Press Releases

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding his vote to elect Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) Speaker of the House: “I was pleased to join my House Republican colleagues in electing Rep. Mike Johnson as our Speaker. He’s a principled conservative and a selfless servant leader. “He’s exactly who we need to unite us and move forward. With a looming… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding his vote to oppose a clean continuing resolution: "Today, I voted against a 45-day Continuing Resolution that makes no effort to secure the border and greenlights more of Biden’s weaponized government. I cannot support any short-term spending bill that fails to hold the Administration accountable or address… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) introduced his bicameral Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to prevent the USDA from withholding school lunch funding and retaliating against schools that do not comply with the White House’s sexual orientation and gender identity policies.  U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall (R-KS) is leading companion legislation in the… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) accepted the 2022 Club for Growth Defender of Economic Freedom Award for his commitment to balance the federal budget and shrink bloated government.  “Congress’ insatiable appetite to spend money has run up a $33 trillion national debt and put us on a collision course with bankruptcy. Americans are expecting Congress to have the courage to… Read more »

Rep. Franklin issued the following statement regarding his support for H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act: “In order to implement their extreme New Green Deal agenda, the Biden White House wants to dictate our every move, from the kind of stove we use to the kind of car we drive. Allowing California and the EPA to ban the sale of internal combustion… Read more »

 Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued the following statement regarding the House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden: "I strongly support Speaker McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. It’s clear from official bank records, personal communications and the testimony of credible whistleblowers obtained as part of the House Judiciary and… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) today announced his bill H.R. 3943, Servicemember Employment Protection Act, was approved by the House Veterans Affairs Committee during full committee markup yesterday. This bill amends the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) to ensure those serving in our Reserves or National Guard who are called up into active duty… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) led a letter signed by 41 Congressional Republicans to Secretary of Commerce Raimondo, demanding answers about lingering COVID-19 mandates in effect at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) sites. “Months after Biden acknowledged the end of the pandemic and both the White House and Congress acted to end the COVID emergencies, his… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18), a member of the House Appropriations Committee issued the following statement following passage of the MilCon/VA Appropriations bill today: “As a 26-year Naval Aviator, I know veteran benefits are not up for negotiation. Congressional Democrats tried to scare veterans with false… Read more »

Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18), a former House Armed Services Committee member who now sits on the House Appropriations Committee voted for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill passed the House by a vote of 219 – 210. “As a 26-year Naval Aviator, I know our armed forces exist to fight and win wars in… Read more »