Rep. Lois Frankel
@frankel.house.gov
Working mom and grandma. Proudly representing Florida's 22nd Congressional District, from West Palm to Boca Raton. Chair Emerita, Democratic Women's Caucus.
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Rep. Lois Frankel
@frankel.house.gov
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Fighting Back Against Trump | U.S. Representative Lois Frankel
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I know many of you are feeling anxious, angry, and overwhelmed by the chaos coming out of the Trump Administration.
I’ve launched a page on my website to keep you informed on how I’m fighting back and holding the President accountable.
Check it out ⬇️
I’ve launched a page on my website to keep you informed on how I’m fighting back and holding the President accountable.
Check it out ⬇️
Our veterans risked everything for us; we owe them more than broken promises.
Trump’s move to end union contracts for VA workers is a slap in the face to those who take care of our veterans when they come home. www.cnn.com/2025/08/06/p...
Trump’s move to end union contracts for VA workers is a slap in the face to those who take care of our veterans when they come home. www.cnn.com/2025/08/06/p...
VA terminates key union contracts | CNN Politics
The Department of Veterans Affairs is terminating collective bargaining agreements with several key government unions representing its employees.
www.cnn.com
August 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Our veterans risked everything for us; we owe them more than broken promises.
Trump’s move to end union contracts for VA workers is a slap in the face to those who take care of our veterans when they come home. www.cnn.com/2025/08/06/p...
Trump’s move to end union contracts for VA workers is a slap in the face to those who take care of our veterans when they come home. www.cnn.com/2025/08/06/p...
60 years ago, the Voting Rights Act became law with overwhelming bipartisan support. It opened the doors of democracy to millions.
Today, we are seeing that the right to democracy is not guaranteed. As some try to drag us backward, we'll keep pushing forward.
Today, we are seeing that the right to democracy is not guaranteed. As some try to drag us backward, we'll keep pushing forward.
August 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
60 years ago, the Voting Rights Act became law with overwhelming bipartisan support. It opened the doors of democracy to millions.
Today, we are seeing that the right to democracy is not guaranteed. As some try to drag us backward, we'll keep pushing forward.
Today, we are seeing that the right to democracy is not guaranteed. As some try to drag us backward, we'll keep pushing forward.
Want to learn more about how I’m fighting for Palm Beach County and the issues that matter to you?
Check out my YouTube channel for the latest updates from Congress⬇️📺
Click here to follow along: www.youtube.com/@RepLoisFran...
Check out my YouTube channel for the latest updates from Congress⬇️📺
Click here to follow along: www.youtube.com/@RepLoisFran...
August 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Want to learn more about how I’m fighting for Palm Beach County and the issues that matter to you?
Check out my YouTube channel for the latest updates from Congress⬇️📺
Click here to follow along: www.youtube.com/@RepLoisFran...
Check out my YouTube channel for the latest updates from Congress⬇️📺
Click here to follow along: www.youtube.com/@RepLoisFran...
They’re not hiding it anymore.
Republicans want to hand Social Security over to Wall Street and betray the promise Americans pay into their whole lives.
So much for keeping their word.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/b...
Republicans want to hand Social Security over to Wall Street and betray the promise Americans pay into their whole lives.
So much for keeping their word.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/b...
Treasury Secretary Says Trump Accounts Could Pave Way to Privatizing Social Security
www.nytimes.com
July 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
They’re not hiding it anymore.
Republicans want to hand Social Security over to Wall Street and betray the promise Americans pay into their whole lives.
So much for keeping their word.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/b...
Republicans want to hand Social Security over to Wall Street and betray the promise Americans pay into their whole lives.
So much for keeping their word.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/b...
Medicare and Medicaid turn 60 today.
They help millions of Americans, including around 500,000 in Palm Beach County, get the health care they need.
These programs are a promise that Republicans are trying to break, but @housedemocrats.bsky.social will always fight to protect.
They help millions of Americans, including around 500,000 in Palm Beach County, get the health care they need.
These programs are a promise that Republicans are trying to break, but @housedemocrats.bsky.social will always fight to protect.
July 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Medicare and Medicaid turn 60 today.
They help millions of Americans, including around 500,000 in Palm Beach County, get the health care they need.
These programs are a promise that Republicans are trying to break, but @housedemocrats.bsky.social will always fight to protect.
They help millions of Americans, including around 500,000 in Palm Beach County, get the health care they need.
These programs are a promise that Republicans are trying to break, but @housedemocrats.bsky.social will always fight to protect.
I'm on Instagram! Follow me for a behind-the-scenes look at how I'm working in Congress to deliver for Palm Beach County and fight for the issues that matter most to you.
Click here to follow: www.instagram.com/reploisfrank...
Click here to follow: www.instagram.com/reploisfrank...
July 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I'm on Instagram! Follow me for a behind-the-scenes look at how I'm working in Congress to deliver for Palm Beach County and fight for the issues that matter most to you.
Click here to follow: www.instagram.com/reploisfrank...
Click here to follow: www.instagram.com/reploisfrank...
House Republicans and the Trump administration are cutting funding for Sesame Street--a show that’s taught generations of children about kindness, empathy, and friendship. Maybe they should’ve tuned in!
Our kids deserve better.
Our kids deserve better.
July 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
House Republicans and the Trump administration are cutting funding for Sesame Street--a show that’s taught generations of children about kindness, empathy, and friendship. Maybe they should’ve tuned in!
Our kids deserve better.
Our kids deserve better.
This bill doesn’t just reduce funding—it marks a dangerous turn toward indifference, isolation, and the betrayal of our global responsibilities.
It heads to the House today, where I'll be speaking out against it.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
It heads to the House today, where I'll be speaking out against it.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Senate votes to cut $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid
Two Republicans broke rank to oppose the president’s rescissions request.
www.politico.com
July 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This bill doesn’t just reduce funding—it marks a dangerous turn toward indifference, isolation, and the betrayal of our global responsibilities.
It heads to the House today, where I'll be speaking out against it.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
It heads to the House today, where I'll be speaking out against it.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Happy birthday to my dear friend and colleague, @whipkclark.bsky.social! 🎂🎁🎉
From the Massachusetts State Legislature to U.S. House leadership, you have always been an unwavering advocate for women, children, and families. Our country is a better place thanks to you!
From the Massachusetts State Legislature to U.S. House leadership, you have always been an unwavering advocate for women, children, and families. Our country is a better place thanks to you!
July 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Happy birthday to my dear friend and colleague, @whipkclark.bsky.social! 🎂🎁🎉
From the Massachusetts State Legislature to U.S. House leadership, you have always been an unwavering advocate for women, children, and families. Our country is a better place thanks to you!
From the Massachusetts State Legislature to U.S. House leadership, you have always been an unwavering advocate for women, children, and families. Our country is a better place thanks to you!
Too many troubling stories have come out about women in ICE and CBP custody, including pregnant women denied maternal health care.
I've joined @demwomencaucus.bsky.social to demand that the Dept. of Homeland Security investigate the abuse and medical neglect of women in their custody.
I've joined @demwomencaucus.bsky.social to demand that the Dept. of Homeland Security investigate the abuse and medical neglect of women in their custody.
July 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Too many troubling stories have come out about women in ICE and CBP custody, including pregnant women denied maternal health care.
I've joined @demwomencaucus.bsky.social to demand that the Dept. of Homeland Security investigate the abuse and medical neglect of women in their custody.
I've joined @demwomencaucus.bsky.social to demand that the Dept. of Homeland Security investigate the abuse and medical neglect of women in their custody.
Trump promised to lower costs, but his first 6 months have done the opposite.
Trump’s Tariffs are raising prices, hurting workers and businesses. And Republicans’ Big Ugly Law will drive up health care, grocery, and energy costs even more.
Americans deserve better.
www.ft.com/content/65b1...
Trump’s Tariffs are raising prices, hurting workers and businesses. And Republicans’ Big Ugly Law will drive up health care, grocery, and energy costs even more.
Americans deserve better.
www.ft.com/content/65b1...
US inflation reaches 2.7% as Trump tariffs hit
Unexpectedly sharp June rise signals US president’s levies are pushing up consumer prices
www.ft.com
July 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Trump promised to lower costs, but his first 6 months have done the opposite.
Trump’s Tariffs are raising prices, hurting workers and businesses. And Republicans’ Big Ugly Law will drive up health care, grocery, and energy costs even more.
Americans deserve better.
www.ft.com/content/65b1...
Trump’s Tariffs are raising prices, hurting workers and businesses. And Republicans’ Big Ugly Law will drive up health care, grocery, and energy costs even more.
Americans deserve better.
www.ft.com/content/65b1...
Trump's assault on the government continues, and it's our kids who pay the price.
We'll keep fighting for every child to have a fair chance at success. apnews.com/article/supr...
We'll keep fighting for every child to have a fair chance at success. apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
apnews.com
July 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Trump's assault on the government continues, and it's our kids who pay the price.
We'll keep fighting for every child to have a fair chance at success. apnews.com/article/supr...
We'll keep fighting for every child to have a fair chance at success. apnews.com/article/supr...
Trump is illegally withholding billions from public schools—including over $30M in total for the Palm Beach County School District and Boys & Girls Club.
Congress approved this funding to support afterschool care, teacher training, academic programs, and more.
Congress approved this funding to support afterschool care, teacher training, academic programs, and more.
July 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Trump is illegally withholding billions from public schools—including over $30M in total for the Palm Beach County School District and Boys & Girls Club.
Congress approved this funding to support afterschool care, teacher training, academic programs, and more.
Congress approved this funding to support afterschool care, teacher training, academic programs, and more.
As we mark three years since Trump's Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Republicans are now using their Big, Ugly Bill to push us closer to a nationwide abortion ban, jeopardizing access to all obstetric care in their wake. www.wptv.com/wptv-investi...
Planned Parenthood says 'Big, Beautiful Bill' threatens to close hundreds of clinics
McGill Johnson says if the bill passes as is, about 200 of the roughly 600 Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide would be at risk of closing.
www.wptv.com
June 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
As we mark three years since Trump's Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Republicans are now using their Big, Ugly Bill to push us closer to a nationwide abortion ban, jeopardizing access to all obstetric care in their wake. www.wptv.com/wptv-investi...
3 years since Trump's supreme court overturned Roe, and Florida's 6-week abortion ban continues putting women's lives at risk.
Women, not politicians or judges, should be free to make their own health care decisions.
@HouseDemocrats will keep fighting to protect that right.
Women, not politicians or judges, should be free to make their own health care decisions.
@HouseDemocrats will keep fighting to protect that right.
June 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
3 years since Trump's supreme court overturned Roe, and Florida's 6-week abortion ban continues putting women's lives at risk.
Women, not politicians or judges, should be free to make their own health care decisions.
@HouseDemocrats will keep fighting to protect that right.
Women, not politicians or judges, should be free to make their own health care decisions.
@HouseDemocrats will keep fighting to protect that right.
With Florida home to the largest diaspora of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans, the Trump Administration’s decision to end the humanitarian parole program is a slap in the face to thousands of families seeking freedom from violence and authoritarianism.
It’s reckless and cruel.
It’s reckless and cruel.
DHS ends parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has terminated the parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans and says parolees are encouraged to self-deport immediately.
www.nbcmiami.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
With Florida home to the largest diaspora of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans, the Trump Administration’s decision to end the humanitarian parole program is a slap in the face to thousands of families seeking freedom from violence and authoritarianism.
It’s reckless and cruel.
It’s reckless and cruel.
When America retreats from the world, China and Russia fill that void.
The cuts to U.S. foreign assistance in Trump’s recissions package undercut key American national security interests and risk our country’s safety and prosperity.
I voted NO.
The cuts to U.S. foreign assistance in Trump’s recissions package undercut key American national security interests and risk our country’s safety and prosperity.
I voted NO.
Ranking Members Frankel, Shaheen, Schatz, Meeks Statement on Recissions Package Cuts to Foreign Assistance
frankel.house.gov
June 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
When America retreats from the world, China and Russia fill that void.
The cuts to U.S. foreign assistance in Trump’s recissions package undercut key American national security interests and risk our country’s safety and prosperity.
I voted NO.
The cuts to U.S. foreign assistance in Trump’s recissions package undercut key American national security interests and risk our country’s safety and prosperity.
I voted NO.
A sitting U.S. Senator was forcibly removed and handcuffed because he asked questions at a PUBLIC press conference.
Trump's Administration is attempting to silence anyone who dares to speak up against them.
This is not what democracy looks like. This is what dictators do.
Trump's Administration is attempting to silence anyone who dares to speak up against them.
This is not what democracy looks like. This is what dictators do.
June 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A sitting U.S. Senator was forcibly removed and handcuffed because he asked questions at a PUBLIC press conference.
Trump's Administration is attempting to silence anyone who dares to speak up against them.
This is not what democracy looks like. This is what dictators do.
Trump's Administration is attempting to silence anyone who dares to speak up against them.
This is not what democracy looks like. This is what dictators do.
Nine years since the senseless, horrific mass shooting at Pulse, the heartbreak of that night still echoes across Florida and the LGBTQI+ community.
As we remember the victims today, we reaffirm our commitment to combating hate and ending the gun violence epidemic.
As we remember the victims today, we reaffirm our commitment to combating hate and ending the gun violence epidemic.
June 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Nine years since the senseless, horrific mass shooting at Pulse, the heartbreak of that night still echoes across Florida and the LGBTQI+ community.
As we remember the victims today, we reaffirm our commitment to combating hate and ending the gun violence epidemic.
As we remember the victims today, we reaffirm our commitment to combating hate and ending the gun violence epidemic.
President Trump is spending $45 million of your money on a military birthday parade—for himself.
Not for our Veterans. Not for readiness. For himself.
Here’s what we could do with $45 million instead of Trump’s military birthday parade 🧵⬇️
Not for our Veterans. Not for readiness. For himself.
Here’s what we could do with $45 million instead of Trump’s military birthday parade 🧵⬇️
June 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
President Trump is spending $45 million of your money on a military birthday parade—for himself.
Not for our Veterans. Not for readiness. For himself.
Here’s what we could do with $45 million instead of Trump’s military birthday parade 🧵⬇️
Not for our Veterans. Not for readiness. For himself.
Here’s what we could do with $45 million instead of Trump’s military birthday parade 🧵⬇️
Is he kidding?!
Ron DeSantis says it’s okay to run over protestors.
That’s not keeping people safe—it’s inciting violence.
Ron DeSantis says it’s okay to run over protestors.
That’s not keeping people safe—it’s inciting violence.
Ron DeSantis says Floridians have right to hit protesters with cars
"That's their fault for impinging on you," Florida's governor said.
www.newsweek.com
June 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Is he kidding?!
Ron DeSantis says it’s okay to run over protestors.
That’s not keeping people safe—it’s inciting violence.
Ron DeSantis says it’s okay to run over protestors.
That’s not keeping people safe—it’s inciting violence.
As Chair Emerita, I join the @demwomencaucus.bsky.social to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Equal Pay Act since becoming law.
Today, we renew our commitment to fight for the equal pay, workplace protections, and economic security that all women deserve.
Today, we renew our commitment to fight for the equal pay, workplace protections, and economic security that all women deserve.
June 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
As Chair Emerita, I join the @demwomencaucus.bsky.social to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Equal Pay Act since becoming law.
Today, we renew our commitment to fight for the equal pay, workplace protections, and economic security that all women deserve.
Today, we renew our commitment to fight for the equal pay, workplace protections, and economic security that all women deserve.
Trump and House Republicans are turning their backs on our Veterans with reckless VA cuts that threaten the care and benefits of those who served.
TODAY at 3 PM ET, watch @democrats-appropriations.house.gov fight back as we debate next year's budget: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yMp...
TODAY at 3 PM ET, watch @democrats-appropriations.house.gov fight back as we debate next year's budget: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yMp...
June 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Trump and House Republicans are turning their backs on our Veterans with reckless VA cuts that threaten the care and benefits of those who served.
TODAY at 3 PM ET, watch @democrats-appropriations.house.gov fight back as we debate next year's budget: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yMp...
TODAY at 3 PM ET, watch @democrats-appropriations.house.gov fight back as we debate next year's budget: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yMp...
As antisemitism continues to rage, I'm proud to have led the effort in Congress to rename the Delray Post Office after Ben Ferencz, who was the last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials.
A longtime Kings Point resident, he dedicated his life to speaking out against hate.
A longtime Kings Point resident, he dedicated his life to speaking out against hate.
June 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
As antisemitism continues to rage, I'm proud to have led the effort in Congress to rename the Delray Post Office after Ben Ferencz, who was the last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials.
A longtime Kings Point resident, he dedicated his life to speaking out against hate.
A longtime Kings Point resident, he dedicated his life to speaking out against hate.
RFK told us directly that we shouldn't take medical advice from him, and now he's fired every expert on the scientific committee that reviews and recommends vaccines for the public.
He's putting the health of every American at risk on the basis of conspiracy theories.
He's putting the health of every American at risk on the basis of conspiracy theories.
June 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
RFK told us directly that we shouldn't take medical advice from him, and now he's fired every expert on the scientific committee that reviews and recommends vaccines for the public.
He's putting the health of every American at risk on the basis of conspiracy theories.
He's putting the health of every American at risk on the basis of conspiracy theories.