U.S. Representative for Florida’s 18th District
Scott Franklin
Position · +0.63
- In office
- House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 36% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 4%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Science, Space, and Technology
- Bills on
- Health
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Agriculture and Food
- Age
- 62
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- IDeva Simmons$22K
- DCurtis Gibson$12K
Bottom line
Chair of the Environment subcommittee (Science, Space, and Technology).
Where Franklin has influence
Roles
- Vice Chair · Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Chair · Environment (Science, Space, and Technology)
- Appropriations · 26th in seniority on the majority side
- Science, Space, and Technology · 9th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
None of Franklin’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Franklin’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Franklin breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Franklin voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 4% · 2 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Franklin broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Franklin is saying
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Franklin Statement On House Passage Of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia And Iran Act
Supported House passage of Russia and Iran sanctions bill targeting energy and financial sectors.
“I’m pleased to see this bill pass both the House and Senate and head to President Trump’s desk for his signature.”
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActInternational AffairsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 5334 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 668
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Franklin Statement On House Passage Of Water Resources Development Act
Praised House passage of Water Resources Development Act advancing Florida water infrastructure priorities.
“Florida’s water challenges require sustained attention. Restoring the Everglades, managing Lake Okeechobee, protecting communities from flooding and maintaining our coasts are long-term commitments. The House has done its work, and I urge the Senate to act quickly so we can move WRDA forward and get these critical…”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673
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Franklin Leads Members Of Florida Delegation In Effort To Protect Domestic Fertilizer Production
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led members of Florida’s congressional delegation in a letter to President Trump and Commerce Secretary Lutnick urging continued action to address the supply and rising cost of sulfur, a critical input…
“Florida is at the heart of America’s phosphate fertilizer production, and the current sulfur shortage threatens an industry our farmers and food supply depend on.”
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Franklin Secures $2.9 Million For Public Safety Innovation Lab At Florida Poly
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today announced he secured $2.9 million for Florida Polytechnic University to establish a new Public Service Applied Innovation Laboratory (PSAIL).
“Florida Poly is doing important work to prepare the next generation of American innovators and tackle real-world challenges in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and public safety.”
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Franklin Statement On Passage Of Continuing Appropriations Act To Avert Government Shutdown
We have a responsibility to keep the government open and do our job on behalf of the American people.
“This continuing resolution is necessary, but it is not the finish line. Congress still has work to do to complete the full-year appropriations process before temporary funding expires in December. I’ll continue working to cut wasteful spending, restore regular order and deliver the accountability taxpayers deserve.”
Mentions H.R. 6500 · voted Yea Sep 1, 2026, roll 646
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Franklin voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 350 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Franklin’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 14
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
14 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 15 sponsored billsSponsored 15 (House median 25) · cosponsored 215 (median 289), 72 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Armed Forces and National Security, Agriculture and Food.
- H.R. 3185 Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025Modifies personnel integrity requirements and procedures at the Department of Veterans Affairs. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8407 ACCURATE ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9094 Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8199 SCHEDULES Act of 2026Modifies military personnel scheduling or deployment requirements. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7734 Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026Prioritizes research funding at land-grant universities for specified agricultural topics. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Feb 26, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7464 TEMP ActModifies agricultural commodity programs or risk management policies. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Feb 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1466 Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2025Health · Introduced Nov 17, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 5908 Non-Essential Workers Transparency ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Nov 4, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 61% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 77% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 86% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 82% |
| Commerce | 26 | 88% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 69% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Franklin voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RRon EstesKS-498%agreement
- RRudy Yakym IIIIN-298%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Franklin most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Franklin’s campaign raised $850K: $367K (43%) from individuals and $378K (44%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $961K.
Through Jul 29, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Franklin
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 119.
- Applied Research Associates Corporate PAC
- General Atomics Corporate PAC
- Space Exploration Technologies Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Franklin this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inFranklin’s own leadership PAC: Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited (CAVU PAC). A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Franklin’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, FL-18Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, FL-15Republican2021–2023
Seat
- State
- Florida
- District
- 18
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 62
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-1252
2301 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Lakeland, Lake Placid, Lake Wales
- Website
- franklin.house.gov
- RepFranklin
- RepFranklin
- YouTube
- @RepFranklin
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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