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.
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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.
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Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) was joined by Democrats in the House of Representatives in voting to pass the American Rescue Plan, providing critical support to the millions of families, workers, and communities suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. Congressman Scott, who serves as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, ushered through $5 billion in critical assistance to… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott introduced the Coronavirus Homeowner Assistance Act of 2021, legislation creating a Homeowner Assistance Fund to aid homeowners harmed by the global coronavirus pandemic. This legislation, which would provide $10 billion in funding to states, territories, and the District of Columbia, delivers essential mortgage financial assistance and utility financial… Read more »
