This week, the House passed two bipartisan bills to eliminate approximately $125 billion annually in waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending. The Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act (H.R. 3393) would reduce the estimated $98 billion in improper payments that occur when a federal agency pays too much or pays twice for a product or service. The House also passed H.R. 5013,… Read more »
Congressman Scott announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs will start taking applications for The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, which Congress passed and was signed into law last year. The “Fry Scholarship” expands the New GI Bill education benefits to cover the full cost of a college education for all of the children of service members who have died on… Read more »
The House Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010, by voice vote. H.R. 5114 will reauthorize and improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is the primary source of reliable, affordable flood insurance coverage for millions of American homes and businesses. During the markup, the committee approved an amendment by… Read more »
Congressman David Scott was appointed to the conference committee to reconcile the House and Senate versions of Iran sanctions legislation, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (H.R. 2194).
“I am honored to be appointed to this important conference committee,” Congressman Scott said. “Iran’s nuclear ambitions threaten stability in a volatile region,… Read more »
Congressman David Scott has announced that the 2011 Military Service Academy Nominaton applications are now available for students of the 13th Congressional District. The deadline for receipt of packets at the Jonesboro district office is October 29, 2010 by 5:00 pm.
"It is my privilege to make these nominations each year. You can be assured that it is a responsibility that I take most… Read more »
WHAT: 7th Annual 13th Congressional Jobs Fair. Over 85 employers confirmed. Remember to bring your resume.
WHEN: This Friday, April 23, 2010
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE: Georgia International Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337. Take MARTA to the Airport Station and ride the new Sky Train to the convention center for… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC -- Georgia small businesses will receive a bit of good news in their mailboxes. Companies eligible for new health reform tax credits will be getting a postcard explaining the credits and encouraging them to take advantage of the tax cut.
“This is the biggest health care tax cut in history,” Congressman Scott said. “Georgia small businesses should to know how to start… Read more »
On March 24, Congressman Scott voted for two bills that help small businesses: the Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act (H.R. 4899) and the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 (H.R. 4849). Both measures passed the House. In addition to these two bills, Congressman Scott has also supported other measures to help small businesses: The HIRE Act (H.R. 2847), the American… Read more »
Congressman David Scott voted to reduce health care costs, expand the private insurance marketplace for small businesses and the uninsured, and stop insurance companies for denying coverage for pre-existing coverage and shore up Medicare services.
"To do nothing is expensive," Congressman Scott said. "Growth in annual health insurance costs is outstripping average wage increases.… Read more »
Health insurance reform legislation will make health care affordable for the middle class, provide security for seniors, guarantee access to health insurance for the uninsured and reduce the federal deficit by over $100 billion over the next decade. The text and summary of the bill have been available online: http://rules.house.gov/bills_details.aspx?NewsID=4606
Benefits to the 13th… Read more »
