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Congressman David Scott to Honor Students at 16th Annual Congressional Art Competition

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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…

Scott Statement on Wealth Building at Hearing with Corporate Finance Division Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following statement during the House Financial Services Committee “Oversight of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance” hearing. Click here to watch video of Congressman David Scott’s remarks. Transcript of Exchange with William Hinman, Director, Division of Corporation Finance, U.S. Securities and Exchange…

Scott Opening Statement at House Agriculture Committee Hearing on 2018 Farm Bill

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Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following statement strongly opposing proposed cuts to the SNAP program during  today’s full House Agriculture Committee hearing on the 2018 Farm Bill.  Click below to watch videos of Congressman Scott’s remarks:   Part 1 - Scott Statement on Mean, Un-American Farm Bill. Part 2 - Scott remarks on Farm Bill…

Congressman David Scott to Host 15th Annual Jobs Fair - Friday, April 13

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Today Congressman David Scott proudly announced that he will host his 15th Annual Jobs Fair on Friday, April 13, 2018, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, at the Georgia International Convention Center.  Georgia’s top employers will be recruiting job seekers to fill over 6,000 openings and include the complete list of participants below. Register here now! Special opportunities…

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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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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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…