Scott Franklin
U.S. House · FL-18 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · FL-18
Biography
Overview
Scott Franklin is a Republican U.S. Representative from Florida's 18th congressional district, serving since 2021. A retired Navy Commander and former insurance company CEO, Franklin first represented Florida's 15th district before redistricting moved him to the 18th. He has focused on veterans affairs, energy policy, and agricultural issues during his tenure.
Career
Franklin's legislative efforts have centered on veterans affairs, agricultural support, and energy infrastructure. He has sponsored bills to improve veterans health care coordination, protect domestic agriculture production, and enhance emergency response capabilities. His vote supporting aid to Israel following the 2023 Hamas attack reflects his foreign policy positions. As a retired Navy officer, veterans issues appear central to his legislative agenda.
Prior political experience
Franklin was first elected to Congress in 2020, defeating Democratic nominee Alan Cohn in Florida's 15th congressional district. He won his primary challenge against incumbent Ross Spano, who was facing federal investigation over financial irregularities. Following redistricting, Franklin has represented Florida's 18th district since 2023. Specific election margins and additional election cycle details are not available.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Scott Franklin
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Start a campaign targeting Scott FranklinOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House FL-18 | 2025–present | In progress | Scott Franklin | — |
| 1st | U.S. House FL-18 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Brian J. Mast | Scott Franklin |
| 1st | U.S. House FL-15 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | — | Laurel M. Lee |
Committee assignments
- EnvironmentHouseChair· 2025–present
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related AgenciesHouse· 2025–present
- Energy and Water Development and Related AgenciesHouse· 2025–present
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesHouseVice Chair· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8407
To direct the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology to establish a Commission on Hazard Risk Assessment Tools, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8199
SCHEDULES Act of 2026
Apr 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7734
Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026
Feb 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7464
TEMP Act
Feb 10, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5908
Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act
Nov 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3185
Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025
May 5, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 2770
TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
Apr 9, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2297
Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act
Mar 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 1466
Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2025
Feb 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 1248
Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act
Feb 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 7931
IDA Act of 2026
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7896
NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7678
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7622
Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7540
United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7450
Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act
Feb 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7300
Make Elections Great Again Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7296
SAVE America Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7299
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee, Florida, as the "Robert Guevara Post Office Building".
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
Jan 12, 2026INTRODUCED
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |