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Congressman David Scott Leads Georgia Democrats in Filing Resolution Recognizing Atlanta as the Cradle of the Civil Rights Movement

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Read Resolution Text WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), led the entire Georgia Democratic Congressional delegation in filing a resolution formally recognizing the City of Atlanta, Georgia, for its historic leadership in the Civil Rights Movement. The measure honors the city’s unparalleled role in shaping one of the most transformative movements in American history…

Reps. David Scott and Lucy McBath Introduce a Bill to Cut State Costs and Ensure Children Don’t Go Hungry During Summer

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Read Bill Text WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-6) introduced the Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act, a bill to protect children from hunger, strengthen states’ fiscal stability, and fight back against the President Trump’s and Congressional Republicans’ attacks on our nation’s nutrition program. The Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act…

Congressman David Scott Leads Bipartisan Effort to Advance Landmark Housing Package Out of the Financial Services Committee

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Read Bill Text The Housing for the 21st Century Act cleared a key hurdle by passing near-unanimously out of committee with a 50-1 vote. It now heads to the full House Floor for consideration. WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) joined House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02), and Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43), in passing H.R. 664, the…

David Scott, Joyce Beatty, and Cleo Fields Introduce Legislation to Strengthen HUD Oversight of Housing Counselors and Protect Homebuyers

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Read Bill Text WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), was joined by Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06), all senior members of the House Financial Services Committee, in introducing new legislation to bolster the quality, accountability, and effectiveness of housing counseling services nationwide. The Reforms to Housing Counseling…

Reps. David Scott and Emanuel Cleaver File Landmark Proposal to Expand African American Participation in Registered Apprenticeships

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Read Bill Text WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-5), re-introduced the Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn-While-You-Learn’ Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act, legislation designed to grow and expand minority participation in America’s Registered Apprenticeship (RA) system. RAs are among the most effective tools for…

Congressman David Scott Introduces Bill to Restore $30 Million in Local Tax Revenue to Clayton County and the Clayton County Public Schools

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Read Bill Text WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), introduced the Airport Revenue Clarity Act, a bill that will return $30 million in tax revenue to Clayton County and the Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS). The measure addresses rules created by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that prevents the county from collecting revenue from local general sales…

David Scott and Hank Johnson Demand Answers from Georgia EPD Regarding the Division’s Failure to Hold Chronic Environmental Polluters Accountable

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Read Letter PDF ATLANTA, GA – Yesterday, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-4), sent a letter to Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Director, Jeff Cown, calling on him to hold chronic environmental polluters accountable and take decisive action to revoke the permits of repeat offenders. The letter highlights EPD’s inability to conduct meaningful…

David Scott and Barry Loudermilk Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen SEC Data-Protection Standards

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Access Bill TEXT WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressmen David Scott (GA-13) and Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), both senior members on the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC), filed legislation to strengthen cybersecurity standards and data protection protocols at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bill would establish clear, uniform policies and procedures governing how the…

David Scott and Financial Services Democrats Demand Answers Regarding the Administration’s Reckless Bailout of Argentina During the Republican Government Shutdown

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), a senior member on the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC), and Committee Democrats sent a letter to Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, regarding the decision to bailout Argentina without clear enforceable conditions or protection from losses. The letter admonishes the department for risking well over $20 billion in taxpayer…

Reps. Scott, Clarke, and Brown Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Women’s Health Research and Education

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WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representatives David Scott (GA-13), Yvette Clarke (NY-9), and Shontel Brown (OH-11), reintroduced the Endometrial Cancer Research and Education Act, legislation that would expand federal research and public education efforts on endometrial cancer. This is the most common form of uterine cancer and one of the most prevalent cancers among women. This legislation…