Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address:
"With the eyes of the nation watching, President Joe Biden celebrated the incredible strides of this administration to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and outlined a proactive and unifying roadmap of… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on Russia's Unjustified attack on Ukraine.
"Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine is an attack on democracy in the name of authoritarianism. In this dark hour, the global leadership of the United States and our allies will prove crucial to… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on President Joe Biden's Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
"In Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden has nominated to the Supreme Court a jurist with exceptional qualifications and an impressive record of jurisprudence befitting a… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on his vote to pass the America COMPETES Act, a bold and transformative legislative package to strengthen U.S. supply chains and American manufacturing, supercharge American production of chips, research and ensure that America can outcompete any nation in the… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman David Scott, (GA-13) and Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced the launch of the Georgia Homeowner Assistance Fund, a $354 million stimulus fund to help homeowners impacted by the pandemic with mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, and past-due utilities.
Administered by Georgia’s DCA, the GA… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement marking the one-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
“The violent and deadly insurrection targeting our nation’s Capitol was one of the most profound tragedies in our nation’s history,” said Congressman David Scott. “However, because of the… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson:
“Today, Georgia mourns the loss of a great statesman and stalwart public servant who for decades worked diligently across the aisle for the common good of our communities.
“With decency and humility, U.S. Senator… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today unveiled the Making Advances Kinetic, Education, Research and Skills (MAKERS) Act, a bill that would address the skills gap at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) and community colleges. Co-sponsored by Representatives Mark Takano (CA-41), Tim Ryan… Read more »
Today, ahead of Saturday’s SEC championship game between the University of Georgia and University of Alabama, U.S. Representatives David Scott (GA-13), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Jody Hice (GA-10) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced a friendly bipartisan wager on which team will prevail on the gridiron.
When the UGA Bulldogs are victorious over the Alabama Crimson Tide, proud Georgia fans… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on reports of a shooting yesterday in Rex, GA that claimed four lives and left two injured.
“Yesterday, Clayton County lost four of our neighbors, including two women and Clayton County Police officer, Henry Laxson, and a 12 year old child is in… Read more »
