Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement after the Senate failed to advance H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, resulting in a government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025: “House Republicans acted responsibly by passing a clean continuing resolution on September 19to keep the government… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today voted to keep the government open while Congress continues negotiations on fiscally responsible spending bills. The House passed a short-term spending bill that extends government funding at current levels through November 21, 2025.    “House Republicans acted responsibly to prevent a government shutdown while… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) applauded House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The measure passed the House 231-196. “China’s accelerating military buildup and the aggression of Iranian-backed terrorists in the Middle East highlight why America must pursue peace through strength on the world stage,” said Congressman Franklin. “This… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), Chairman of the Environment Subcommittee on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, today announced the House Science, Space and Technology Committee advanced the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation strengthens America’s weather forecasting systems. Franklin led efforts to develop the package, which includes… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act:   “House Republicans are cutting waste and reprioritizing spending from every corner of the federal government. The Energy and Water bill is the latest step in that effort. It strengthens national… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a new plan to prevent the New World Screwworm from reaching U.S. cattle herds, including construction of a domestic sterile fly production facility: “The New World Screwworm is a deadly parasite that could cripple Florida’s cattle industry if it ever reached our… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today applauded the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule to revise the Brix standard for not‑from‑concentrate pasteurized orange juice from 10.5% to 10%. This long‑sought change will directly benefit Florida’s citrus industry. The commonsense adjustment, championed by Franklin, would provide critical regulatory relief to growers who have… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $675.9 million in disaster assistance for Florida farmers, ranchers and producers impacted by recent hurricanes and natural disasters: “Floridians are no strangers to the devastating impact of hurricanes. In recent years, our farmers, ranchers and producers… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement after final passage of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law: “President Trump and I agree, the era of unchecked spending and bloated bureaucracy must end. With final passage of H.R. 4, Congress is delivering on that promise and turning his… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and a Navy veteran, released the following statement after the House passed the FY 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill:   “This bill marks a much-needed course correction after years of misplaced priorities at the Pentagon. Under President Biden, defense dollars were steered toward social experiments… Read more »