Press Releases

Released August 9th, 2022 Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) issued the following statement in response to the FBI raid on the home of former President Donald Trump: "The American public has a right to know why the Justice Department executed an unprecedented raid on President Trump’s home. If there was sufficient evidence to justify a search… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin issued the following statement after the White House announced its plan for a taxpayer-funded student loan bailout: “Joe Biden’s illegal student loan bailout will come at the expense of the vast majority of hardworking taxpayers who do not have student loan debt. This reckless and costly decision will continue to fuel the runaway inflation caused… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) led a letter with 17 House colleagues asking the Department of Education to provide details on the criteria and selection process for members of the National Parents and Families Engagement Council. The NPFEC was created to facilitate dialogue between parents and educators, but the Department only selected board members from ideologically friendly… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 5376, also known as the “Inflation, Recession, and IRS Army Act”: “Inflation is at a 40 year high and Americans are struggling just to get by, paying more for everything – especially rent, gas and groceries. Sadly, the Democrats’ solution to everything is to… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-15) applauded passage of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This critical bill will strengthen national security, includes a pay raise for our military, and equips our military with needed resources to counter threats posed by our adversaries. Franklin, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured 15 critical provisions in the final… Read more »

LAKELANDRepresentative Scott Franklin (FL-15), a member of the Pro-Life Caucus, today issued the following statement in response to the terrorist attack against the LifeChoice Pregnancy Center in Winter Haven, Florida: “The attack on LifeChoice Pregnancy Center is just one of many instances of political violence against pro-life organizations since the irresponsible leaking of… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) issued the following statement after voting against S.2938, the Safer Communities Act: “While we must keep guns out of the hands of criminals, this bill would infringe upon the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens while doing little to deter violent crime. The bill funds programs that will strip the right to due process and would… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Representative Scott Franklin, a member of the Pro-Life Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the release of the Supreme Court’s opinion on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case: “This landmark Supreme Court decision rights a fifty year wrong in defense of life. Roe was a clear overreach by the Court. Our nation… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured several key provisions in H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. This critical bill authorizes funding for the military for the coming fiscal year and ensures our American troops have the needed resources, training, and equipment to protect the U.S. and… Read more »

Following the report by the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, Reps. Scott Franklin (FL-15), Don Bacon (NE-02), Conor Lamb (PA-17), and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), introduced H.R. 8027 to establish a national Technology Competitiveness Council (TCC). The council will serve under the President and be chaired by the Vice President, with a newly… Read more »