Press Releases

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 »

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 »