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Congressman David Scott Urges President Biden to End FDIC Delays Regarding Basel III Capital Rules Proposal

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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…

Congressman David Scott Calls on House and Senate Appropriators to Protect Arts Education Funding in FY25

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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…

David Scott Leads 60+ Bipartisan Members in Calling for VA Secy. to End Efforts that Weaken Veterans Anesthesia Care Standards

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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…

Congressman David Scott Calls on GaDOE to Strengthen Standards and Expand Access of African American Studies Courses

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Tags: Education

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…

Congressman David Scott's statement on the shooting at Apalachee High School

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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…

David Scott Leads Georgia Delegation in Calling for Secy. Raffensperger to Enact Occupational Licensing Reforms

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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…

Reps. David Scott and Young Kim Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Systemic Barriers Plaguing Unbanked Communities

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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…

Congressman David Scott Presses Governor Kemp to Take Immediate Action on “Ghost Guns”

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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…

Congressman David Scott Has Secured $13,672,044 in Projects Funding for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District

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Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Democratic Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee and Senior Member of the House Financial Services Committee, voted on passage for the first Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Appropriations Package. This measure funds includes a historic $13,672,044 in new federal funding in Congressman David Scott’s district. These fifteen projects…

Congressman David Scott Demands Answers Regarding Georgia Prison Healthcare Conditions

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WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, sent a letter to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver regarding the state of prison healthcare in the Georgia correctional system—specifically surrounding the relationship between GDC and Wellpath, the nation’s largest private prison health services…