Press Releases

U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R–Fla.) issued a statement in opposition to House passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act: “While Democrats call this bill ‘For the People,’ it’s really ‘For the Politicians’a massive ploy to publicly fund campaigns with federal money, remove state control of elections, forbid photo IDs for voter… Read more »

U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R–FL) voted in opposition to H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. If passed, the Democrat bill would place burdens on police officers as they attempt to conduct their duties safely and effectively. By completely eroding necessary legal protections such as qualified immunity, officers will be discouraged from taking necessary,… Read more »

U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R–Fla.) joined the For Country Caucus, a group of military veterans serving in Congress who are dedicated to working together in a nonpartisan way to create a more productive government. The For Country Caucus will be led by Congressmen Van Taylor (R–Texas) and Jared Golden (D–Maine) as co-chairs through 2022 as its ranks swell to 25… Read more »

U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R–Fla.) gave the following remarks on the House floor in opposition of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan: Press play to hear Congressman Scott Franklin’s floor speech on H.R. 1319 Below is a full transcript of the congressman’s remarks: I rise in strong opposition to the rule and to HR 1319.  We do need targeted relief… Read more »

U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R-Fla.) joined a bipartisan letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas W. Harker to consider preparing and sinking the USS Bonhomme Richard off the coast of Florida. Rather than scrap the ship at an estimated $30 million, sinking it would save taxpayers millions of dollars and allow the ship to serve as an environmental and economic benefit to… Read more »

Biden Administration’s policies are leading to more illegal immigration, which could soon lead to widespread COVID infections U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R–Fla.) joins House Committee on Oversight and Reform Republicans in a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlighting the Biden Administration’s lack of security… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (R-Fla.) released the following statement on Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene: “I fully condemn past comments made by my colleague from Georgia. QAnon, racism and violence must be rejected and have no place in America. The comments made by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green prior to her election to Congress were wholly inappropriate. She delivered unequivocal… Read more »

U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R–Fla.) joined his Florida colleagues in writing a letter – led by Representative Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) – urging President Joe Biden to reconsider implementing any domestic travel restrictions to the Sunshine State. “As members of the Florida Republican Congressional Delegation, we are concerned about recent reports that your… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R-Fla.) announced that he will serve on two subcommittees as a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). Franklin will serve on the subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems and the subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations. Franklin, a retired commander, served in the United States Navy as… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) announced that he has been tapped to serve as a member of the House Armed Services Committee. Franklin served in the United States Navy as a pilot for 26 years (14 active duty, 12 reserves) and retired as Commander. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and Air Command & Staff College. He also flew combat operations in the… Read more »