WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Rep. David Scott (GA-13) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-40), both senior members of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to address systemic entry barriers into our nation’s traditional banking sector. The Financial Inclusion in Banking Act directs the Office of Community Affairs inside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to focus a... Read More »
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), was joined by members of the Georgia delegation in introducing his bipartisan resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late great Henry “Hank” Louis Aaron, highlighting, among many achievements, his home run record which was set on April 8th, 1974. “On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s recor... Read More »
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), members of the House Financial Services Committee, led 50 House Democrats in sending a letter to Travis Hill, the Acting Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), opposing the Trump Administration's effort to undermine the agency’s critical r... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives David Scott (GA-13), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) filed a bipartisan measure to increase education, awareness and recognition of Endometriosis—a painful chronic condition impacting as many as 10 percent of women. “We know that the effects of endometriosis go well beyond those with the condition to include si... Read More »
Washington D.C. – Today, Representatives David Scott (GA-13), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced a bipartisan measure recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and supporting the designation of the month of September as “PCOS Awareness Month.” “There is an urgent need to increase education, r... Read More »
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 »
