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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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

 Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following statement during the House Financial Services Committee Full Markup hearing.     Click here to watch video of Congressman David Scott’s remarks.   Transcript of Congressman Scott's Remarks “You know this amazing, even the American people who are perhaps watching this know that when you… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, has been selected to serve on the conference committee on the 2018 Farm Bill.  The conference committee will be tasked with reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. “I am honored to serve on the conference committee for the 2018 Farm Bill,” said Congressman… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following statement during the House Financial Services Committee hearing entitled “The Annual Testimony of the Secretary of the Treasury on the State of the International Financial System.”   Click here to watch video of Congressman David Scott’s remarks.   Transcript of Exchange with Treasury Secretary Steve… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s forced family separation policy: “I strongly condemn and stand against the Trump Administration’s cruel policy of separating children, some as young as 4-months old, from their families at the U.S. border with Mexico. It is immoral and inhumane to use children as leverage and a… Read more »

On Friday, June 1, 2018, the Office of Congressman David Scott will cohost the Georgia Congressional Career Expo for Veterans and Reservists, along with other offices in the Georgia delegation, including: Senator Johnny Isakson, Senator David Perdue, Rep. Karen Handel (GA-6), Rep. Rob Woodall (GA-7), and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11). If you are a veteran or reservist looking for… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott hosted his 16th Annual Congressional Art Competition and Awards Ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse. With community leaders and members in attendance, Congressman Scott recognized all participating students in the 2018 competition and announced the top… Read more »

On Saturday, May 12, 2018, Congressman David Scott will honor student participants and the top winner of his 16th Annual Congressional Art Competition. WHO:             Congressman David Scott; Douglas County Board of Commissioners; Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville; community members; and High School students from… Read more »