Lois Frankel

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.

in committee

Recognizing community water fluoridation as a safe, effective public health intervention to prevent tooth decay and promote oral and physical health.

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Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025

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“Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent Chris Redding, a Grammy-nominated recording artist, innovator, and advocate, and recognize his groundbreaking work in advancing inclusion through music, neuroscience, and neurodiversity awareness. Alongside his wife, Serena Redding, and their son, Christian Saint Ellis Redding, Chris has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advocacy through the Saint Ellis Foundation--an organization dedicated to expanding access to music, educational resources, and inclusive opportunities for individuals with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent experiences, as well as their families. While Christian is non-verbal, he has always been able to connect to his family through music. With this in mind, Chris and Christian recorded ``The Colors in My Mind,'' a Grammy-nominated album that made history as the first project of its kind to feature a non-speaking individual. Through this pioneering body of work and ongoing advocacy initiatives, Chris and his family have worked to remove barriers to accessibility, ensuring that creative expression, education, and therapeutic resources are available to individuals with autism, ADHD, and diverse neurological profiles. His innovative use of sound frequencies and principles rooted in neuroscience has demonstrated the potential of music as a form of therapeutic expression, promoting mental wellness, emotional regulation, and human-centered design. Chris has emerged as a leader in the evolving field of NeuroArts, championing the concept of ``music as medicine'' and inspiring new pathways for research, education, and creative expression that support neurodivergent communities. His advocacy work continues to foster greater awareness, acceptance, and celebration of neurodiversity, encouraging communities, institutions, and industries to embrace inclusive practices and expand access for individuals with autism, ADHD, and beyond. As Chris continues pioneering innovation and advocacy in the industry, I rise today to honor his outstanding contributions to the arts--alongside his family--and their unwavering commitment to promoting love, inclusion, accessibility, and acceptance through music. Please join me in thanking Chris Redding and his family for their extraordinary contributions to the field and wishing them every success as they continue their journey. ____________________”

2026-04-21 · Education

“Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Lady Fannie Lee ``Motha'' Banks, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 90. A devoted wife and ministry partner, she served her community faithfully alongside her husband, Bishop Sylvester Banks, Sr., for over 70 years. Together, they established The Bible Church of God, Inc. in Boynton Beach, Florida. She was a spiritual mother to 24 churches across the United States, including many in Florida's Palm Beach County, and served as a National Mother for over eight years. Her impact was deeply felt throughout Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, where her life and service touched countless lives. The last of sixteen children, she was also the devoted mother of fourteen. Her remarkable legacy lives on through more than 160 descendants--grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren--as well as a host of church members, extended family, and dear friends whose lives she touched. One of her most cherished gifts was her ability to make each person feel uniquely seen and valued--even in a crowded room. She was instrumental to Mr. Banks, Sr.'s many accomplishments, including the honor of receiving the Key to the City of Boynton Beach. An entrepreneur at heart, she owned a successful soul food restaurant in Boynton Beach and later operated a beloved bakery and pastry business, earning admiration and loyal support from customers across the country. The legacy of Lady Fannie Lee ``Motha'' Banks will forever live on in the hearts she touched, the lives she nurtured, and the faith she so powerfully demonstrated. Her love, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to family and her church will continue to inspire generations to come. Please join me in honoring the memory of Lady Banks for her extraordinary contributions to countless communities and her enduring impact. May her memory be a blessing. ____________________”

2026-04-21 · Government Reform

“Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on Roll Call vote No. 106, No. 107, and No. 108, I was not present because I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY. ____________________”

2026-04-09 · Government Reform