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 U.S. FARMLAND FROM COMMUNIST CHINA

From 2011 and 2021, Communist China’s ownership of U.S. farmland quintupled from 69,000 acres to over 380,000 acres across 27 states. Businesses with Chinese Communist Party ties have also purchased land close to military bases. This is a critical threat to both our food and national security.  I cosponsored and voted for H.R. 9456, the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act, to bolster measures to track and prevent land purchase by foreign adversaries. It passed the House 269 – 149 on September 11 and awaits Senate action.  Click here to learn more.

MOBILE OFFICE HOURS: ARCADIA

Our office can help with a variety of federal agencies including Social Security, IRS, the VA and more. We are hosting Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, September 19th from 2PM – 4PM at the DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners. Click here to register for an appointment.

FLAG REQUESTS

You may request to have a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol for a small fee. All purchases include a customized
dedication message and include a certificate. Click here to access our office’s flag order form. 

Test Your Knowledge #CivicsWithScott!

The formal and enumerated powers of Congress are found in:

A. Article II, Section 4
B. Article I, Section 8
C. Article I, Section 1
D. The Preamble

Last Week’s Question

During which time period did the Supreme Court strike down the most federal laws?

A. 1803 to 1857
B. 1942 to 1995
C. 1995 to 2019 – Correct answer
D. Roughly the same in all three eras

Franklin In the News

Here’s a way to help Florida citrus growers make a comeback – Tampa Bay Times

GOP lawmakers to subpoena VA over decision to register voters at medical facilities before presidential election – Stars and Stripes

Key Social Media Posts

Enjoyed talking with Moffitt Cancer Center leadership yesterday about research efforts and
improving treatments for rare cancers.

The main goal of  @HouseVetAffairs is to ensure veterans
receive timely care and benefits they’ve earned. Yesterday we discussed my bill,
the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act, to prevent the VA from abruptly
terminating veterans’ community care coverage.

Back-to-back natural disasters and greening have impacted Florida’s
citrus crop in recent years. Modifying the Brix standard would help the industry
recover and make America’s beloved breakfast beverage more affordable. 
Read my op-ed in @TB_Times

Great visit with high school seniors from the Randy Roberts Foundation
Congressional Classroom. We had a great conversation about civic engagement. In their
hands, our future is certainly bright!

Today, we remember the lives lost on 9/11 and honor the heroes who
bravely responded in the wake of this horrific attack.

Our office recently attended  @seuniversity ’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the Pathways Life Skills House. The Pathways School of Excellence teaches essential life
skills to middle and high school students with special needs.

It is an honor and privilege to represent you in Congress. Please take a moment to fill out my latest constituent survey here . Your feedback helps me better represent you. 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