Hello Friend,

Welcome to my e-newsletter, the Ready Room. As a retired Naval Aviator, the Ready Room is special to me because it’s where fellow aviators meet to brief and debrief missions. This is my weekly briefing to you on my mission in Congress. Please follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for regular updates on how my team and I are working to serve you in Congress.

Fighting for Florida's Citrus Industry

Sen. Rick Scott and I had a great discussion with representatives from the citrus and agriculture industries last week. We discussed the challenges they face and the innovations they're implementing. I continue to push for action on the Block Grant Assistance Act Sen. Scott and I are leading in our respective chambers. This bill will pave the way for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to bring needed relief to growers impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. I thank Sen. Scott for putting this roundtable event together as we fight to save our critical citrus industry. Click here to learn more.

Constituent Corner 

Asha from Auburndale contacted our office to check on the status of her son's expedited passport application. We provided an update from the National Passport Center. 

With summer vacations coming up soon, make sure you check your passport expiration date. If you are having problems with renewal or need your passport expedited, we can help! Click here to learn more.

Hosting Mobile Office Hours at Haines City Hall 

Calling all Haines City constituents! My team is hosting Mobile Office Hours at the Haines City Hall on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023. We can help with a variety of constituent services, including the VA, Social Security, and more! Click here to register for an appointment.

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

In what year did Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés discover St. Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the continental United States?

A. 1763
B. 1565
C. 1620
D. 1845

Last Week's Question

Which Florida "fort" was active during both World Wars, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War?

A. Fort Lauderdale
B. Fort Myers
C. Fort Zachary Taylor - CORRECT ANSWER 
D. Fort Pierce

I’m honored to represent you in Congress. For more information on constituent services, current legislation, and to sign up for my e-newsletter, please visit my website at franklin.house.gov. 

Best regards,

C. Scott Franklin
Member of Congress