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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.

ADVANCING FEDERAL SPENDING BILLS

Last week, the House passed three major funding bills to help keep the government running for the full year. They fund public safety, science, environmental programs, and critical energy and water infrastructure.

As a member of the Appropriations Committee and Energy & Water Subcommittee, I worked on these bills to advance fiscally responsibility and focus on essential priorities, whilea voiding partisan add-ons. I also spoke on the House floor in support of this package.

ACADEMY DAY FOR FL-18 STUDENTS

My office is hosting our annual Academy Day on Saturday, February 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the George Jenkins High School Auditorium in Lakeland for 8th through 11th grade students interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy.

Officials from each academy will be on hand to discuss the application process, academy requirements and congressional nominations. The program begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. For more information, click here.

MAXIMIZING EPA PRODUCTIVITY

As a member of the House Science Committee, I participated in a hearing last week examining the EPA’s chemical review process and its impact on American innovation and competitiveness.

I raised concerns about regulatory backlogs and delays that leave companies waiting years for decisions the law requires in months. Witnesses made clear that this uncertainty discourages innovation, pushes investment overseas and weakens U.S. competitiveness.

A well-functioning EPA is essential to fostering innovation, keeping jobs in the United States and maintaining America’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and new technologies. Watch my remarks here.

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

A. To list individual rights
B. To explain why the Constitution was written
C. To outline the powers of Congress
D. To declare independence from Britain

Last Week's Question

America will celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026. What is this milestone officially called?

A. Bicentennial
B. Centennial
C. Semiquincentennial - CORRECT ANSWER
D. Quasquicentennial

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

Franklin In the News

Scott Franklin highlights law enforcement facilities and pays tribute to Doug LaMalfa - polktimes

Franklin votes for FY26 appropriations package focused on energy and public safety - polktimes

Key Social Media Posts

@RepFranklin: Great turnout in Lake Placid for the ribbon cutting of the new police administration building. This new facility will improve coordination, enhance public safety and better support officers.

@RepFranklin: As a member of the @HouseAppropsGOP and the Energy & Water Subcommittee, I support H.R. 6938 for its commitment to regular order and disciplined approach to full-year funding. It reduces spending and funds essential priorities without poison pill “riders.” With its passage, America will be a more perfect union.

@RepFranklin: Pleased to see my pro-life bill included in the annual @RepublicanStudy
budget proposal. The Prohibiting Abortion Industry’s Lucrative Loopholes Act, H.R. 727, closes legal loopholes to ensure abortion organizations cannot profit from the sale of fetal remains. Human life should never be treated as a commodity.

@RepFranklin: Disappointed to see the House advance an extension of enhanced ACA subsidies without a single reform. I opposed it. My statement on lowering costs, not doubling down on a broken system.