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Franklin Acts to Block New Overreaching Biden Agricultural Labor Regulations
Rep. Scott Franklin from Florida has taken a stand against the Biden Department of Labor's new H-2A unionization rule. In a statement, Rep. Franklin expressed his concerns about the potential negative impact of the rule on the agricultural industry, stating, "This new DOL rule is the latest crippling regulation hoisted on Florida growers by the Biden Administration."Mike Joyner, President of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, also criticized the new rule, highlighting the strong relationships that growers have with their employees and the potential threat to the...
Franklin VA Accountability Measure Advances Past Committee
Today, Rep. Scott Franklin’s bill to increase transparency in how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) records disciplinary action against VA staff was favorably reported out of Committee with broad bipartisan support.“Sadly, the VA has normalized reaching settlements with resigning employees under investigation or reassigning employees as a means to address allegations of misconduct within their agency,” Rep. Franklin said. “This practice sweeps potential wrongdoing under the rug and prevents a full account of the facts. We cannot allow VA staff—or any federal...