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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) introduced legislation to better address the needs of “under-banked” and “un-banked” communities in America. The Improving Access to Traditional Banking Act of 2018 will direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to thoroughly investigate and report to Congress recommendations on how to lessen Americans’ reliance on non-traditional banking… Read more »

U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13) announced today that federal grants totaling over $52 million have been awarded in 2017 to the Thirteenth District by the U.S. Departments of Education (DOED), Energy (DOE), Health and Human Services (HHS), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Justice (DOJ), Small Business Administration (SBA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “This… Read more »

Congressman David Scott (GA-13) issued the following statement today after the Republican-led House voted to enact the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “Today Republicans in the House turned their backs on millions of hard-working, middle class American families by passing a cruel and deceitful tax scam.   This heartless bill provides so-called… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) took the House Floor to pay tribute to Channel 2 WSB-TV’s Tim McVay, Vice President and General Manager, on his retirement after 39 years in broadcasting.  Click here to watch video of Congressman Scott’s remarks. “Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I rise this morning to pay honor to an extraordinary, great American. Mr. Tim McVay, Vice… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1699. This bipartisan bill preserves access to manufactured housing, which accounts for 12% of the housing in Georgia. A video and transcript of Congressman Scott’s remarks are enclosed below. Click here to watch video of Congressman Scott’s remarks. Transcript: “Thank you so… Read more »

Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in strong opposition to the Republican tax reform bill. Click here to watch video of Congressman Scott’s remarks. “Madam Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Neal. I appreciate this time. My heart is heavy tonight, and it is heavy because we are faced with the absolute, most dangerous, destructive, and… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in strong opposition to H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act.   Click here to watch video of Congressman Scott’s remarks. Rep. Scott: Thank you ranking member Waters. First, it is very important for us to understand that flooding, Mr. Speaker, is no longer just a coastal lawmaker's… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) called for Congress to take immediate action and implement a 5 year reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which expired September 30.  CHIP provides health care for 8.9 million children across the U.S, including over 130,000 kids covered through Georgia’s CHIP program, PeachCare for Kids. “With the House currently… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it will end cost-sharing reduction payments: “This week, President Trump took unprecedented steps to sabotage healthcare affordability for all Americans. And last night, hours after Trump signed an executive order undermining the ACA, he struck another blow that will… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) urged U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson to stand up and fight to protect the CDBG program  from elimination during the full House Financial Services Committee Hearing.  Click here to watch video of Congressman Scott’s exchange with Secretary Carson. Transcript of the exchange is included… Read more »