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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.

REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN HEROES

Every Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who laid down their lives to defend our nation and the freedoms we cherish. This year, I can think of no one more worthy to remember than Florida’s own Major Thomas McGuire, a combat pilot killed in action during World War II.

To save another pilot in his team from attack, Maj. McGuire risked a hazardous maneuver at low altitude, crashed and was reported missing in action. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1947 for his heroic actions to save his wingman’s life. Maj. McGuire set an inspiring example in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service. 

Earlier this year, I introduced H.R. 6810 to immortalize his legacy for future generations and rename a Sebring, Florida post office in his honor. I expect this bill to come up for a vote in the near future. Click here to learn more.

DEMANDING THE WITHDRAW OF BURDENSOME EMISSION RULE

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released restrictive greenhouse gas emission standards for “heavy trucks,” applying to delivery trucks, tractors, busses and semis. The new regulations are part of the Biden Administration’s larger climate agenda designed to ban combustion engines and fast track zero-emission electric vehicles. 

This EPA action will force farms and businesses to foot the bill for impractical vehicles they don’t want and can’t afford. Electric trucks, for instance, cost an average of 122% more than a normal semi and can only travel up to 500 miles per charge. They also require a lot of electricity, potentially causing strain on electric grids in rural communities. The cost to comply ultimately will force small companies out of business and increase shortages and prices around the country. 

That's why I'm joining Rep. Randy Feenstra and House colleagues to urge the EPA to withdraw the heavy-duty truck rule to protect consumer choice, affordability and efficiency for farmers, businesses and rural communities.

CONSTITUENT CORNER: SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS 

As our prestigious Service Academies celebrate their graduations, I want to congratulate the seven exceptional students our office nominated to be part of their incoming classes: 

• Alejandro Feliciano Acevedo - U.S. Naval Academy
• Christopher Sempert - U.S. Air Force Academy
• Adrienne Diaz - U.S. Military Academy
• Isabel Jones - USMA
• Joanna Pineiro - USMA
• Bradley Jordan - USMA (Not pictured)
• Shenne Sirazitdinova - USMA (Not pictured)

Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership performance and extracurricular participation. Join me in wishing these outstanding young men and women all the best as they begin their service to our nation. If interested in the nomination process, click here.

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

"Remember the Maine" was used as an American rally cry at the start of which war?

A. War of 1812
B. Spanish-American War
C. World War I
D. World War II

Last Week's Question

In what decade did the Dow Jones Industrial Average first cross the 1000-point mark?

A. 1950s
B. 1960s
C. 1970s - Correct answer
D. 1980s

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Best regards,

C. Scott Franklin
Member of Congress