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December 20, 2023
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott is bringing back a bill that would expand the Pell Grant to cover short-term training programs. The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act aims to increase access to workforce training programs such as welding or information technology. Students are currently unable to use the Pell Grant, which is based on financial need, for these kinds of programs “As a result, many adults cannot afford to attend or complete courses that will help them get good-paying jobs and compete in the modern economy,” Scott, D-Newport News, said in an email statement. “This is a disservice to our students, workers and employers.”

August 3, 2023
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Rep. Bobby Scott delivered $3 million in federal funds to the City of Chesapeake that will be used to construct the city's first aquatics center. The center will be at the Cuffee Community Center next to Campostella Square Park. On Thursday, August 3, Rep. Scott presented the check with other local leaders, including Mayor Rick West.

May 4, 2023
Child care. Those two words continue to evoke a flurry of emotions for families everywhere, but especially working families. In an effort to help quell some of the frustration and angst associated with child care, Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Bobby Scott backed reintroducing the Child Care for Working Families Act in Congress on April 27.

May 4, 2023
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Supporting families and educating young children are the main principles of the Head Start Center in Newport News. “We teach them about nutrition, how to work side-by-side with their students at home and outside of the classroom,” Shikee Franklin, the Head Start/Early Head Start director for Hampton Roads Community Action Program, said.

May 2, 2023
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Rep. Bobby Scott delivered $760,000 to Newport News Tuesday to help with gun violence prevention. The money will be used to help the city’s Gun Violence and Violent Crime Reduction Initiative, which works to interrupt cycles of gun violence in kids between ages 13 to 24.
Issues:Gun Safety

February 24, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Black men in the Newport News community had their chance to share their concerns and vision for the future with Virginia lawmakers on Friday.


February 13, 2023

NORFOLK, Va. — Nearly three years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit Hampton Roads, CHKD leaders say the virus continues to impact the mental health of young people. 

Now, they hope that new federal dollars will help families in need.


January 29, 2023
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — As people across the country protest the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, demonstrators are also calling on lawmakers to do more to reform policing. Congressman Bobby Scott answered that call today. He's asking Republican lawmakers in Congress to work with Democrats to pass "critical" police reform legislation. 
Issues:Civil Rights

January 17, 2023
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Rep. Bobby Scott hosted a roundtable with school and community leaders over a week since the shooting at Richneck Elementary in Newport News. The roundtable was held at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center in Newport News. The congressman invited school safety and child development experts, parents, school leaders, and local officials to be a part of the round table. The conversation focused on holistic and evidence-based steps that can help protect students, educators, and schools.

September 26, 2022
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — On Monday, Congressman Bobby Scott held a roundtable with local officials, advocates, community and faith leaders to find solutions to gun violence. Congressman Scott serves as the Vice Chair of the House Democratic Gun Violence Prevention Task Force alongside Bobby Kipper. The group discussed methods to make a difference to create safer communities.From Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander to Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew, everyone concluded a holistic approach is needed.
Issues:Gun Safety