Press Releases

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 »

Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding the Biden Administration's pause on a critical weapon shipment to Israel: “The President must stop strong-arming Israel into capitulating to Hamas and deliver the shipments as expeditiously as possible.  Congress has already approved these sales—and the President has signed it into law.  Any… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) introduced legislation to claw back the Biden Department of Labor’s newly finalized H-2A unionization rule set to take effect June 28, 2024. This 600-page rule will increase costs for our nation’s agricultural producers and allow temporary agricultural employees to unionize.  “This new DOL rule is the latest crippling regulation hoisted… Read more »

Today, Rep. Scott Franklin’s bill to increase transparency in how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) records disciplinary action against VA staff was favorably reported out of Committee with broad bipartisan support.    “Sadly, the VA has normalized reaching settlements with resigning employees under investigation or reassigning employees as a means… Read more »

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding his vote to impeach Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas: "Secretary Mayorkas has failed to protect the US and put every American life at risk. Tonight's impeachment was absolutely necessary to get accountability for the mess at the southern border and protect our communities." ### Read more »