Press Releases 2024

WASHINGTON  – U.S. Representatives Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) sent a letterto U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Department of Justice to immediately address rampant sexual assault that took place at the recently closed Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Dublin, California. “FCI Dublin has garnered a reputation as a facility where staff commit widespread sexual assaults with impunity and there exists a pervasive culture of abuse,” the letter states.

NEWPORT NEWS  – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ-10): “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.

WASHINGTON– Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Biden Administration released a final rule to improve nutrition standards for child nutrition programs and align them with the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). “Students should be served healthy meals at schools based on nutritional science and expert guidance, not based on political considerations or special interests.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) led their colleagues in applauding the Biden administration for rescinding Donald Trump’s discriminatory faith-based regulations and finalizing updated regulations to protect religious freedoms and other civil rights for all people participating in federally funded social services.

WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule that would raise the salary threshold for salaried workers to automatically qualify for overtime compensation.  According to the Department of Labor, the rule would guarantee overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $58,656 per year, extending overtime protections for roughly an additional 4 million Americans.

WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Biden administration released a final rule to close loopholes and prevent unscrupulous financial advisers from ripping off their retirement clients. “Every hardworking American deserves access to a secure and dignified retirement. Unfortunately, workers today are left wondering whether the retirement investment advice they receive is in their best interest or the financial interest of their advisers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 8035 – the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8034 – the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8036 – the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; and H.R. 8038 – the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act: “For months, America’s national security interests have been stalled by extremist House Republicans. This has weakened our own national security and prevented us from standing with our allies across the world.

WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Department of Education released the final Title IX regulations. “The Education Department’s final Title IX regulations mark a monumental step in our fight to address sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination in K-12 and higher education—all while preserving the rights of the accused.