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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.

STANDING WITH ISRAEL

Israel is one of America’s closest friends and a staunch ally, and the only democracy in the Middle East. Israel now faces a brutal assault on her right to exist from Hamas. It is no coincidence this invasion began on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. To be clear, House Republicans stand in solidarity with our ally Israel and fully support Israel's right to defend itself. We will work as quickly as possible to provide the needed assistance.

ENDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Human trafficking is modern day slavery. It's a brutal multi-billion-dollar industry that affects every country in the world and endangers our loved ones. That's why I cosponsored H.R. 528, the Put Trafficking Victims First Act to crack down on trafficking operations and enhance restitution for survivors. As a member of the Congressional Human Trafficking Caucus and the Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus, I will continue working to address human trafficking and protect the victims affected by this deplorable practice. Click here to learn more.

CONSTITUENT CORNER

Kerri from Polk County had trouble getting help with her Social Security disability payments. She was told she was entitled to backpay, but it never came. Kerri called our office for help. Within weeks of our inquiry to the Social Security Administration, the full amount owed to Kerri was issued. If you or someone you know needs help with a federal agency we can help. Click here to learn more.

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

Which US President served also as a Justice on the Supreme Court?

A. Warren Harding
B. William Howard Taft
C. Millard Fillmore
D. James Garfield

Last Week's Question

Which Amendment to the United States Constitution determines POTUS may only serve two terms?

A. 17
B. 4
C. 22 - Correct Answer
D. 11

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

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Key Twitter & Facebook Posts

@RepFranklin The Commander in Chief has allowed an invasion at our border. 6.5 million illegal immigrants since Biden took office. That's more than the population of Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Delaware, Rhode Island and DC COMBINED.

@RepFranklin Need help solving an issue with a federal agency? My team will be hosting mobile office hours at the Auburndale City Hall on Thursday, October 12th, 2023.

@RepFranklin My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel and I condemn the invasion by Hamas terrorists. No coincidence it’s exactly 50 years since the Yom Kippur War. The U.S. stands firmly behind our longest and strongest ally in the Middle East.

@RepFranklin RT @VDHanson A 50th Anniversary War? Why did Hamas stage a long-planned, carefully executed and multifaceted attack on Israeli towns, soldiers, and civilians—one designed to instill terror by executing noncombatants, taking hostages, and desecrating the bodies of the dead? And how were the killers able to enter Israeli proper in enough numbers to kill what could be hundreds and perhaps eventually wound what could be thousands...