Florida — 18th District

Curtis Gibson

Supports tax relief for working families

Gibson emphasizes lowering everyday costs for working families, encouraging small business growth, and offering property tax relief. Drawing on his background as a property manager, mail carrier, and janitor, he advocates for economic policies that protect working-class neighborhoods and seniors.

• Supports property tax relief to protect seniors and working families from being priced out of their homes.
• Promotes local economic development and small business growth without leaving working-class communities behind.
• Advocates for federal policies that protect labor and lower the cost of living.

“In Congress, I will champion policies that protect labor, lower the cost of living, and support working families.”

“I’ll support policies that protect homeowners, seniors, and working families from being taxed out of stability.”

Scott Franklin

Promotes conservative fiscal policies and tax cuts

Franklin supports traditional conservative economic policies focused on cutting federal spending and reducing taxes. He signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and consistently votes for Republican budget resolutions and tax reduction legislation.

• Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge with Americans for Tax Reform.
• Voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 and the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
• Voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

“FUELING ECONOMIC GROWTH”

Curtis Gibson

Supports expanding local healthcare access for veterans

Gibson advocates for reducing bureaucratic red tape at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He proposes granting veterans direct access to covered local medical providers whenever VA facilities cannot provide timely local care.

• Wants to eliminate red tape and long wait times for veterans seeking medical care.
• Supports allowing veterans to see local medical providers when VA facilities are unavailable or delayed.

“If the VA cannot provide care close to home and within a reasonable timeframe, veterans should have a clear path to covered local providers without the runaround.”

Scott Franklin

Supports veteran programs through appropriations committee role

Franklin serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, as well as the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. He has supported military defense reauthorizations and Social Security fairness for public pensioners, though he voted against the 2022 PACT Act.

• Serves on the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee.
• Voted Yea on the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2024 and FY2025 and the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023.
• Voted Nay on the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022.

“He has experienced first-hand the commitment and sacrifice of the men and women who wear the American uniform to defend our nation.”

Curtis Gibson

Supports citrus replanting and farmland protection

Gibson calls for targeted federal support for Florida citrus growers facing crop disease, weather damage, and rising operational costs. He emphasizes protecting agricultural lands from being displaced by unchecked commercial development.

• Supports federal assistance to help citrus growers replant disease-resilient crops.
• Advocates for policy guardrails to preserve farmland against unchecked development.

“I’ll fight for smarter support for growers, stronger pathways to replant resilient citrus, and policies that protect agriculture from being pushed aside by unchecked development.”

Scott Franklin

Leads agriculture funding as appropriations vice chair

Franklin plays a direct role in federal agricultural appropriations as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration.

• Serves as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration.

Curtis Gibson

Supports Heartland infrastructure funding and congestion relief

Gibson focuses on securing federal infrastructure dollars to keep pace with Central Florida's rapid population growth. He advocates for prioritizing safety fixes at high-traffic choke points and demanding accountability for project delays.

• Advocates for securing federal infrastructure grants tailored to Florida's Heartland.
• Prioritizes safety upgrades and traffic choke point relief.

“I’ll fight for Heartland infrastructure funding, prioritize safety fixes at key choke points, and demand accountability so projects do not get buried in delays and excuses.”

Scott Franklin

Opposed Biden administration federal infrastructure act

Franklin opposes federal infrastructure packages that he views as fiscally irresponsible or bloated. He voted against the 2021 bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

• Voted Nay on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.

Curtis Gibson

Supports government transparency and local accountability

Gibson emphasizes civic advocacy, public transparency, and direct constituent engagement. Drawing on his tenure as a city commissioner, he promises regular public updates, town hall access, and resistance to dark money influence.

• Pledges to hold monthly public updates and local town halls via a 'Straight Talk Tour'.
• Emphasizes open communication and reducing the influence of dark money in government.

“I am fully committed to transparency, open communication, and fierce advocacy for public accountability.”

“I’ll commit to direct communication, monthly public updates, local town halls, and face-to-face conversations through the Straight Talk Tour.”

Scott Franklin

Supports election integrity measures and term limits

Franklin voted against certifying the 2020 electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania. He supports strict voting rules, congressional term limits, and voted for the SAVE Act and Epstein Files Transparency Act.

• Voted against certifying the 2020 electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania.
• Signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge.
• Voted Yea on the SAVE Act requiring documentary proof of citizenship for federal election registration.
• Voted Yea on the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Curtis Gibson

Supports federal property insurance reinsurance backstop

Gibson identifies soaring property insurance costs as a major financial crisis impacting Florida homeowners. He proposes establishing a federal reinsurance backstop to stabilize the market, lower risk, and force insurance premium reductions.

• Pushes for a federal reinsurance backstop to reduce insurance market risk.
• Aims to bring direct downward pressure on skyrocketing homeowner premiums.

“I’ll push for a federal reinsurance backstop to help stabilize the market, lower risk, and bring real pressure down on premium costs.”

Scott Franklin

Supports strict border enforcement and immigration restrictions

Franklin consistently supports strict border security laws, enhanced immigration enforcement, and mandatory employer verification. He voted for the Secure the Border Act of 2023 and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

• Voted Yea on the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) and the Laken Riley Act.
• Voted Yea on impeaching DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
• Voted Yea on the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to register for federal elections.
• Voted Nay on the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021.

Scott Franklin

Supports traditional energy expansion and deregulation

Franklin serves as Chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Environment. He advocates for boosting domestic fossil fuel production, streamlining pipeline permitting, and repealing green energy tax credits.

• Chairs the House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Environment.
• Voted Yea on the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) to expand domestic oil, natural gas, and coal production.
• Voted Yea on disapproving Labor Department rules permitting ESG considerations in ERISA retirement plan investments.

Scott Franklin

Supports conservative social values and restrictions

Franklin aligns with traditional conservative Christian values on social issues. He voted against federal abortion rights legislation, LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination measures, and same-sex marriage recognition, while supporting restrictions on transgender participation in sports.

• Voted Yea on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025.
• Voted Nay on the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021.
• Voted Nay on the Equality Act and the Respect for Marriage Act.

“STANDING UP FOR CHRISTIAN VALUES”