Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) proudly announced his nominations for 22 area students to attend our nation’s prestigious military academies. Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony at the National Archives Center in Morrow, Georgia. The ceremony featured the Stockbridge High Color Guard, soloist Jill Shedd,… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his 11th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, for Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District.
High school students from throughout Georgia’s 13th District are invited to submit artwork for the competition. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of high school students… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announces his committee assignments for the 113th Session of Congress.
House Committee on Agriculture - http://democrats.agriculture.house.gov/
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
Areas of jurisdiction: Program and markets related to cotton, cottonseed, wheat, feed grains, soybeans, oilseeds, rice, dry… Read more »
Congressman David Scott [GA-13], in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is pleased to announce the upcoming Making Home Affordable “Help for Homeowners Event” in Atlanta on Friday, January 25, 2013. Homeowners who are struggling to make mortgage payments or refinance should attend to meet in-person with mortgage servicers and… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that more than $8,000,000 in federal funds have been dispersed to purchase and demolish substantially damaged residential properties in Austell, Georgia. These properties were damaged during the major flooding events in September, 2009.
“While the devastating floods of 2009 may seem like a memory to many people, it is still a… Read more »
*This release was sent by the Nato Parliamentary Assembly of which Rep. Scott is a delegate. http://www.nato-pa.int/Default.asp?CAT2=0&CAT1=0&CAT0=0&SHORTCUT=3045
Prague, 11 November, 2012 - Allied lawmakers drafted a strongly worded warning to Iran over its nuclear programme Sunday, urging tougher sanctions if the government in Tehran continues to avoid substantial talks.… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott announced that he will host the Eighth Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event will feature FREE health screenings and take place at Mundy’s Mill High School in Jonesboro. To watch a video of Congressman Scott inviting the public to attend, visit… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Mrs. Alfredia Scott honored 6 area students who received a total of $10,000 in scholarship awards through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses and Foundation scholarship programs.
“By earning these awards, each student has demonstrated strong work ethics and a high commitment to achieve excellence in their schools and communities,” said… Read more »
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law two years ago and recently upheld by the Supreme Court. Republicans in Congress will soon call for votes on repealing the Affordable Care Act, but have not offered a replacement law to improve health care in America. Republicans choose more confrontation over healthcare rather than focusing on job creation or rebuilding the… Read more »
On Friday, the US House passed H.R.4348, which reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years. NFIP is the primary source of reliable, affordable flood insurance coverage for millions of American homes and businesses. The bill includes an amendment by Congressman Scott to allow NFIP premiums to be paid in installments. You can watch a clip of Congressman… Read more »
