Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) virtually hosted the 19th Annual U.S. Service Academy Nominations Ceremony for Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District. A congressional nomination is required for students to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy or U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Twenty-four students were nominated in this… Read more »
Today, Congressmen David Scott (GA-13), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), and Mondaire Jones (NY-17) filed legislation to strengthen America’s child welfare system and support at-risk LGBTQ youth. The Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act will better align federal support programs and prevention strategies to protect vulnerable children from abuse and neglect.
“Black and Hispanic LGBTQ youth, in particular,… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representatives David Scott (GA-13) and Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR), led a bipartisan group of members in reintroducing a resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2021 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.
“The general lack of awareness and early detection of endometriosis has consequentially contributed to delayed diagnoses for millions of women. Increased… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott led members of the Georgia delegation in a letter to Georgia Speaker of the House Ralston and Georgia Senate Majority Leader Dugan expressing their profound concerns with recently introduced legislation relating to voting procedures.
“We are pleased that after many recounts and certifications, claims of widespread voter fraud were soundly rejected,” said… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia expressed his support for the passage of the Agriculture and Nutrition title of the FY2021 Budget Reconciliation package out of the House Agriculture Committee last night following mark-up of the language.
“I am pleased that these very important provisions have… 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 500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Clayton County residents ages 65 and older.
“We must take measurable steps to get vaccine doses into the arms of our people—particularly to help those who are… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-5) were joined by members of the Georgia and Alabama delegations in introducing a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Henry “Hank” Louis Aaron, who passed away on January 22, 2021. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock introduced a companion resolution in the Senate.
“My wife, Alfredia, Hank Aaron’s sister,… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott provided the following statement on the passing of Hank Aaron:
“All of our hearts are broken at the passing of our loved one, Hank Aaron. My wife, Alfredia, Hank Aaron’s sister, and I, and our entire family are deeply saddened at his passing. But we know that the Lord said to all of us, “let your light shine so that the whole world may see… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, has reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to provide direct assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
“As we continue to battle the coronavirus crisis, the PPP loan program will help modernize Georgia’s small… Read more »
On Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 5:30-6:30pm, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) will host a telephone town hall and briefing, alongside health experts and medical professionals, to provide the latest updates and answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
The telephone town hall is free and open to residents of Georgia’s Thirteenth District. Sign up online at… Read more »
