Franklin Statement Opposing War Powers Resolution On Iran

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“For nearly five decades, the Iranian regime has sponsored terrorism, targeted American service members, threatened our allies, and openly called for the destruction of the United States and Israel. That reality has not changed. “The War Powers resolution being considered by Congress sends a dangerous message in the middle of an ongoing operation. Forcing the United States to pull back…

Statement From Congressman Franklin On The Death Of CPT Cody A. Khork

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"I join our entire community in mourning the loss of CPT Cody A. Khork of Winter Haven, who was killed while serving our nation during Operation Epic Fury. He and five other American service members lost their lives in the attack after answering the call to serve and making the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.” "As a former Naval Aviator, I understand the weight of that…

Statement From Congressman Scott Franklin On U.S. And Israeli Strikes On Iran

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“For nearly five decades, the intentions of the Iranian regime have been clear. Since seizing power in 1979, its leaders have openly declared ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel,’ funded terrorist operations across the globe, attacked and killed hundreds of our service members, destabilized the Middle East, and worked relentlessly to expand their influence through violence and…

Franklin, Bishop Act to Strengthen Agricultural AI Research & Innovation

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Today, Reps. Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) reintroduced their Land Grant Research Prioritization Act, which would help give land grant universities dedicated access to existing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant funding to enhance artificial intelligence (AI), mechanization and other research. “Labor shortages, inflation, supply chain…

Franklin Issues Statement on the State of the Union Address

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Rep. Scott Franklin issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address: "President Trump outlined a vision centered on peace through strength, economic growth, and renewed opportunity for the American people. In Florida, we understand peace through strength is not just a slogan. It means supporting our servicemembers, strengthening our military…

Franklin, Carbajal, Moody Reintroduce Temp Act To Expand Freeze Protection For Specialty Crop Growers

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Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) today reintroduced the bipartisan Temperature Event Mitigation Policy (TEMP) Act, directing the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to research and develop an affordable crop insurance option to cover losses caused by cold exposure and freezes. The pair introduced the measure just days after prolonged freezing temperatures…

Franklin Votes To End Partial Government Shutdown

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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today voted in favor of a measure to end the partial government shutdown and reopen the federal government. The agreement funds five FY26 appropriations bills for the full year: Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development; Financial Services and General Government; and National…

Franklin Supports Final FY26 Spending Package Putting Defense First And Strengthening Infrastructure

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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today voted in favor of the final package of Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, completing the House’s work on all 12 funding measures. The package includes the Defense, Homeland Security, Labor-Health and Human Services-Education, and Transportation-Housing and Urban Development bills. “This package…

Franklin Backs FY26 Spending Package To Slash Waste And Bolster National Security

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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today voted for the FY26 Financial Services and General Government, and the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations bill. The measure passed the House by a vote of 341-79. “As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I take seriously our responsibility to fund the federal government in a disciplined and…

Franklin Advances Energy Dominance, Nuclear Deterrence, And Public Safety In FY26 Spending Vote

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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today voted for the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science; Interior and Environment; and Energy and Water Appropriations bill. The spending package makes targeted and fiscally responsible investments to bolster U.S. energy dominance and nuclear deterrence, strengthen efforts to combat illicit drugs, expand access to critical minerals, and support wildland…