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Congressman Scott Announces 17th Annual Congressional Art Competition for High School Artists

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Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his 17th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, is open for Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District.  High school students who reside in or attend a public, private or home school in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District are invited to submit artwork for the…

Congressman David Scott to honor Thirteenth District students at 2019 Military Academy Ceremony

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On Saturday, February 2, 2019, Congressman David Scott will host a special ceremony to honor 23 exceptional students from Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District with nominations to attend one of our national military service academies.  WHAT:    Congressman Scott will formally present congressional nominations to 23 students seeking appointments to attend to…

Congressman David Scott Named Chair of House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) was elected to chair the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit. “I am proud to be named Chairman once again of such an influential subcommittee within the Agriculture Committee,” said Scott.  “The Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit Subcommittee provides oversight of commodity markets and their regulator,…

Congressman David Scott to Host 15th Annual Health Fair - Saturday, August 10th

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Congressman David Scott will host the 15th Annual Thirteenth Congressional District Health Fair on Saturday, August 10, 2019, 9am - 2pm, at Mundy’s Mill High School, located at 9652 Fayetteville Rd., Jonesboro, GA 30238.  The Health Fair will provide vital health screenings and information at no cost from our region’s best healthcare providers and…

Congressman Scott, Senator Perdue Secure Funding For HBCU Agriculture Scholarships

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U.S. Representative David Scott (D-GA-13) and U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), both members of the Bipartisan Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, have secured funding in the 2018 Farm Bill for agriculture-focused scholarships at Historically Black Land-Grant Colleges and Universities across the country. “This is Historic. A glorious example of…

Congressman David Scott & Georgia Democratic Delegation Denounce "Exact Match" Voter Suppression Efforts, Urge DOJ to Protect Voting Rights for 53,000 Georgians

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) joined Georgia Democratic Representatives John Lewis, Sanford Bishop and Hank Johnson to deliver a strong letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions condemning Georgia’s “Exact Match” law and urging him to immediately enforce voting rights laws and protect the constitutional right to vote for 53,000 Georgians whose registrations have been…

Congressman David Scott Invites Thirteenth District Students to Apply for Service Academy Nominations

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Today Congressman David Scott announced that his office is currently accepting applications from Thirteenth District students interested in attending a service academy. A congressional nomination is required for students to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point or U.S. Naval Academy. “Each year I am honored to recognize the…

Resources to Prepare for Hurricane Florence

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Based on the latest forecast for Hurricane Florence to track southward after making landfall, an emergency declaration has been issued for all 159 counties in Georgia. Potential threats include powerful winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and tornadoes. I encourage you to take precautions now for the inland effects of the storm. Here are a few resources to help you prepare: Be…

Congressman David Scott Opening Statement at 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee Meeting

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following statement at the first public meeting of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee:   Click here to watch video of Congressman Scott’s opening remarks.   “Thank you very much Mr. Chairman. We’re here at a very historic time. As we grapple with our Farm Bill, we are also faced with devastating trade situations and our…

Congressman David Scott to Host 14th Annual Health Fair, August 11, 2018

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Congressman David Scott will host the 14th Annual Thirteenth Congressional District Health Fair on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 9am - 2pm, at Mundy’s Mill High School, located at 9652 Fayetteville Rd., Jonesboro, GA 30238.  The Health Fair will provide vital health screenings and information at no cost from our region’s best healthcare providers and advocacy…