Press Releases

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding his support for H.R. 7217, the House Israel aid package. This bill failed the House of Representatives by a vote of 250-180. "On October 7, 2023 we watched in horror as Iran-backed Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on our ally and friend, Israel. In the months that followed, the conflict with Hamas has only… Read more »

Today, Rep. Scott Franklin’s (FL-18) issued a statement regarding his vote for H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. The bill passed the House of Representatives today with bipartisan support, 224-200. “From the moment President Biden took office, he began systematically dismantling our nation’s energy independence in the name of virtue… Read more »

Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) introduced their bipartisan Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act to ensure timely treatment for veterans seeking specialty care at the VA. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have introduced companion legislation in the… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL) today issued the following statement in response to being named a member of House Speaker Johnson’s bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI): “In the AI arena, the world requires Congress to step up and lead. Leading experts have rightly noted there is no group or body in the world better positioned to lead on this than Congress. We… Read more »

Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL) joined August Pfluger, Rep. Jake Ellzey, and Rep. Mike Garcia, Members of the MACH 1 Caucus demanding answers from President Joe Biden regarding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's delayed notification of his recent hospitalization. “Sec. Austin’s evasiveness and lack of transparency is completely unacceptable and constitutes a serious breach of… Read more »

LAKELAND, FL—At a recognition ceremony held during “Computer Science Recognition Week,” Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge. The winners include: Cameron Johnson, Valerie Pompee and Joshua Brandt of McKeel Academy of Technology in Lakeland, Florida. “At a time when cyberthreats from foreign… Read more »

Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18), a retired Naval Aviator and former House Armed Services Committee member, voted for final passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill passed the House by a vote of 310 – 118.  “As a retired Navy Commander, I know ensuring certainty for our military is critical to our national… Read more »

 Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding his vote for a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden:  "I strongly support an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.  The House Judiciary and Oversight Committee’s investigations have uncovered official bank records, personal communications and the testimony of credible… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) introduced H.R. 6186, the Temperature Endorsement for Multi-Peril Policies (TEMP) Act, to direct the Risk Management Agency to research and develop a crop insurance policy to cover losses caused by cold exposure and freezes. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced Senate companion legislation. “Deep freezes often… Read more »

LAKELAND, FL—Yesterday Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) hosted a beginner-level cyber Capture the Flag (CTF) tournament for Central Florida students at Florida Southern College. This event was designed to inspire our youth to pursue careers in cybersecurity and STEM-related fields.  “At a time when cyberthreats from foreign adversaries like China… Read more »