Press Releases 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement regarding the next steps for the Build Back Better Agenda. "The Build Back Better Act advanced by House Democrats secures vital investments in America’s future. Every piece of our proposal addresses an urgent challenge facing families and communities across the country and it is fully paid for by making the wealthiest pay their fair share in taxes. While I am extremely disappointed that this bill has been stalled in the Senate, I will not stop working to lower costs for families and create good-paying jobs for our nation’s workers. Our constituents sent us to Congress to get things done. In the days and weeks ahead, we must find a path forward to deliver for the American people."

NEWPORT NEWS, VA –TOMORROW, December 21st, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) will host a Telephone Town Hall on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) that was recently signed into law by President Biden. Congressman Scott will be joined by Virginia Deputy Secretary of Transportation John Lawson. This town hall be an opportunity for constituents to learn more about how the BIL is a historic investment in jobs and the economy, how it will benefit Hampton Roads and Virginia, and ask any questions they may have.

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s action to help school meal programs respond to supply chain disruptions. “I applaud the Biden Administration for taking action to ensure school meal programs can continue to provide children the healthy nutrition they need to learn and grow. The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for school meal programs at a time when more families than ever are relying on them for essential services.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA  – Last night, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) was honored by LEAD757 and the Hampton Roads Chamber with their 2021 Regional Statesman Award. The award recognizes an elected official who promotes collegiality and cooperation to deliver results for Hampton Roads. “I was honored to receive the Regional Statesman Award,” said Congressman Scott. “Throughout my career in public service, I have always done my best to make sure that may staff and I conduct ourselves with dignity and respect for everyone we have the privilege of representing.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – TOMORROW, December 17th, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) will tour Hampton Roads Sanitation District’s (HRSD) SWIFT (Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow) Research Facility in Suffolk. The SWIFT Program will help address nutrient pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, depletion of the Potomac aquifer, as well as land subsidence in Hampton Roads. Land subsidence makes Hampton Roads especially vulnerable to rising sea levels fueled by climate change. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, recently signed into law by President Biden, makes significant investments in clean water, climate resilience, restoring the Chesapeake Bay, and remediating legacy pollution.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor, was honored by the American Educational Research Association (AERA) with their Distinguished Public Service Award. According to AERA, this award is granted annually in recognition of someone who has worked to enact or implement policies that are well grounded in education research, or someone who has supported further education research. “I was honored to receive the Distinguished Public Service Award from AERA,” said Congressman Scott. “During my career in public service I have stressed the importance of creating policy based on evidence and research, and I have made that a core value of my tenure as Chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor

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.

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 210,000 jobs in November as the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent. Today’s jobs report demonstrates once again that America is on the move: 210,000 new jobs have been created, the unemployment rate is down, and two weeks ago, we saw the lowest level of initial jobless claims since October of 1969. President Biden has created more jobs in his first year in office than any other modern President during their first year. I applaud the Biden-Harris administration for its continued success in getting Americans back to work.