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Representative Scott Franklin issued the following statement in response to the passing of Representative Don Young: "Representative Don Young was a leader, a patriot, and a stalwart champion of Alaska. For nearly 50 years, Rep. Young walked the halls of Congress and served during some of the most notable chapters of our country's history. As the dean of the House of Representatives, he… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) today introduced the Prohibiting Oil Trade with Venezuela’s Tyrant Act, which would require the president to prohibit the importation of all petroleum products originating from Venezuela. The bill was developed in response to reports that the Biden Administration discussed loosening sanctions on Venezuela’s Maduro regime. Original… Read more »

As published in the Lakeland Ledger. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is forcing America and our allies to determine how to thwart Vladimir Putin’s goal of resurrecting the former Soviet Union. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration’s strategy of implementing banking sanctions on Russia will not succeed. Energy sanctions must be imposed as well. The U.S. must unshackle our… Read more »

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) issued the following statement after attending President Joseph Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday: “While President Biden was quick to point out his alleged victories, the American people know better. Under his watch, American families are struggling with the highest inflation in 40 years, gas prices are skyrocketing, drugs… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28th, 2022 Representatives Scott Franklin (FL-15) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), along with more than 40 bipartisan colleagues, sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urging the State Department against increasing fees on H-2A temporary agricultural worker visas. The proposed increase would raise the fees from $190 to $310, presenting… Read more »

One year into the Joe Biden presidency, critics have justifiably focused on his failed economic, border, and COVID policies. Let’s face it: those are low-hanging fruit and the consequences for Americans are significant. But with Russian forces poised to invade Ukraine, Beijing forcing its will on the world, and rogue nations provoking the international community, Biden’s… Read more »

Recently members of the Florida House of Representatives advanced a bill to ban abortions that target unborn children with disabilities like Down syndrome. This would be an important step forward to promote a more compassionate, accepting society and end a lethal form of discrimination against some of the most vulnerable members of our human family. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., is continuing his effort to ensure China does not take part in the Rim of the Pacific military exercises. Read more »

The image of desperate Afghans chasing an American C-17 cargo plane taking off from Kabul Airport is a powerful symbol of the failure of President Biden’s foreign policy. While Americans sympathize with their plight, we also know that the president’s failure in Afghanistan will have repercussions on our own national security for many years to come. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, has introduced a bill that would require federal agencies to eliminate two regulations for every one they add. Read more »