Dear Friend:

Hello.  Please take a few seconds to catch up on what is happening in Congress and the 13th Congressional District.


Mortgage Assistance Event

Please join housing counselers, HUD, the Treasury Dept and private mortgage lenders at a two-day foreclsure assistance event.

WHEN: Friday, July 30, 1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
OR Saturday, July 31, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave, Atlanta, GA  30303.  *Peachtree Center MARTA stop.  *Valet parking is $9. 

Please bring: two recent check stubs and three recent bank statements; estimates of other monthly bills such as utilities, car insurance, car note, student loans; mortgage payment statements; credit card and other debt information; and your 2009 tax filing. For more information, visit: www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov or www.HopeNow.com or call 1-888-995-HOPE (4673) or click on this link for a copy of the event flyer.


Recent votes

Today, the House passed H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010.  H.R. 5114 will reauthorize and improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is the primary source of reliable, affordable flood insurance coverage for millions of American homes and businesses. The bill includes an amendment by Congressman Scott to allow NFIP premiums to be paid in installments.


Yesterday, the House passed S. 1508, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act.　 It would reduce waste, fraud and abuse from the lack of proper oversight in federal agencies. The bill increases transparency by lowering the improper payment threshold for agencies, requiring agencies to develop action plans to avoid future waste, recovering overpayments, and holding agencies accountable.


Unemployment Insurance for the long-term unemployed continues to be held up in the Senate. 


Medicare Beneficiaries Whose High Prescription Drug Costs Have Put Them in the Medicare Part D Donut Hole to  Receive $250 Rebate Checks as a Result of the Affordable Care Act 

The next round of more than 300,000 eligible seniors who have entered the Medicare Part D “donut hole” this year have been mailed their tax-free, one time rebate check for $250. These one-time rebate checks are the first step in closing the prescription drug coverage gap under the Affordable Care Act.

For more information about the “donut hole” rebate checks, please contact www.HealthCare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE. For more questions about Extra Help (or the LIS) benefit under Part D, please contact the Social Security Administration at www.ssa.gov. 

Veteran PTSD Claims

The VA just published new rules to simplify the process for a Veteran to claim service connection for PTSD. Additional information is found at this link. Please contact my office if you need assistance.



Pre-existing condition health coverage

Eligible residents of Georgia will be able to apply for coverage through the state’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan was created by the Affordable Health Care Act to make health insurance available to those who have had a problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing condition.  For more information, click here, or visit http://www.pcip.gov/ or call 1-866-717-5826.



Grant Funding for Forest Park Youth Program

The US Dept of Labor announced $382,500 in YouthBuild funding to Prevention Plus, Inc of Forest Park.  The YouthBuild program assists out-of-school youth in obtaining their diplomas or GEDs while providing occupational training in the construction industry.  Through the YouthBuild program, at-risk youth acquire leadership skills and participate in community service while building and renovating affordable housing within their communities.

 
Local Boards of Elections

Click here for a link to county boards of elections in the 13th Congressional District.


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, or LinkedIn. 

Sincerely,

David Scott
Member of Congress