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With federal program providing discounted internet set to expire, Rep. Scott calls for continued funding

April 2, 2024

Brenna McIntosh

NORFOLK, Va. — Millions of Americans could soon lose access to discounted internet. Since 2021, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has provided discounted internet under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Those who qualify could receive up to $30 a month on internet service or a one-time discount of up to $100 on a computer or tablet. However, the program is expiring this month.

U.S. Rep. Scott pushes forward with Pell Grant bill that would cover short-term training

December 20, 2023

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Kelsey Kendall

Daily Press

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.”

Rep. Bobby Scott delivers $3 million to Chesapeake for city's first aquatics center

August 3, 2023

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WTKR

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.

Rep. Bobby Scott, Sen. Tim Kaine help reignite effort to overhaul child care for working families

May 4, 2023

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Sandra J. Pennecke

The Virginian-Pilot

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.

Issues:Committee on Education and WorkforceEconomy and JobsEducation

Rep. Scott visits Head Start Center in Newport News

May 4, 2023

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Kaicey Baylor

WVEC/Channel 13

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.

Issues:Committee on Education and WorkforceEducation

Rep. Bobby Scott delivers $760K for gun violence prevention in Newport News

May 2, 2023

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Courtney Ingalls

WAVY

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

Senator Tim Kaine and Rep. Bobby Scott hold roundtable discussion with Black community leaders

February 24, 2023

In The News

Emily Harrison

Channel 13/WVEC

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.

Senator Tim Kaine and Congressman Bobby Scott held a roundtable discussion with almost two dozen Black male leaders. A multitude of topics were brought up, including mental health resources, student loan forgiveness, and wealth disparity.

However, those present said the biggest goal was to actually formulate a plan for action.

Issues:COVID-19Economy and JobsEducationGun SafetyHealth CareSocial SecurityVoting RightsYouth PROMISE Act

CHKD receives $1 million in federal funding to expand mental health programs

February 13, 2023

In The News

"It's part of over $35 million in funding secured by Congressman Bobby Scott for community projects across Virginia’s 3rd District."

By: Kaicey Baylor

13 News Now/WVEC

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.

“We’ve seen kids who are in distress for a lot of different reasons,” said Dr. Dan Spencer, the associate chief of Psychiatry and Mental Health Services at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.

Congressman Bobby Scott asks Republicans to 'stop blocking' police reform legislation after Tyre Nichols video

January 29, 2023

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Dana Smith

WVEC/Channel 13

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

Congressman Bobby Scott hosts roundtable following Richneck shooting

January 17, 2023

In The News

Julius Ayo, Jon Dowding

WAVY

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.

Issues:Committee on Education and WorkforceEducationGun Safety