Rep. Franklin weighs in on allegations that John Kerry may have provided confidential information to Iran

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Rep. Scott Franklin issued the following statement on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021: “The allegations that former Secretary of State and current U.S. Envoy for Climate John Kerry may have provided confidential information about Israeli operations to the Iranian government are deeply concerning. The U.S. and Israel have been close allies for decades, and our shared trust is critical…

Rep Franklin: Its time for President Biden to cease the partisanship and work with Republicans to find sensible solutions to our shared problems

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Rep. Scott Franklin issued the following statement on April 28th, 2021: “This evening, President Biden gave an address to Congress during which he attempted to take a victory lap for his so-called accomplishments. While the Democratic party celebrates, our country, and the average American, are worse off. By governing through executive fiat, President Biden rammed through policies…

Franklin: Bidens Border Crisis is a Humanitarian and National Security Crisis

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This week, Representative Scott Franklin (R-Fla.) joined House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) in El Paso, Texas and along the southern border in New Mexico to examine President Biden’s border crisis. Biden’s border crisis continues to escalate, encouraging human smugglers to profit from the…

Franklin Joins Oversight Republicans Reiterating Request for Hearing to Hold President Biden Accountable for Border Crisis

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Committee Democrats quiet as crisis worsens U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R–FL) today joined House Committee on Oversight and Reform Committee Republicans to reiterate their March 4th request for Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D–NY) to conduct a hearing on the escalating crisis at the border. Republican lawmakers called out Democrats for their hypocrisy, citing that under…

Franklin Joins Bipartisan Letter Requesting Expanded Resources for Understaffed Florida National Guard

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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…

Franklin Honors Gary Clark for Induction Into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame

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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…

Franklin Urges Pelosi to Reopen the Capitol Complex & Resume Normal House Operations

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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,…

Franklin Votes Against Immigration Bill

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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.…

Franklin Statement on Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act

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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…

Franklin Joins Republicans to Condemn Biden's Border Crisis

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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…