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Congressman David Scott Statement on the Atlanta Braves Winning 2021 World Series

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement on the Atlanta Braves winning the 2021 World Series: "Congratulations to the 2021 World Series Champions, our Atlanta Braves, for a remarkable season and for carrying forward the club’s longstanding legacy of sportsmanship, comradery and the hunger and drive to…

ICYMI: In FSC Exchange, Congressman David Scott Urges Inclusion of Affordable Housing in Building Back Better Plan

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Last week, during a Financial Services Committee hearing to examine recent severe declines in American homeownership, Congressman David Scott urged the inclusion of down payment assistance in the final Build Back Better Act to give a hand up to all American families and ensure access to safe and affordable housing for all communities. In an exchange, FSC hearing witness and Director of…

Congressman David Scott Urges Support from Chair DeLauro, Ranking Member Granger for SNAP, TEFAP in FY2022 Appropriations

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today urged robust support of federal nutrition programs, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), from both House Committee on Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Kay Granger in the FY2022 appropriations process. “We…

ICYMI: Led by Chairman David Scott, House Ag Members Advance Bipartisan Bill to Establish $100 Million in Permanent 1890 Student Scholarship Funding Out of Committee

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Yesterday, the House Agriculture Committee passed out of committee H.R. 4252, bipartisan legislation introduced and championed by Chairman David Scott to establish $100 million in permanent funding for student scholarships at the nineteen 1890 land-grant colleges and universities. The bill was reported favorably out of the Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support by a 43-3 vote…

Chairman David Scott Remarks in Support of 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Scholarship Bill

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House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement in support of H.R. 4252 during today's House Agriculture Committee Business Meeting: [As prepared for delivery] It is my distinct honor to bring up for our consideration today H.R. 4252 – to provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. As a graduate of an…

Congressman David Scott Applauds Appointment of Arthur Tripp to Lead Farm Service Agency in Georgia

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement on the appointment of Arthur Tripp to serve as State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency (Georgia): "President Biden and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack have been clear in their commitment to build back better and define a better future for farmers…

Congressman David Scott Votes to Pass Historic NDAA for the 61st Consecutive Year

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement regarding his vote to maintain the strength of our nation’s defense enterprise with H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022: “With today’s passage off the FY22 National Defense…

On 27th Anniversary of Violence Against Women Act, Rep. David Scott Urges Senate Support for VAWA Reauthorization

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on the 27th anniversary of the passage of the landmark Violence Against Women Act: “Passed 27 years ago today, the Violence Against Women Act has stood for decades as a pillar of our essential mission to fight against domestic violence and sexual assault in Georgia and…

Reps. David Scott, Hank Johnson Urge Kemp to Act to Mitigate COVID-19 Hospitalization Surge, Preserve Hospital Capacity Statewide

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, today urged Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to take action to address the recent surge in COVID-19 related hospitalizations across the state of Georgia. In the letter, the members call for Kemp…

Rep. David Scott Statement on House passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

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U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the below statement following House passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, legislation he co-sponsored to restore the full strength of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Chairman David Scott’s full statement is below. “Our votes are the most powerful…