Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following statement at the first public meeting of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee:
Click here to watch video of Congressman Scott’s opening remarks.
“Thank you very much Mr. Chairman. We’re here at a very historic time. As we grapple with our Farm Bill, we are also faced with devastating trade situations and our… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, has been selected to serve on the conference committee on the 2018 Farm Bill. The conference committee will be tasked with reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill.
“I am honored to serve on the conference committee for the 2018 Farm Bill,” said Congressman… Read more »
By Tamar Hallerman
WASHINGTON — On many issues, U.S. Rep. David Scott, D-Atlanta, fashions himself as a man in the middle on Capitol Hill, ready and willing to use his moderate credentials to broker agreements across the aisle. The question has always been whether there were any Republicans to meet him halfway.
When it comes to the GOP’s… Read more »
By Denis O'Hayer
U.S. House Republican leaders have launched a drive to push their new healthcare bill through House committees.
The measure, which would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare), has run into pushback from some Republicans who claim it doesn't go far enough.
But, while Republicans try to work out their internal differences,… Read more »
You can read more about this by clicking on 11 Alive, the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and the Douglasville Neighbor.
On July 28, Congressman Scott voted for supplemental FEMA funding for property buyouts in the Atlanta suburbs. The funding is included as a part of H.R. 4899, the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010. H.R. 4899 is now headed to the President’s desk to be signed… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, the US House passed H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010. H.R. 5114 will reauthorize and improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is the primary source of reliable, affordable flood insurance coverage for millions of American homes and businesses. The bill includes an amendment by Congressman Scott to allow NFIP premiums… Read more »
Today, the House passed the bipartisan Home Star Energy Retrofit Act (H.R. 5019).
This bill will provide immediate incentives for consumers who renovate their homes to become more energy-efficient. Home Star will create an estimated 168,000 American jobs in construction, manufacturing and retail and save about 3 million American families an estimated $200-500 per year on their energy… Read more »
The House Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010, by voice vote. H.R. 5114 will reauthorize and improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is the primary source of reliable, affordable flood insurance coverage for millions of American homes and businesses. During the markup, the committee approved an amendment by… Read more »
Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 67th annual Red Cross Month. For more than 125 years, the mission of the American Red Cross has been to help individuals and families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, and each year, nearly half of a million volunteers respond to more than 70,000 disasters nationwide.
I am particularly proud of the American Red Cross and its… Read more »
This week is Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 15-19), which was created to raise awareness of the dangers associated with flooding and steps to protect against damage.
Last year, several areas in the 13th Congressional District were severely flooded including Austell, Mableton and Douglasville. Many residents in the flooded areas were surprised about the intensity of the flooding. … Read more »
