Press Releases

Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement on today’s vote to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: “Our agriculture sector has been operating under short-term extensions of a farm bill that’s nearly a decade old. That uncertainty makes it harder for producers to plan, invest and stay competitive. This bill is a step… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of a new citrus rootstock designed to help trees defend against citrus greening disease, a bacterial infection that has devastated Florida’s citrus industry and significantly reduced production over the past two decades. The newly approved rootstock, CarriCea… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement on the extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “The threats facing our country aren’t theoretical—they’re active, evolving and increasingly complex. From China, Russia and Iran to terrorist networks, our adversaries are constantly working to coordinate attacks, target our servicemembers… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) recognized some of FL-18’s most talented students at the 2026 Congressional Art Competition awards ceremony.  A total of 67 students submitted artwork representing seven schools and three counties across Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The annual competition, sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives, showcases the artistic work of… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), Chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, joined House Science, Space and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Chairman Rich McCormick in leading two oversight letters to Dr. Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), Chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01), the subcommittee’s Ranking Member, today introduced the Advancing Consistent and Credible Use of Risk Assessment Tools and Evaluation (ACCURATE) Act. This bipartisan bill creates a federal commission to help ensure federal agencies use more… Read more »

Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) reintroduced the bipartisan Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act to ensure timely treatment for veterans seeking specialty care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is leading companion legislation in the Senate. “As a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led members of the Florida delegation in sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging timely, science-based review of emerging citrus rootstock technologies to combat citrus greening (HLB). Florida’s citrus industry has faced steep declines due to HLB, compounded by recent hurricanes and freeze damage. Production has… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement after the House voted to advance a continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):   “Tonight, the House voted to fund the entire Department of Homeland Security and support the men and women who protect our nation every day.   “The Senate’s proposal was inadequate. It left critical… Read more »

Today, Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee, and Ranking Member Gabe Amo (RI-01) introduced the NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing (GOMO) Research Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s ocean monitoring capabilities and improve forecasting for extreme weather events. The bill establishes a… Read more »