Senator Bryan Ávila is a Republican representing Florida Senate District 39, which consists of part of Miami-Dade County, including areas like Hialeah and Hialeah Gardens. Born on June 25, 1984, in Hialeah, Florida, he is a lifelong resident, Roman Catholic, married to Cindy Gil with two children . He serves as a Captain in the Florida Army National Guard, with nearly a decade of service including commendations for leadership and humanitarian efforts. Named the Most Conservative Member of the Legislature by the American Conservative Union in 2024, Ávila is recognized for championing fiscal responsibility, tax relief, public safety, education improvements, family values, and support for veterans and seniors. He currently chairs the Senate Finance and Tax Committee and Transportation Committee, with additional roles on Appropriations, Environment and Natural Resources, Ethics and Elections, Fiscal Policy, and Rules.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- Miami Dade College, A.A. ; President of Student Government Association ; Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.

- University of Miami, B.A. ; Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos.

- Florida International University, Master of Public Administration ; Golden Key International Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Outstanding Academic Achievement in Criminal Justice Award.

Political Experience:

- Florida House of Representatives, District 111 : Authored legislation for property-tax relief for low-income seniors, streamlined tax appeals, expanded in-state tuition for military members, and health/long-term care reforms.

- House Majority Deputy Whip ; Speaker Pro Tempore ; Chair, Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee .

- Florida Senate, District 39 : Elected 2022, reelected subsequently; terms out in 2032.

- Affiliations: Miami-Dade County Republican Executive Committee ; Enterprise Florida Board ; Public Health Trust Board .

- Awards: MG Ronald O. Harrison Distinguished Service Award; South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Distinguished Community Service Award.