April 15, 2024

Dear Georgian,

This weekend, Iran launched an attack on Israel. The time to express ironclad support for Israel is now. Peace in the Middle East depends on the assurance that there is not now, or ever, any gap in the brotherhood between Israel and the USA. Biden’s mixed messages and weak posture failed to deter Iran.

Yesterday was National Pecan Day! Georgia is the largest pecan supplier in the nation, harvesting nearly 88 million pounds of pecans annually, which accounts for over one-third of the total pecan production in the United States.

I will continue to use my position as Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee to advocate for pecan growers and Georgia agriculture in Congress.

REMINDER: The deadline to submit artwork to the Congressional Art Competition is this Friday, April 19th. All high school students (9-12th grade) who reside in or attend school in Georgia's Eighth Congressional District are encouraged to participate. All artwork must be framed and submitted by Friday at one of the following five drop-off locations:

-Howard High School: 6400 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA

-Congressman Scott’s District Office in Warner Robins: 120 Byrd Way, Suite 100, Warner Robins, GA

-Lowndes High School: 1606 Norman Dr., Valdosta, GA

-Coffee County High School: 159 Trojan Way, Douglas, GA

-Congressman Scott’s District Office in Tifton: 127-B Central Ave N, Tifton, GA

For more information, visit here.

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 X.

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Sincerely,

Congressman Austin Scott

Honoring Col. Ralph Puckett, Jr.

Our nation lost a great patriot and Georgian last week. Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. was the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War.

He was a fearless man who fought off five assaults by enemy forces even when outnumbered 10-1. He was a blessing to all who knew him.

Read more here.

Giving Our Farmers a Voice and a Choice

Farmers are the best stewards of our land, but Biden's EPA continuously seeks to impose burdensome regulations that prevent our farmers from doing their jobs.

I cosponsored the EPA Accountability to Farm Country Act, which requires the USDA and farm stakeholders to review rules and regulations proposed by the EPA that may impact the agricultural sector and provide recommendations on how to limit the impact. If the EPA fails to implement the guidance from the panel, the rules will not be finalized.

We can't let the EPA continue to implement its misguided rules unchecked. The USDA and our farmers have a right to input regarding legislation that affects their industry and our food supply.

Read more here.

Joining the House Rules Committee

Last week, Speaker Mike Johnson appointed me to serve on the House Rules Committee.

It is our sworn duty as members of Congress to govern, and I look forward to serving on the Rules Committee to help advance legislation that benefits the American people.

I will continue to serve as Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee and as a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, which are all vitally important committees to our state and district.

Read more here.

Joining Evening Edit to Condemn Recent "Death to America" Chants in U.S.

Questioning the Biden Administration About Their Condemnation of Ukrainian Retaliation

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Medal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett Jr. of Columbus dies

"Ralph Puckett Jr., a retired U.S. Army colonel from Columbus who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War, died Monday. He was 97.

President Joe Biden presented the medal to Puckett in 2021, citing his efforts at capturing Hill 205 in Korea and holding it against relentless waves of Chinese counterattacks. Outnumbered by about 10 to 1, Puckett’s elite Ranger unit was overrun and hand-to-hand combat ensued.

Puckett, who was wounded in the thigh by an enemy grenade, continued calling in artillery support until enemy mortar rounds grievously injured him. He told his fellow Rangers to leave him behind, but they dragged him down the hill to safety."

Read more here.

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