On Monday , April 6, 2020 from 5-6pm, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) will host a telephone town hall and briefing alongside health experts and labor and small business leaders to provide updates and help answer questions about the ongoing coronavirus crisis, steps you can take to protect yourself and your family, and how Congress is working to keep our community safe.
The telephone… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) joined 40 of his colleagues in introducing the Coronavirus Emergency Student Loan Refinancing Act—legislation that allows student loan borrowers to take advantage of record-low yields on 10-year Treasury notes and refinance their loans down to lower rates, lowering their monthly payments as a result. Student loan borrowers are currently unable to… Read more »
Today, Rep. David Scott (D-GA-13) applauded passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a robust $2 trillion emergency bill providing health and economic stabilization from the coronavirus. The measure is now headed to the President’s desk for his signature.
“This funding is crucial to support workers, families, and small businesses during this time of… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott introduced H.R. 6368, legislation creating a Housing Assistance Fund to aid homeowners harmed by the global coronavirus pandemic. The State Housing Relief Act, which would provide $35 billion in funding to states, delivers essential support for homeowners in need of mortgage payment assistance, principal reduction, or utility payment assistance.
“In… Read more »
By Brian Hill
Published March 24, 2020
ATLANTA - Business has been slowing down lately for Bri and Nick Roxas. The couple told us they work in the funeral industry.
“We have switched our appointments over to being virtual,” Bri Roxas explained. “We are meeting people over Skype and stuff like that but… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the following changes to the operations of his Georgia District and Washington offices:
“Due to the Coronavirus crisis and because of our concerns for the health and safety of our constituents and our staff, and as recommended by the CDC, our offices are closed for our public health and safety. However, please feel free to call us if… Read more »
U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13), joined by Rep. Abby Finkenauer (IA-01), recently led a group of Members of Congress to introduce H. Res. 888. This resolution expresses support for the designation of March 2020 as Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the United States and an estimated 200 million women worldwide.
“I am… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) provided the following statement announcing the postponement of his 17th Annual Jobs Fair, which was scheduled to take place on Friday, March 27, at the Georgia International Convention Center:
“In response to recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the coronavirus, I have decided to cancel our 2020 Jobs Fair.… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (D-GA) was joined by Reps. Steve Stivers (R – OH-15) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) in introducing H.R. 6012, bipartisan legislation to improve access to financial education for consumers. The Consumer Financial Education and Empowerment Act would create a grant program within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to facilitate financial education… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his office is accepting submissions for the 18th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. High school students who live or attend school in Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District are invited to submit artwork for the competition.
In 1982, the Congressional Art Competition was… Read more »
