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September 15, 2014
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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the motion to pass S. 1086, as amended. This bill represents a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant, or CCDBG, which is the largest funding source for child care programs. It has been almost 20 years since this CCDBG was reauthorized, and working families and young children should not have to wait any longer.
This block grant provides Federal resources to States to help low-income families pay for child care while a parent works or is in an educational or job training program. This program supports self-sufficiency and promotes workforce stability.
Just as important, this funding offers children vital early learning experiences that set them on a path toward success in school, in the workforce, and the rest of their lives. However, the current law, besides being outdated, has some limitations in ensuring low-income children access to this important program.
Issues:Economy and JobsEducation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the President’s address to the nation on ISIL:
“After the execution of two American journalists and numerous human rights violations against Syrian and Iraqi civilians, it is clear that ISIL poses a serious and dangerous threat to the stability of the region and potentially to the United States itself. Tonight, the President laid out a thoughtful but narrowly defined strategy to deal with this immediate threat that includes a broad international coalition of our allies and no American ground troops. The President’s strategy will continue to protect U.S. military and non-military personnel, civilians, and those providing humanitarian assistance in the region. Any additional action, however, should be taken only with the authorization of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced awards for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, or TIGER, Discretionary Grant program. Two critical transportation projects in Virginia’s Third Congressional District were awarded a combined $39.9 million in federal funding through the TIGER program. The Virginia Port Authority’s Norfolk International Terminal Intermodal Gate Complex and I-564 Connector project in Norfolk received $15 million in TIGER funding. This project will significantly improve access to one of the nation’s busiest ports and alleviate congestion on Hampton and Terminal Boulevards in Norfolk.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott issued the following statement on the jury verdict in the trial of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell:
"This is a sad day in the history of our Commonwealth. Today's verdict will require Congress to clarify the exact meaning of 'honest services' and will encourage state legislatures to adopt meaningful gift bans. My thoughts and prayers are with Bob and Maureen McDonnell and their children."
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Today, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, a senior member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, reaffirmed his support for raising the federal minimum wage and called on the leadership of the House of Representatives to vote on the issue when Congress returns to Washington next week. Congressman Scott is a cosponsor of H.R. 1010, the Fair Minimum Wage Act, which will raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, increase the tipped minimum wage, and tie future annual increases to the rate of inflation.
"For years, the federal minimum wage has remained stagnant and its value has eroded, failing to keep up with the cost of living and forcing more and more working families to rely on government programs to make ends meet," said Congressman Scott.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott announced today that he will hold a town hall in Surry County, Virginia on Thursday, September 4, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will give an overview of legislative issues currently pending before Congress and provide an opportunity for constituents to ask questions and share their concerns. This event is free and open to the public.
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – Hundreds of miles from Ferguson, folks on the Peninsula held two very different rallies with the same message.
“Right now we are just walking for peace,” said one woman.
They are calling to end violence, not just in Missouri, but also throughout the country.
“What happened in Ferguson is not an isolated incident, but it has brought us to the forefront of what can go on in urban communities around the nation,” added Ira McMillan-El.
Issues:Civil Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers Jr. (MI-13), Subcommittee on Crime Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Subcommittee on the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice Ranking Member Steve Cohen (TN-09) issued a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (VA-06) requesting a Congressional hearing on recent incidents of local law enforcement using excessive force—sometimes deadly—and other violations where civil rights have been infringed upon.
Issues:Civil RightsCrimeJudiciary
PORTSMOUTH – Having escaped Washington for a few weeks, Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott decided to catch up on some homework Tuesday — of the defense-related variety.
The Newport News Democrat spent part of the afternoon touring W&O Premier, a defense contractor in Portsmouth that manufactures components for Navy ships, including the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers built and maintained at Newport News Shipbuilding, not far from where the congressman lives.
Issues:Defense & National Security
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott issued the following statement regarding the President’s recent actions in Iraq:
“As the President clearly stated last night, there is no American military solution to the crisis in Iraq and the only lasting solution is reconciliation among Iraqi communities and a stronger, stable Iraqi government. The President has described the humanitarian aid and limited airstrikes as necessary to protect American troops in northern Iraq and assist Iraqi civilians fleeing the horrific threats of violence from the ISIL terrorist group.