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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.

THE HOUSE HAS A NEW SPEAKER

I was pleased to join my House Republican colleagues in electing Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as our Speaker. He’s a principled conservative and a selfless servant leader. He’s exactly who we need to unite us and move forward.

With a looming government funding deadline, a crisis on our southern border and the Middle East on the brink of an all-out war, it’s crucial the House gets back to work delivering on the promises we made to Americans. I shared my thoughts on Speaker Johnson with FOX news over the weekend, click here to read.

PROTECTING FLORIDA'S EVERGLADES

Floridians know the Everglades are critical to our environment and economy. The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is a model government program making significant headway to restore and preserve the Everglades and South Florida's water resources. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I was pleased to secure needed funding in the Energy & Water budget bill the House passed last week. I’ll keep working across the aisle and with Gov. DeSantis to protect Florida's natural beauty. Click here to learn more.

SENATE REJECTS MY BILL PROTECTING SCHOOL LUNCHES BY PARTY LINE VOTE

Last month, Sen. Marshall and I introduced a measure to prevent the USDA from withholding school lunch funding from schools that do not implement the White House's specific LGBTQ+ policies. Sadly, the Democrat-led Senate rejected this commonsense bill. I will continue to fight to keep the federal government out of local schools and urge the Biden Administration to stop this overreach.

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

Who was the longest serving Member of the U.S. Senate in American history?

A. Sen. Strom Thurmond
B. Sen. Richard Shelby
C. Sen. Robert C. Byrd
D. Sen. Ted Kennedy

Last Week's Question

In what year was Florida admitted to the Union?

A. 1875
B. 1845 - Correct Answer
C. 1804
D. 1900

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

Franklin In the News

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House 'Squad' Democrats Vote Against Israel, Endorse Terrorism

Florida Republicans rally around Byron Donalds for House Speaker

Key Twitter & Facebook Posts

@RepFranklin If you don’t condemn what Hamas has done to Israel—you’re endorsing terrorism.

@RepFranklin Happy #NavyDay to my fellow shipmates. Thank you for always standing the watch. Fair winds and following seas!

@RepFranklin Pleased to secure this critical Everglades funding in the Energy & Water spending bill that the House just passed. In Florida we know the Everglades are critical to our environment AND our economy. I’ll keep working across the aisle and with @GovRonDeSantis to protect FL’s natural beauty.

@RepFranklin Shameful to see our bill narrowly defeated in the Senate. Students shouldn't be used as leverage by the White House to push their radical gender politics onto local schools. This is why we MUST retake the Senate. Thanks Sen @RogerMarshallMD for your leadership.

@RepFranklin One week left in this year's competition! Students, make sure to submit your app by November 1st - we're excited to see what you create. Check out our website to learn more:

@RepFranklin HAPPENING NOW The Senate is debating my bill to prevent the USDA from withholding school lunch funding from schools that don't comply with the White House’s sexual orientation and gender identity policies. Watch here:

@RepFranlin Our deployed service members and their families make great sacrifices to defend our nation while deployed. We owe them a great debt of gratitude on National Day of the Deployed and everyday.

@RepFranklin Speaker Johnson's first act was to bring H.Res. 771 to the House Floor, legislation signaling our STRONG support for our friend Israel. I was proud to cosponsor this legislation and will always support Israel's right to defend itself.

@RepFranklin Congratulations, @RepMikeJohnson.We're ready to get to work.

@RepFranklin My heart breaks for the Winter Haven community as they mourn the tragic loss of Roderick Wilson, Jr. I'm grateful for the brave deputies of the Polk County Sheriff's Office who were able to swiftly locate and arrest the coward responsible his death.