Veterans

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) reintroduced his Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act. This bill would close a long-standing loophole that allows Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees under investigation to resign or retire without any permanent record of misconduct. “Veterans deserve a VA that holds employees under investigation accountable,” said Congressman Scott… Read more »

Today, Representative Scott Franklin (FL-18), along with House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost, introduced H.R. 3943, Servicemember Employment Protection Act.  This bill would amend 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 are not… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after his selection to serve as a new member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: “It’s an honor to be selected to serve on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Our veterans deserve strong advocates in Congress who will work every day to ensure they receive the benefits they earned. As a… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) introduced a bill to rename a Lakeland, Florida post office after Corporal Ronald Payne Jr., a Marine who gave his life in service to his country in Afghanistan. Ronald Payne, Jr. was born on December 31st, 1980 in Lakeland.  After graduating from Mulberry High School in 1999, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was deployed with the 2nd… Read more »