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.

ENFORCING DEPORTATION OF VIOLENT CRIMINALS

Shockingly, there are over 662,000 illegal aliens on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) docket with a criminal history. To make matters worse, sexual assault and other forms of aggravated sexual violence are not expressly listed as grounds for deportation under current U.S. immigration law. That’s unacceptable. To help protect our communities, I cosponsored H.R. 9920 to give law enforcement the authority to deport illegal aliens convicted of violent sex crimes or sexual assault. The bill also include these crimes as immediate disqualification for foreign applicants seeking legal residence in the U.S. Click here to learn more. 

LEGISLATIVE LANDING: RECAPPING IMPORTANT INITIATIVES FROM THE 118th CONGRESS

Last week, we covered the SCHEDULES Act, an effort I introduced to ensure our veterans receive the timely health care they've earned. This week, learn more about what I’m doing to encourage greater use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). 

INCREASING THE CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL RATE

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the third leading cause of death in America. More than 356,000 people experience SCA away from hospitals. Tragically, nine out of 10 people die. Many of these deaths can be prevented by using AEDs, but conflicting state laws and fear over lawsuits prevent wider access. To increase SCA survival rates, we need standard nationwide protections to encourage use of AEDs.

That’s why I introduced H.R. 1012, the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act, to establish uniform immunity and protections for good Samaritans using AEDs in SCA emergencies. This bipartisan bill was introduced in February 2023 and awaits committee action. Click here to learn more.

CONSTITUENT CORNER: GLADES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING

I was honored to give the keynote address at last week’s Glades County Economic Development Council’s annual meeting. I'm grateful for the work they do to grow our economy, bring good-paying jobs to the community and improve our quality of life. The future of Glades County and FL-18 is bright.

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

During which era did Congress have the broadest authority to regulate commerce?

A. 1800s to 1850s
B. 1870s to 1910s 
C. 1930s to 1990s
D. 2000s to today

Last Week's Question
When does the House of Representatives decide who will be President?

A. If neither candidate wins Electoral College majority - Correct answer
B. Upon the death of a sitting president
C. If the election is contested
D. If the majority of the House dislikes a sitting president

It's an honor and privilege to represent you in Congress. Please take a moment to fill out my latest constituent survey here. Your feedback helps me better represent you. 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