June 8, 2025

Dear Georgian,

81 years ago this past Friday, courageous Americans joined by our allies stormed the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from the Nazis as part of Operation Overlord. This was the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe and is now known as D-Day.

Please take a moment to remember the sacrifices of these brave soldiers, sailors, and airmen who gave us the freedoms we enjoy today through their heroism. We honor those who served and those who gave their lives on this historic day.

Also, Congratulations to Valdosta State University's Men's Tennis Team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division II National Championship! Few can ever claim the accomplishment of an undefeated season, along with a back-to-back championship for their program. This victory is a direct reflection of their dedication to one another and to the sport they all love. I am incredibly proud of all their hard work, and I know that they will continue to make Valdosta State University and the rest of our district proud.

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. I encourage you to visit my website, like my Facebook page, follow me on YouTube, and follow me on X.

Keep reading for the full update.

Sincerely,

Congressman Austin Scott

Meeting with Baldwin County Commissioners

Last week, Baldwin County Commissioners Andrew Strickland and Scott Little visited my D.C. office to discuss their legislative priorities. It is always great to catch up with friends from Baldwin County and hear how I can better serve them in Congress.

Inviting Air Force Secretary Meink to Robins and Moody AFBs

Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex is a critical logistics depot for the U.S. Air Force. I was pleased that U.S. Air Force Secretary Dr. Troy Meink confirmed the Air Force's commitment to a three-depot strategy during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday. I also invited Secretary Meink to visit both Robins and Moody AFBs, which he said he was looking forward to.

Watch my exchange with Secretary Meink here.

Capitol Beat | Georgia’s congressional delegation calls truce to collaborate on national attraction for state

"After more than a century of trying, Georgia may soon get its first national park, as the state’s congressional delegation puts aside partisan differences to upgrade the status of ancient mounds in Macon.

That city, long a champion of promoting Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park into a major national attraction, has already begun adding street names in the language of the native peoples who dwelled there.

The Muscogee Nation, whose ancestors were forcibly moved to Oklahoma by the U.S. government in 1836, has collaborated on national park status, and would have a role in guiding its management...

U.S. Rep. Austin Scott, R-Tifton, introduced his bill in the House of Representatives on March 25, the same day Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, with fellow Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock as co-sponsor, introduced an identical bill in the Senate...

Scott’s office quoted the congressman saying that he was working closely with Democrats Ossoff and Warnock and with Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Albany, whose district also includes Macon. National park status 'remains a top bipartisan initiative' for everyone involved, Scott said.

He said he requested a hearing on the legislation but added that he does not expect any movement on the bill before Congress finishes the budget reconciliation process.

Seth Clark, the Macon mayor pro tempore and local Ocmulgee cheerleader, remains hopeful.

'While this is probably one of the most volatile political times in my lifetime,' he said, 'I believe that Congress has enough productivity in them to get this done.'"