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Scott Franklin
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Currently represents District 18
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Scott Franklin
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Position on major issues
Position on major issues
Position on major issues
Abortion and reproductive policy
As a devout Christian, I will continue to fight for religious freedom for every American. Read full quote
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https://franklin.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=14893
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Agriculture and rural policy
.R. 662, the Block Grant Assistance Act – This bill ensures the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can provide needed relief to agriculture producers devastated by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. Read full quote
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https://franklin.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=14892
Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927011858/https://franklin.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=14892
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I’ll fight for smarter support for growers, stronger pathways to replant resilient citrus, and policies that protect agriculture from being pushed aside by unchecked development.
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https://votecurtisgibson.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000719/https://votecurtisgibson.com/issues
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Artificial intelligence
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Civil rights and freedoms
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution gives all Americans the right to practice his or her religion – or no religion – without persecution or oppression from the government. As a devout Christian, I will continue to fight for religious freedom for every American.
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https://franklin.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=14893
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Criminal justice and policing
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Economy, jobs and wages
In Congress, Scott is fighting to rein in out of control federal spending, exposing and eliminating fraud, reducing the regulatory burden on small businesses, and creating an environment where American companies can grow and compete. Read full quote
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https://www.votescottfranklin.com/services
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Building an economy that works for working families. Creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and ensuring fair wages.
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https://www.devasimmons.com/en
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Education
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Ensuring every Florida student has access to high-quality education. Investing in our children means investing in our future.
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https://www.devasimmons.com/en
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Elections and voting
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Protecting voting rights and ensuring every voice is heard. Democracy thrives when all citizens can participate.
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https://www.devasimmons.com/en
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Energy
Scott is also focused on strengthening domestic manufacturing, securing supply chains, and unleashing American energy to drive down costs and create jobs. Franklin is working to restore economic stability, expand opportunity, and ensure the American Dream remains within reach.
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https://www.votescottfranklin.com/services
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Creating good-paying jobs in clean energy
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Environment and climate
.R. 2942, the Conservation Reserve Program Amendments Act – This critical bill will protect Florida citrus groves by making them eligible for enrollment in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a federal initiative designed to protect vulnerable farmland. Read full quote
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https://franklin.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=14892Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927011858/https://franklin.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=14892
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Families and social services
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Firearms policy
As a gun owner, Scott understands the right to protect yourself, your family, and your property is fundamental. Read full quote
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Government reform
He is also focused on strengthening America’s defense posture, securing the border, restoring fiscal discipline in Washington, and holding the federal government accountable to taxpayers.
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Healthcare
In Congress, Scott is pushing back against reckless spending that has driven our national debt past $38 trillion and fueled inflation that is hitting Florida families at the grocery store, the gas pump, and everywhere in between. Read full quote
I’ll fight to cut through the red tape and make sure veterans in the Heartland can access timely, local medical care. If the VA cannot provide care close to home and within a reasonable timeframe, veterans should have a clear path to covered local providers without the runaround.
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https://votecurtisgibson.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000719/https://votecurtisgibson.com/issues
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Fighting for accessible, quality healthcare for all families in District 18. Everyone deserves the right to see a doctor without financial fear.
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https://www.devasimmons.com/en
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Housing
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Official record (10)Focus: Property Insurance Stability, Veterans’ Healthcare Access, Property Tax Relief.
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https://votecurtisgibson.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000621/https://votecurtisgibson.com
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Immigration
He is working to lower costs for families, unleash American energy, support small businesses, and roll back the red tape that stifles growth and innovation. He is also committed to securing the border, rebuilding our military, and standing strong against threats from China, Iran, and other adversaries.
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https://www.votescottfranklin.com/services
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Infrastructure and transportation
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Official record (35)I’ll fight for Heartland infrastructure funding, prioritize safety fixes at key choke points, and demand accountability so projects do not get buried in delays and excuses.
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https://votecurtisgibson.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000719/https://votecurtisgibson.com/issues
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Local control
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National security and foreign policy
In the 118th Congress, I now serve on the House Appropriations Committee. Read full quote
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https://franklin.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=14894
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Social Security and retirement
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Taxes and government spending
In the 118th Congress, I now serve on the House Appropriations Committee. Read full quote
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https://franklin.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=14894
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Focus: Property Insurance Stability, Veterans’ Healthcare Access, Property Tax Relief.
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https://votecurtisgibson.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000621/https://votecurtisgibson.com
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Technology and privacy
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Veterans
He knows from experience peace is not maintained through rhetoric, it is secured through strength, readiness, and resolve. Read full quote
Focus: Property Insurance Stability, Veterans’ Healthcare Access, Property Tax Relief.
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https://votecurtisgibson.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000621/https://votecurtisgibson.com
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Scott Franklin
Currently represents District 18
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Representative in Congress, District 18
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