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.

PROTECTING FEDERAL LAND FROM BECOMING MIGRANT CAMPS

The Biden Administration's immigration policies have incentivized millions of illegal immigrants to FLOOD across our border. Cities across the country have been inundated and resources meant to serve their citizens are rapidly being exhausted. The Biden Administration even struck a deal with New York Mayor Eric Adams to erect a tent city on Floyd Bennet Field in an active National Park.

Airport bus terminals, local schools and National Parks are no place for immigrant camps. The Administration must be held accountable for refusing to address the border crisis and forcing local communities to use local resources to bear the brunt of their bad policies.

Last week, the House passed a bill I cosponsored, H.R. 5283, the Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act, to immediately disband this tent city and ban the Administration from allowing the construction of similar camps in the future.

SANCTIONING BANKS THAT DO BUSINESS WITH HAMAS

The Biden Administration unfroze six billion dollars of funds for Iran on the 22nd anniversary of 9/11. This gave banking access to the largest state-sponsor of terror to finance their brutal annihilation campaign in Israel and further their terrorist activities in the Middle East.

That's why I voted for H.R. 5961, the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act, to slap sanctions on financial institutions doing business with banks holding the six billion in Iranian funds. This bill was passed by the House last week and now awaits Senate action.

CELEBRATING A LOCAL WWII HERO'S 101ST BIRTHDAY

Bartow resident, Sgt. Jordan Jerome “J.J.” Corbett, celebrated his 101st birthday on November 25th. Sgt. Corbett has earned many accolades throughout his storied life, including WWII hero, educator, championship coach and civil rights trailblazer. He served during WWII as one of the U.S. Army’s first black paratroopers. Today, he is a retired schoolteacher, Bank Director for Citrus & Chemical Bank, two-time Florida Track Coach of the Year, member of the Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame and member of the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. On behalf of the 18th District of Florida, we thank him for his service and sacrifice for our nation and his steadfast dedication to our community.

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

Which Florida woman became the first woman to vote in any southern state?

A. Marjory Stoneman Douglas
B. Roxcy Pearl O'Neal Bolton  
C. Julia DeForest Tuttle
D. Zena B. Dreier

Last Week's Question

Central Florida is home to the Seminole Tribe's Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. What does this phrase mean?

A. "A site to see"
B. "A place to learn" - Correct answer   
C. "A treasured culture"
D. None of the above

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