Today, U.S. Representatives David Scott (GA-13) and Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR), led a bipartisan group of members in reintroducing a resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2021 as Endometriosis Awareness Month. “The general lack of awareness and early detection of endometriosis has consequentially contributed to delayed diagnoses for millions of women. Increased awareness ... Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and House Democrats voted to pass the updated HEROES Act, addressing urgent COVID-19 public health and economic relief needs that have developed since the House passed an earlier version in May. “Tonight, I voted to deliver critical aid immediately to the American people,” said Rep. Scott. “Challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to persist and evolv... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that he will provide free drive-thru COVID-19 testing and food distribution on Saturday, September 19th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Word of Faith Cathedral in Cobb County. “Our state is reeling from the severe health and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic,” said Congressman Scott. “Robust testing is vital to flattening the spread of ... Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) will provide access to free drive-thru COVID-19 testing and free drive-thru food distribution on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Mundy’s Mill High School in Jonesboro, Ga. “As of this week, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Georgia has surged to nearly 200,000, with more than half of all Georgia cases reported in the last month,” said Congre... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott announced his sponsorship of H.Res. 1040, a resolution recognizing July 2020 as Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month. “Thousands of women in Georgia and millions more across the country are affected by uterine fibroids, which represent one of the most prevalent reproductive health problems in the United States today,” said Scott. “In fact, by age 50, roughly 70% of White ... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded over $53 million for health centers and hospitals located in the Thirteenth District. Specifically, HHS awarded $49,976,090 to Thirteenth District hospitals working to combat the coronavirus pandemic and $3,385,275 to help health centers expand COVID-19 testing. The grants were funded as... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) introduced H.Res. 972, a resolution to recognize the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and designate the month of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month." 60 Members of the House have co-sponsored the bipartisan resolution, which represents a continued commitment to making PCOS, the most common endocrine disorder, a central focus in the 116th C... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $3,385,275 to several community health centers located in the Thirteenth District that are serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The supplemental funding was made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which Scott strongly supported ... Read more »
On Monday , April 6, 2020 from 5-6pm, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) will host a telephone town hall and briefing alongside health experts and labor and small business leaders to provide updates and help answer questions about the ongoing coronavirus crisis, steps you can take to protect yourself and your family, and how Congress is working to keep our community safe. The telephone town hall is f... Read more »
U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13), joined by Rep. Abby Finkenauer (IA-01), recently led a group of Members of Congress to introduce H. Res. 888. This resolution expresses support for the designation of March 2020 as Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the United States and an estimated 200 million women worldwide. “I am blessed to be able... Read more »
