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.

Protecting Servicemembers' Privacy  

A recent report revealed that the military service records of two House colleagues who are Air Force veterans and nine others were improperly released to a political opposition research firm. Both the request and release of some information in these records may be in violation of the Privacy Act or the Freedom of Information Act. Veterans should never be concerned about personal information being released in violation of the law. As a Navy veteran, I'm appalled by any attempt to use military service for political gain and condemn the Air Force's unacceptable oversight of their records release process. I will work with my colleagues to provide rigorous oversight to ensure it doesn't happen again. Click here to learn more.

Congratulations Suchi Patel, Winner of the 2022 Congressional App Competition! 

Congratulations to Suchi Patel from Middleton High School for winning the 2022 Congressional App Competition! Suchi developed myRx, a smartphone app designed to assist doctors and caregivers in checking potential food and drug interactions in order to prevent complications in older patients who are taking several medications at once.

As an 11th grader, Suchi is currently ranked first in her class. Winning this competition is a testament to her skills and creativity in app development. We can't wait to see what she will accomplish in the future. Great job, Suchi! Click here to learn more about myRx.

Constituent Corner

Jason, from Lakeland, contacted our office for help receiving Social Security backpay he was owed. We helped him secure his benefits. If you are having problems with the VA, Social Security or other federal agency we can help! Click here to learn more.

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

In what year was Florida's official state flag adopted?

A. 1965 
B. 1945 
C. 1900
D. 1985

Last Week's Question

In what year did Ponce de León spot the Florida peninsula?

A. 1542 
B. 1492 
C. 1603
D. 1513 - CORRECT ANSWER 

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