Press Releases

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) is demanding full transparency on the taxpayer cost of the Schumer Shutdown. Today he introduced the Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act, a bill requiring all federal agencies to disclose the number of furloughed employees and how much each will be paid in backpay by the taxpayers, for not working. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced companion… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today announced he will refuse to receive congressional compensation while our troops, federal workers and countless families continue to bear the consequences of a political shutdown. “While my team and I continue serving our constituents throughout this ordeal, I will not accept pay when our troops, federal workers, and my own teammates are… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire and hostage–prisoner exchange agreement: “The Israel–Hamas ceasefire and hostage agreement is a critical step toward peace through strength, coming on the heels of the second anniversary of Hamas’s brutal October 7 attacks. Israel has shown resilience and an unwavering commitment… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the agency to include Florida’s specialty crop producers in any new federal economic assistance program being developed for the agriculture sector. The letter was co-led by Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) and signed by Reps. Daniel Webster (FL-11), John… Read more »

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 »