Lois Frankel

Democrat Representative of Florida's 22nd district

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@RepLoisFrankel

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May 16, 1948 (76 years old)

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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