Today, Congressman David Scott spoke from the House floor in support of final passage of the Farm Bill, H.R. 2419 - The Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act. As the only Georgia House member appointed to the House-Senate conference committee on the Farm Bill, Congressman Scott had a direct influence on the bill’s expansion of nutrition programs.
“This bill is historically referred to as… Read more »
Sunday, six tornadoes touched down in parts of the 13th Congressional District affecting Clayton, Fulton and Douglas counties. Congressman Scott immediately responded by going out into the most devastated areas of his district to see the damage first-hand and to speak with constituents.
Sunday afternoon, Congressman David Scott toured Ellenwood— the most visibly concentrated area… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott continued the fight to pass several major housing bills that will help families refinance their bad home loans, save neighborhoods under assault from foreclosures and provide liquidity to the housing mortgage market.
“Georgians are facing a wave of foreclosures that threaten families’ stability and the safety of entire neighborhoods,” Congressman Scott… Read more »
Today, the Treasury Department began distributing Recovery Rebates to American families as a result of the Economic Stimulus package. The distribution of rebates was originally scheduled to begin on Friday, May 2, but was pushed up to speed the help for families facing economic crisis. Rebates will be issued according to the last two digits of the main filer’s Social Security number. A… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman David Scott (D-GA) hosted the Fourth Annual 13th Congressional District Jobs Fair at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. This special event was hosted in conjunction with Comcast Cable, WALR KISS 104.1 FM and CBS 46.
“The 13th Congressional District’s Jobs Fair was a great success! This is the fourth jobs fair that I have had the… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (D-GA) was recognized by Ebony Magazine as one of “The Ebony Power 150: The Most Influential Blacks in America”. Ebony’s Power list recognizes inspirational individuals from politics, business, education, entertainment, public service and religion and the broad impact that African-Americans have on our society.
Since its 1963 inception, Ebony's presentation of… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott was appointed to the House-Senate Conference Committee on H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 200, otherwise known as the Farm Bill. The conference committee will negotiate differences between the House and Senate passed versions of the bill and establish priorities for nutrition, energy and agricultural policy for the next five years.… Read more »
Today, the US Congress will hold a special joint service in the Capitol Rotunda to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Congressman Scott spoke on the floor on Monday to commemoration Dr. King. The text of Congressman Scott’s floor speech from the Congressional Record is included below:
COMMEMORATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE… Read more »
Today, Rep. David Scott (D-GA) announced his commitment and continued support to assisting the students and concerned citizens of Clayton County in the wake of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) recent announcement to revoke the accreditation of the Clayton County School District, effective September 1, 2008. Congressman Scott responded to the recent announcement with… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that he awarded $37,000 in scholarships to the top winners of the 13th District’s Sixth Annual Congressional High School Art Competition. Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special reception on Saturday at the Arts Clayton Gallery in Jonesboro.
“Each year I continue to be amazed at the… Read more »
