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On Saturday, March 1, 2014, Congressman David Scott announced the ten local high students whose artwork was selected as the winning entries in the Thirteenth District’s 12th Annual Congressional Art Competition. The announcement was made during a special presentation at the Douglas County Museum of History and Art, which featured welcome remarks by Douglas County Commission Chairman Tom… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his 12th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, for Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District.  High school students who reside in or attend a public, private or home school in Georgia’s 13th District are invited to submit artwork for the competition. The Congressional Art Competition was created in 1982 as a… Read more »

Congressmen Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and David Scott (D-GA) released the following statement after sending a letter to leaders of the Farm Bill Conference Committee reminding them of the House of Representatives’ overwhelming rejection of supply management provisions: “The House of Representatives’ resounding rejection of supply management provisions in the dairy title of the Farm Bill… Read more »

Today, the House passed H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), which authorizes the development and maintenance of the nation’s waterway infrastructure. H.R. 3080 includes a key provision that authorizes the funding necessary for the Savannah Harbor expansion project to move forward. This provision will end a 14 year delay of the project to deepen the… Read more »

Congressman David Scott joined 200 Democrats to send a letter to House Speaker Boehner demanding a vote on a clean budget to end the shutdown and fund the government. A vote on the legislation would open the entire federal government immediately. “After shutting down the government for a week, House Republicans refuse to allow an up or down vote on a clean budget,” said Congressman… Read more »

Today, Rep. K. Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, and Ranking Member David Scott, held a fourth hearing on the future of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in advance of writing legislation to reauthorize the agency. The purpose of this hearing was to explore ways to improve customer protections and… Read more »

Congressman David Scott announced that, beginning today, thousands of Georgians will have access to affordable, quality health insurance as new online Health Insurance Marketplaces open. “Starting today, my constituents can purchase affordable, quality health insurance through the new online Marketplace,” Rep. Scott said. “It’s your health choices, made simple. This new online… Read more »

A new report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finds that in Georgia, consumers will see increased competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace, leading to new and affordable choices for consumers. According to the report, Georgians will be able to choose from an average of 50 health plans in the Marketplace. Premiums nationwide will also be around 16… Read more »

Congressman David Scott announced that less than 10 days remain until the start of enrollment for the new Health Insurance Marketplaces on October 1, 2013. A new consumer-focused www.HealthCare.gov website and a 24-hours-a-day toll-free call center have been launched to help Georgians looking for health coverage prepare for open enrollment and sign up for private health insurance. … Read more »

Congressman David Scott called for President Obama to consult with Congress before taking military action in Syria. Congressman Scott sent a letter to the President expressing his concerns about the matter.  A copy of the letter is attached. “Congress must be consulted before military action is taken against Syria,” Congressman Scott said.  “More answers are needed before… Read more »