Congressman Bobby Scott

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2021 Inauguration

The 59th Presidential Inauguration will be held on January 20th, 2021 in Washington, D.C and President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in after taking the Oath of Office.

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Hurricane & Tropical Storm Preparedness

As we enter into Hurricane season, please be sure you and your family take all necessary precautions ahead of any potential storms.

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Information on the Coronavirus

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, which is caused by a novel coronavirus, and can spread from person to person. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health have issued guidance on how to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Congressman Scott Introduces College Affordability Act

The College Affordability Act is a comprehensive overhaul of the higher education system that lowers the cost of college for students and families, improves the quality of higher education through stronger accountability, and expands opportunity by providing students the support and flexibility they

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House Passes Scott's Raise the Wage Act

Congressman Bobby Scott, the chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor, introduced the Raise the Wage Act, which would gradually increase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by 2025. On July 18, 2019, the bill passed the House of Representatives.

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Scott Honored at Virginia State Conference NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Gala

November 16, 2020 Press Release

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – On Friday, November 13, 2020, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor, was the honoree at the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP’s 85th Annual State Convention’s Freedom Fund Gala. Congressman Scott was given the Freedom Fighter Award for his life-long work to advance equity in education and fighting for economic and racial justice.

Issues:

Committee on Education and Labor, Civil Rights, Crime, Education, Health Care

Scott Seeks to Continue Role as Chairman of Education & Labor Committee

November 10, 2020 Press Release

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Today, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) sent a letter to the House Democratic Caucus seeking support for his candidacy to continue his role as chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor in the 117th Congress. “Governing should be guided by the values and aspirations we share – improving the lives of people from all walks of life. Now, as our nation faces one of the worst economic and public health crises in modern history, achieving this goal has never been more important,” said Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03). “I appreciate the diversity of opinions in our Caucus and am committed to having discussions with my colleagues in order to find common ground on our priorities for the next Congress.”

Issues:

Coronavirus, Committee on Education and Labor, Civil Rights, Economy and Jobs, Education, Health Care