Scott Franklin will continue to stand firm against big government expansion and fight for policies that protect economic freedom, including lower taxes and less regulation.

Scott Franklin · Florida · Republican

policy impact 0.74 specificity 0.72 extraction confidence 96%

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Scott Franklin will continue to stand firm against big government expansion and fight for policies that protect economic freedom, reward hard work, and keep the American Dream alive for the next generation.

A forward-looking commitment to oppose big government expansion and support pro-growth economic policies.

Scott Franklin for Congress
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Evidence

Franklin’s House office said he introduced H.R. 4047, the Cutting Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens Act, describing it as a bill that would require federal agencies to find regulations to cut before issuing new ones.

Official House material shows Franklin actively pursued a deregulatory bill, but it was only introduced and not enacted.

partial same_term A for effort

Rep. Franklin Introduces the Cutting Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens Act | U.S. Representative Scott Franklin
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Congress.gov lists Franklin as the sponsor of H.R. 4047 and shows the bill’s status as Introduced, with latest action referring it to a House subcommittee.

The bill advanced only to introduction and committee referral, so it did not become law.

never same_term A for effort

H.R.4047 - Cutting Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens Act | Congress.gov
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The bill text says Franklin was among the members introducing H.R. 2165, which would limit state or local taxing jurisdictions from imposing certain taxes on residents who moved to another state.

Franklin supported a concrete tax-limitation bill, but this was a proposal rather than enacted policy.

partial same_term A for effort

H.R.2165 - Exit Tax Prevention Act of 2021 | Congress.gov
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Franklin’s office said he voted for H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act, and described it as reducing future government spending, reclaiming unspent COVID money, reducing the federal regulatory state, and promoting pro-growth energy and economic policies.

Franklin publicly backed a major spending-and-regulation reduction package, but the source does not show enactment into law.

partial same_term A for effort

Franklin Acts to Limit Spending, Save Taxpayer Dollars & Grow Our Economy | U.S. Representative Scott Franklin
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The Clerk’s roll call page shows H.R. 2811 was a failed vote on a motion to recommit, with the motion failing 211 to 221.

This official vote record confirms the package Franklin was supporting did not clear every House hurdle at that stage.

never same_term A for effort

Roll Call 198 | Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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Franklin said he voted for FY26 appropriations bills that, in his office’s description, support the economy, protect taxpayers, and cut spending while reducing waste and abuse.

This is continued evidence of a pro-limited-government posture, but it remains a voting and messaging record rather than proof of a completed policy change.

partial same_term A for effort

Franklin Backs FY26 Spending Package To Slash Waste And Bolster National Security | U.S. Representative Scott Franklin
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"This bill is a step toward restoring long-term stability. ... It also makes targeted investments ... and updates rural development and research programs... Important ... includes provisions I’ve worked to advance ... standing disaster block grant authority. ... These reforms will help get assistance out faster and gives states more flexibility to respond when producers need it most. ... I supported advancing this bill and will continue working to ensure it delivers for Florida producers and rural communities."

Franklin publicly backed a major House bill and described it as reducing uncertainty, improving flexibility, and advancing reforms he had worked to secure. This is concrete same-term limited-government effort, but it is a statement of support rather than proof of enacted policy change.

partial same_term A for effort

Franklin Statement On Farm, Food, And National Security Act | U.S. Representative Scott Franklin
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"The ACCURATE Act brings greater transparency and accountability to the process by establishing clear guidelines for how these tools are reviewed and used." The release says the bill "creates a federal commission to help ensure federal agencies use more consistent, credible, and transparent private-sector risk tools when spending taxpayer dollars."

Franklin introduced a bill aimed at tightening federal spending oversight and increasing transparency in agency decision-making, which is consistent with fighting big-government expansion. The source shows legislative effort, not enactment.

partial same_term A for effort

Franklin, Amo Lead Bipartisan Bill To Improve Federal Risk Analysis And Protect Taxpayer Dollars | U.S. Representative Scott Franklin
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Congressman Scott Franklin and Congressman Gabe Amo "today introduced" the ACCURATE Act, which "creates a federal commission" to ensure federal agencies use more consistent, credible, and transparent private-sector risk tools when spending taxpayer dollars. Franklin said the bill brings "greater transparency and accountability" through clear guidelines for how those tools are reviewed and used.

Franklin took a concrete same-term legislative action aimed at tighter federal spending oversight and more transparent agency decision-making. This is direct effort consistent with limiting government expansion, but it is only an introduction and not proof of enacted policy change.

partial same_term A for effort

Franklin, Amo Lead Bipartisan Bill To Improve Federal Risk Analysis And Protect Taxpayer Dollars | U.S. Representative Scott Franklin
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Franklin said the EPA approval gives growers "a stronger foundation" and called it "a smart, science-driven step" that "supports our farmers" and "helps keep this industry alive." The release also says Franklin has led efforts in Congress for a "clear and predictable regulatory path forward" and that the approval marks "meaningful progress" in those efforts.

This shows Franklin publicly backing a recent federal regulatory action and aligning himself with reduced regulatory uncertainty for agricultural technology. It is supportive evidence for the anti-bureaucracy part of the promise, but it still reflects regulatory advocacy rather than a completed broad policy delivery.

partial same_term A for effort

Franklin Applauds EPA Approval Of New Tool To Combat Citrus Greening And Support American Growers | U.S. Representative Scott Franklin
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The Clerk's roll call shows Franklin, Scott voted "Yea" on Roll Call 148 for H.R. 7567, which the page identifies as the Farm, Food, and National Security Act amendment vote, and the amendment was adopted 280 to 142.

Franklin cast a same-term affirmative vote on a major House agricultural package and his office later described the bill as advancing flexibility, disaster block grants, and other reforms he had worked to advance. This is concrete participation in policy aligned with his promise, but it does not show enactment into law.

partial same_term A for effort

Roll Call 148 | Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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Assessments

partial same_term A for effort

The promise is broad and ideological: continue opposing big-government expansion and fight for lower taxes and less regulation. The record shows substantial same-term effort by Franklin, including sponsoring or introducing deregulatory and tax-limitation bills, voting for spending and regulatory reduction packages, supporting appropriations framed as cutting waste, and advocating agency/regulatory changes. However, the evidence does not show that the central promised outcomes of lower taxes, less regulation, or materially reduced government expansion were enacted as completed federal policy through his efforts. Because he made serious legislative and oversight efforts but delivery is not established, partial credit is appropriate rather than full delivery or never.

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partial same_term A for effort

Franklin took repeated same-term actions consistent with the promise, including sponsoring or introducing deregulatory and tax-limitation bills, voting for spending-cut and regulatory-reduction packages, and publicly backing appropriations and farm-policy measures framed around taxpayer protection, flexibility, and reduced federal burden. However, the evidence does not show that his key tax or deregulatory proposals became law or that the promised lower-tax, less-regulated policy outcome was fully delivered. Because the record shows serious legislative effort but no completed broad policy delivery, partial credit is appropriate rather than full delivery.

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partial same_term A for effort

Franklin took repeated same-term actions consistent with the promise, including sponsoring or supporting deregulatory, tax-limitation, spending-cut, and limited-government measures. However, the evidence mainly shows votes, bill introductions, and public advocacy, with key proposals not enacted into law. Because the promise includes both an effort-oriented commitment to fight and a policy-outcome component around lower taxes and less regulation, the record supports partial fulfillment rather than full delivery.

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