Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Florida's 22nd district

16 sponsored · 316 cosponsored

Age 78 · In office since 2013

Contact their office: (202) 225-9890 · 2305 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 16 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 16 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 9 through November 15, 2026, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 years of age who serve as a primary or secondary caregiver for family or household members.

H.Con.Res. 125 Families

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Oct 29

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of November 9 through November 15, 2026, as National Caregiving Youth Week.

Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically raises awareness, recognition, and support for children and adolescents under 18 serving as caregivers.

  • Scored +4

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    By addressing the needs of caregiving youth, the resolution helps ease their transition into adulthood.

No question was scored the opposite.

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

A Democratic resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Sep 24

This resolution supports designating the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Week.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +6

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The resolution designates National Falls Prevention Awareness Week to promote strategies and federal investments aimed at reducing injuries and deaths from falls among older adults.

  • Scored +3

    Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?

    The resolution encourages continued support and investments in fall prevention programs that reduce Medicaid costs associated with older adult injuries.

No question was scored the opposite.

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans.

H.Res. 1460 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Jul 27

This resolution acknowledges the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans. It notes that the Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded the Republic of Korea.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +2

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The resolution honors the service of Korean War veterans who are now largely in the senior age demographic.

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The resolution explicitly recognizes the importance of the contributions and sacrifices made by Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans.

No question was scored the opposite.

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Esther Coopersmith Award Act

H.R. 9405 International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs · Jun 23

This bill seeks to establish the Esther Coopersmith Award at the Department of State.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +8

    Would women be better off under this?

    The act specifically targets the promotion of women's rights, leadership, and safety in conflict zones.

  • Scored +7

    Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?

    The bill establishes an award specifically to recognize diplomatic efforts that advance women's leadership, safety, and economic security.

No question was scored the opposite.

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Supporting Survivors from Faith-based Communities Act

H.R. 8813 Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · May 14

This bill establishes a grant program to create a national faith-based resource center. This center focuses on issues involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill targets domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault, which disproportionately impact women.

  • Scored +3

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill explicitly mandates that training and prevention programs address the impact of violence on children.

No question was scored the opposite.

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.

H.Con.Res. 81 Labor and Employment

A Democratic resolution with 140 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Mar 26

This concurrent resolution recognizes the significance of the wage gap between men and women. It highlights disparities in earnings based on race, occupation, and education levels.

Yes· 2 of 16

  • Scored +1

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The resolution states that wage gaps impact women's ability to save for retirement and their total Social Security benefits.

  • Scored +1

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The resolution suggests that narrowing the wage gap would increase family incomes and reduce poverty.

No question was scored the opposite.

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Recognizing community water fluoridation as a safe, effective public health intervention to prevent tooth decay and promote oral and physical health.

H.Res. 1087 Health

A Democratic resolution with 15 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Feb 26

This resolution aims to recognize community water fluoridation as a safe and effective public health intervention. It highlights how fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and promotes both oral and physical health.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution highlights significant dental health benefits for children and notes risks associated with lack of fluoride for this group.

  • Scored +7

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The resolution states that fluoridation is an equitable way to deliver care and protects low-income families from dental health risks.

No question was scored the opposite.

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025

H.R. 6857 Education

A Democratic bill with 11 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Dec 18

This bill requires higher education institutions participating in Federal student aid programs to share information regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +6

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill mandates public awareness of Title VI rights and increases oversight of discrimination complaints based on race, color, or national origin.

  • Scored +5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students receive better access to information regarding their rights and processes for reporting discrimination on campus.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay?

    The bill imposes new administrative and reporting requirements on institutions that receive federal student aid.

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Veteran Education Empowerment Act

H.R. 6358 Education

A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Dec 2

This bill aims to reauthorize and improve a grant program for institutions of higher education. This program assists schools in establishing, maintaining, improving, and operating Student Veteran Centers.

Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +7

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill creates dedicated support systems, lounges, and counseling services specifically for student veterans and their families.

  • Scored +6

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill funds centers that help veterans understand and obtain federal, state, and institutional benefits.

No question was scored the opposite.

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 10 through November 16, 2025, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 years of age who serve as a primary or secondary caregiver for family or household members.

H.Con.Res. 60 Families

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Nov 13

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of November 10 through November 16, 2025, as National Caregiving Youth Week.

Yes· 2 of 25

  • Scored +8

    Would children be better off under this?

    Directly aims to recognize and support children and adolescents under 18 who are caregivers.

  • Scored +7

    Would students be better off under this?

    Aims to mitigate challenges balancing caregiving with education and preventing school dropout.

No question was scored the opposite.

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