Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement marking the one-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
“The violent and deadly insurrection targeting our nation’s Capitol was one of the most profound tragedies in our nation’s history,” said Congressman David Scott. “However, because of the… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson:
“Today, Georgia mourns the loss of a great statesman and stalwart public servant who for decades worked diligently across the aisle for the common good of our communities.
“With decency and humility, U.S. Senator… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today unveiled the Making Advances Kinetic, Education, Research and Skills (MAKERS) Act, a bill that would address the skills gap at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) and community colleges. Co-sponsored by Representatives Mark Takano (CA-41), Tim Ryan… Read more »
Today, ahead of Saturday’s SEC championship game between the University of Georgia and University of Alabama, U.S. Representatives David Scott (GA-13), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Jody Hice (GA-10) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced a friendly bipartisan wager on which team will prevail on the gridiron.
When the UGA Bulldogs are victorious over the Alabama Crimson Tide, proud Georgia fans… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on reports of a shooting yesterday in Rex, GA that claimed four lives and left two injured.
“Yesterday, Clayton County lost four of our neighbors, including two women and Clayton County Police officer, Henry Laxson, and a 12 year old child is in… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on the McMichael and Bryant trial verdict.
“This is one of the greatest days in the history of our nation because with this verdict – of all of them guilty – in the Arbery case here in Georgia, where just one of the twelve jurors were Black and yet they came forward with… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on his vote to pass the Build Back Better Act, Democrats’ transformative legislation to bring down the everyday costs that burden Georgia families.
“The landmark Build Back Better Act… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today led more than 60 of his House colleagues in a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Marty Walsh expressing growing concern over the nationwide truck driver shortage and its effects on the nation’s supply chain challenges. Co-led by U.S. Reps. Frank D. Lucas (OK-03), former chairman… Read more »
Over the weekend, local and national outlets, including the Atlanta Journal Constitution and CNN Newsroom, featured Congressman David Scott (GA-13) in their reporting on the once-in-a-generation bipartisan infrastructure deal passed out of the House of Representatives and signed into law by President Joe Biden.
On Saturday, Congressman David Scott spoke with Fredericka Wilson on CNN… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement regarding his vote to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, legislation to create millions of good-paying union jobs with a once-in-a-century investment in rebuilding infrastructure in Georgia, including roads and bridges, transit, rail, clean drinking… Read more »
