[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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   HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE LATE CONGRESSMAN BARNEY FRANK

  (Mr. AUCHINCLOSS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of the late Congressman Barney Frank.
  Barney Frank was a larger-than-life character. As a mentor and a 
friend, he made me a better lawmaker, and he made me laugh. My staff 
and I, representing the district that he faithfully served for three 
decades, will always treasure his stories, his encouragement, and his 
advice.
  He put wit and wisdom to work over a remarkable political career. 
Barney pioneered policies to ensure equality for gay Americans at a 
time when it wasn't popular or safe to be an out lawmaker. He enacted 
landmark regulation to prevent financial meltdowns, and he championed 
affordable housing. His legislation and leadership made America more 
fair and more just.
  The people of the Massachusetts Fourth, who elected him 16 times, 
have always held great affection and esteem for Barney. We will miss 
him.
  On behalf of all his former constituents, I extend to his family and 
friends condolences for his death and gratitude for his life of 
service.

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