Lois Frankel

Democrat Representative of Florida's 22nd district

  • Representative

    Florida, district 22

    January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

6

Congresses Served

6

House Terms

January 1, 1948 (76 years old)

Birthday

  • Has been a U.S. Representative for Florida since 2013
  • Served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for fourteen years, including roles as Minority Whip and Minority Leader
  • Was the mayor of West Palm Beach for two terms from 2003 to 2011
  • Ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1992 and for Governor of Florida in 2002
  • Born in New York City and moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, in 1974
  • Holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center
  • Became the first female House Minority Leader in Florida’s history
  • Co-authored a change to Florida’s AIDS omnibus law
  • Has served on various committees, including the Committee on Appropriations in the 118th Congress
  • Member of several caucuses, including the Congressional Arts Caucus, the United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus, and the U.S.-Japan Caucus
  • Former member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus
  • Voted with President Joe Biden’s stated position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress according to FiveThirtyEight
  • Supported President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
  • Advocates for gun control measures and has an “F” rating from the NRA
  • Generally opposed measures to rein in government surveillance
  • Voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump twice
  • Chairs the Elect Democratic Women PAC