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.

Celebrating Sheriff Grady Judd’s 50 Years of Service

Representative Scott Franklin (FL-15) celebrates Sheriff Grady Judd on the House Floor

Polk County has been blessed with a half century of strong law enforcement leadership from America’s Sheriff, Grady Judd. Last week, I spoke on the House Floor to congratulate Sheriff Judd on his fifty years of service with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Grady joined the department in 1972 at the age of 18 and has served as Sheriff since 2004. His strong commitment to the rule of law earned him the "Sheriff of the Year" award by the Major County Sheriffs of America. Thank you, Sheriff, for keeping our community safe and setting an incredible example for others in public service.

In the News

• Franklin condemns Biden administration actions to decrease government transparency: "Sue and Settle" is when federal agencies like the Interior Department (DOI) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allow special interest groups to achieve regulatory goals through litigation – in secret – and bypass the legislative and regulatory process. President Trump issued executive orders to end these practices. Sadly, President Biden recently rescinded these orders. Floridians understand transparency is needed for public awareness. That’s why I joined 35 of my GOP colleagues to demand all documents related to this damaging decision. Click here to read the DOI letter and here to read the EPA letter.
• Franklin and colleagues probe the Biden plan to provide illegal immigrants with I.D. cards: In the middle of a staggering self-inflicted border crisis, the Biden administration is looking to provide illegal immigrants with identification cards. This presents national security concerns and rewards illegal immigrants for breaking our laws. That's why I joined my House Oversight GOP colleagues to request a briefing from acting ICE Director Tae Johnson for more information on this ill-conceived plan. Click here to read the full letter.

Applications for the Congressional App Challenge 

My office is pleased to participate in the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. This competition was launched in 2015 to encourage student participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This nationwide competition allows students to create an app for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, Raspberry Pi, or other devices. The Challenge is open to all FL-15 middle and high school students. Register by clicking here.

Constituent Corner 

3 U.S. Passports (courtesy of Canva)

Nanah is a nurse from Clermont who needed her passport updated because she travels out of the country for work. She paid expedited fees for two-day shipping but received nothing. She contacted our office and we helped her obtain her expedited passport. If you need help with a federal agency, please call our Lakeland office at (863) 644-8215 or visit my website at franklin.house.gov.

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

What are two basic ways the Federal Reserve manages the nation's monetary policy?

a. Manipulations in money supply and interest rates

b. Cutting taxes and providing raises 

c. Promoting climate action and Environmental Social Governance (ESG)

d. Regulating the executive and congressional branches

Last Week's Question

Marbury v. Madison was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established which of the following principals?

a. Miranda rights

b. Judicial review - Correct answer

c. Implied powers

d. Federal supremacy

I’m honored to represent you in Congress. 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