Today, Congressman David Scott applauded the unanimous approval of H.R. 203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation will address the epidemic of suicide among our nation’s veterans. H.R. 203 also includes legislation introduced by Congressman Scott to expand tuition assistance for VA mental health professionals.
“Ever since the… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the availability of applications for the 2015 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) General Mills Health and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses scholarships.
High school seniors or full-time undergraduate, graduate or professional school students from the Thirteenth District can apply for the scholarships online… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his 13th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, is open for submissions from throughout 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… Read more »
U.S. Congressman David Scott announced today that he will nominate 27 local students from 7 counties to the U.S. service academies, which include the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point.
The students are from the following counties: Clayton,… Read more »
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 »
