Greetings,

I hope this message finds you well. As your Thirteenth Congressional District Representative, I want to share with you some important updates from the past month:

Homeowner Assistance Being Distributed By The Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Watch Congressman David Scott Discuss the new Homeowner Assistance Program with DCA Commissioner Christopher Nunn on WSB-TV (YouTube).

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (GA DCA) continues to disburse funding from the American Rescue Plan's provision that I championed in Congress to provide mortgage and utility assistance for all Georgia residents who experienced a hardship or loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

There is still time to apply for mortgage and utility payment assistance if you haven't already. Please click here to learn more. Interested in learning more about the rental and utility assistance program? Please click here. 

Historic Swearing-In of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court

This month, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. This historic swearing-in of the first Black female Supreme Court Justice is monumental for our nation.

Judge Jackson’s lived experience will add unprecedented perspective towards the Court’s duty to the Constitution and as we continue our march towards a more perfect union, her swearing-in is a meaningful step towards a Supreme Court that reflects the diversity of America.

Meeting with GA-13 Elected Officials in Washington

Congressman David Scott with (left to right) College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom, Union City Mayor Vince Williams, and Becky Taylor (Director of Federal Relations for the Georgia Municipal Association).

Congressman David Scott with (left to right) Union City Mayor Vince Williams and Atlanta Councilman Antonio Lewis.

No one knows the issues metro-Atlanta communities face better than our local elected officials. I was pleased to welcome local Thirteenth District officials in person last month to Washington to address pressing local concerns and discuss new ways our federal-local partnerships can support safer, cleaner and more accessible communities back home.

U.S. House Committee on Agriculture: Commodity Programs

Chairman David Scott shares remarks at a House Agriculture hearing.

Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) delivered remarks at an in-person hearing entitled, "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Commodity Group Perspectives on Title 1": 

"Good morning and thank you to everyone for joining us today as we gather perspectives from commodity groups on the Commodity Title programs in the 2018 Farm Bill.

"In particular, I am proud to say that we have two farmers from my home state of Georgia testifying this morning who are representing our important cotton and peanut industries. Georgia is number one in the country for peanut production and number two for cotton production.

"Today’s hearing is an important opportunity for us to reflect on commodity programs in the 2018 Farm Bill and gather input from key stakeholders on what is working and is not working for farmers across the country.

"To all of our witnesses, I appreciate you taking the time to join us today for what I am sure will be an informative hearing. Thank you all again."

House Passage of The Crown Act

No one should lose a job, face school discipline, or endure other forms of discrimination because of their natural hair. Last month, I was proud to support H.R. 2116, the Crown Act to end race-based hair discrimination once and for all. 

19th Annual Congressional Art Competition

It is my honor to announce the 19th Annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. I have been so impressed and pleased to see many talented students express their artistic and creative abilities throughout the years and look forward to seeing all of the submissions! 

Student submissions for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition must be submitted to High School Art Teachers by Friday, April 15, 2022.

Constituent Success Stories

Glad my staff could assist Gary F. from Marietta, GA with an issue he had with the Social Security Administration. My staff and I are here to serve you, so please call on me whenever I can be of assistance. Read more Constituent Success Stories here.

Please continue to stay safe and healthy, and know that my staff and I are here to assist you whenever you need us. Thank you for staying in touch with me, and I look forward to continuing to serve you and your family. 

Sincerely,


Congressman David Scott