Press Releases

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), Chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing entitled, To the Depths, and Beyond: Examining Blue Economy Technologies.  This is Franklin’s first hearing as Environment Subcommittee Chairman since assuming the gavel in the… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) reintroduced the Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act to increase transparency and accountability for “taxpayer-funded union time” (TFUT) by requiring federal agencies publicly report how taxpayer dollars are used to subsidize union-related activities during official work hours. Many of these activities often contradict the interests of the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC— Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) today reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to designate March 15th as National Osceola Turkey Day to recognize this unique wild turkey species native to Florida. The resolution highlights the cultural, ecological and recreational significance of the Osceola turkey while reinforcing continued conservation… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding his vote in favor of H.R. 1968, a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown.  The measure passed the House of Representatives 217-213. “Today, I supported the FY25 continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open. This clean CR is free of partisan “poison pills,” safeguarding taxpayer… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today announced the opening of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide high school visual art competition to encourage and recognize artistic talent from each congressional district. This year, Franklin will serve as co-chair of the Competition alongside Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17).  “I am honored to serve as co-chair of the 2025… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding his vote in support of H.Con.Res 14. “Americans have suffered long enough under President Biden’s disastrous policies—which left our border open to invasion, allowed trillions in new spending, unleashed inflation on Americans, dismantled our energy independence and jeopardized American global leadership. … Read more »

Reps. Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Gerald Connolly (VA-11) reintroduced their bipartisan Cardiac Arrest Survival Act, which would encourage the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) events by establishing nationwide protections for individuals who deploy AEDs in out-of-hospital emergencies. “The Cardiac Arrest Survival Act is focused on saving… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today reintroduced his Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act to protect veterans who choose to utilize the Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) over services inside the VA. Senator Tommy Tuberville introduced the companion legislation in the Senate. “Those who bravely served our nation deserve a healthcare system that provides… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Scott Franklin reintroduced the Big Cypress National Preserve Protection Act to prevent the National Park Service (NPS) from ever managing or listing the Big Cypress National Preserve (the Preserve) as a wilderness area.  While the Biden Administration announced the end of its harmful management practices at the Preserve, this bill would block any… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the HALT Fentanyl Act.  The measure passed the House of Representatives 312-108. “Today, I voted for a commonsense bill to ensure law enforcement are equipped to take down traffickers and keep our communities safe by permanently classifying fentanyl related substances as… Read more »