U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13) announced today that the Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded $150,000 in grants to Clayton County Public Schools for the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program.
“Violent crimes have been on the rise in Clayton County since 2000 and like many of my constituents, I am very concerned about gang violence and its penetration… Read more »
Yesterday, Representative David Scott (D-GA) and Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman called for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into the alarming growth of U.S. exports to Iran. The GAO study was requested in response to an Associated Press (AP) report earlier this year stating that U.S. exports to Iran – including cigarettes, cosmetics, perfume, fur… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative David Scott released the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act. This act funds the federal government for the first part of FY2009, and contains fully year funding for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Veterans Affairs.… Read more »
U.S. Representative David Scott recently introduced H.R. 1461, recognizing the 10th anniversary of the terrorist bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
“Ten years after the tragic and senseless terrorist attacks on the U.S. embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, we recognize the historic significance of these events and memorialize the… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5611, commonly referred to as the National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers Reform Act (NARAB). This bipartisan measure was introduced by Rep. David Scott (D-GA) and Rep. Geoff Davis (R-KY) and will reform the current system of insurance agent licensing. NARAB will provide streamlined non-residential insurance agent and broker… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Scott supported the passage of H.R. 6899, the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, which passed in the House 236 to 189. This bipartisan legislation will bring energy costs down by expanding domestic energy supply, while also investing in renewable energy production.
“Democrats have offered a forward-thinking bill that responsibly… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott made the following statement about Clayton County Schools’ loss of accreditation.
I am extremely disappointed that SACS has chosen to repeal the Clayton County School System’s accreditation and I urge an immediate appeal of this decision. Yesterday, a judge recommended that four board members be removed due to mismanagement of the school system. I call… Read more »
Congressman David Scott welcomed more than 1,500 constituents and 100 healthcare professionals and volunteers to the Fourth Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair held Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Mundy’s Mill High School in Clayton County.
“Each year I’ve continued to host a health fair to provide accessible healthcare to those who cannot afford to go to the doctor,” said… Read more »
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4137, the Higher Education Opportunity Act by a vote of 380-49. Included in H.R. 4137 is legislation introduced by Congressman Scott - the John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Act of 2007 (H.R. 916) - which passed the House on May 15, 2007 by a 341-73 vote.
To address the rising cost of post-secondary education, the Higher… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Mrs. Alfredia Scott announced the selection of 5 area students to receive $10,000 in scholarship awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Scholarship program. Congressman and Mrs. Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special reception in his Jonesboro District… Read more »
