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Dear Friend:
This week, Congress returned to Washington after the traditional August break. Hundreds of Georgians were in town for several events from the annual fly-in meetings hosted by local chambers of commerce to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Legislative Conference. Congressman Scott met with local elected officials, small business owners and other residents of the 13th Congressional District.
House Votes
The House passed the Rural Energy Savings Program bill (H.R. 4785), which will help rural residents retrofit homes and small businesses to be more energy efficient. The legislation helps rural utility companies offer loans to customers for upgrading insulation, HVAC, boilers, roofs and other means to improve energy efficiency. The no-interest loans would be paid back through the customer's utility bills, which should be cheaper due to the more efficient energy usage. This bill must now be approved by the Senate
Committee Action
Congressman Scott attended two hearings in the House Committee on Financial Services. The first hearing was on the future of the housing GSEs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac). The other hearing concerned the SEC's new confidentiality provision.
Information about diversity in federal contracts
The House Committee on Administration is hosting a Vendor Diversity Procurement Webinar on Wednesday, September 22, from 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. This seminar will teach you how to qualify for the small and minority business contract lists that some agencies maintain.
It will also provide information on how to navigate the Federal contracting and bidding processes. If you have any questions regarding this event, please call the CHA Offices at 202 225-2061. It is not necessary to register for this Webinar, which can be accessed at this link.
National Violent Crime Rates drop 3rd year in a row
According to FBI statistics, national violent crime rates have dropped for three years in a row. Also, other crime statistics, such as property crimes, have decreased over a longer period of time. Given a lot of the challenges facing the country right now, it is good to learn that crime rates are not increasing. Congressman Scott will continue to support local law enforcement agencies in combating gangs and youth violence in the metro Atlanta region.
Recent Grant Awards
Clayton County - health facility grant from Dept. of Health and Human Services - $346,500.00
City of Austell - On September 10, FEMA announced $2,170,917 to demolish 23 properties that were completely damaged by the 2009 floods. DeKalb County received $1,204,050 to demolish 5 properties. All properties will remain as green space to prevent future flooding. These funds are in addition to other FEMA funds of about $9.5 million previously awarded for Powder Springs, Lithia Springs, Douglasville, Cobb and Douglas Counties.
Important voter information
October 4 is the last day to register to vote or change your voter registration location. You can download a registration form and find information about your county elections office at this link. You can vote by mail or vote in person as early as 45 days before an election (November 2). To find out how you can vote, please visit the Secretary of State's website.
Thank you for taking time to read my newsletter. If I can be of assistance, please contact me through one of the addresses located at the end of this message. We can also connect via Facebook, YouTube, Twitter or LinkedIn.
Sincerely,
David Scott
Member of Congress
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