Today, Congressman David Scott was appointed to the House-Senate Conference Committee on H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 200, otherwise known as the Farm Bill. The conference committee will negotiate differences between the House and Senate passed versions of the bill and establish priorities for nutrition, energy and agricultural policy for the next five years.… Read more »
Today, the US Congress will hold a special joint service in the Capitol Rotunda to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Congressman Scott spoke on the floor on Monday to commemoration Dr. King. The text of Congressman Scott’s floor speech from the Congressional Record is included below:
COMMEMORATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE… Read more »
Today, Rep. David Scott (D-GA) announced his commitment and continued support to assisting the students and concerned citizens of Clayton County in the wake of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) recent announcement to revoke the accreditation of the Clayton County School District, effective September 1, 2008. Congressman Scott responded to the recent announcement with… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that he awarded $37,000 in scholarships to the top winners of the 13th District’s Sixth Annual Congressional High School Art Competition. Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special reception on Saturday at the Arts Clayton Gallery in Jonesboro.
“Each year I continue to be amazed at the… Read more »
Today, Rep. David Scott (D-GA) and Rep. Geoff Davis (R-KY) introduced bipartisan legislation to reform the current system of insurance agent licensing. H.R. 5611, commonly referred to as National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers Reform Act (NARAB), would provide streamlined non-residential insurance agent and broker licensing, while preserving the market conduct rights of… Read more »
Congressman David Scott was honored for his standing commitment to supporting middle-class Americans and American women through legislation. In recent months Americans have been faced with many challenges, some include a slowing economy and climbing education costs. In his fight to stand-up for American families, Congressman Scott has been recognized for his scorecard ratings on… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott honored the extraordinary service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré, United State Army, with House Resolution 944. Lt. General Honoré retires after 37 years of dedicated service to the United States Army. This three-star general assisted in directing the deployment of 1,000 National Guard troops in New Orleans and was one of the… Read more »
Last week the Senate joined the House in support of the bipartisan economic stimulus plan to help hardworking Americans struggling to afford the high costs of energy, health care, gas, mortgage payments and other necessities. The bipartisan stimulus plan will put hundreds of dollars back into the hands of more than 130 million American families to promote economic growth in our slowing… Read more »
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the H.R. 4137, The College Opportunity and Affordability Act. Included in the legislation is legislation introduced by Congressman Scott, which previously had passed the House. The Scott bill, known as the John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Act of 2007 (H.R. 916), passed the House on May 15, 997 by a 341-73 vote.
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Congressman David Scott recently met with local leaders of the City of Morrow to discuss funding for the establishment of the first permanent Boys & Girls Club of Clayton County. Currently there are 21 full-time clubs servicing 11 counties throughout the metro Atlanta area. Bringing the Boys & Girls Club of America into Clayton County would provide access to programs and services… Read more »
