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Congressman David Scott Requests $40 Million in FY2026 Community Project Funding Priorities for Georgia’s 13th District

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), a senior member of the House Agriculture and House Financial Services Committees, announced a list of fifteen Community Project Funding priorities in the 13th Congressional District for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations cycle. Each Fiscal Year, Members of Congress can request Federal funding from the House Committee on…

Congressman David Scott Announces the Winners of His Congressional Art Competition

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Stockbridge – This week, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) proudly announced the winners of his 22nd Annual Congressional Art Competition during a special awards ceremony. In addition to celebrating the top entries, every participating student was honored with a Congressional Certificate recognizing their artistic achievement. The first-place winner’s artwork will be displayed in the Cannon…

Congressman David Scott Votes Against Republican Bill That Cuts More Than $300 Billion From SNAP, Leads Effort to Protect SNAP Funding

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WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), voted against House Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation bill that would steal over $300 billion in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “To gift trillions of dollars in tax cuts to their billionaire friends, Republicans are taking food from the mouths of those who need our help the most, including…

David Scott and Young Kim Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Unbanked and Underbanked Communities

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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)…

Congressman David Scott Introduces Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Baseball Legend Hank Aaron

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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…

Reps. David Scott, Cleaver, and Williams Oppose Trump Admin Efforts to Hurt Consumers by Merging the FDIC with Other Banking Regulators

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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…

Reps. David Scott, Miller-Meeks, Williams and Crenshaw Lead Bipartisan Introduction of Endometriosis Awareness Month Resolution

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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…

David Scott, Brian Fitzpatrick, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Don Bacon, and Jan Schakowsky Reintroduce Measure Recognizing the Seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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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…

Congressman David Scott Bolsters Criminal Justice Reform Commitments with Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale District Attorneys

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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…

David Scott Statement Regarding House Republicans’ Budget Cuts to Crucial Health Care, Nutrition, and Education Programs

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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…