Press Releases

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a new plan to prevent the New World Screwworm from reaching U.S. cattle herds, including construction of a domestic sterile fly production facility: “The New World Screwworm is a deadly parasite that could cripple Florida’s cattle industry if it ever reached our… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today applauded the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule to revise the Brix standard for not‑from‑concentrate pasteurized orange juice from 10.5% to 10%. This long‑sought change will directly benefit Florida’s citrus industry. The commonsense adjustment, championed by Franklin, would provide critical regulatory relief to growers who have… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $675.9 million in disaster assistance for Florida farmers, ranchers and producers impacted by recent hurricanes and natural disasters: “Floridians are no strangers to the devastating impact of hurricanes. In recent years, our farmers, ranchers and producers… Read more »

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »