https://bit.ly/2OesloK Follow Congresswoman Frankel on Facebook here: https://bit.ly/30ShVg4 Follow Congresswoman Frankel on Twitter here: https://bit.ly/2y0MFPx Follow Congresswoman Fran...

Rep. Frankel Discusses Title IX Funding, Protections for Students, Teachers with Secretary Cardona April 28, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel, member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, participated in a hearing with Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona. Rep. Frankel asked Secretary Cardona about the Biden Administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget, including Title IX funding for gender equity in schools, and how to protect students and teachers from dangerous state laws. - Subscribe to Congresswoman Frankel’s channel here: https://bit.ly...

Rep. Frankel Asks Secretary of Veterans Affairs About VA Backlogs, Access to Reproductive Care April 28, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel, member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, participated in a hearing with Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough. Rep. Frankel asked Secretary McDonough about reducing VA backlogs on claims and appeals, and changing the Department’s current policy on not providing abortion care for veterans. - Subscribe to Congresswoman Frankel’s channel here: https://bit.ly/2OesloK Follow Congresswoman Frankel on Facebook here: https://bit.ly/30ShVg4 Follow Congress...

Rep. Frankel Questions Secretary Blinken on International Priorities During Appropriations Hearing April 28, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel, member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, participated in a hearing with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Rep. Frankel asked Secretary Blinken about the State Department’s work to combat gender-based violence against Ukrainian women, the importance of educating girls around the world, and the Administration’s approach to Israel, antisemitism, and efforts to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. - Subscri...

Rep. Frankel Questions Army Corps About Everglades Restoration, Lake Okeechobee April 27, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel, member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water, participates in a hearing with the Army Corps of Engineers on the Biden Administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget. During the hearing, Rep. Frankel asked the witnesses about their approach to the ongoing Lake Okeechobee and Everglades Restoration projects. - Subscribe to Congresswoman Frankel’s channel here: https://bit.ly/2OesloK Follow Congresswoman Frankel on Facebook here: https://bit.ly...

Rep. Frankel Discusses Social, Emotional Learning for Children During Appropriations Hearing April 6, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel, member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, participated in a hearing on Social and Emotional Learning. During the hearing, Rep. Frankel asked Dr. Cantor, Founder of Turnaround for Children, about some of the vulnerabilities South Florida students face in school, including some of the factors that led to the Parkland shooting, and the anticipated negative consequences of Florida’s “Don't Say Gay” bill.

Rep. Frankel Participates in Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing with Secretary Becerra March 31, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel, member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, participated in a hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. During the hearing, Rep. Frankel asked Secretary Becerra about ensuring patient access to birth control and investing in fall prevention for older adults.

Rep. Frankel Honors South Florida Reproductive Rights Leaders on the House Floor March 29, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel, Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), took to the House Floor to stand up for reproductive freedom and to honor Lillian Tomayo and Mona Reis, two South Florida champions of reproductive health access.

Rep. Frankel Highlights Bill to Honor Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg March 28, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), spoke on the House Floor in support of her bipartisan, bicameral bill that would place statues of Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first two women on the Supreme Court, on the Capitol grounds.

Rep. Frankel Highlights Remarkable Women on House Floor for Women’s History Month March 17, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel led a Women’s History Month Special Order Hour on the House floor where she honored mothers and discussed the impact women have had on American history and the fight for equality.

Rep. Frankel Advocates for Veterans Impacted by Toxic Exposure, Passage of Honoring Our Pact Act March 2, 2022

Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), takes to the House floor to call for passage of Honoring Our Pact Act, comprehensive legislation that will provide access to VA health care to millions of veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances—including burn pits—during their service. Subscribe to Congresswoman Frankel’s channel here: https://bit.ly/2OesloK Follow Congresswoman Frankel on Facebook here: https://bit.ly/30ShVg4 Follow Congresswoman Frankel on Twitter here: https://bit.ly/2y0MFPx Fo...