Scott Franklin
Sourced recordU.S. House - FL District 18 · Congressional District 18
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Profile Snapshot
Clifford Scott Franklin is an American politician and businessman who has served in the United States House of Representatives since 2021. He represented Florida's 15th congressional district from 2021 to 2023, and has represented Florida's 18th district since 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
39/40 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 39 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialScott Franklin is a candidate for U.S. House - FL District 18profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $1,665,297.83 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: New Bill: Representative Scott Franklin introduces H.R. 9094: Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026 - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scott Franklin: How the new tax law helps Florida seniors - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Who is Gallop Franklin, Florida’s future House Democratic Leader? - FSView & Florida Flambeau
- VerifiedNews coverage: Gallop Franklin chosen to lead Florida House Democrats - Tallahassee Democrat
- VerifiedNews coverage: Florida Democratic Party Applauds the Election of Representative Gallop Franklin, II as House Democratic Leader Designate - Florida Democratic Party
- VerifiedNews coverage: Gallop Franklin elected to lead House Democrats in 2028-30 term - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Curtis Gibson of Lake Wales files to run for US House against Scott Franklin - Lakeland Ledger
- VerifiedNews coverage: ‘George will defend our freedoms’: Gus Bilirakis, Scott Franklin back George Moraitis for CD 23 - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Gallop Franklin II pursues path to Florida House leadership role - Tallahassee Democrat
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scott Franklin, Anna Paulina Luna, Brian Mast lead veterans coalition backing Byron Donalds for Governor - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scott Franklin announces staff changes, promotions within congressional office - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Protesters target Scott Franklin, criticizing his town halls and support for Trump and Musk - Lakeland Ledger
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scott Franklin, Debbie Wasserman Schultz squeeze Congress for reformed orange juice rules - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scott Franklin to head House Environment Subcommittee - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: A half-hour discussion with Congressman Scott Franklin - Spectrum News 13
- VerifiedNews coverage: Florida Congressional District 18: Scott Franklin vs Keith R. Hayden Jr. - WQCS
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep Scott Franklin easily wins GOP primary for 18th Congressional District - Lakeland Ledger
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Scott Franklin's limits on Facebook comments draw complaints - Lakeland Ledger
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scott Franklin raises a modest $82K, but so far he doesn’t really need it - Florida Politics
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-02: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-21: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-04-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
2026-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
2026-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
2025-11-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-06-11: Subcommittee Hearings Held
2025-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2025-03-24: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-03-11: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Public Statements
All Articles In the News Press Releases June 25, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act, completing committee action on all 12 annual spending bills: “For too long, Congress has relied on continuing resolutions and massive year-end spending packages that limit transparency and prevent lawmakers from properly reviewing… Read more » Franklin S
6 | Posted in Press Releases Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act, completing committee action on all 12 annual spending bills: “For too long, Congress has relied on continuing resolutions and massive year-end spending packages that limit transparency and prevent lawmakers from properly reviewing… Franklin Statement On House Passage Of FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bil
Act, completing committee action on all 12 annual spending bills: “For too long, Congress has relied on continuing resolutions and massive year-end spending packages that limit transparency and prevent lawmakers from properly reviewing… Read more » June 4, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
time> | Posted in Press Releases Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: "I’m pleased the House advanced our FY27 Agriculture spending bill. As Vice Chair of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommitteerepresenting the largest agriculture district east of the… Franklin, Cammack, Scott, Moody Introduce Florida Freeze Disaster A
tration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: "I’m pleased the House advanced our FY27 Agriculture spending bill. As Vice Chair of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommitteerepresenting the largest agriculture district east of the… Read more » June 2, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) today introduced their bipartisan Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act, which would provide $3.5 billion in disaster assistance
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