Lois Frankel — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Florida, 2026

Representative Lois Frankel voted against the FY26 Department of Homeland Security funding bill, stating she could not support a package that funds ICE without immediate reforms to stop violations of law and human rights, asserting that security does not require brutality. She advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, including a roadmap to citizenship for aspiring Americans. Frankel co-sponsored the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 and criticized policies that block asylum seekers.

“President Trump’s immigration enforcement has become a campaign of cruelty--tearing families apart, hollowing out businesses, and paralyzing neighborhoods with fear,” said Rep. Frankel. “While I support the bipartisan agreements we reached in the House to fund most of the government, I could not vote for a package that funds the Department of Homeland Security without [...] that funds the Department of Homeland Security without immediate reforms to stop ICE from its violations of the law and human rights. Security does not require brutality. Enforcement does not require lawlessness. And our immigration policy should reflect our values—not force us to abandon them.” (Rep. Lois Frankel, statement after voting no on a measure to extend DHS funding, February 3, 2026)”

Lois Frankel voted to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, aiming to lower healthcare costs and ensure Americans are not forced to choose between medical care and essential living expenses. She has also voted against Republican healthcare proposals, including a bill that would enact significant Medicaid cuts. Frankel believes all Americans deserve access to affordable, quality healthcare and supports the ACA's provisions, such as protections for pre-existing conditions.

““Everyday costs are already too high, and extending Affordable Care Act assistance will help keep millions of Americans from being forced to choose between seeing a doctor and paying their rent,” said Rep. Frankel, January 9, 2026, on frankel.house.gov.”

Lois Frankel supports protecting the environment, citing its importance for health, communities, and the economy in South Florida. She is a member of the Everglades Caucus, where she champions Everglades restoration projects to improve natural habitats and water supply and quality. Furthermore, she supported the Inflation Reduction Act, which invests over $369 billion to build a clean energy economy, lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and create jobs.

Lois Frankel supports abortion and reproductive rights, stating that women, not politicians, should make personal decisions about family planning and healthcare. She co-led and voted to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, which aim to prevent state bans and restrictions on abortion access. Additionally, she cosponsors the Right to Contraception Act to guarantee access to FDA-approved birth control.

““I voted to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act through the House in September which would codify the constitutional right to an abortion. Reproductive rights are at the heart of gender equality. The people most often blocking access to reproductive rights are cisgender men in positions of power, and the people hurt most by abortion restrictions are those who already face barriers accessing healthcare—particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women, and low-wage workers. Reproductive rights shouldn’t be up for debate. Forces are working to make this the last anniversary of Roe; defeating them will require all of us to fight.” —Democratic Women’s Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.)”

Lois Frankel champions U.S. global leadership, viewing foreign assistance as a strategy for national security and global stability. She led the House passage of the FY26 National Security and Department of State Funding Bill, which invests in diplomacy, development, and humanitarian aid. She opposes the Global Gag Rule expansion, stating it undermines aid and global partnerships, and argues against defunding the National Endowment for Democracy, citing it as an investment in prevention.

““At a time of global uncertainty, it is critical that we face the world with a unified front. This bipartisan bill puts American leadership front and center,” said Ranking Member Frankel. “The legislation invests in diplomacy, development, and humanitarian assistance to keep our country safer, more secure, and more prosperous—while reaffirming Congress’s power of the purse.” - Lois Frankel, Rep. Frankel Leads House Passage of FY26 National Security and Department of State Funding Bill, January 14, 2026”

Lois Frankel advocates for high-quality education access for all students, emphasizing that investing in children ensures the future. She consistently fights for increased funding for public schools, teacher training, and affordable college through her work on the House Appropriations Committee. Frankel also opposes cuts to the Department of Education, cosponsored the Department of Education Protection Act, and has spoken out against Florida's school voucher law.

“As a mother and grandmother, I understand that investing in our children means investing in our future. I am committed to making sure students in Palm Beach County and across the country have access to high-quality education – regardless of background and income." (Rep. Lois Frankel, frankel.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=14894)”

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