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Congressman David Scott, Georgia Delegation Press GDOL for Answers on Unemployment Backlog

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Today U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and members of the Georgia Congressional delegation announced a letter to Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) Commissioner Mark Butler urging GDOL to share its plan to address backlogged unemployment benefits for Georgians. Co-led by Representatives Hank Johnson (GA-04), Sanford Bishop (GA-02),…

Congressman David Scott Statement on the One Year Anniversary of George Floyd's Murder

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement one year after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN: "One year ago, George Floyd’s murder challenged all of us to reckon with our nation’s legacy of systemic racism and to demand accountability for police violence in America. Though his murderer was…

Reps. David Scott, Emanuel Cleaver Unveil Effort to Increase Access to Apprenticeships for Young African Americans

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U.S. Representatives David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Emanuel Cleaver (MI-05) today introduced the Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn While You Learn’ Training and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act of 2021. The legislation would encourage the U.S. Department of Labor to work with African American organizations and labor unions to recruit and hire…

Congressman David Scott Votes to Pass COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the below statement on House passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, legislation he co-sponsored to combat racism, xenophobia and bigotry against Asian Americans: “While navigating the COVID-19 crisis, Asian American and Pacific Islander families, workers, and businesses have suffered firsthand…

House Passes Bipartisan Legislation Led by Congressman David Scott to Address Banking Access Disparities in Underinvested Communities

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1711, the Financial Inclusion in Banking Act, a bipartisan bill led by Congressman David Scott (GA-13) to help address long-standing disparities in access to traditional banking resources and economic opportunities. The legislation will empower the Office of Community Affairs within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to lead…

Congressman David Scott Statement on Israel-Palestine Conflict

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement: “Israel’s right to secure the safety of its citizens is incontestable and while I pray for the day that military assistance and arms are no longer needed anywhere in the world, no nation can be expected to look past rocket attacks that terrorize its people,” said…

Congressman David Scott Votes to Pass New Workplace Protections from Discrimination Against Pregnant Workers

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on his vote to pass H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, legislation he co-sponsored to provide new protections for pregnant workers and job applicants from workplace discrimination: “Four decades after the Pregnancy Discrimination Act became law, pregnant…

Congressman David Scott Votes to Pass Enhanced Consumer Protections from Predatory Debt Collections

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on his vote to pass H.R. 2547, the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act, legislation to establish new protections for small businesses, servicemembers, students and other consumers against mistreatment and harassment by debt collectors: "The American people deserve action…

Congressman David Scott Urges Metro Atlanta Families: File Taxes Before May 17, Get Monthly Advance Child Tax Credit Payments as Soon as Possible

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today urged hardworking families in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible.  As part of the American Rescue Plan Congressman David Scott…