Frankel appointed to PA Health Care Cost Containment Council

(Nov 22, 2021)

State Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, was recently appointed by Democratic Leader Rep. Joanna McClinton to the state agency charged with monitoring cost and quality of health care in the Commonwealth. Read more

 

Frankel: $200,000 awarded to Tree of Life for street, pedestrian improvements

(Nov 19, 2021)

State Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, announced today that the Tree of Life synagogue has been awarded funding to make streetscape and pedestrian improvements outside the building in Squirrel Hill. Read more

 

Frankel applauds new multi-state effort to reduce gun violence

(Oct 07, 2021)

State Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and co-chair of the PA SAFE Caucus, praised Gov. Tom Wolf’s Thursday announcement that Pennsylvania has joined a new multistate effort to prevent gun violence and increase public safety. Read more

 

Frankel joins nearly 900 state legislators to express support for abortion rights

(Sep 21, 2021)

This week, state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny and Democratic chair of the PA House Health Committee, signed onto an amicus brief in support of legal abortion in Dobbs v. Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court case likely to decide the future of reproductive freedom in the United States. Read more

 

Frankel applauds mask mandate for K-12 schools, daycare facilities

(Aug 31, 2021)

In response to the Pennsylvania Department of Health order mandating masks be worn by everyone in all K-12 schools and daycare facilities, Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, issued a statement of support. Read more

 

Frankel unveils legislation to protect teen health, require vital vaccine info

(Aug 30, 2021)

Surrounded by fellow lawmakers, medical professionals and parents, state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, unveiled legislation that would give teens power over their own healthcare decisions and require vaccine-hesitant parents to receive vaccine resources and information on a yearly basis. Read more

 

Frankel supports ‘vaccine or test’ requirement for certain state employees

(Aug 10, 2021)

State Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, offered his support for Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement requiring certain commonwealth employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. Read more

 

Frankel Calls for Enforcement of Act 163

(Jul 28, 2021)

In a letter sent Tuesday afternoon, state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, asked Gov. Tom Wolf to have his administration investigate recent announcements by Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and enforce Act 163, which bars the commonwealth from contracting with any company engaging in a boycott when the action is based on race, color, religion, gender or national affiliation or origin of the targeted person or entity. Read more

 

Frankel responds to news of UPMC president’s upcoming departure

(Jul 28, 2021)

State Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, welcomed UPMC’s Wednesday morning announcement that President Jeffrey Romoff’s time at the helm of the organization is coming to a close, and noted UPMC’s potential for a bright future now that Romoff’s reign is ending. Read more

 

Runaway drug costs, surprise billing subject of new legislation

(Jul 13, 2021)

State Reps. Dan Frankel and Emily Kinkead introduced legislation to lower costs for prescription drugs and prevent surprise billing for “facility fees” to keep health care affordable and accessible for Pennsylvanians Read more

 

Frankel hails impending Biden order targeting noncompete clauses

(Jul 08, 2021)

Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, applauded moves by President Joe Biden to protect workers from the ubiquitous use of noncompete clauses, which employers increasingly use to block employees from accepting new jobs. Read more

 

Frankel: State budget passed with missed opportunities to invest vital relief funds in our communities

(Jun 28, 2021)

In the end, I voted no on this budget bill. There were simply too many opportunities to allocate $10 billion to our residents left on the table. I saw this budget as the General Assembly turning their backs on the first responders, frontline workers, students and families of our great commonwealth. Read more

 

House Republicans continue attacks against women’s health, family rights in Pennsylvania

(Jun 09, 2021)

Legislation passed this week puts politics ahead of patients’ health Read more

 

Frankel: Legislature must stop stonewalling and empower local communities to protect people

(Jun 03, 2021)

Legislation would allow communities to respond to shootings, violence by ending state preemption Read more

 

Frankel introduces legislation to ensure doctor-patient trust

(May 20, 2021)

The legislation, H.B. 1444, would ensure that doctors cannot be forced to provide or withhold information or treatment in a way that is not evidence based or medically accurate – a response to a national movement by conservative state legislatures to require doctors and other healthcare professionals to stick to a certain script, even if it conflicts with medically accurate information. Read more

 

Frankel: Stop the Attacks on Science

(May 04, 2021)

Heath Committee hearing on organ donation veers into pseudoscience, unfairly attacks Pitt Read more

 

Frankel: Reproductive health highlights areas of real need amid GOP push to limit abortion access

(Apr 22, 2021)

Says legislature needs to address health disparities, mental health needs, family support Read more

 

Women’s Health Caucus: Facts matter in discussion about abortion

(Apr 08, 2021)

“Today, for the first time in a decade, I was grateful to have the opportunity to share some facts at a hearing on this important topic. Abortion is one of the safest and most regulated of medical procedures, one that is ultimately a private medical decision for patients in consultation with their doctors and family, if appropriate – not politicians.” Read more

 

Frankel, Women’s Health Caucus decry focus on abortion bans

(Mar 18, 2021)

Hearings a missed opportunity to improve Pa.’s maternal health Read more

 

Frankel applauds House passage of bike lane bill named in memory of Pittsburgher

(Mar 17, 2021)

Susan’s and Emily’s Law would allow municipalities to create protected bicycle lanes Read more

 

Frankel appointed to PA Health Care Cost Containment Council
Nov 22, 2021

Frankel: $200,000 awarded to Tree of Life for street, pedestrian improvements
Nov 19, 2021

Frankel applauds new multi-state effort to reduce gun violence
Oct 07, 2021

Frankel joins nearly 900 state legislators to express support for abortion rights
Sep 21, 2021

Frankel applauds mask mandate for K-12 schools, daycare facilities
Aug 31, 2021

Frankel unveils legislation to protect teen health, require vital vaccine info
Aug 30, 2021

Frankel supports ‘vaccine or test’ requirement for certain state employees
Aug 10, 2021

Frankel Calls for Enforcement of Act 163
Jul 28, 2021

Frankel responds to news of UPMC president’s upcoming departure
Jul 28, 2021

Runaway drug costs, surprise billing subject of new legislation
Jul 13, 2021

Frankel hails impending Biden order targeting noncompete clauses
Jul 08, 2021

Frankel: State budget passed with missed opportunities to invest vital relief funds in our communities
Jun 28, 2021

House Republicans continue attacks against women’s health, family rights in Pennsylvania
Jun 09, 2021

Frankel: Legislature must stop stonewalling and empower local communities to protect people
Jun 03, 2021

Frankel introduces legislation to ensure doctor-patient trust
May 20, 2021

Frankel: Stop the Attacks on Science
May 04, 2021

Frankel: Reproductive health highlights areas of real need amid GOP push to limit abortion access
Apr 22, 2021

Women’s Health Caucus: Facts matter in discussion about abortion
Apr 08, 2021

Frankel, Women’s Health Caucus decry focus on abortion bans
Mar 18, 2021

Frankel applauds House passage of bike lane bill named in memory of Pittsburgher
Mar 17, 2021