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Congressman Scott Supports Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) provided the following statement upon passage of H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 by 228 Members in the U.S. House of Representatives today: "I am a proud supporter of the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 so future Georgian voters are protected from flawed and oppressive voting procedures. H.R. 4 reinstates important provisions of…

Chairman Scott Opening Statement at Hearing to Review Credit Conditions in Rural America

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House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's subcommittee hearing to review credit conditions in rural America: [As Prepared for Delivery] "Good morning and thank you for joining us at today’s hearing to review credit conditions in rural America. With us is Glen Smith, Chairman…

Congressman David Scott Leads Letter to Georgia Secretary of State Condemning Voter Roll Purges

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13), along with U.S. Representatives John Lewis (GA-5), Sanford Bishop (GA-2), Hank Johnson (GA-4) and Lucy McBath (GA-6) sent a letter to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger expressing their strong opposition to Georgia plans to purge 330,000 voter registrations. See the signed version of the letter here and read the text below:…

Chairman Scott Opening Statement on Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following remarks today at a full committee business meeting on the reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. [As Prepared for Delivery] "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. As you know, issues surrounding the Commodity…

Congressman David Scott Advances Diversity Bill Within CFTC Legislation

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Today, Congressman David Scott, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit, joined members of the House Committee on Agriculture in advancing H.R. 4257, a bill he introduced earlier this year to improve the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In addition to bringing the CFTC’s Office of Minority and Women…

Congressman David Scott Applauds House Passage of Financial Inclusion Bill

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Today, the House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass H.R. 4067, the Financial Inclusion in Banking Act.  This bill, introduced by Congressman David Scott (D-GA), addresses systemic barriers in traditional banking and promotes greater inclusion in our nation’s financial system. H.R. 4067 would empower the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of Community…

Congressman David Scott Helps Secure $3,511,319 in Federal Funding for South Fulton, Henry County Fire Departments

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Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced $3,511,319 in federal funding he helped secure for the City of South Fulton and Henry County Fire Departments. Under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, the South Fulton Fire Department was allocated a $2,242,500 federal grant to hire 21 new firefighters, and the Henry County Fire Department…

Congressman David Scott Calls for Impeachment Inquiry After President’s Ukrainian Dealing

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) released the following statement: “This Ukraine development weighs very heavily, and is very concerning to me. As such, I believe it is time now to open an inquiry for impeachment. We have got to get the facts. We need to know what was said on Trump’s call with the president of Ukraine and what information was provided by the whistleblower about…

Congressman David Scott Accepting Applications for U.S. Military Academy Nominations

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Today, Congressman David Scott announced his office is accepting applications from 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 nominating exceptional…

Congressman David Scott Bill on Financial Inclusion Advances from Financial Services Committee

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Today, the Financial Services Committee voted 55-0 to advance H.R. 4067, the Financial Inclusion in Banking Act, out of Committee for consideration by the full House of Representatives.  Earlier this year, Congressman David Scott (D-GA) and Congressman Sean Duffy (R-WI) introduced this bill to promote greater inclusion in our nation’s financial system. H.R. 4067 would empower the…