WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), sent a letter to District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson of Gwinnett County, Randy McGinley of Newton County, and Alisha Johnson of Rockdale County, expressing his commitment to criminal justice reform across Georgia and extending a strong hand of support at the federal level. The letter follows on the heels of the recently redrawn congressional l... Read More »
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) issued the following statement regarding House Republicans’ budget resolution that would increase the poverty rate for tens of millions of working people while giving a $2 trillion tax giveaway to corporations and the wealthiest Americans. “Make no mistake, House Republicans’ budget reconciliation proposal would provide tax breaks for the ri... Read More »
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) reintroduced legislation to permanently extend federal scholarship funding for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in food and agriculture fields at 1890s colleges and universities. This bill ensures Congress will continue to support and prioritize the nineteen 1890 Institutions in light of dangerous funding cuts. “The food and ag... Read More »
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03), both senior members of the House Financial Services and Agriculture Committees, led a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging him to take a proactive approach to combat Chinese government-backed cyberattacks aimed at the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The letter follows ... Read More »
WASHINGTON- This week, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), was joined by Reps. Mark Takano (CA-41) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) to announce the re-introduction of the Making Advances Kinetic, Education, Research & Skills (MAKERS) Act, legislation to promote the development of a STEM-capable workforce. “Creating the next generation of STEM leaders is paramount to our nation's future,” stated Congress... Read More »
Today we mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter and our former Governor of Georgia. President Jimmy Carter made an extraordinary and profound impact on our nation and the world. I served in the Georgia Legislature when Jimmy Carter was Governor and he had a tremendous impact on my life and my political career. Rest in Peace to my friend and mentor, President and Governor Jimmy Carter. God Ble... Read More »
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee and senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to President Biden requesting his immediate assistance to end Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) board delays regarding Basel III endgame negotiations. “Weeks of delays have prevented our prudential banking regula... Read More »
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Ranking Member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, sent a letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders urging them to provide no less than $36.5 million for the Assista... Read More »
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, joined by Reps. Mike Turner (OH-10) and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), led a bipartisan letter to Secretary Denis McDonough alongside more than 60+ Members, expressing deep concern with the VA’s latest attempt to weaken veterans anesthesia care standards. “After more than a year, the Department of Vet... Read More »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement: I am closely monitoring Iran’s missile attack on Israeli civilians. This is precisely why US military aid to Israel is vital to ensure it can defend itself. While regional stability is our top priority, the world must know that America stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel in... Read More »
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, alongside Georgia’s congressional Democrats, Reps. Hank Johnson (GA-04), Nikema Williams (GA-05), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), and Lucy McBath (GA-07), sent a letter to State Superintendent Richard Woods urging him to expand and strengthen instruction of African American Studies courses. “Home to the ... Read More »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement: Once again, we find ourselves grieving the loss of life caused by gun violence during today's shooting at Apalachee High School. I stand firm in offering my strongest condolences and support to the victims, students, parents, staff, and first responders in Winder during this ti... Read More »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, alongside Georgia’s congressional Democrats, Reps. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Lucy McBath (GA-07), sent a letter urging Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to take executive action to address ongoing issues plaguing the state’s occupational licensing ... Read More »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), members on the House Financial Services Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to address systemic barriers in our nation’s traditional banking sector. The Financial Inclusion in Banking Act would redirect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of Community Affairs to focus its attention on finding solutio... Read More »
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, sent a letter urging Governor Brian Kemp to take executive action to curb the production and possession of un-serialized and untraceable weapons commonly known as “ghost guns.” “Our communities are facing a scourge of violence because of homemade weapons that can be purchased and manufactured usi... Read More »
