Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. David Tenga, a senior at Langston Hughes High School, earned first place for his submission “Lady,” a digital drawing of a fantasy landscape which will be displayed in the Tunnel of the Cannon House Office Building for the next year.… Read more »
Once authorized by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, this Member Designated Project funding will be included in the surface transportation reauthorization legislation anticipated this Congress.
The following projects were requested and submitted by Congressman David Scott:
1. Cobb County: East West Connector Corridor Improvement; $4.5… Read more »
Congressman David Scott issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress:
“Last night’s Joint Address to Congress from President Biden made it abundantly clear that the Biden-Harris Administration is going to work with Congress to get results for all Americans,” said Congressman Scott. “I was especially pleased to hear President Biden’s commitment… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings:
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my colleague, Congressman Alcee Hastings. He was a very effective leader in Congress, and an extraordinary Congressman who was a strong voice for his Florida constituents and the people of our great Nation. He was a very valued friend… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott issued the following statement on Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signing elections bill SB 202 into law:
“SB 202 is a terrible bill that harks back to the years of Jim Crow, and it is truly unconscionable that in this day and age Georgia State Legislators would attempt to disenfranchise eligible voters,” Congressman Scott stated.
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Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) was joined by Democrats in the House of Representatives in voting to pass the American Rescue Plan, providing critical support to the millions of families, workers, and communities suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. Congressman Scott, who serves as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, ushered through $5 billion in critical assistance to… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott introduced the Coronavirus Homeowner Assistance Act of 2021, legislation creating a Homeowner Assistance Fund to aid homeowners harmed by the global coronavirus pandemic. This legislation, which would provide $10 billion in funding to states, territories, and the District of Columbia, delivers essential mortgage financial assistance and utility financial… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott was joined by Clayton County Senior Services and Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services at Mundy’s Mill High School in Jonesboro, GA to distribute the second round of 500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to 500 Clayton County residents ages 65 and older.
“It is imperative that all patients return to receive the second dose of the vaccine to get… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 18th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. High school students who live or attend school in Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District are invited to submit artwork for the competition.
Student submissions for the 2021 Congressional Art… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) voted to pass H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan in order to provide critical support to the millions of families, workers, and communities suffering from the coronavirus pandemic, while delivering the resources needed to keep states and municipalities investing in local economic growth.
“This bill provides relief for hungry people and for our… Read more »
