Greetings,

I hope this message finds you well. As your Representative in Washington, I wanted to provide you with an update on the happenings in Georgia’s Thirteenth District and in Washington, D.C. during the month of April 2021.

COVID-19 Vaccines Available to All Georgians Ages 16+

The vaccine is safe, tested, and effective in reducing the spread of the virus. As of today, over 6.13 million doses have been administered in Georgia and 25% of Georgians are now fully vaccinated.

• Click here to find a pharmacy near you.
• Click here to view the Georgia Department of Public Health Vaccine Dashboard.

Hearing on Rural Broadband

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. This month, I chaired a hearing to examine the current state of internet connectivity and to find ways to ensure that all our rural communities have fast and reliable broadband service.

Click here to watch the hearing.

2021 Governor’s Honors Program Finalists from GA-13

Congratulations to the 38 GA-13 students, from 20 different high schools, on being named finalists in the Governor’s Honors Program.

Find Your Local Food Bank

Do you or someone you know need help with putting food on the table?

Learn more about how community food banks are fighting hunger by visiting www.feedingamerica.org or find a food bank near you by clicking here.

In The News

This week I spoke with Agri Pulse about my upcoming priorities as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.

"Black farmers “don’t have access to the same markets our white farmers have,” said House Agriculture Chairman David Scott, but the tax code could put them on equal footing. Scott is working on legislation to offer tax incentives to processors and other companies if they buy crops and livestock from Black producers." Click here to read more.

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Notes From The Community

I just want to take a moment to thank you sincerely for your intervention with my stimulus check issues. After almost one year of reaching out to IRS agents and tax advocates, I have finally received some positive news and progress! I doubt this progress would have been forthcoming without your intervention. So again, I thank you.

- Darlene B. | Smyrna, GA

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Want to learn more about the legislation that Congressman Scott sponsored and cosponsored in the first 100 days of the 117th Congress? Click here to learn more.

Upcoming Key Dates

Sunday, May 9 —Mother’s Day

Monday, May 17 — IRS Extended Tax Deadline

Monday, May 31 — Memorial Day

Thank you for staying in touch with me, and I look forward to continuing to serve you and your family. As always, feel free to call on me and my staff in Jonesboro, GA and Smyrna, GA. Learn more at www.DavidScott.House.gov and follow me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Sincerely,

Congressman David Scott