Press Releases

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement on the anniversary of the October 7thHamas attacks on Israel: “Today marks one year since Iran-backed Hamas brutally attacked Israel during the Jewish holiday, Shemini Atzeret. Hamas slaughtered roughly 1,200, including more than 40 Americans, and took hundreds more hostage, making October 7 the deadliest day… Read more »

LAKELAND, FL--Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following communication to FL-18 consituents in preparation for the landfall of Hurricane Milton. The communication reads: "My team and I continue to monitor Hurricane Milton closely as it approaches Florida. As we prepare for the landfall tomorrow, I wanted to share local emergency management updates and… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding Iran’s attack on Israel:  “My earnest prayers are with the people of Israel as they defend against horrific attacks from Iran, whose stated goal is the annihilation of Israel. Iran has proven now multiple times they’re brazen enough to launch ballistic missiles directly into Israel. The… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) announced the Polk County Veterans Services Division will open a satellite office in the new Lakeland VA Clinic to further assist Polk County’s 54,000 veterans. “I understand how challenging it can be for fellow veterans to navigate the VA,” said Congressman Scott Franklin. “An experienced and compassionate VSO makes all the… Read more »

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today introduced his Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act to protect veterans who have chosen to utilize the Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) over services inside the VA. Amid calls to shrink the VCCP and push veterans back into VA facilities, this bill would prevent disruption in care for veterans already receiving services from private… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) addressed the Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Federal Lands to discuss his bipartisan, bicameral bill, H.R. 8206, aimed at protecting Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve (the Preserve) from extreme overreach by the Biden Administration. The National Park Service (NPS) is currently maintaining parts of Big Cypress as… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin issued the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the 2024 Water Resources and Development Act.  The measure passed 359-13. “Tonight’s passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is a win for Floridians and Florida’s waterways.  This year’s WRDA includes important FL-18 projects I championed– like the Lake… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement in response to House Passage of H.R. 8281, the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The measure passed 221 to 198.  “Today’s vote was a critical step towards restoring Americans’ confidence in our elections. Sadly, 198 Democrats voted against… Read more »

Today Rep. Scott Franklin announced his initiatives to curb federal government overreach and protect Florida’s authority to regulate its own natural resources were approved today by the House Appropriations Committee, during its markup of the FY25 House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The bill was approved by the Committee, 29 to 25. “DC… Read more »

Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) voted for H.R. 8774, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. The measure passed the House by a vote of 217-198. “This robust defense bill is a timely and clear message to our adversaries observing weakness from the White House,” Rep. Franklin said.  “We remain resolved to lead, defend our… Read more »