Biography
Aaron Bean, born on January 25, 1967, in Fernandina Beach, Florida, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 4th Congressional District since January 3, 2023. Prior to his tenure in Congress, Bean held various public offices, including City Commissioner and Mayor of Fernandina Beach , member of the Florida House of Representatives , and Florida State Senator , where he served as Senate President Pro Tempore from 2020 to 2022. In December 2024, he was appointed to the influential House Ways and Means Committee.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Finance from Jacksonville University, 1989
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Political Experience:
- City Commissioner and Mayor of Fernandina Beach, Florida
- Member of the Florida House of Representatives, District 12
- Member of the Florida State Senate, District 4
- Served as Senate President Pro Tempore
- U.S. Representative for Florida's 4th Congressional District
- Member of the House Ways and Means Committee
Notable Achievements and Positions
- As a Florida State Senator, Bean chaired the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, overseeing a significant portion of the state budget.
- In Congress, he serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Education and Workforce Committee, where he chairs the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
- Throughout his career, Bean has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Jacksonville University Distinguished Alumni Award of Excellence and the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations Outstanding Partner Award.
