Congressman Scott Franklin supports the FDA's proposed revision of the Brix standard for orange juice to benefit Florida growers.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Congressman Scott Franklin has praised the FDA's proposed revision of the Brix standard for not-from-concentrate pasteurized orange juice, lowering it from 10.5% to 10%. Franklin stated, "This is a major win for Florida's iconic industry," highlighting the need for flexibility amidst challenges faced by growers.
Florida Citrus Mutual's CEO, Matt Joyner, acknowledged Franklin's leadership in this long-sought change, emphasizing its potential to increase profitability and competitiveness for growers. The FDA's proposal is part of a broader effort to address regulatory burdens on the citrus industry.
After years of advocacy, the proposed rule will now enter a 90-day public comment period before finalization. Franklin aims to ensure that the adjustment is implemented swiftly, supporting local citrus producers in overcoming obstacles like adverse weather and competition.
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Scott Franklin Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Scott Franklin is worth $27.4M, as of August 6th, 2025. This is the 37th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Franklin has approximately $2.8M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Scott Franklin Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Scott Franklin:
- H.R.3185: Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025
- H.R.2770: TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
- H.R.2297: Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act
- H.R.1466: Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2025
- H.R.1248: Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act
- H.R.1192: To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
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Scott Franklin Fundraising
Scott Franklin recently disclosed $92.5K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 629th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 41.6% came from individual donors.
Franklin disclosed $102.0K of spending. This was the 504th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Franklin disclosed $586.2K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 428th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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