This week, Representative David Scott (GA-13), along with Reps. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Lucy McBath (GA-06), sent a letter to the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) Commissioner urging the agency to resolve the significant backlog of unemployment benefits claims for Georgia workers.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment rates hit levels not seen since the… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that he has introduced H.R. 8620, legislation allowing small business owners to make needed technology improvements under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The addition of software and cloud computing upgrades to the eligible uses of PPP funds will allow small businesses to transition to curbside delivery, online ordering,… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and House Democrats voted to pass the updated HEROES Act, addressing urgent COVID-19 public health and economic relief needs that have developed since the House passed an earlier version in May.
“Tonight, I voted to deliver critical aid immediately to the American people,” said Rep. Scott. “Challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $7,947,332 in federal COVID-19 relief grants to counties across the Thirteenth District.
The grants were allocated under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act's $5 billion supplemental funding for the Community Development Block Grant… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that he will provide free drive-thru COVID-19 testing and food distribution on Saturday, September 19th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Word of Faith Cathedral in Cobb County.
“Our state is reeling from the severe health and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic,” said Congressman Scott. “Robust testing is vital to flattening the… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) released the following statement today in recognition of Labor Day:
“On Labor Day, we recognize the social and economic achievements of the American workforce throughout our nation’s history. Although this Labor Day may be far from normal, the ideals of our nation and our workforce remain sound.
“From union laborers to essential… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott announced his office is accepting applications from Thirteenth District students seeking a congressional nomination for military academies. 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.
“Each year I have the honor of… Read more »
This week, Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06) and David Scott (GA-13) released the response they received from Atlanta VA Medical Center Director Ann Brown regarding their inquiry into the ongoing development of a new VA Multi-Specialty Clinic in Cobb County. In July, after reports that certain VA clinic projects were delayed by an average of two years, McBath and Scott sent a letter to… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) will provide access to free drive-thru COVID-19 testing and free drive-thru food distribution on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Mundy’s Mill High School in Jonesboro, Ga.
“As of this week, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Georgia has surged to nearly 200,000, with more than half of all Georgia cases reported in the last month,”… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that FEMA has awarded a $106,909 grant to the City of South Fulton and a $85,714 grant to Union City through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.
“Now more than ever, it is paramount that our firefighters and first responders have the resources that they need to successfully protect our communities,” said Congressman… Read more »
