Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15th, 2022 Representatives Scott Franklin (FL-15), Claudia Tenney (NY-22), and Mike Johnson (LA-04) led a letter with more than 120 colleagues demanding the Department of Justice investigate recent attacks against several Pro-Life organizations as instances of domestic terrorism. In the last two months, there have been at least 15 documented terrorist attacks… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) today announced that Leah Baker is the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for FL-15. Baker is a sophomore at Durant High School in Plant City. She submitted a beautiful painting called “Rocket Pup.” The painting was inspired by her dog Rocky who passed away recently and was adored by her family. The patriotic touch was… Read more »

Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL) announced Brandon High School sophomore Miki Lin as the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s 15th Congressional District. Miki’s piece, “Me with My Cat Sofie,” will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year and will be on display at House.gov. “Congratulations to Miki Lin on winning… Read more »

Representatives Scott Franklin (FL-15) and Darren Soto (FL-09) today sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency urging reconsideration of a ban on the usage of Thiram, an important fungicide used in the cultivation of strawberries. A ban of Thiram would be devastating to the strawberry production, according to industry experts. In December, EPA proposed a ban on the usage of… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-15), a member of the Pro-Life Caucus, today introduced the Prohibiting Abortion Industry’s Lucrative Loopholes Act. This pro-life bill will close existing loopholes to ensure that abortion organizations cannot profit off the sale of fetal remains. Universities, labs, and other research institutions are allowed to use fetal tissue for scientific purposes.… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after voting yes on H.R. 7691, the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriation Act: “As a retired Naval aviator who deployed in several global conflicts and now a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I know supporting Ukraine is critical for U.S. national… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin issued the following statement thanking the law enforcement officers of Florida’s 15th district in honor of National Police Week: “Our law enforcement officers risk their lives on a daily basis to protect and serve our communities. Escalating attacks on police officers highlight the need to ensure tools and resources are readily available to… Read more »

Today Representative Scott Franklin and more than 170 Republican colleagues sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the establishment of its Disinformation Governance Board. In their letter, the signatories outlined three primary concerns with creation of the Board. First, they expressed ethical… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin, a member of the Pro-Life Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the leaked Supreme Court opinion on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “As a stalwart defender of the unborn, I would welcome a Supreme Court decision that overturns Roe v. Wade and restores the most basic right under our Constitution, the right to… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) introduced a bill to rename a Lakeland, Florida post office after Corporal Ronald Payne Jr., a Marine who gave his life in service to his country in Afghanistan. Ronald Payne, Jr. was born on December 31st, 1980 in Lakeland.  After graduating from Mulberry High School in 1999, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was deployed with the 2nd… Read more »