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 Congressman David Scott (D-GA) has become the new vice-chairman of a prestigious congressional subcommittee with responsibility for overseeing U.S. policy on nuclear arms reduction, trade and terrorism.

Chairman Tom Lantos of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs today named Scott to this key leadership post on the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade.

"I am delighted that David Scott has stepped forward to take a leading role in this subcommittee," Chairman Lantos said. "He is the right man to handle such a range of vital issues, and we welcome his very active participation on the Foreign Affairs Committee."

"I am very pleased to have been appointed the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade, especially at this very critical time in light of the current crises in Iraq, the Middle East, North Korea and Africa," Congressman Scott said. "I look forward to working with Chairman Tom Lantos and Subcommittee Chairman Brad Sherman to chart a new direction for American foreign policy that will keep our nation safe and secure and restore America's credibility and standing on the international stage."

Congressman David Scott represents Georgia's 13th Congressional District, covering parts of Clayton, Cobb, Douglas, Fulton, DeKalb and Henry Counties. Congressman Scott is the Co-Chairman of the Democratic Study Group on National Security; providing leadership in fighting terrorism and maintaining a strong national security and military. He received his BA degree with honors from Florida A&M University and his MBA degree with honors from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania.