This week, Representative David Scott (GA-13), along with Reps. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Lucy McBath (GA-06), sent a letter to the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) Commissioner urging the agency to resolve the significant backlog of unemployment benefits claims for Georgia workers.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment rates hit levels not seen since the… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that he has introduced H.R. 8620, legislation allowing small business owners to make needed technology improvements under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The addition of software and cloud computing upgrades to the eligible uses of PPP funds will allow small businesses to transition to curbside delivery, online ordering,… 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… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $7,947,332 in federal COVID-19 relief grants to counties across the Thirteenth District.
The grants were allocated under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act's $5 billion supplemental funding for the Community Development Block Grant… 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… 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,”… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that FEMA has awarded a $163,294 grant to the Cobb County Fire Department through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant – COVID-19 Supplemental Program (AFG-S).
“Firefighters place themselves in harm’s way every day for the communities they serve, and even more so now as they respond to the obstacles presented by the COVID-19… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) recently joined 160 members of Congress in a letter urging congressional leadership to address rising food insecurity and unprecedented demand at food banks by strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
“Families across Georgia are overwhelmed by record job losses, health strains and rising grocery costs during this pandemic,”… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) took the House Floor and delivered remarks urging swift passage of H.R. 7301, the Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act, to help homeowners and renters address the dire housing needs arising due to the pandemic. Enclosed below are a video and transcript of his remarks:
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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… Read more »
