Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement: Once again, we find ourselves grieving the loss of life caused by gun violence during today's shooting at Apalachee High School. I stand firm in offering my strongest condolences and support to the victims, students, parents, staff, and first responders in Winder… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, alongside Georgia’s congressional Democrats, Reps. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Lucy McBath (GA-07), sent a letter urging Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to take executive action to address ongoing issues plaguing the state’s… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), members on the House Financial Services Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to address systemic barriers in our nation’s traditional banking sector.
The Financial Inclusion in Banking Act would redirect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of Community Affairs to focus its… Read more »
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, sent a letter urging Governor Brian Kemp to take executive action to curb the production and possession of un-serialized and untraceable weapons commonly known as “ghost guns.”
“Our communities are facing a scourge of violence because of homemade weapons that can be purchased and… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Democratic Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee and Senior Member of the House Financial Services Committee, voted on passage for the first Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Appropriations Package.
This measure funds includes a historic $13,672,044 in new federal funding in Congressman David Scott’s district.
These fifteen projects… Read more »
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, sent a letter to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver regarding the state of prison healthcare in the Georgia correctional system—specifically surrounding the relationship between GDC and Wellpath, the nation’s largest private prison health services… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), was joined by Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Donald M. Payne Jr. (NJ-10) to introduce the Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act. This critical piece of legislation provides professional development grants to arts educators and creative arts therapists to best include students with… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the winners of his 2023 Congressional App Challenge in Georgia’s Thirteenth District. The first-place finalists will be invited to the House of Code in Washington, D.C., where they will have the opportunity to meet with other coders and program participants from across the country. Additionally, the app will be displayed in… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement:
"I condemn the violent terrorist attacks committed by Hamas against Israel. We mourn the lives lost and continue to pray for the hostages and the citizens of Israel,” said Congressman David Scott. “Israel has the right to defend itself and the United… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, voted on passage of H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. The 2023 FAA bill is a comprehensive five-year reauthorization that not only authorizes FAA spending and establishes aviation policy, but also incorporates a key provision spearheaded by Congressman… Read more »
