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Congressman David Scott Statement on Passing of Governor Zell Miller

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) released the following statement: “It is with deep sadness to hear of the passing of my dear friend and partner Zell Miller. “Governor Zell Miller is a legend.  His contributions to Georgia are legendary in so many ways, especially higher education as the author and creator of Georgia’s Hope Scholarship Program. “Governor Miller was not only…

Congressman David Scott Anchors Special Order Hour on Janus v. AFSCME

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) anchored a special order hour on the Supreme Court case Janus v. AFSCME, a case that threatens the freedom of Americans to join together in strong unions. Joined by 16 Members of Congress standing up for working people across the country, Congressman Scott championed the critical role unions have played in building and protecting the middle class in…

Congressman David Scott Introduces the “Improving Access to Traditional Banking Act”

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Tags: Housing

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) introduced legislation to better address the needs of “under-banked” and “un-banked” communities in America. The Improving Access to Traditional Banking Act of 2018 will direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to thoroughly investigate and report to Congress recommendations on how to lessen Americans’ reliance on non-traditional banking…

Congressman David Scott Announces $52M in Federal Funding Awarded to Thirteenth District

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U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13) announced today that federal grants totaling over $52 million have been awarded in 2017 to the Thirteenth District by the U.S. Departments of Education (DOED), Energy (DOE), Health and Human Services (HHS), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Justice (DOJ), Small Business Administration (SBA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “This…

Scott Statement on Shameful Republican Tax Reform Bill

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Tags: Taxes

Congressman David Scott (GA-13) issued the following statement today after the Republican-led House voted to enact the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “Today Republicans in the House turned their backs on millions of hard-working, middle class American families by passing a cruel and deceitful tax scam.   This heartless bill provides so-called…

Statement Opposing 21st Century Flood Reform Act

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Tags: Housing

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in strong opposition to H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act.   Click here to watch video of Congressman Scott’s remarks. Rep. Scott: Thank you ranking member Waters. First, it is very important for us to understand that flooding, Mr. Speaker, is no longer just a coastal lawmaker's…

Congressman David Scott Urges Immediate Reauthorization of Children's Health Insurance Program

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) called for Congress to take immediate action and implement a 5 year reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which expired September 30.  CHIP provides health care for 8.9 million children across the U.S, including over 130,000 kids covered through Georgia’s CHIP program, PeachCare for Kids. “With the House currently…

Scott Statement on Trump Sabotaging Healthcare for Millions of Americans

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it will end cost-sharing reduction payments: “This week, President Trump took unprecedented steps to sabotage healthcare affordability for all Americans. And last night, hours after Trump signed an executive order undermining the ACA, he struck another blow that will…

Scott Urges HUD Secretary to Stand Up and Fight for CDBG Program

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) urged U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson to stand up and fight to protect the CDBG program  from elimination during the full House Financial Services Committee Hearing.  Click here to watch video of Congressman Scott’s exchange with Secretary Carson. Transcript of the exchange is included…

Congressman David Scott Announces Availability of 2017-18 Military Academy Congressional Nomination Applications

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the availability of applications for students interested in receiving a congressional nomination for admission to the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military or Naval Academy. “Having the privilege to nominate Thirteenth District students to attend the U.S. Military Academies is one of my most important and rewarding responsibilities,”…