Today, eligible residents of Georgia will be able to apply for coverage through the state’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan was created by the Affordable Health Care Act to make health insurance available to those who have had a problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott voted to reform Wall Street practices that created a financial meltdown and ruined the finances of thousands of Georgians. Congressman Scott voted to protect consumers from predatory lending, confusing fine print, and industry gimmicks while ensuring the end of taxpayer-funded bailouts. To watch a clip of Congressman Scott discussing this bill click here.… Read more »
Last night, Congressman Scott voted for the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (H.R. 2194). He was appointed to the conference committee to reconcile the different House and Senate versions of H.R. 2194 and write the final bill. To watch a video clip of the Congressman's speech on the bill click here.
“Iran’s nuclear ambitions threaten stability in a… Read more »
Congressman Scott voted for two bills this week that will help grow American small businesses. He voted for the Small Business Lending Fund Act (H.R. 5297) and the Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5486). These measures will expand much needed lending to small businesses and offer tax incentives to help small businesses grow, hire, and fuel our economy.
“Small businesses are the… Read more »
Congressman Scott voted this week for the Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act of 2010. This measure will help Congress conduct more effective oversight, make better-informed authorization and appropriation decisions, identify and eliminate duplicative programs, and help improve the performance of federal programs.
“The American taxpayer deserves a government that… Read more »
As part of the Affordable Care Act, many Medicare recipients across the country will begin receiving assistance to help pay for their prescription drug costs. Beginning June 10, 2010, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will begin distributing a one-time tax -free $250 rebate check to those seniors who reach the coverage gap.
"During these tough economic times I’ve… Read more »
Congressman Scott voted for the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, H.R. 4213. This measure will help create or save more than a million American jobs by restoring credit to small businesses, extending tax incentives for American Research and Development (R&D) and energy, rebuilding American infrastructure, expanding summer jobs for young people, and providing tax relief for… Read more »
On Friday, the House Agriculture Committee will visit Atlanta to tour the Centers for Disease Control and hold a public hearing. Congressman Scott will play host to the Committee when they hold the hearing in his district at the National Archives Building in Morrow (http://www.archives.gov/southeast/).
“I am pleased that the Agriculture Committee has chosen the Atlanta… Read more »
Today, the New Democrat Coalition unveiled a comprehensive agenda aimed at encouraging innovation and boosting small businesses. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agenda builds upon the New Democrats' long standing commitment to policies that embrace technology and innovation to drive sustainable economic growth, competitive businesses and a… Read more »
Congressman David Scott returned from meetings of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Science and Technology Committee in New York. The meetings, held at the U.N., coincided with a speech to the UN by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. As the General Rapporteur of the Science and Technology Committee, Congressman Scott will produce annual Committee General Reports on subjects of highest… Read more »
