Today, Congressman David Scott, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit, joined members of the House Committee on Agriculture in advancing H.R. 4257, a bill he introduced earlier this year to improve the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In addition to bringing the CFTC’s Office of Minority and Women… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass H.R. 4067, the Financial Inclusion in Banking Act. This bill, introduced by Congressman David Scott (D-GA), addresses systemic barriers in traditional banking and promotes greater inclusion in our nation’s financial system. H.R. 4067 would empower the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of Community… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 2423, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act. Below are the transcript of his remarks and a link to the video:
Click here to watch the full remarks.
“2020 marks the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) questioned CEO Mark Zuckerberg about Facebook’s digital redlining practices during the House Financial Services Committee Hearing: “An Examination of Facebook and Its Impact on the Financial Services and Housing Sectors.” Below is a transcript of Congressman Scott’s exchange with Mr. Zuckerberg.
Transcript of Congressman Scott and Facebook CEO… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced $3,511,319 in federal funding he helped secure for the City of South Fulton and Henry County Fire Departments. Under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, the South Fulton Fire Department was allocated a $2,242,500 federal grant to hire 21 new firefighters, and the Henry County Fire Department… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) released the following statement:
“This Ukraine development weighs very heavily, and is very concerning to me. As such, I believe it is time now to open an inquiry for impeachment. We have got to get the facts. We need to know what was said on Trump’s call with the president of Ukraine and what information was provided by the whistleblower about… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott announced his office is accepting applications from students seeking a congressional nomination for military academies. A congressional nomination is required for students to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy or U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
“Each year I have the honor of nominating exceptional… Read more »
Today, the Financial Services Committee voted 55-0 to advance H.R. 4067, the Financial Inclusion in Banking Act, out of Committee for consideration by the full House of Representatives. Earlier this year, Congressman David Scott (D-GA) and Congressman Sean Duffy (R-WI) introduced this bill to promote greater inclusion in our nation’s financial system. H.R. 4067 would empower the… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott, a senior member of the House Committee on Agriculture, introduced H.R. 4257, legislation to establish an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Dodd-Frank’s passage in 2010 established Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion at the financial regulatory agencies, including the Department of the… Read more »
By Jerry Jackson Special to the Clayton News
Aug 13, 2019
JONESBORO - More than 2,000 Clayton County residents came seeking advice and attention from physicians and medical providers who dispensed services at the 15th annual Health Fair hosted by Congressman David Scott Saturday at Mundy’s Mill High School.
The fair offered residents of all ages an opportunity to connect… Read more »
