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Franklin, Scott

United States Representative · Florida · District 18

RepublicanBioguide F000472

Scott Franklin is a Republican representative from Florida’s 18th District who was first elected to the House in 2020. His official House biography records a career as a naval aviator spanning active-duty and reserve service, including combat operations and later U.S. Central Command duty after September 11.

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Profile research reviewed August 21, 2026

Scott Franklin is a Republican representative from Florida’s 18th District who was first elected to the House in 2020. His official House biography records a career as a naval aviator spanning active-duty and reserve service, including combat operations and later U.S. Central Command duty after September 11.

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Current institutional role

Vice Chair, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

Scott Franklin is a Republican representative from Florida’s 18th District who was first elected to the House in 2020. His official House biography records a career as a naval aviator spanning active-duty and reserve service, including combat operations and later U.S. Central Command duty after September 11.

In the 119th Congress, Franklin serves on Appropriations and Science, Space and Technology. His official committee page identifies him as vice chair of the Agriculture/FDA Appropriations Subcommittee and chair of the Science Committee’s Environment Subcommittee.

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Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
Florida · District 18
Party
Republican
Birth date
August 23, 1964
Washington phone
(202) 225-1252
Office
2301 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0918
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • Vice Chair, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
  • Chair, House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment

Reviewed committee assignments

  • House Appropriations Committee
  • House Science, Space and Technology Committee
Recent Recorded Votes

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

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