Energy & Environment

Protecting and conserving our environment is one of Congressman Scott's top priorities. Throughout his time in public office, Congressman Scott has consistently received high marks and awards from national environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club, the League of Conservation Voters, and the National Parks Conservation Association.

Congressman Scott believes that human activity has contributed to climate change and has been a consistent advocate of efforts to mitigate global warming. Scott has co-sponsored legislation in the House of Representatives that would promote investment in renewable energy, and is a supporter of the Green New Deal.

While recognizing the need to keep gasoline and energy affordable, in order to protect the Chesapeake Bay and the tourism industry in Virginia, Scott has opposed opening up new areas to offshore oil and gas development off Virginia's coast and elsewhere.

Kaine, Rigell, Scott, Wittman Host Sea Level Rise Conference in Norfolk

June 30, 2014

Press Release

NORFOLK, VA – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, U.S. Congressmen Scott Rigell, Bobby Scott, and Rob Wittman, as well as Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim and Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms hosted a regional conference on sea level rise at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. The forum focused on meeting the challenges Hampton Roads faces due to sea level rise and land subsidence and how to promote action at the federal, state and local level to address the region’s needs. The two panels of policy experts and regional stakeholders focused on the urgency of combating sea level rise, which is already having visible impacts on the Hampton Roads region, and can no longer be looked at solely as a long-term challenge.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Advisory: Kaine, Rigell, Scott, Wittman to Host Sea Level Rise Conference in Norfolk

June 24, 2014

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, June 30, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, U.S. Congressmen Scott Rigell, Bobby Scott, and Rob Wittman, as well as Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim and Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms, will host a regional conference on sea level rise at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. The bipartisan forum will focus on meeting the challenges Hampton Roads faces due to sea level rise and land subsidence and how to promote action at the federal, state and local level to address the region’s needs. The conference will feature two panels of federal policy experts and regional stakeholders that will respectively discuss federal policy needs and the process of coordinating work on these issues across government, academia and the private sector.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Scott to Join Senator Kaine at ODU Forum on Sea Level Rise

June 21, 2014

In The News

By Aaron Applegate, The Virginian-Pilot

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Kaine plans forum at ODU on sea level rise

Yes, it's another forum on sea level rise. But, this time, the organizer is a U.S. senator.

That could be a good sign for regional efforts to attract federal attention - and money - for solving what might be Hampton Roads' trickiest problem.

A combination of rising water and sinking land make the region one of the most vulnerable areas in the country to sea level rise.

Issues:Chesapeake BayEnergy & Environment

ENSURING PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN THE CREATION OF NATIONAL MONUMENTS ACT

March 26, 2014

Floor Statements

Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 1459, the ``No More National Monuments Act.'' I have experienced the Antiquities Act firsthand through my community's efforts and success in establishing Fort Monroe as a national monument in November of 2011.The history of Fort Monroe is older than the history of the United States, and the story of Fort Monroe is really the story of our Nation. Fort Monroe is also known as ``Freedom's Fortress,'' witnessing both the beginning and the end of slavery in our Nation, and it played a crucial role in nearly every military engagement right up to its closure in 2005.

Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy & Environment

CLARIFICATION OF VOTE ON H.R. 2824

March 26, 2014

Floor Statements

Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I intended to vote ‘‘no'', but was recorded as having voted ‘‘yes'', on H.R. 2824 (roll call 141), which would overturn Reagan-era protections for streams and communities in Appalachia. I would like the record to reflect my strong opposition to H.R. 2824.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Scott Congratulates Molly Ward on Nomination to Serve as Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources

December 19, 2013

Press Release

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on today's announcement by Virginia Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe nominating former Hampton Mayor Molly Ward to serve as Virginia's next Secretary of Natural Resources:"I commend Governor-elect McAuliffe for his wise selection of Molly Ward to serve as the Commonwealth's next Secretary of Natural Resources. Having served as Hampton's Mayor and City Treasurer and as a special assistant to the President of the United States, Molly is one of Virginia's most faithful and dedicated public servants.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Scott Statement on Passage of Offshore Drilling Legislation

June 28, 2013

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement in response to the House passage H.R. 2231, the Offshore Energy and Jobs Act, and H.R. 1613, the Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Author

Issues:Chesapeake BayEnergy & Environment

Scott Takes Action To Combat High Gas Prices

April 30, 2012

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - This past week, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and other House Democrats introduced H.R. 5186, the Halt Index Trading of Energy Commodities (HITEC)...

Issues:Energy & Environment

IN SUPPORT OF THE CONNOLLY AMENDMENT TO THE REVERSING PRESIDENT OBAMA'S OFFSHORE MORATORIUM ACT

May 11, 2011

Floor Statements

Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the amendment offered by my friend and colleague from Virginia, Mr. CONNOLLY.This amendment would prohibit offshore lease sales from going fo...

Issues:Defense & National SecurityEnergy & Environment

Virginia, Maryland Representatives Launch Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Caucus

May 6, 2011

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chris Van Hollen (MD-8), Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-3), and Andy Harris (MD-1) today announced the launch of the Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Caucus, as they addressed a meeting of the Chesapeake Bay Commission in Washington, D.C. The Caucus will serve as an informal group of members dedicated to restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, including issues related to water quality, conservation, resource management, recreation and economic development, as well as educating other Members of Congress on these issues.

Issues:Chesapeake BayEnergy & Environment

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