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 »
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 »
