Today, President Obama signed the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 26) into law. Included in this new law is the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB), which was originally authored by Congressman David Scott in 2008.
“I introduced NARAB in 2008 to help reform and modernize a very important part of state insurance… Read more »
Recognizing that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Congressman David Scott urges his constituents to take this month to educate themselves and others on the facts about these serious crimes.
“It is important to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month to mark the gravity and severity of the role that domestic violence plays in our society,” stated Rep. David… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that applications are available for students interested in receiving a congressional nomination to one of the U.S. Military Academies.
“The privilege of nominating qualified students to the United States Air Force, Military, Merchant Marine, and Naval Academies is one of my most important and rewarding responsibilities,” said Congressman… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott proudly announced that he will host his 10th Annual Health Fair on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Mundy’s Mill High School. This event will feature free health screenings and information provided by the region’s leading healthcare providers and organizations.
Free health screenings include: Prostate cancer PSA; Clinical breast cancer… Read more »
By David A. Scott
Published by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ever since the Inspector General and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution exposed the scandalous care at the Atlanta VA, I have been fighting to improve services for our veterans.
Last year, I toured the Atlanta VA with the Republican chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, Jeff Miller, to see the situation firsthand.… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Mrs. Alfredia Scott presented nine area students scholarship awards totaling $10,700 and through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses and Foundation scholarship programs. Since 2003, Congressman Scott and his wife, Mrs. Alfredia Scott, have awarded $151,200 in scholarships to 90 students.
“I am so proud to celebrate these outstanding… Read more »
Last night, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3230, the The Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 by a vote of 420-5. This wide-ranging bill expands a VA facility in Cobb County and includes legislation championed by Congressman Scott to recruit more mental health professionals and to allow for in-state tuition.
“Ever since the scandals at the Atlanta VA… Read more »
Yesterday, the U.S. House overwhelmingly approved the fiscal year 2015 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill (H.R. 4486) by a vote of 416-1. In total, this bill increases funding for veterans programs by $1.5 billion.
Congressmen David Scott and Larry Bucshon added report language to the bill in regards to the recruitment of psychiatric physicians to the VA. … Read more »
Congressman David Scott joined his colleague, Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), to introduce H.R. 4234, the Ensuring Veterans Resiliency Act, a bipartisan bill to improve psychiatric care in military and veteran communities.
“Too many of American’s veterans are experiencing a mental health crisis without adequate assistance from the VA. In Georgia, several disturbing… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott proudly announced that he will host the 11th Annual 13th Congressional District Jobs Fair on Friday, March 28, 2014, 10am to 3pm, at the Georgia International Convention Center.
This year’s employers are looking to fill 4,207 positions and include: AFLAC; Atlanta Fire & Rescue; Albany Police Department; Bradley-Morris, Inc.; Clayton County;… Read more »
