Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling overturning the doctrine known as Chevron deference:
“Today’s ruling properly reasserts constitutional authority through the founder’s intent for Congress to make laws, the Executive Branch to implement them and the Judicial Branch to interpret laws. For decades, the… Read more »
Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) introduced his bicameral legislation to prevent the Biden Administration from finalizing any proposed federal wilderness designation for Florida’s Big Cypress Reserve. Members of the Florida delegation joined the effort. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is leading companion legislation in the Senate.
“In Florida, we know no one is better at… Read more »
Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18), a retired career Naval aviator, voted for H.R. 8070, the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill passed the House by a vote of 217 -199.
“With war raging on two continents, an emboldened Iran, the growing threat posed by Communist China and weak leadership in the White House, it’s more important than ever for… Read more »
Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding his vote for H.R. 8282, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which he cosponsored:
“The International Criminal Court (ICC) filing charges against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant is as ridiculous as it is hypocritical. Hamas caused this war and the resulting carnage. … Read more »
LAKELAND, FL—Yesterday, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition during a ceremony held at Polk Museum of Art.
“I’m pleased our office received a record-number of entries from across FL-18 this year,” Rep. Franklin said. “The competition doesn’t just showcase local talent, it… Read more »
Today, Rep. Scott Franklin’s (FL-18) bill to rename a Sebring, Florida post office in honor of Major Thomas McGuire, an ace fighter pilot killed in action during WWII, passed the House. The bill now heads to the Senate for approval.
"I am pleased my bill to pay tribute to American hero, FL-18's own Major Thomas McGuire, unanimously passed the House today," said… Read more »
Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18), introduced legislation to rename a Sebring, Florida post office after Major Thomas McGuire, a combat pilot killed in action during World War II.
“As a Naval Aviator who flew combat missions all over the globe, I am proud to introduce a bill to name a post office after a hero like Maj. Thomas McGuire,” Rep. Franklin said. We are… Read more »
Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) announced that several of his initiatives were approved today by the House Appropriations Committee during its markup of the FY25 House Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies budget bill. The measure was approved by the Committee, 34 to 25.
“Today the Appropriations Committee passed a strong funding bill that prioritizes our… Read more »
WAHSINGTON, DC – Today an initiative led by Florida U.S. Reps. Scott Franklin (FL-18), Bill Posey (FL-08) and Dan Webster (FL-11) to block the ability of Communist China from benefiting from Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) research and development programs was signed into law by President Biden.
“The Chinese Communist Party will stop at nothing to… Read more »
Rep Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding his vote to table the motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson:
"Removing Speaker Johnson would be a major tactical error and seriously damage our ability to advance conservative priorities. I supported the motion to table to dispense with this foolish partisan infighting and get back to the work our constituents sent… Read more »
