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Norfolk Town Hall
On Monday, August 14, 2017, Congressman Bobby Scott held a town hall in Norfolk to provide an update on pending issues including the federal budget, health care, and legislation already enacted by Congress and the impact of these policies on Virginians and their families. -
Scott Discusses Latest Republican Effort to Repeal the Affordable Care Act
On Thursday, July 20, 2017, Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott joined House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi for a press conference to discuss the latest Republican effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act -- this time without a replacement plan. -
Health Care Update Presentation
Do you want to learn more about health care? Be sure to view my health care update presentation to learn how repealing the Affordable Care Act will affect Virginians and their families. -
Suffolk Health Care Town Hall
On Monday, July 10, 2017, Congressman Bobby Scott held a health care town hall at King's Fork Middle School in Suffolk, Virginia. The town hall provided an overview of the Congressional Budget Office report that 22 million more Americans would lose their insurance under the Better Care Reconciliation Act, the Senate Republican leadership's plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Below is video of the town hall, as well as Congressman Scott's presentation. -
Hampton Health Care Town Hall
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, Congressman Bobby Scott held a health care town hall at Aberdeen Elementary School in Hampton, Virginia. The town hall provided an overview of the Congressional Budget Office report that 23 million more Americans would lose their insurance under the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the Republican leadership's plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
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September 20, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after reports stated that Republicans are hoping to rush to a vote on their Graham-Cassidy Trumpcare bill with only a scant budget assessment, before the CBO can outline the full consequences of the bill for working families.
“I’m disappointed that Congressional Republicans and the administration have abandoned bipartisan efforts to bring greater stability to the Marketplaces for 2018. Rather than working collaboratively with Democrats to improve coverage and lower costs for hardworking Americans, Republicans have instead chosen to resurrect their ‘repeal and replace’ plan and continue to inject uncertainty into our health care system.
September 16, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after health insurer Anthem announced they would continue offering insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act throughout Virginia:
"Anthem's decision to stay in the Virginia Marketplace is welcome news for hardworking Virginians across the Commonwealth. I am grateful to Governor McAuliffe for his hard work to ensure that Virginians have coverage options. However, the Trump Administration continues to put access to health insurance at risk for millions of people, including individuals and families across the Commonwealth.
September 16, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, September 19, 2017, Congressman Bobby Scott’s District Office staff will begin holding satellite office hours to assist constituents living Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Franklin, Portsmouth, and Isle of Wight/Smithfield at the following locations:
July 25, 2017
Floor Statements
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition of H.J. Res. 111, which will overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule, prohibiting forced arbitration for many consumer contracts, including student loan contracts.
Banks and large corporations often take advantage of ordinary Americans by burying forced arbitration clauses and boiler plate fine print in standard contracts.
When corporations force consumers to secretly arbitrate with handpicked firms, which rely on those same corporations for repeat business, the system is rigged.
Take, for example, Matthew, who enrolled in a for-profit aviation school that closed before Matthew could finish his degree. At the recommendation of the school, he had taken out $56,000 in private student loans.
July 14, 2017
Floor Statements
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment.
The amendment shifts workers who repair super yachts and large, luxury watercraft out of coverage under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and into coverage under State workers' compensation programs.
But it doesn't just amend the longshoremen act. Rather, it creates a problem with the Coast Guard law. The Coast Guard opposed an identical amendment last year because it creates widespread damage to Coast Guard regulatory and enforcement authorities, implicates U.S. treaty obligations, and could affect the collection of tonnage taxes on foreign flagged vessels.
June 27, 2017
Floor Statements
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis) for proposing this amendment.
The Rebuild America's Schools Act would help ensure that each of our Nation's 50 million public school students, taught by 3 million teachers, will have access to safe, healthy, and high-quality learning facilities and internet access sufficient for digital learning in the classroom.
This bold proposal would create nearly 2 million jobs, improve student learning, and revitalize under-resourced communities.
The Rebuild America's Schools Act is a win for students, families, workers, and the economy; and any responsible infrastructure proposal put forth by Congress should include a bold investment in our Nation's public schools.
