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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today voted for the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science; Interior and Environment; and Energy and Water Appropriations bill. The spending package makes targeted and fiscally responsible investments to bolster U.S. energy dominance and nuclear deterrence, strengthen efforts to combat illicit drugs, expand access to critical minerals, and support wildland firefighters and responsible land management. 

“As we approach the January 30th funding deadline, I’m pleased to see the House moving FY26 appropriations through regular order,” said Congressman Franklin. “This is the responsible way to fund the government and move away from bloated omnibus packages and shutdown brinkmanship.

“As a member of the House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee, I worked to advance a disciplined, member-driven approach to full-year funding that reins in spending, prioritizes core responsibilities, and restores Congress’s Article I role in allocating taxpayer dollars,” Franklin continued. “That includes delivering for Florida by continuing critical water infrastructure investments, such as $461 million for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration to protect our waterways, strengthen our communities, and support long-term economic growth.”

The measure passed the House by a vote of 397 – 28.

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