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Congressman Scott understands that shipbuilding and our shipbuilders are the backbone of America's Navy and vital to our national security. In Congress, one of Congressman Scott's top priorities is ensuring that the shipbuilding industry has the necessary funding and support to continue building and maintaining the most advanced ships in the world. Congressman Scott opposed the Budget Control Act, in part, because he was concerned about its impact on our national security and our ability to build and maintain America's naval fleet. If sequestration is not cancelled, shipbuilding and ship maintenance will take a significant hit, which will impact shipbuilders and their families across Virginia's 3rd Congressional District.
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July 14, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024: “This legislation, as originally passed by the House Armed Services Committee, made important investments in shipbuilding and national security, and it would have given a well-deserved pay raise to our servicemembers. It is extremely disappointing that the historically bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act has been hijacked by extreme MAGA Republicans.
December 23, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, voted to pass the government funding appropriations package for FY 2023. This legislation includes funds to invest in jobs, education, the environment, shipbuilding, national security, as well as a number of important community projects in Hampton Roads.
July 14, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. “I was proud to vote for this year’s NDAA, which invests in our military, guarantees our national security, and supports our allies. This legislation includes a much-deserved 4.6 percent pay raise for servicemembers and civilian employees as well as inflation bonuses for those earning less than $45,000 a year. The legislation also codifies a $15 minimum wage for workers on federal service and construction contracts.
May 24, 2022
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Reps. Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Elaine Luria (VA-02) sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Michael Gilday urging the Navy to expand mental health services and use Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) funds to immediately improve the quality of life for sailors assigned to USS George Washington. “There is an urgent need for the Navy to engage with the local community and shipyard to explore opportunities to improve quality of life for sailors. This must include additional off ship accommodations, increased mental health services, and improved parking.
May 3, 2022
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – TODAY, May 3rd, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) will be joining Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) for a tour of the USS George Washington and to discuss recent suicides and working conditions aboard the ship while it has been homeported at Newport News Shipbuilding for its midlife refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH). At least seven sailors stationed aboard the George Washington have committed suicide over the course of its RCOH.
May 2, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott and U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited Thomas Nelson Community College and The Apprentice School and hosted a roundtable with students, higher education professionals, and local business leaders to discuss the importance of workforce development programs.
March 9, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, voted to pass the full government funding appropriations package for FY 2022. This legislation includes critical funds to invest in jobs, education, the environment, national security, as well as a number of important community projects and shipbuilding in Hampton Roads.
Scott Commends Newport News Shipbuilding and United Steelworkers Local 8888 on Adopting New Contract
March 8, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after members of United Steelworkers Local 8888 voted to ratify a collective bargaining agreement with Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding: “I congratulate USW Local 8888 President Spivey and Newport News Shipbuilding President Boykin on coming together and reaching a hard-fought agreement for the benefit of our nation’s best shipbuilders. As the representative of Newport News and the Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, I was very pleased to see USW Local 8888 ratify a new collective bargaining agreement that will cover over 10,000 workers at Newport News Shipbuilding.
December 7, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 1605 – the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022: “The National Defense Authorization Act will keep America safe and support our servicemembers and their families. This legislation includes critical investments in shipbuilding which is a huge win for Hampton Roads. I am also encouraged by the bill’s inclusion of a well-deserved pay increase for our servicemembers as well as a guarantee of paid parental and bereavement leave.
December 28, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives voted to override President Trump’s veto of H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) voted to override President Trump’s veto. “For 60 years, the NDAA has been passed with bipartisan and bicameral support. President Trump’s veto of this legislation was harmful to our national security and showed a disregard for our military personnel and their families,” said Congressman Scott. “The FY 21 NDAA provides a well-deserved three percent pay increase for our servicemembers. It also includes several important provisions that will directly support shipbuilding and ship maintenance in Hampton Roads.