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Hello Friend, EXPEDITING AID FOR FL AG PRODUCERS
Back-to-back hurricanes dealt a devastating blow to Florida’s ag producers, many of whom are still recovering from the disastrous 2022 season. After four major storms in two years, our farmers and ranchers desperately need help now. To get needed aid into the hands of Florida growers and ranchers, I led a letter with Senators Marco Rubio, Rick Scott and the entire FL delegation urging USDA Secretary Vilsack take immediate action to provide critical assistance, programs and policy flexibilities for FL ag producers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Click here to learn more. SAVE THE DATE: VET FEST 2024
We will host the second annual Vet Fest Saturday, November 16th from 10AM – 2PM at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. The event will include on-site support from the VA and other veterans service organizations, toxic exposure screenings, women’s health services, mental health support and housing assistance. For questions, contact our office here or call (863) 644-8215. LEGISLATIVE LANDING: RECAPPING IMPORTANT INITIATIVES FROM THE 118th CONGRESS Last week, we covered the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act, an effort I introduced to encourage greater use of automated external defibrillators. This week, learn more about what I’m doing to protect Florida’s Heartland from overreaching agricultural regulations. BLOCKING AG LABOR UNION REGULATIONS
The U.S. Department of Labor recently finalized a 600-page rule that will allow non-citizen temporary farmworkers to unionize. The new regulation creates a loophole allowing activists to trespass on private property to organize, even without the owner’s permission. This is a direct affront to agricultural producers’ private property rights. That’s why I introduced H. J. Res. 135 to protect Florida’s Heartland and ensure the Biden-Harris Administration can never enforce such a burdensome regulation. This measure was introduced in May 2024 and awaits committee action. Click here to learn more. Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott! Which offices are first, second and third in the line of presidential succession? A. Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate President Pro Tempore Last Week’s Question During which era did Congress have the broadest authority to regulate commerce? A. 1800s to 1850s Franklin In the News “It’s a Day When I Reflect Upon What Made My Own Service so Meaningful.” – The Ripon Forum Franklin to host second annual Vet Fest – Highlands News-Sun Key Social Media Posts @RepFranklin One-size-fits-all federal disaster programs fail FL’s ag sector, burdening applicants and delaying critical aid. Senators @SenMarcoRubio, @SenRickScott and I were joined by the entire FL delegation in sending a letter to @SecVilsack urging immediate USDA disaster assistance.
@RepFranklin Happy National First Responders Day! Thank you to the hardworking emergency personnel in FL-18 and across the country for all you do!
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C. Scott Franklin |
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