Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04): “It was with the deepest sadness that I learned of the passing of my colleague and friend Donald McEachin. Throughout his career of public service in the Virginia House of Delegates, the Senate of Virginia and the U.S. House of Representatives, Donald was a relentless champion for all Virginians and our Commonwealth.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA  – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: "The news of last night’s shooting in Chesapeake is a tragic shock for the Hampton Roads community. While I am thankful for the swift response of local law enforcement and the assistance of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, nothing will bring back those who have had their lives needlessly cut short.

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris administration announced that it will extend the pause on student loan repayment, collections, and interest accrual. “Extending the pause on student loan repayments will give borrowers some stability while President Biden’s student loan relief program remains blocked due to lawsuits from Republican Attorneys General.

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service announced proposed updates to strengthen food assistance for participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. “The Food and Nutrition Service’s (FNS) proposed rule makes critical improvements to the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 261,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent. “Today’s jobs report demonstrates that the Biden-Harris Administration’s economic agenda is producing a record number of jobs.  President Biden has added more jobs in his first 22 months in office than any previous Administration in the same amount of time and, importantly, recovered 100 percent of the jobs lost during the pandemic.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of former Newport News Mayor Joe Frank: “I am very saddened to learn of the passing former Newport News Mayor Joe Frank. Joe was a pillar of our community and devoted his life and career to serving the citizens of Newport News. During his 14-year tenure as mayor, Joe helped transform our city through the development of City Center.

WASHINGTON, DC – House Education and Labor Committee Chair Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) issued the following statement after the National Center for Education Statistics released the results of the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Mathematics and Reading Assessments. The 2022 NAEP found significant declines in math and reading scores for grades 4 and 8 compared to 2019. In math, average score declines were historic, and achievement gaps widened for our most vulnerable students, including students of color, students from families with low incomes, and students with disabilities.

WASHINGTON, DC –Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Rob Wittman (VA-01), and John Sarbanes (MD-03), all co-chairs of the bipartisan Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, issued the following statement after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced the inaugural slate of awards for the Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) program issuing 12 grants totaling $3.5 million.