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Frankel, Lois

United States Representative · Florida · District 22

DemocraticBioguide F000462

Lois Frankel is the Democratic U.S. representative for Florida’s 22nd District. Her public-service career includes service in the Florida House of Representatives, where she became the first woman Democratic minority leader, and eight years as mayor of West Palm Beach before her election to Congress.

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Profile research reviewed August 22, 2026

Lois Frankel is the Democratic U.S. representative for Florida’s 22nd District. Her public-service career includes service in the Florida House of Representatives, where she became the first woman Democratic minority leader, and eight years as mayor of West Palm Beach before her election to Congress.

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Current institutional role

Lead Democrat, Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

Lois Frankel is the Democratic U.S. representative for Florida’s 22nd District. Her public-service career includes service in the Florida House of Representatives, where she became the first woman Democratic minority leader, and eight years as mayor of West Palm Beach before her election to Congress.

Frankel is a senior member of House Appropriations. Her official office identifies her as the lead Democrat on the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee and as a member of the Labor-HHS-Education subcommittee; those assignments are recorded as current institutional responsibilities rather than rated claims.

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Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
Florida · District 22
Party
Democratic
Birth date
May 16, 1948
Washington phone
(202) 225-9890
Office
2305 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0922
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • Lead Democrat, Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs

Reviewed committee assignments

  • House Committee on Appropriations
Recent Recorded Votes

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

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