Continue opposing the withholding of appropriated foreign assistance funds and demand that the administration spend taxpayer dollars as directed by Congress.

House Democrats Press Trump Administration Over Withholding Foreign Assistance Funds and Defying Congressional Intent

Frankel, as Ranking Member on the relevant appropriations subcommittee, joined a letter opposing the administration’s plan to withhold foreign assistance funds and insisting Congress-direct spending be followed.

House Democrats Press Trump Administration Over Withholding Foreign Assistance Funds and Defying Congressional Intent | U.S. Representative Lois Frankel
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we write with deep concern regarding the Administration’s plan to withhold $19 billion for the closeout of terminated foreign assistance awards

Frankel and colleagues object to the administration withholding $19 billion for foreign assistance award closeouts and argue the funds should be used as Congress directed.

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Lasting national security is about more than bombs, bullying, or tariffs. It demands smart diplomacy, strong development, and lifesaving humanitarian aid that prevent threats from developing before they ever reach our shores. This funding bill fails that test. I look forward to coming together to deliver a bill that reflects the very best of American leadership and truly protects the American people.

Frankel says she will work with others to deliver a better funding bill and opposes cuts that undermine diplomacy, development, and humanitarian aid.

Frankel Pushes Back Against Republican National Security, Department of State Appropriations Bill, Urges Congress to Meet the Moment | U.S. Representative Lois Frankel
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House Democrats Press Trump Administration Over Withholding Foreign Assistance Funds and Defying Congressional Intent

Frankel criticized proposals to cut foreign assistance and emphasized that Congress should preserve and direct funding for diplomacy, development, and humanitarian aid.

ICYMI: Frankel Speaks Against Devastating Cuts to National Security and Humanitarian Programs in Appropriations Debate | U.S. Representative Lois Frankel
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She is also committed to bolstering U.S. diplomacy and securing funding that advances U.S. national security, economic interests, and global stability. Through her role in the Committee, the Congresswoman is also committed to fighting back against the Trump Administration’s efforts to eliminate and tamper with congressionally-appropriated funding that has already been signed into law.

Frankel commits to defending congressionally appropriated funding and supporting diplomacy and national security funding.

Committees and Caucuses | U.S. Representative Lois Frankel
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Frankel, as Ranking Member of the House Appropriations NSRP subcommittee, joined colleagues in sending a letter to OMB and USAID officials over plans to withhold $19 billion in foreign assistance and the administration's refusal to spend taxpayer dollars as directed by Congress.

Concrete official action opposing the withholding of appropriated foreign assistance funds; shows the demand was actively pursued, though no evidence here shows the funds were released.

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House Democrats Press Trump Administration Over Withholding Foreign Assistance Funds and Defying Congressional Intent | U.S. Representative Lois Frankel
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Frankel led Democratic opposition to the FY2027 national security and State appropriations bill, arguing it cut humanitarian aid, global health, and other assistance needed for U.S. leadership and oversight of foreign assistance.

Additional official evidence that she continued opposing cuts and restrictions affecting foreign assistance funding in the same Congress.

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Frankel Pushes Back Against Republican National Security, Department of State Appropriations Bill, Urges Congress to Meet the Moment | U.S. Representative Lois Frankel
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