Frankel, Lois

Lois Frankel represents Florida's 22nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, she first entered Congress in 2013 and has served the South Florida region across different district boundaries. Before her tenure in Washington, Frankel had an extensive career in local and state government, serving fourteen years in the Florida House of Representatives—where she held leadership roles as Minority Whip and Minority Leader—and two terms as the Mayor of West Palm Beach.

In the House, Frankel holds a seat on the influential Committee on Appropriations. She is particularly active on subcommittees related to Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. She also serves as the Ranking Member for the subcommittee overseeing National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs, reflecting her involvement in fiscal oversight and international affairs.

Frankel's legislative priorities often focus on education, public health, and gender equality. She has sponsored legislation such as the Veteran Education Empowerment Act and the Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025. Her work also includes advocating for equal pay and supporting public health initiatives like community water fluoridation. Throughout her career, she has remained a consistent voice for her constituents in Palm Beach County.