I bring this amendment on behalf of myself and Mr. Curbelo of Miami, Florida. It is a very excellent commonsense amendment. It is an authorization that requires no money, and it strikes an archaic, 30-year-old provision from law. I would…
Lois Frankel
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Lois Jane Frankel is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 21st congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as women's rights, healthcare, and economic equality during her time in office. Frankel previously served as the Mayor of West Palm Beach from 2003 to 2011, where she worked on initiatives to improve the city's economy and infrastructure.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, insert the following: SEC. __. ACQUISITION OF BEACH FILL. Section 935 of the Water…
Why does South Bay, where one-third of them are living below the poverty line, have to pay the costly premiums now?
I think this bill itself, this piece of legislation, is more of a political statement.
we do not trust Iran. Probably none of us like to send any money to them because they are the number-one state sponsor of terror in the world.
No, I don't think so, because it is my opinion that any money that we give to Iran, legally or not legally, that they are going to do bad things with it.
Congress needs to stop playing around with people's lives and fully fund the fight against Zika now. For my home State, Florida, at stake is the future of our newborns, our tourism jobs, and the hopes and dreams of folks like Andrew and…
It was just another Sunday in December 2006 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Greg Key was in church, with the pastor delivering a sermon--a little sweat on his brow. It was just another Sunday when Greg's cell phone buzzed. He stepped out for…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the so-called Conscience Protection Act, which allows employers and others to block women's access to full health care. Under the guise of conscience…
I think most of us agree that what is going on in Syria is one of the greatest humanitarian tragedies of our lifetime since World War II.





