Press Releases

U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R–FL) joined Florida Democrats and Republicans in a letter to U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to request equitable funding and resource allocation for the Florida National Guard in the Defense Budget for 2022. The Florida National Guard plays a critical role in safeguarding our state. Florida, the nation’s third most… Read more »

Retired Colonel Clark served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force and is a staunch advocate for veterans in Florida Representative Franklin (R-FL) honored veteran advocate and retired Air Force Colonel Gary Clark on the House floor on Thursday evening, commending him for his service to veterans and his induction into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. Press play to hear Congressman… Read more »

Representative Franklin (R-FL) gave remarks on the House floor late Thursday night, urged House Speaker Pelosi to remove the razor wire wall surrounding the U.S. Capitol and allow public access to the People’s House. With 75% of Members having been vaccinated, Franklin also advised the Speaker to resume normal operations in the House. He noted the House should end proxy voting,… Read more »

In the Midst of a Pandemic, Border Crossings are at a 20 Year High Representative Franklin (R-FL) voted against H.R. 6, also known as The American Dream and Promise Act, legislation which would incentivize further illegal crossings during a public health crisis. “We are experiencing a perilous crisis at our Southern Border thanks to the Biden Administration,” Franklin said.… Read more »

Representative Franklin (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding House passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act: “Ending violence against women should never be a partisan issue. Sadly, a critical priority that has long been addressed in a thoughtful, bipartisan way has now been coopted by the far left. Democrats have again fast-tracked a bill to the House… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) today joined House Republican Leaders and his Republican colleagues to condemn the Biden Administration’s immigration actions that are creating a crisis at the southern border. The number of migrant children border crossings has nearly tripled in the last two weeks, overwhelming border facilities as the Biden administration scrambles to find… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (R–FL) issued a statement in opposition to the House passage of gun-control legislation H.R. 8, the Universal Background Checks Act, and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act: “As a gun owner and defender of the Constitution, I strongly believe in Americans’ right to own firearms. While the intent of H.R. 8 may sound good, it is… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (R–FL) today opposed the Senate amendment to H.R. 1319, the “American Rescue Plan.” This massive spending package is disguised as a COVID relief bill, yet 91% of the spending fails to address the pandemic. It is thin on measures to get Americans back to work, back to school, or back to health, but instead uses COVID as cover to fund a highly… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (R–FL) today voted against H.R. 842 (The PRO Act), a massive union boss payoff that would mandate one-size-fits-all union contracts for employees nationwide. The bill strips right-to-work laws that have helped Florida grow to be the 17th largest economy in the world. Other troubling provisions in H.R. 842 include: undermining secret ballot union… Read more »

Lakeland, Fla. U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (FL–15) has announced the members of his Service Academy Selection Committee. The selection committee will be responsible for interviewing and nominating applicants interested in serving our nation by attending one of our prestigious Service Academies for the class of 2026. Interviews will take place in November 2021. Below… Read more »