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Republican Scott Franklin wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 18th Congressional District
Republican Scott Franklin wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 18th Congressional District Read More
Legislators Seek $3.5 Billion for Florida Freeze Assistance
Rep. Scott Franklin is leading House legislation seeking $3.5 billion in freeze disaster assistance for Florida growers after subzero temperatures caused more than $3 billion in crop damage. Read More
Florida Freeze Relief: $3.5B Emergency Ag Bill Hits Capital To Save Damaged Crops
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) is leading the House version of the Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act, a $3.5 billion emergency relief bill for Florida's agricultural community after a devastating freeze. Read More
Scott Franklin Comments on Senate Democrats' Role in Government Shutdown
Following the government shutdown that began October 1, 2025, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) blamed Senate Democrats for blocking a clean continuing resolution and warned of impacts on military families. Read More
Scott Franklin Votes for Short-Term Spending Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown
Rep. Scott Franklin announced his support for a short-term spending bill extending federal funding through November 21, 2025, and was appointed a conferee on FY2026 appropriations bills. Read More
Franklin defends huge job cuts at VA
Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, voiced support for the Trump administration's plan to cut roughly 80,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, saying the agency can become more accountable and efficient. Read More