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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Editorial research reviewed: August 21, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.
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
Official recorded-vote record
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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & official congressional activity
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Claims & Evidence
Evidence tracker
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