Scott Franklin
Conservative
Republican
House Representative
Florida - District 18
Current Position: US House Representative FL-18
Running For: House Representative - District 18
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- For lower taxes, reduced federal spending, and reduced regulatory burdens on businesses; supported the Working Families Tax Cut (One Big Beautiful Bill) to provide tax relief for seniors and working families
- Against raising taxes on families and small businesses, expanding federal control over healthcare, and imposing heavy regulations on industry
- For increased military funding, readiness, and modernization; supports a strong defense posture against China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea
Business & Labor
- For strengthening domestic manufacturing, securing supply chains, and expanding American energy production to lower costs and create jobs
- For providing disaster assistance and support to Florida farmers, including block grants, citrus recovery efforts, and reduced regulatory burdens on agriculture producers
Health Care
- Against the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022, which expanded VA benefits to veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during military service
Civil Rights
- Against abortion rights; identifies as pro-life, voted to uphold the Hyde Amendment to prevent taxpayer funding of abortions, and supported the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- For protecting religious liberty and the right of Americans to practice their faith without government interference
Immigration & Foreign Affairs
- For providing continued support to Israel following the 2023 Hamas attack
- For securing the U.S. border
Public Safety
- For gun rights; opposes federal restrictions on lawful gun ownership and supports legislation protecting Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens