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HR 2763 - American Family Act
Introduced byAlma Adams , Pete Aguilar , Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss
Last updated 4 months ago
202 Co-Sponsors
American Family Act
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HR 1713 - Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025
Andy Barr , Andy Barr , Emanuel Cleaver , Emanuel Cleaver , Monica De La Cruz
Last updated about 1 month ago
38 Co-Sponsors
Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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HR 2357 - Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Suzanne Bonamici
Last updated 4 months ago
115 Co-Sponsors
Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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HR 4083 - Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jim Baird , Jim Baird , Becca Balint , Becca Balint , Nanette Barragán
Last updated about 1 month ago
117 Co-Sponsors
Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
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HR 2357 - Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Suzanne Bonamici
Last updated 4 months ago
115 Co-Sponsors
Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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HR 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025
Jake Auchincloss , Jake Auchincloss , Nanette Barragán , Nanette Barragán , Joyce Beatty
Last updated 4 months ago
167 Co-Sponsors
Puppy Protection Act of 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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HR 1657 - Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
Gabe Amo , Nanette Barragán , Joyce Beatty , Suzanne Bonamici , Vern Buchanan
Last updated 5 months ago
85 Co-Sponsors
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
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HR 4099 - Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss , Nanette Barragán , Joyce Beatty
Last updated about 1 month ago
133 Co-Sponsors
Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
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HR 1585 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Don Bacon , Michael Baumgartner , Salud Carbajal , Sean Casten , Kathy Castor
Last updated 5 months ago
43 Co-Sponsors
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
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HR 2618 - Federal Firearm Licensee Act
Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss , Nanette Barragán , Joyce Beatty
Last updated 4 months ago
65 Co-Sponsors
Federal Firearm Licensee Act
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
David Scott, born on June 27, 1945, in Aynor, South Carolina, is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Georgia's 13th Congressional District since 2003. The district encompasses parts of Clayton, Cobb, Douglas, Fulton, Henry, and DeKalb counties. Before his tenure in Congress, Scott served in the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia State Senate . He is married to Alfredia Scott, and they have two daughters, Dayna and Marcye.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Florida A&M University, graduated with honors in 1967.
- Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, graduated with honors in 1969.
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Political Experience:
- Elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1974, serving until 1982.
- Served in the Georgia State Senate from 1983 to 2002.
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002; currently serving his 11th term.
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Leadership:
- Served as Chair of the House Agriculture Committee from 2021 to 2023, becoming the first African American to hold this position.
- Currently serves as the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee.
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Authored legislation providing student loan repayment assistance for law students entering public service as prosecutors and defenders.
- Secured $80 million in the 2018 Farm Bill for agriculture-focused scholarships at 19 Historically Black 1890s Land-Grant Colleges and Universities.
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Community Engagement:
- Organizes annual job fairs, facilitating employment opportunities for constituents.
- Hosts annual health fairs offering free medical exams to address various health concerns.
Throughout his career, Representative Scott has been recognized for his bipartisan approach and dedication to addressing the needs of his constituents, particularly in areas such as agriculture, financial services, and community development.
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