UPDATE - on May 17, Congressman Scott met with the new director of the VA Medical Center in his office. You can watch a news report about it here. Congressman Scott hopes that the new leadership will bring better care to the facility, yet he will still keep reviewing the progress.
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In response to an investigation into recent deaths at the Atlanta Veterans… Read more »
Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and David Scott (D-GA) introduced H.R. 1427, the “Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act,” a bipartisan bill to protect healthcare consumers. H.R. 1427 provides more information to consumers so they are able to make wise and informed decisions about their personal healthcare needs.
This legislation would make it unlawful for any healthcare professional… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott announced that he will host his 10th Annual Jobs Fair on Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) in College Park. The event will run from 10am to 3pm.
Job seekers who attend may obtain information and be considered for more than 1,992 positions with this year’s participating employers. The… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott joined nearly 200 students, parents, and teachers to celebrate the 2013 Thirteenth Congressional District Art Competition held at the Arts Clayton Gallery. An expert panel of professional artists evaluated pieces submitted by 76 high school students from across the District and selected the top five winners. Shrooq Afifi, a student at Fayette… Read more »
Congressman Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) joined Congressman David Scott (D-GA) to introduce the National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers Act of 2013 (NARAB II), which would streamline the insurance agent licensing process.
“The NARAB Reform Act will create a more efficient, modern, and workable system of insurance agent licensing,” Congressman Neugebauer said. “That allows… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott voted for passage of S. 47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. The bill passed the House by a large, bi-partisan margin of 286-138, and will renew and expand the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which had expired in September 2011.
“Today, the House voted to protect all victims of domestic violence across America,” Congressman Scott… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) proudly announced his nominations for 22 area students to attend our nation’s prestigious military academies. Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony at the National Archives Center in Morrow, Georgia. The ceremony featured the Stockbridge High Color Guard, soloist Jill Shedd,… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his 11th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, for Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District.
High school students from throughout Georgia’s 13th District are invited to submit artwork for the competition. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of high school students… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announces his committee assignments for the 113th Session of Congress.
House Committee on Agriculture - http://democrats.agriculture.house.gov/
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
Areas of jurisdiction: Program and markets related to cotton, cottonseed, wheat, feed grains, soybeans, oilseeds, rice, dry… Read more »
Congressman David Scott [GA-13], in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is pleased to announce the upcoming Making Home Affordable “Help for Homeowners Event” in Atlanta on Friday, January 25, 2013. Homeowners who are struggling to make mortgage payments or refinance should attend to meet in-person with mortgage servicers and… Read more »
