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.

EXPEDITING AID FOR FL AG PRODUCERS

Back-to-back hurricanes dealt a devastating blow to Florida's ag producers, many of whom are still recovering from the disastrous 2022 season. After four major storms in two years, our farmers and ranchers desperately need help now. To get needed aid into the hands of Florida growers and ranchers, I led a letter with Senators Marco Rubio, Rick Scott and the entire FL delegation urging USDA Secretary Vilsack take immediate action to provide critical assistance, programs and policy flexibilities for FL ag producers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Click here to learn more.

SAVE THE DATE: VET FEST 2024

We will host the second annual Vet Fest Saturday, November 16th from 10AM – 2PM at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. The event will include on-site support from the VA and other veterans service organizations, toxic exposure screenings, women's health services, mental health support and housing assistance. For questions, contact our office here or call (863) 644-8215.

LEGISLATIVE LANDING: RECAPPING IMPORTANT INITIATIVES FROM THE 118th CONGRESS

Last week, we covered the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act, an effort I introduced to encourage greater use of automated external defibrillators. This week, learn more about what I'm doing to protect Florida's Heartland from overreaching agricultural regulations.

BLOCKING AG LABOR UNION REGULATIONS

The U.S. Department of Labor recently finalized a 600-page rule that will allow non-citizen temporary farmworkers to unionize. The new regulation creates a loophole allowing activists to trespass on private property to organize, even without the owner’s permission. This is a direct affront to agricultural producers’ private property rights. That’s why I introduced H. J. Res. 135 to protect Florida’s Heartland and ensure the Biden-Harris Administration can never enforce such a burdensome regulation. This measure was introduced in May 2024 and awaits committee action. Click here to learn more.

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

Which offices are first, second and third in the line of presidential succession?

A. Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate President Pro Tempore
B. Vice President, Senate Majority Leader, Senate Minority Leader
C. Vice President, Senate Majority Leader, Speaker of the House
D. Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader

Last Week's Question

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

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

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