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  • Health Care

    As a member of the Labor, Health and Human Services Subcommittee, Congresswoman Frankel believes all Americans deserve access to affordable health care, and takes pride in advocating for policies that further this goal. For far too long, America’s he...

  • Women's Health Care

    As a Co-Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, and a member of the Labor, Health and Human Services Subcommittee, Congresswoman Frankel understands that a woman's health care decisions should be made by herself, with the guidance of her doctor – not...

  • Women's Economic Agenda

    As Co-Chair of Democratic Women's Caucus, Congresswoman Frankel is a supporter of the Women’s Economic Agenda, launched in 2013 by House Democrats. It aims to unleash the economic power of women by addressing pay, work and family balance, affordable ...

  • Medicare & Social Security

    As a member of the Labor, Health and Human Services Subcommittee, Congresswoman Lois Frankel understands that Medicare and Social Security are two of the most successful social programs in our country's history, and that they help millions of seniors...

  • Immigration

    We are a nation with a proud immigrant tradition. Not only have immigrants enriched our ethnic and cultural diversity, they also played an important role in our country's economic vitality. With 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the shadow...

  • Education

    Congresswoman Frankel is committed to making sure students in South Florida, and across the country, have access to high quality education – regardless of background and income. She is an outspoken advocate for improving our nation's public school sy...

  • Transportation and Infrastructure

    Investments in transportation and infrastructure are critical to move the Nation's economy. South Florida is home to ports, international and commuter airports, passenger and freight rail, major highways, waterways, and the jewel of Florida, the Ever...

  • Foreign Affairs

    The United States faces a wide range of international challenges, including threats to our national security, economy, environment, and basic human rights. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security Caucus, a member of the State and For...

  • Israel

    Israel is the United States’ closest and most important ally in an increasingly unstable region. The bond between our two countries is rooted in our shared national interest as well as our shared values of democracy, rule of law, and the protection o...

  • LGBT Rights

    Congresswoman Frankel is committed to continuing the fight for full equality for all Americans. As a member of the Equality Caucus, she is working to ensure that all people can be open, honest, and safe no matter where they live, work, go to school, ...

  • Supporting Our Veterans

    As a mother of a U.S. Marine war veteran, Congresswoman Lois Frankel is dedicated to advocating for our men and women in uniform to ensure they have the resources they need upon re-entering civilian life. Now that she is on the Veterans’ Affairs Comm...

  • Protecting Our Environment

    Congresswoman Lois Frankel knows that in South Florida, a well-nurtured environment is essential to our health, our communities, and our economy. As a member of the Energy and Water Subcommittee, the Everglades Caucus, and the Safe Climate Caucus, Fr...

  • Growing Jobs and the Economy

    Congresswoman Lois Frankel believes that we must act to rebuild America’s infrastructure, creating good-paying jobs, and addressing the climate crisis in the process, with infrastructure that is smarter, safer, and made to last. Beyond the job creati...

  • Gun Violence Prevention

    Every day in our country, gun violence devastates families and destroys lives. On average, 90 Americans a day are killed by a gun. Last year alone 33,000 families, including some in our own South Florida community, grieved the loss of a loved one. C...