November 13, 2023

Dear Georgian,

Saturday was Veterans Day, and we honored and thanked those who have served in the United States armed forces and their families who support them. Their willingness to serve our country and defend our values is vital for upholding this great republic.

Our nation is forever indebted to these brave veterans, and while November 11th is officially Veterans Day, our gratitude continues throughout every day of the year.

Thank you to those who have sacrificed so much for our country; our nation is the land of the free because it is the home of the brave.

As always, my staff and I are here to help. If you need assistance with a federal agency or have comments or concerns to share with me, please do not hesitate to call my Warner Robins, Tifton, or Washington, D.C. offices. To receive frequent updates, I encourage you to visit my website, like my Facebook page, follow me on YouTube, and follow me on Twitter.

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Sincerely,

Congressman Austin Scott

Meeting with Georgia's Rural Telephone & Broadband Association

Expanding access to rural broadband is critical for business and education in rural America. Last week, I met with members of Georgia's Rural Telephone and Broadband Association to discuss broadband expansion in our district and throughout the state.

Combatting Antisemitism in Congress

Antisemitism has no place in Congress. Last week, I voted to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her remarks about Israel. Even twenty-two Democrats voted in support of this resolution, and it passed by a vote of 234-188. Our country continues to stand strong behind Israel as they defend themselves against Hamas.

Read more here.

Southeast AgNet | Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension

"'As the House is getting back to work after selecting a new speaker, there are growing calls for an extension for the farm bill. Ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, David Scott (D-GA), called on fellow representatives to extend the 2018 Farm Bill by one year.

'We stand united against any efforts to take food away from children’s families or any vulnerable American in this farm bill or any legislation,' Scott said.

His republican counterpart from Georgia, Austin Scott (R-GA), who also serves on the House Agriculture Committee, agrees it may be time to consider an extension.

'I think we are headed for an extension and then hopefully we get to get the budget resolutions, the appropriation measures done, and then in January [or] February be able to go ahead and complete work on the farm bill,' he said. 'But, for now, it does look like an extension is going to be necessary.'"