Congressman David Scott will host the 14th Annual Thirteenth Congressional District Health Fair on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 9am - 2pm, at Mundy’s Mill High School, located at 9652 Fayetteville Rd., Jonesboro, GA 30238. The Health Fair will provide vital health screenings and information at no cost from our region’s best healthcare providers and advocacy organizations. Free health screenings incl... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following statement during the House Financial Services Committee Full Markup hearing. Click here to watch video of Congressman David Scott’s remarks. Transcript of Congressman Scott's Remarks “You know this amazing, even the American people who are perhaps watching this know that when you increase your family with more children you’re obviousl... 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 David Scott. “This hi... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following statement during the House Financial Services Committee hearing entitled “The Annual Testimony of the Secretary of the Treasury on the State of the International Financial System.” Click here to watch video of Congressman David Scott’s remarks. Transcript of Exchange with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin MR. SCOTT: “Thank you very much... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s forced family separation policy: “I strongly condemn and stand against the Trump Administration’s cruel policy of separating children, some as young as 4-months old, from their families at the U.S. border with Mexico. It is immoral and inhumane to use children as leverage and a political bargainin... Read more »
On Friday, June 1, 2018, the Office of Congressman David Scott will cohost the Georgia Congressional Career Expo for Veterans and Reservists, along with other offices in the Georgia delegation, including: Senator Johnny Isakson, Senator David Perdue, Rep. Karen Handel (GA-6), Rep. Rob Woodall (GA-7), and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11). If you are a veteran or reservist looking for employment: CLICK... Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following statement strongly condemning the 2018 Farm Bill and its failure to fully support America’s 1890s Land Grant African American Colleges and Universities. Click here to watch video of Congressman Scott’s remarks. Transcript of Congressman David Scott’s Remarks “Mr. Chairman, let me make it very clear from the very beginning that this is a... Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott hosted his 16th Annual Congressional Art Competition and Awards Ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse. With community leaders and members in attendance, Congressman Scott recognized all participating students in the 2018 competition and announced the top winners. Mahagoni Bracey, from McEachern High School, won first place for her work “Focus.” As the top winner, ... Read more »
Tonight Congressman David Scott joined members of the Georgia Congressional delegation during a Special Order Hour on the House Floor to pay tribute to the life and legacy of former Georgia Senator and Governor Zell Miller. A video link to view Congressman Scott's remarks is enclosed below. Click here to watch video of Congressman David Scott’s remarks. Transcript of Congressman David Scott’s Rema... Read more »
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, Congressman David Scott will honor student participants and the top winner of his 16th Annual Congressional Art Competition. WHO: Congressman David Scott; Douglas County Board of Commissioners; Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville; community members; and High School students from Arlington Christian, Creekside, Dutchtown, Eagles Landing, Jonesboro, Kennesaw Mountain, La... Read more »