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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against the House Republicans’ Continuing Resolution: “Congress still has more than two months to complete the appropriations process and fully fund the government before the beginning of Fiscal Year 2027. Continuing Resolutions are generally harmful to federal agencies and programs that depend on federal funding like our shipbuilding programs, because they make long-term planning difficult.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, for the second time, U.S. House Republicans were forced to withdraw a flawed Republican bill, H.R. 9237, from floor consideration. This followed strong opposition from members of the Democratic Veterans Caucus highlighting how the bill would represent the largest cut to veterans’ benefits in history, including cutting benefits for common conditions like tinnitus and sleep apnea and raising fees on VA home loans.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, former Norfolk City Councilman Paul Riddick. Paul devoted more than 30 years to serving the people of Norfolk. He brought a deep understanding of his community and an unwavering determination to improve the lives of his constituents. This is a tremendous loss for the City of Norfolk.

WASHINGTON –Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) sent a letter to U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought urging OMB to withdraw the Trump Administration’s proposed rule, entitled Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, that would politicize how federal grant dollars are managed and administered. Ranking Member Scott warned that the sweeping changes in the Proposed Rule would upend the continuity of federal programs, harming individuals’ and communities’ access to essential services, as well as federally supported research that informs virtually every sector of our lives and policymaking at all levels of government.

WASHINGTON – Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rescinded the 1979 rule that establishes affirmative action guidelines for employers. “The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) decision to rescind its long-standing guidelines on affirmative action in the workplace is another step in the Trump Administration’s campaign to dismantle civil rights and equal opportunity for workers.

NEWPORT NEWS - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on America 250: "As we commemorate America 250, we have an opportunity to reflect not only on how far our nation has come, but also on the work that remains to ensure the promise of America is available to everyone. "Throughout our history, our country has moved forward because ordinary people refused to accept that freedom, opportunity, and justice should belong only to a select few.

WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy gained 57,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2 percent. At this point in his term, the economy under President Biden had created 9.5 million jobs, compared to just 716,000 under President Trump's second term.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting yes on H.Con.Res, 104, Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon. “I voted in favor of this war powers resolution, which requires the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon, until Congress provides authorization as required by the Constitution.