Press Releases

Representatives Paul and Frank send letter to President Obama urging respect for state marijuana laws

Frank announces $1.3 million federal grant for Taunton Fire Department

Northeast lawmakers ask congressional leadership for groundfish assistance funding

Congressman Barney Frank’s statement on the passing of Tom Lopes

Frank announces $187,270 Federal Grant for Greater New Bedford Community Health Center

Congressman Barney Frank announced a federal health grant given to the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center for their work in helping families living with HIV and AIDS.

Barney Frank’s Statement Regarding NOAA Announcement of Deep Cuts in Fish Catch Allocations

Congressman Barney Frank today released the following statement in response to the announcement by NOAA and NEFMC of further, deep cuts in fish catch allocations.

Barney Frank speaks out about the need for financial regulations

In his opening statement during a hearing of the House Financial Services Committee, Congressman Barney Frank spoke strongly about the need for strong financial regulations. Frank criticized those who seem to have forgotten that deregulation of the financial services industry was a main contributor to the economic crisis of 2008.

Barney Frank speaks on the House floor about the bill to audit the Federal Reserve

Mulvaney-Frank Amendment Cuts Military Spending by $1.1 Billion

Congressman Barney Frank today celebrated the passage of a bipartisan amendment, co-sponsored by Congressman Mick Mulvaney (R-SC), reducing the military budget by $1.1 billion.

Opening statement at the hearing of the House Financial Services Committee, “Who’s in Your Wallet?