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Meeks, Frankel, Meng Introduce Legislation to Prevent Destruction of Foreign Aid Commodities
July 18, 2025
Press Release

Read this press release from Ranking Member Gregory Meeks here.

Issues: International Women's Rights
‘Silence Is an Enemy’: Rep. Frankel Leads the Fight for Global Reproductive Rights
February 12, 2025
In The News

The Global HER Act, led by Rep. Lois Frankel, aims to permanently repeal the global gag rule, which restricts funding for international healthcare providers that offer or even discuss abortion services—jeopardizing reproductive care for millions worldwide.

Ms. Magazine

By Shoshanna Ehrlich

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Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) is the lead sponsor of the recently introduced Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights (HER) Act.

Issues: International Women's Rights
MENG RELEASES FACT SHEET DETAILING PROJECT 2025’S ATTACKS ON INTERNATIONAL SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS
October 1, 2024
Press Release

Read this press release from Rep. Meng here.

Issues: International Women's Rights
Co-Chair Lee speaks at 2024 Dobbs anniversary press conference
The 'Dobbs' Decision on Abortion Is Hurting People the World Over | Opinion
August 9, 2024
In The News

Newsweek Opinion

By Reps. Grace Meng, Barbara Lee, and Diana DeGette, Leaders in the U.S House of Representatives Pro-Choice Caucus

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Two years ago, the Supreme Court's devastating Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision overturned Roe v. Wade and rolled back reproductive rights for millions of people across the United States.

Issues: International Women's Rights
Reps. Frankel, Lee, Meng Introduce Resolution Reaffirming U.S. Commitment to International Reproductive Health and Rights
June 13, 2024
Press Release

Read this press release from Rep. Frankel here.

Issues: International Women's Rights