Polk Times

Scott Franklin, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida's 18th district, has been active on social media, addressing various issues and initiatives. His recent tweets cover topics ranging from wildlife conservation to honoring veterans and tackling fraud.

On March 12, 2025, Congressman Franklin announced his reintroduction of a resolution to designate March 15 as National Osceola Turkey Day. He emphasized the importance of protecting this unique species native to Florida, stating "With only 100,000 left, it’s crucial to protect their habitat & preserve Florida's wildlife for future generations."

The following day, March 13, he acknowledged the service of K-9 veterans in a tweet recognizing their contributions alongside law enforcement and military personnel. He expressed gratitude by saying "Today, we recognize our nation’s loyal K-9 veterans who have served alongside law enforcement and military personnel to keep us safe. Thank you for your service!"

Later that same day, Franklin addressed issues related to COVID-19 relief funds. He highlighted ongoing concerns about fraud and wasteful spending five years after the pandemic began. In his post, he mentioned his support for H.R. 1156 aimed at increasing oversight and extending the statute of limitations on unemployment fraud cases: "I voted for H.R. 1156 to increase oversight and enforcement of unemployment fraud and extend the statute of limitations to hold bad actors accountable."