Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement after final passage of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law: “President Trump and I agree, the era of unchecked spending and bloated bureaucracy must end. With final passage of H.R. 4, Congress is delivering on that promise and turning his America First agenda into... Read More »
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and a Navy veteran, released the following statement after the House passed the FY 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill: “This bill marks a much-needed course correction after years of misplaced priorities at the Pentagon. Under President Biden, defense dollars were steered toward social experiments and political agenda... Read More »
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: “Today’s final House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act marks a major milestone in delivering on the results the American people voted for. With both chambers of Congress having approved the bill, it now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature. “This lan... Read More »
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: “As a veteran and member of the House Appropriations Committee, I take seriously our responsibility to care for the men and women who serve in defense of our nation. This spending bill reflects that enduring commi... Read More »
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement in response to U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities: "Today, the United States struck three deeply fortified nuclear facilities in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. This operation, executed with precision by U.S. B‑2 stealth bombers, delivered bunker-busting ordinance to deeply buried sites critical to Iran's nuclear enrich... Read More »
Last week, U.S. Representatives Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) introduced the Post Office Closure Accountability Act to improve transparency in how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) handles post office closures. The Post Office Closure Accountability Act would require USPS to notify communities, local officials and Members of Congress of any post office closure, including those ... Read More »
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement in response to the horrific act of political violence in Minnesota: "I am outraged by the violent killing of lawmakers in Minnesota today." "There is absolutely no place for violence in our politics. We may disagree, but those disagreements must be resolved through dialogue, not brutality. My heart is with all who are grieving. We... Read More »
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement in response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East: "Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, let’s be clear: our issue is with the radical, jihadist regime in Tehran, not the Iranian people." "It is well within Israel’s right to defend itself against aggression and threats to its existence." "In supporting the dip... Read More »
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), co-chair of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, welcomed student artists from across the country to the U.S. Capitol for the annual celebration, including Florida’s 18th Congressional District winner, Arianna Kerr. “Congratulations to Arianna Kerr for winning this year’s FL-18 art competition,” said Congressman Franklin. “Her piece reflects the strength and ... Read More »
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act. The measure passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 214-212: “President Trump promised to tackle waste, fraud and abuse in our federal government. Through Executive Orders and DOGE, he is keeping that promise. Congress has a duty to the American people to codify this promi... Read More »
Today, Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed the House by a vote of 215-214: “This reconciliation bill is about more than reversing bad policy. It is about securing the future. It roots out waste, fraud and abuse, restores discipline to the budget process and puts America’s long-term interests... Read More »
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today announced several staff changes within his Washington, D.C. office, effective May 16, 2025. Will Sitton, who has been with Franklin since 2021 and served as Legislative Director since 2023, will be departing the office to pursue new professional opportunities. “Will has been a valued member of our team and a trusted advisor throughout his time on the Hill,”... Read More »
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) reintroduced his Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act. This bill would close a long-standing loophole that allows Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees under investigation to resign or retire without any permanent record of misconduct. “Veterans deserve a VA that holds employees under investigation accountable,” said Congressman Scott Franklin. “To... Read More »
Today, Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, which passed the House by a vote of 220-208: “Free, fair and secure elections are the cornerstone of our democratic republic. Every American should have confidence their vote counts AND that elections are free from undue influence. That starts with ensuring only American citizen... Read More »
Today, Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) introduced the Transformational Artificial Intelligence to Modernize the Economy against Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act (TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act), a bipartisan bill leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance weather forecasting and strengthen disaster preparedness. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Tim She... Read More »
