House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following remarks at today’s hearing on farm energy production: impacts on farm income and rural communities.
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"Good morning and thank you for joining us at the first hybrid hearing of the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges,… Read more »
Today, Chairman David Scott provided the following statement during the House Agriculture Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Subcommittee Hearing on farm energy productions and their impact on income and rural communities.
“Renewable energy has been hailed as a driver of income equality for black and rural farmers. It has proven to reduce energy costs, and it is a significant… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:
“I am so brokenhearted at the passing of my dear and beloved friend Congressman John Lewis, a man of great courage and extraordinary love for us all.
"An American hero, John took his fight for justice and equality for all from the depths of Bloody Sunday to the halls of Congress and… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that FEMA has awarded a $163,294 grant to the Cobb County Fire Department through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant – COVID-19 Supplemental Program (AFG-S).
“Firefighters place themselves in harm’s way every day for the communities they serve, and even more so now as they respond to the obstacles presented by the COVID-19… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott presented Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Education Scholarships to four exceptional students from Georgia’s Thirteenth District. Since 2003, Congressman Scott and his wife, Mrs. Alfredia Scott, have awarded $203,400 in CBC scholarships to 111 Thirteenth District students.
“I am honored to recognize and celebrate the achievements… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) recently joined 160 members of Congress in a letter urging congressional leadership to address rising food insecurity and unprecedented demand at food banks by strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
“Families across Georgia are overwhelmed by record job losses, health strains and rising grocery costs during this pandemic,”… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott announced his sponsorship of H.Res. 1040, a resolution recognizing July 2020 as Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month.
“Thousands of women in Georgia and millions more across the country are affected by uterine fibroids, which represent one of the most prevalent reproductive health problems in the United States today,” said Scott. “In fact, by age 50, roughly 70%… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) voted to pass H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, bold legislation to invest more than $1.5 trillion in modern, sustainable infrastructure across the country.
“Today, I proudly joined my colleagues to pass the Moving Forward Act to give Georgia families and businesses the vital infrastructure investments they deserve,” Rep. Scott stated. “As our… Read more »
Three House Agriculture Subcommittee Chairs issued a statement today in response to introduction of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis’ report, Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America. Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) took the House Floor and delivered remarks urging swift passage of H.R. 7301, the Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act, to help homeowners and renters address the dire housing needs arising due to the pandemic. Enclosed below are a video and transcript of his remarks:
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