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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1711, the Financial Inclusion in Banking Act, a bipartisan bill led by Congressman David Scott (GA-13) to help address long-standing disparities in access to traditional banking resources and economic opportunities. The legislation will empower the Office of Community Affairs within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to lead… Read more »

Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement: “Israel’s right to secure the safety of its citizens is incontestable and while I pray for the day that military assistance and arms are no longer needed anywhere in the world, no nation can be expected to look past rocket attacks that terrorize its people,” said… Read more »

Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on his vote to pass H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, legislation he co-sponsored to provide new protections for pregnant workers and job applicants from workplace discrimination: “Four decades after the Pregnancy Discrimination Act became law, pregnant… Read more »

Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on his vote to pass H.R. 2547, the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act, legislation to establish new protections for small businesses, servicemembers, students and other consumers against mistreatment and harassment by debt collectors: "The American people deserve action… Read more »

Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today urged hardworking families in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible.  As part of the American Rescue Plan Congressman David Scott… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. David Tenga, a senior at Langston Hughes High School, earned first place for his submission “Lady,” a digital drawing of a fantasy landscape which will be displayed in the Tunnel of the Cannon House Office Building for the next year.… Read more »

Once authorized by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, this Member Designated Project funding will be included in the surface transportation reauthorization legislation anticipated this Congress.  The following projects were requested and submitted by Congressman David Scott: 1.   Cobb County: East West Connector Corridor Improvement; $4.5… Read more »

Congressman David Scott issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress: “Last night’s Joint Address to Congress from President Biden made it abundantly clear that the Biden-Harris Administration is going to work with Congress to get results for all Americans,” said Congressman Scott. “I was especially pleased to hear President Biden’s commitment… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my colleague, Congressman Alcee Hastings. He was a very effective leader in Congress, and an extraordinary Congressman who was a strong voice for his Florida constituents and the people of our great Nation. He was a very valued friend… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott issued the following statement on Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signing elections bill SB 202 into law: “SB 202 is a terrible bill that harks back to the years of Jim Crow, and it is truly unconscionable that in this day and age Georgia State Legislators would attempt to disenfranchise eligible voters,” Congressman Scott stated. ### Read more »