Press Releases

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 »

Reps. Scott Franklin (FL-15) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) on Tuesday led a letter urging the House Committee on Appropriations to revive funding for the National Defense Stockpile of rare earth materials, which is currently at critically low-levels.  Established during World War II, the National Defense Stockpile (NDS) ensures that the Department of Defense can access key materials… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) led a letter urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to keep Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the designated list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The letter comes in response to news reports that the Biden Administration is considering removing the IRGC’s FTO designation as part of a new nuclear deal with Iran. “The… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) led a letter urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to keep Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the designated list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The letter comes in response to news reports that the Biden Administration is considering removing the IRGC’s FTO designation as part of a new nuclear deal with Iran. “The… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin issued the following statement in response to the passing of Representative Don Young: "Representative Don Young was a leader, a patriot, and a stalwart champion of Alaska. For nearly 50 years, Rep. Young walked the halls of Congress and served during some of the most notable chapters of our country's history. As the dean of the House of Representatives, he… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) today introduced the Prohibiting Oil Trade with Venezuela’s Tyrant Act, which would require the president to prohibit the importation of all petroleum products originating from Venezuela. The bill was developed in response to reports that the Biden Administration discussed loosening sanctions on Venezuela’s Maduro regime. Original… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) issued the following statement after attending President Joseph Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday: “While President Biden was quick to point out his alleged victories, the American people know better. Under his watch, American families are struggling with the highest inflation in 40 years, gas prices are skyrocketing, drugs… Read more »