David Scott
The Public Record
David Albert Scott is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia's 13th congressional district since 2003. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Throughout his tenure, Scott has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education, advocating for policies that benefit his constituents in Georgia. He has also been involved in various committees, contributing to discussions on national and local issues.
I believe these innovative production methods are meant to supplement production agriculture, not supplant.
I appreciate the Chairman's commitment to hold this hearing with the Secretary following the August work period.
A hearing to review the state of the rural economy and our agriculture industry is long overdue.
I hope our Committee will move to hold hearings that explore the issues facing production agriculture.
We have an opportunity today to be on the cutting edge of technologies and the ability to provide affordable food to more households that need it.
We have the Child Tax Credit going out there to these people, millions of whom don't have a bank account.
We passed a bill that requires monthly payments for the job tax credit to 48 million families.
This is a very timely and very important hearing. I have been on this committee during my entire 19 years in Congress, and I have been working on this issue to find a solution.
It was very important. This was her first chance to come before this committee, and she deserves to have this opportunity on her own.
I am so proud of you. You and I served together in the House for many years, and you are doing a wonderful job as Secretary.
Unfortunately, wage increases will not keep pace, creating real hardship for people on fixed incomes, retirees, and many of our low-income households.
I agree that a return to a more stable inflation rate would indeed be advantageous to our economy.
The impact this has on a young borrower's credit score can--and does--have long-term consequences.
Perhaps the most paralyzing issue in this that we can address quickly, coming up with some answers, deals with student loan debt.
Our credit reporting agencies are not perfect, but American consumers stand to benefit far more if we improve our existing, competitive, private-sector system, than if we centralize the financial data at a government bureaucracy.
Their actions in the markets this past week are indicative of who they are as a bad trade partner.
We are seeking your support in reauthorizing this vital and essential educational program.
The 1890s are poised to be players in addressing these issues associated with climate change.
I just want to say thank you, we move forward. Nothing is easy. We have a challenge to move ahead...
And now we must go forward and establish this 1890s Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Scholarship Program permanently...
We urge you to use this moment, this opportunity, to invest in our 1890 universities, to invest in the future of our communities, and to invest in the people we serve.
I want to thank Congressman David Scott, whose vision was to establish scholarships for 1890s for students wanting to pursue Baccalaureate degrees in Food and Agricultural Sciences.





