Congressman David Scott

05/04/2021

Protecting our children is vital to the long-term success of our communities, large and small. The expanded child tax credit from the American Rescue Plan will help provide food, shelter, clothing, and other necessities for 180,800 children in Georgia’s Thirteenth District.

Protecting our children is vital to the long-term success of our communities, large and small. The expanded child tax credit from the American Rescue Plan will help provide food, shelter, clothing, and other necessities for 180,800 children in Georgia’s Thirteenth District.

05/03/2021

Beginning today, restaurants and other food service-related businesses in Georgia can apply for direct relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Applicants can visit www.SBA.gov/restaurants or call 1-844-279-8898 to learn more.

Beginning today, restaurants and other food service-related businesses in Georgia can apply for direct relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Applicants can visit www.SBA.gov/restaurants or call 1-844-279-8898 to learn more.

04/29/2021

This week I spoke with Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. about my upcoming priorities as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Read more here: https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/house-ag-chairman-use-tax-code-to-encourage-purchases-from-black-farmers

This week I spoke with Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. about my upcoming priorities as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Read more here: https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/house-ag-chairman-use-tax-code-to-encourage-purchases-from-black-farmers

04/23/2021

This #NationalParkWeek, I am proud to celebrate the beauty and significance of America’s national parks, monuments, memorials, and historical sites across the country.

Learn more at www.nps.gov.

This #NationalParkWeek, I am proud to celebrate the beauty and significance of America’s national parks, monuments, memorials, and historical sites across the country.

Learn more at www.nps.gov.

04/22/2021

Happy #EarthDay! Today we want to share our appreciation for our farmers, ranchers, and foresters, who protect and preserve our natural resources.

Happy #EarthDay! Today we want to share our appreciation for our farmers, ranchers, and foresters, who protect and preserve our natural resources.

04/20/2021

A fast internet connection isn’t just about streaming videos or playing games – for many rural residents, it is the difference between access to telemedicine or online education, or going without. We must ensure that all our rural communities have fast and reliable broadband service.

A fast internet connection isn’t just about streaming videos or playing games – for many rural residents, it is the difference between access to telemedicine or online education, or going without. We must ensure that all our rural communities have fast and reliable broadband service.

04/20/2021

My staff was able to assist Darlene B. from Smyrna, Georgia in helping her find the status of her stimulus check.

For more information on how my office can assist you, visit www.DavidScott.House.Gov.

My staff was able to assist Darlene B. from Smyrna, Georgia in helping her find the status of her stimulus check.

For more information on how my office can assist you, visit www.DavidScott.House.Gov.

04/16/2021

This week, I am proud to join the Black Maternal Health Caucus, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, Rep. Lauren Underwood, and Cory Booker in recognizing #BlackMaternalHealthWeek to highlight the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and women of color. #BMHW21

This week, I am proud to join the Black Maternal Health Caucus, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, Rep. Lauren Underwood, and Cory Booker in recognizing #BlackMaternalHealthWeek to highlight the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and women of color. #BMHW21

04/15/2021

Today, I was proud to vote for the #PaycheckFairnessAct to help bridge the gender wage gap. This legislation is long overdue. It’s time to strengthen workplace protections for women and break harmful patterns of pay discrimination.

Today, I was proud to vote for the #PaycheckFairnessAct to help bridge the gender wage gap. This legislation is long overdue. It’s time to strengthen workplace protections for women and break harmful patterns of pay discrimination.

04/15/2021

The IRS has postponed the federal tax filing deadline to May 17, 2021, for individual federal income tax returns and tax payments. Learn more at www.IRS.gov.

The IRS has postponed the federal tax filing deadline to May 17, 2021, for individual federal income tax returns and tax payments. Learn more at www.IRS.gov.

04/14/2021

Housing is essential to the infrastructure of our country. Today, House Committee on Financial Services will discuss plans to expand affordable housing options to ensure that housing infrastructure serves our nation for generations to come. 📺: https://go.usa.gov/xHgAf

Housing is essential to the infrastructure of our country. Today, House Committee on Financial Services will discuss plans to expand affordable housing options to ensure that housing infrastructure serves our nation for generations to come. 📺: https://go.usa.gov/xHgAf

04/13/2021

Today, I join all Americans in honoring U.S. Capitol Police Officer William ‘Billy’ F. Evans, an 18-year veteran of the Capitol Police, who died in the line of duty on April 2, 2021.

Today, I join all Americans in honoring U.S. Capitol Police Officer William ‘Billy’ F. Evans, an 18-year veteran of the Capitol Police, who died in the line of duty on April 2, 2021.

04/06/2021

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my colleague, Congressman Alcee Hastings. He was a very effective leader in Congress, and an extraordinary Congressman who was a strong voice for his Florida constituents and the people of our great Nation. He was a very valued friend and a helping hand to me. God bless my dear friend, Congressman Alcee Hastings.

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my colleague, Congressman Alcee Hastings. He was a very effective leader in Congress, and an extraordinary Congressman who was a strong voice for his Florida constituents and the people of our great Nation. He was a very valued friend and a helping hand to me. God bless my dear friend, Congressman Alcee Hastings.

04/05/2021

Today, we honor the surviving military spouses who lost loved ones in service to our nation. Their sacrifice and bravery will not be forgotten. #GoldStarSpousesDay

Today, we honor the surviving military spouses who lost loved ones in service to our nation. Their sacrifice and bravery will not be forgotten. #GoldStarSpousesDay

04/01/2021

The American Rescue Plan will help Georgians mitigate the negative economic impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a look at some of the key figures that will provide direct financial relief for GA families, workers, schools, and businesses.

The American Rescue Plan will help Georgians mitigate the negative economic impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a look at some of the key figures that will provide direct financial relief for GA families, workers, schools, and businesses.

03/31/2021

My office was able to assist Devora J. from Stockbridge, GA in recovering her 1099 tax form from the SSA. Assisting with casework is one of the most important duties that I have as your GA-13 Representative, so please call on me and my staff when we can be of assistance to you.

My office was able to assist Devora J. from Stockbridge, GA in recovering her 1099 tax form from the SSA. Assisting with casework is one of the most important duties that I have as your GA-13 Representative, so please call on me and my staff when we can be of assistance to you.

03/30/2021

Last week, I was proud to chair a historic hearing to help bring justice to our Black farmers. By addressing the effects of past discrimination, we can improve the state of our entire agriculture industry for generations to come.

https://georgiarecorder.com/2021/03/26/scotts-house-ag-panel-probes-usda-discrimination-against-black-farmers/

Last week, I was proud to chair a historic hearing to help bring justice to our Black farmers. By addressing the effects of past discrimination, we can improve the state of our entire agriculture industry for generations to come.

https://georgiarecorder.com/2021/03/26/scotts-house-ag-panel-probes-usda-discrimination-against-black-farmers/

03/24/2021

On average, the annual gender wage gap in Georgia is $9,865 for adults working full time.

The #PaycheckFairness Act could help women cover approximately 6.7 months of health insurance premiums, 1.4 years of childcare, or 4 years of student loan debt. #EqualPayDay

https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/economic-justice/wage-gap/the-wage-gap-in-georgia.html

On average, the annual gender wage gap in Georgia is $9,865 for adults working full time.

The #PaycheckFairness Act could help women cover approximately 6.7 months of health insurance premiums, 1.4 years of childcare, or 4 years of student loan debt. #EqualPayDay

https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/economic-justice/wage-gap/the-wage-gap-in-georgia.html

03/23/2021

Today, I am proud to recognize #NationalAgDay to acknowledge and celebrate the essential role that U.S. farmers have in providing nutritious, abundant, and affordable food for our communities. Visit www.agday.org to learn more.

Today, I am proud to recognize #NationalAgDay to acknowledge and celebrate the essential role that U.S. farmers have in providing nutritious, abundant, and affordable food for our communities. Visit www.agday.org to learn more.

03/19/2021

Do you receive my e-Newsletter updates? Visit www.DavidScott.House.gov to sign up to receive regular updates on what’s happening in GA-13.

This week’s newsletter includes key information about the COVID-19 vaccine, our 2021 Congressional Art Competition, Economic Impact Payments, and more.

Do you receive my e-Newsletter updates? Visit www.DavidScott.House.gov to sign up to receive regular updates on what’s happening in GA-13.

This week’s newsletter includes key information about the COVID-19 vaccine, our 2021 Congressional Art Competition, Economic Impact Payments, and more.

03/17/2021

The American Rescue Plan’s $10 billion in homeowner assistance supports Georgians and Americans across the nation who are still feeling the consequential financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and previous recessions.

The American Rescue Plan’s $10 billion in homeowner assistance supports Georgians and Americans across the nation who are still feeling the consequential financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and previous recessions.

03/17/2021

Today, we feel the pain and loss throughout Atlanta, as 8 families wake up without their loved ones. May it echo across Georgia and the nation: We must expel hate and discrimination in all its forms.

03/16/2021

The #AmericanRescuePlan will help Georgians stay in their homes. Direct housing assistance, including funding from my bill that establishes a $10 billion Homeowner Assistance Fund, is on its way.

Visit https://davidscott.house.gov/constituent-services/housing-rental-utility-assistance.htm or call my office for more information.

The #AmericanRescuePlan will help Georgians stay in their homes. Direct housing assistance, including funding from my bill that establishes a $10 billion Homeowner Assistance Fund, is on its way.

Visit https://davidscott.house.gov/constituent-services/housing-rental-utility-assistance.htm or call my office for more information.

03/11/2021

Today, I was proud to chair a critical bipartisan hearing to take an in-depth look at food insecurity in America. It’s going to take all of us to beat the food crisis in our nation, but today’s panel helped us take a significant step in the right direction.

03/11/2021

Thank you to NPR All Things Considered for hosting me to talk about aid for farmers of color in the American Rescue Plan.

Included in the legislation is $5 billion to address discrimination and exclusion in agriculture, debt relief for minority farmers, and directives to establish an equity commission to root out discrimination in USDA.

As we in Congress continue to fight for justice for black farmers, we must do so with the proper intelligence.

Listen to the full interview at https://www.npr.org/2021/03/10/975769823/georgia-congressman-explains-how-the-relief-bill-will-aid-farmers-of-color

03/10/2021

Congressman Scott Floor Remarks on the American Rescue Plan

House Democrats heeded Americans’ calls for help by passing the #AmericanRescuePlan. Together, we will put an end to this pandemic, rebuild our economy, safely send children back to school, and get Americans back to work.

03/10/2021

The number of Black farmers in the U.S. plummeted from nearly 1 million in 1920 to less than 46,000 almost a hundred years later.

They are the original pioneers of American agriculture, and we must make sure to uplift them and make them whole.

The American Rescue Plan will begin to right the long history of discrimination in agriculture, and I am proud to fight for justice for our Black farmers.

03/09/2021

I am proud to join Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD in welcoming my alma mater, Florida A&M University and our HBCUs to Capitol Hill for the 4th Annual HBCU + STEAM Day of Action.

Hosted by the HBCU Caucus, this special initiative brings together industry and educational leaders to collectively advocate for greater resources for HBCUs and their students.

03/09/2021

Today, I introduced the Coronavirus Homeowner Assistance Act of 2021 to aid homeowners harmed by the global coronavirus pandemic.

We are now a year into this public health crisis, and Americans are facing down enormous financial hurdles. Providing this critical assistance will enable struggling families to protect their health from the safety of a warm home with a roof over their heads.

03/08/2021

The passage of SB 241 and its statute to end no-excuse absentee voting is precisely why the Georgia delegation and I expressed concern about voter suppression tactics in our letter to the State Legislature last month. Georgians and our nation deserve better.

03/08/2021

Last weekend, I joined Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services and Clayton County Senior Services Department to distribute 500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to seniors in Clayton County.

As we continue to increase the supply of doses in Georgia, we must also stress the importance of coming back for the second shot in order to receive the most protection from the virus as possible.

Once the vaccine is available to you, please take it, because together, we can put an end to this pandemic.

03/08/2021

This #InternationalWomensDay, we honor and celebrate the women in the United States and around the world who paved the way to social, economic, cultural, and political advancements in our global community.

03/08/2021

On the 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, we remember John Lewis, Rev. C.T. Vivian, and the hundreds of brave souls who marched for justice and equality on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. We will continue to build on their legacy and fight against injustice in our American democracy.

03/05/2021

Today, my office announced our 18th Annual Congressional Art Competition, entitled, “An Artistic Discovery”. High school students who live or attend school in GA-13 are invited to submit artwork to my office by April 16, 2021. Find entry forms and official guidelines from high school art teachers or call my office for more information. https://davidscott.house.gov/constituent-services/artcontest.htm

03/04/2021

For far too long, pleas for justice and reform have fallen by the wayside in Congress. The #JusticeInPolicing Act re-imagines what just policing looks like in our country and its passage is a meaningful step towards reconstructing policing in the 21st Century.