Scott Franklin

Why this member?

• Government & Oversight

  • Serves on House Committee on Appropriations

• Agriculture & Food

  • Serves on House Committee on Appropriations

• Voting & Democracy

  • Serves on House Committee on Appropriations

• Technology & Broadband

  • Serves on House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Committees

• House Committee on Appropriations
• House Committee on Appropriations — Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Vice Chair)
• House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
• House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology — Environment (Chair)

Legislation in their issue areas

• H.R. 14

  John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

  Would restore federal review of state and local election law changes in places with a record of discrimination.

• H.R. 2500

  Broadband Affordability Legislation

  Would create a replacement monthly internet discount for qualifying households.

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