FRANKEL, LOIS (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), H6432 [13JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect women’s right to determine whether to continue or end pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (see H.R. 8296), H5939 [7JY]

——— prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 8297), H5946 [11JY]

Afghanistan: support nationals who supported U.S. mission, vet parolees, adjust status of certain nationals, and provide special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 8685), H7785 [13SE]

Agriculture: address impact of climate change (see H.R. 2803), H7784 [13SE]

American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (see H.R. 6660), H1112 [9FE]

Animals: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 5232), H3897 [28MR]

Argentina: call for justice and accountability for perpetrators of bombing of Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires in 1992 (see H. Res. 988), H3775 [16MR]

Armed Forces: establish leave policies for members to seek abortions (see H.R. 8916), H8009 [20SE]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 255), H9 [10JA]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 942), H1147 [25FE]

Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 1051), H4446 [14AP]

CDC: provide for demonstration program to facilitate clinical adoption of pregnancy intention screening initiatives by health care and social service providers (see H.R. 8834), H7880 [15SE]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 8535), H7254 [27JY]

Colleyville, TX: commend first responders and honor victims of hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue and reaffirm commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans (see H. Res. 881), H918 [2FE]

Colorado Springs, CO: condemn shooting at Club Q, express condolences to families and victims, and offer support to all who were impacted (see H. Res. 1522), H9853 [14DE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture: establish (see H.R. 3525), H1125 [15FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Harriet Tubman to display in U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 7062), H3712 [11MR]

Congressional Accountability Act: approve certain regulations implementing labor-management provisions granting congressional employees legal protection to organize and bargain collectively (see H. Res. 915), H1114 [9FE] (see H. Res. 1096), H4797 [10MY]

Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (see H.R. 8373), H6623 [14JY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6878), H1206 [1MR]

Courts: establish cause of action relative to reproductive health services (see H.R. 8867), H7881 [15SE]

——— improve safety and security of Federal judiciary (see H.R. 4436), H8011 [20SE]

——— modify prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 3455), H1303 [3MR]

COVID–19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 174), H1126 [15FE]

Crime: protect rights of crime victims (see H.R. 9444), H8800 [6DE]

——— provide that it is unlawful to distribute private intimate visual depictions without person’s consent (see H.R. 6998), H1373 [8MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish waiver authority to address emergencies and supply chain disruptions for access to infant formula under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 7791), H5097 [17MY]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs (see H.R. 5459), H7785 [13SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military medical treatment facilities to provide abortion services and for military to cover associated costs (see H.R. 7945), H5233 [3JN]

——— seek cooperation with allies in Middle East to identify countries to implement integrated air and missile defense capability to protect people and infrastructure from Iranian rocket attacks (see H.R. 7987), H8387 [7OC]

Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 9136), H8378 [4OC]

——— support elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination (see H.R. 7620), H4607 [28AP]

——— update income-based repayment plans and public service loan forgiveness program (see H.R. 7530), H4443 [14AP]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to eligible entities to pay for travel-related expenses and logistical support for individuals relative to accessing abortion services (see H.R. 8452), H7068 [21JY]

——— authorize grants to health care providers to enhance physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients (see H.R. 7814), H5173 [18MY]

——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 8585), H8373 [30SE]

——— conduct public health education, awareness, and outreach campaign to enhance access to abortion and related health services (see H.R. 9247), H8648 [29NO]

——— designate LGBTQ older population as vulnerable, provide parity for certain resources, collect data on State programs, and prioritize grants for organizations that meet LGBTQ long-term care needs (see H.R. 7993), H5444 [9JN]

——— empower communities to establish continuum of care for individuals experiencing mental or behavioral health crisis (see H.R. 5611), H4576 [27AP]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 7630), H8223 [28SE]

——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 7775), H7407 [28JY]

——— improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see H.R. 6117), H7558 [9AU]

——— improve diversity of participants in Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. 3085), H8674 [30NO]

——— provide for national public awareness campaign to inform health care professionals on how to help patients navigate U.S. legal landscape relative to abortion and other reproductive health care services (see H.R. 9220), H8409 [21OC]

Dept. of Justice: improve processing of samples of sexual assault evidence (see H.R. 8264), H7068 [21JY]

Dept. of Labor: require hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits (see H.R. 8105), H8223 [28SE]

Dept. of State: take action on unpaid Peruvian agrarian reform bonds to ensure retirement security of U.S. pensioners (see H. Res. 289), H1177 [28FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve certain programs for home and community based services for veterans (see H.R. 6823), H1276 [2MR]

——— make certain improvements in mental health care (see H.R. 6411), H5222 [27MY]

——— prohibit imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans (see H.R. 7589), H5222 [27MY]

——— provide administrative support to certain dental care providers and establish pilot program to provide dental care to certain veterans (see H.R. 6208), H290 [20JA]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 6860), H4799 [10MY]

Diseases and disorders: prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally (see H.R. 8654), H8434 [7NO]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 1), H3855 [18MR]

——— expand protections for election workers, polling places, and other election infrastructure against threats and violence (see H.R. 6872), H5099 [17MY]

Endometriosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 880), H253 [19JA]

EPA: revise labeling requirement for fuel pumps that dispense E15 ethanol-blend gasoline (see H.R. 7731), H4861 [11MY]

European Union: designate Hezbollah in its entirety as terrorist organization (see H. Res. 558), H1126 [15FE]

Everglades National Park: anniversary (see H. Res. 1474), H8541 [16NO] (see H. Res. 1491), H8731 [2DE]

Families and domestic relations: provide young children and families access to high-quality affordable childcare and early education (see H. Res. 1036), H4396 [6AP]

——— repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 8404), H6883 [19JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements (see H.R. 6938), H1331 [7MR]

FCC: allow domestic violence survivors to separate mobile phone lines from shared plans involving abusers, help survivors enroll in Lifeline Program, and ensure calls or texts to hotlines do not appear on call logs (see H.R. 7132), H5010 [16MY]

FDA: improve safety and supply of infant formula (see H.R. 7933), H5232 [3JN]

Federal employees: calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in the same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 304), H8410 [21OC]

——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 392), H8410 [21OC]

——— provide that civilian service as temporary employee after certain date may be creditable service under Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 4268), H332 [1FE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 2499), H1125 [15FE]

Firearms: increase age limit on purchase of certain firearms, prevent gun trafficking, modernize prohibition on untraceable firearms, and encourage safe storage of firearms (see H.R. 7910), H5234 [3JN]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. role in eliminating sexual violence in conflict (see H. Res. 1210), H5923 [28JN]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting disinformation in advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 8210), H5877 [23JN]

Health: improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers (see H.R. 369), H5931 [1JY]

——— oppose criminalization of essential health care, including sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care and disapprove criminalization of pregnancy outcomes (see H. Con. Res. 89), H4920 [12MY]

——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1255), H4445 [14AP]

——— protect privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information (see H.R. 8111), H5644 [16JN]

——— view women’s health as critical issue for U.S. economy and workforce and for advancing health and well-being of all people (see H. Res. 1129), H5098 [17MY]

Hispanic Americans: recognize disparity in wages paid to Latina women and reaffirm support for ensuring equal pay and closing gender wage gap (see H. Con. Res. 122), H8873 [8DE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5984), H3745 [15MR]

Insurance: require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives (see H.R. 7894), H5219 [27MY]

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1128), H5097 [17MY]

Iran: commend bravery, courage, and resolve of women and men demonstrating and risking their safety to speak out against Iranian regime’s human rights abuses (see H. Con. Res. 110), H8423 [31OC]

Jews: condemn anti-Semitism by public figures (see H. Res. 1525), H9903 [15DE]

Labeling: establish requirements for quality and discard dates that are, at the option of food labelers, included in food packaging (see H.R. 6167), H7785 [13SE]

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 1198), H5823 [22JN]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 2972), H1134 [18FE]

——— expand availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services (see H.R. 7236), H7558 [9AU]

——— provide higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures for maternal health care services (see H.R. 6612), H1141 [22FE]

Medicare: combat opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in hospital outpatient setting (see H.R. 3259), H9855 [14DE]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 2972), H1134 [18FE]

Moldova: support democracy, independence, and territorial integrity and strengthen U.S.-Moldova relations (see H. Res. 833), H1376 [8MR]

Morality and ethics: remember kindness in the U.S. and affirm commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness (see H. Res. 628), H8379 [4OC]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1451), H8418 [28OC]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 884), H289 [20JA]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 924), H1178 [28FE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1008), H3896 [28MR]

News media: express gratitude to journalists and news staff risking injury and death and who have sacrificed their lives to chronicle and report on Russian invasion of Ukraine (see H. Res. 987), H4075 [31MR]

NIH: require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (see H.R. 7773), H7407 [28JY]

NOAA: reauthorize and modify Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program (see H.R. 2848), H4007 [30MR]

Older Americans Act: recognize value of nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving health and quality of life for millions of seniors each year (see H. Res. 993), H3853 [18MR]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see H.R. 6929), H7067 [21JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 1334), H3776 [16MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: amend gendered terms in Federal law relative to President and President’s spouse (see H.R. 3285), H1148 [25FE]

Public lands: designate certain lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors (see H.R. 1755), H7407 [28JY]

Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 7240), H5410 [8JN]

Russia: call for immediate release of Vladimir Kara-Murza (see H. Res. 1121), H5009 [16MY]

——— condemn rape and assault of Ukrainian women in area of Bucha, call for removal of Russian forces and cessation of hostilities, protect human rights, and allow free flow of foreign aid (see H. Res. 1057), H4443 [14AP]

Saudi Arabia: condemn inhumane treatment of Salma al-Shehab and other women’s rights defenders (see H. Res. 1444), H8409 [21OC]

Senior citizens: provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in Consumer Price Index for elderly (see H.R. 4315), H8410 [21OC]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 3183), H7784 [13SE]

SSI: update eligibility (see H.R. 3824), H4511 [26AP]

Surfside, FL: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, residential building collapse (see H. Res. 1207), H5919 [24JN]

Taxation: allow workers above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 2549), H7067 [21JY]

——— impose tax of 100 percent on amounts received as damages under abortion bounty lawsuits filed under State law and issue grants for amounts paid under such laws and reasonable attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6300), H1125 [15FE]

——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see H.R. 1219), H1133 [18FE]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2974), H7784 [13SE]

——— prohibit States from imposing tax on retail sale of menstrual products (see H.R. 8107), H8011 [20SE]

——— provide refundable credit for certain teachers as supplement to State effort to provide teachers with livable wage (see H.R. 7660), H4972 [13MY]

Till, Emmett: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H8114 [22SE]

Till-Mobley, Mamie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H8114 [22SE]

Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see H. Res. 1209), H5977 [12JY]

U.S. Marine Corporal Ronald R. Payne Jr., Post Office, Lakeland, FL: designate (see H.R. 7638), H4707 [29AP]

Ukraine: provide enhanced authority for President to enter into agreements with Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to protect civilian populations from Russian military invasion (see H.R. 6876), H4511 [26AP]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 1282), H253 [19JA]

——— make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options (see H.R. 8616), H8648 [29NO]

Voting: modify and clarify certain notice and election requirements relative to provision of election materials in certain languages (see H.R. 8770), H7735 [2SE]

Women: clarify that constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights has met requirements of Constitution and is valid to all intents and purposes as part of Constitution (see H. Res. 891), H308 [28JA]

——— combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 9497), H9688 [12DE]

——— improve treatment of women in criminal justice system (see H.R. 7394), H8011 [20SE]

——— recognize importance of women’s cardiovascular health (see H. Res. 946), H1147 [25FE]

——— support contraceptive rights and access in U.S. and support comprehensive reproductive health care (see H. Res. 1155), H5333 [7JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: limit judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses relative to disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment (see H.R. 8227), H5918 [24JN]

Dept. of HHS: identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women (see H.R. 9546), H9852 [14DE]

Dept. of Justice: modify data reporting requirements relative to nonimmigrant employees (see H.R. 7056), H3712 [11MR]

Korean War: acknowledge courage and sacrifice of veterans of Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans (see H. Res. 1459), H8441 [10NO]

National Caregiving Youth Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 114), H8507 [15NO]

National Fall Prevention Awareness Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 107), H8010 [20SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Courts: limit judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses relative to disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment (H.R. 8227), H5919 [24JN]

Dept. of HHS: identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women (H.R. 9546), H9854 [14DE]

Dept. of Justice: modify data reporting requirements relative to nonimmigrant employees (H.R. 7056), H3713 [11MR]

Remarks

Abortion: limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect women’s right to determine whether to continue or end pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (H.R. 8296), H6637 [15JY]

——— pro choice versus right to life, H3967 [29MR]

——— prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (H.R. 8297), H6654 [15JY]

Armed Forces: establish leave policies for members to seek abortions (H.R. 8916), H8004 [20SE]

Bethesda, MD: tribute to Landon School third grade class students, H8812 [7DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: obtain and direct placement of statues to honor former Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg (S. 3294), H3889 [28MR]

Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (H.R. 8373), H6936 [21JY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (H.R. 6878), H8692, H8693 [1DE]

——— require access for inmates to counseling services relative to postpartum health conditions, H8693 [1DE]

Courts: limit judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses relative to disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment (S. 4524), H8519 [16NO]

Dept. of Defense: allow military medical treatment facilities to provide abortion services and for military to cover associated costs (H.R. 7945), H8004 [20SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), H1235 [2MR]

Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 6015), H4757 [10MY]

Friends of the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Inc.: anniversary, E65• [25JA]

National Fall Prevention Awareness Week: designate (H. Con. Res. 107), H8016 [21SE]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H3768, H3770, H3771, H3774 [16MR]

North Bethesda, MD: tribute to Green Acres School, H9708 [13DE]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 5723), H6906 [20JY]

Votes: position on missed, H4774• [10MY]

Tributes

Alonso, Alina, E1242• [8DE]

Boettcher, Allison, E200• [1MR]

Corey, Thomas H., E650• [21JN]

Davis, Darcy J., E803• [29JY]

Frankel, Dorothy, H3768 [16MR]

Hill, Alexander, E955• [20SE]

Reis, Mona, H3967 [29MR]

Routman, Morgan, E955• [20SE]

Tamayo, Lillian, H3967 [29MR], E276• [17MR]

Wilson, Paul and Betty, E1107• [3NO]