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.

Holding the Pentagon Accountable

In September, my colleagues and I sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressing concern regarding  racially divisive statements made by Kelisa Wing, a Pentagon employee in charge of school curriculums for military children. In her position, Ms. Wing is able to indoctrinate kids with dangerous ideologies and promote a hateful agenda. Not only have we not received a response from the Pentagon, but there are also reports that pornographic materials are flooding into Department of Defense school libraries—which are also under Ms. Wing's jurisdiction. In response, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and I co-authored a follow up letter demanding an update on the investigation into Ms. Wing's statements and answers as to why military children are being exposed to pornographic materials. The DoD must hold Ms. Wing accountable. Click here to read the letter.

Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2023 Interns

Our office is now accepting applications for internships in our Washington, D.C. and Lakeland offices for the spring 2023 session. Internships provide a valuable opportunity to learn more about the legislative branch and serve our constituents. The Spring 2023 session will run January 10th -  April 28th. The deadline for applications is November 18. Candidates will be notified around December 1. Click here to learn more and apply.

Constituent Corner

Latonia reached out to our office requesting help on an amended tax refund. My staff helped her receive the money the IRS owed her. Assistance with the IRS is just one of many constituent services my team provides Florida residents. If you need help with the IRS, Veterans Affairs, Social Security, or another federal agency, please click here to reach out.

Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief is Available

Those impacted by Hurricane Ian may now apply for federal assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA). Our office can help with the application process. Click here to learn more about available resources. Visit my website to learn how we can assist.

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

In 1758, George Washington spent his entire campaign budget while running for the House of Burgesses buying voters what?

A. Cheese

B. Liquor

C. Cake

D. Sandwiches

Last Week's Question

In what year was the legal voting age lowered to 18 in the U.S.?

A. 1971 - Correct Answer

B. 1975

C. 1962

D. 1920

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