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.

NEW: FRANKLIN TAPPED TO CHAIR ENVIRONMENT SUBCOMMITTEE 

Last week, I was honored to be selected as Chairman of the Science, Space and Technology Environment Subcommittee in the 119th Congress. I’m eager to tackle environmental issues related to improving extreme weather monitoring, ensuring disaster readiness, restoring our waterways and more to fortify community health and safety. I will also work to facilitate commonsense initiatives to integrate cutting-edge AI technology into environmental research. In my second term on the Science, Space and Technology Committee, I look forward to advancing America First policy priorities to remain at the forefront of innovation and boost job growth. Click here to learn more.

SLASHING TAXES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Small businesses are one of the main engines of our nation’s economy. They also provide one of the greatest paths to achieving the American Dream. Lower taxes are a proven way to stimulate economic growth and create jobs. However, a critical section of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code, is scheduled to expire at the end of this year. It allows up to a 20 percent deduction of qualified income for small businesses. A significant 2.6 million jobs and $325 billion of the GDP are supported by this deduction. That's why I cosponsored H.R. 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, to permanently extend Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code to give small businesses peace of mind to invest in their workers and communities without fear of a looming tax spike. Click here to learn more.

CONSTITUENT CORNER

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Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

Which Amendment in the Constitution set the voting age to 18 years of age or older?

A. Amendment 19
B. Amendment 26 
C. Amendment 15
D. Amendment 24

Last Week's Question

In which of its seven articles does the Constitution create Congress?

A. Article 1 - Correct answer
B. Article 2
C. Article 3
D. Article 7

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