WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 24, 2024: Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) announced that several of his initiatives were approved today by the House Appropriations Committee during its markup of the FY25 House Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies budget bill. The measure was approved by the Committee, 34 to 25. "Today the Appropriations Committee passed a strong funding bill that prioritizes our veterans and ser  more