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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on yesterday's preview by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel of the Department of Defense's Fiscal Year 2015 budget:"Secretary Chuck Hagel's Defense budget preview highlights the budget quagmire we have gotten ourselves into by prioritizing unaffordable tax cuts over addressing sequestration. The recently passed Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 only alleviated the impacts of sequestration for two years and, as the Secretary pointed out, if full sequestration funding reductions return in 2016, the consequences will be dire for military readiness.
February 25, 2014
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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, the inability to unlock cell phones means that the original wireless carrier has an unfair and unnecessary competitive advantage. In many instances, the sole purpose of locking a cell phone is to keep consumers bound to their existing networks.
Issues:Judiciary
February 25, 2014
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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Kelo v. City of New London, I have been concerned that States and municipalities could use this decision to expand their power of eminent domain, whether for the benefit of private parties or for public projects, to the detriment of those who are least powerful in the community.
Issues:Judiciary
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) announced today that he will be hosting Eugene Schneeberg, the Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Justice, on Thursday, February 20th in Newport News. Full details below.
Issues:EducationCivil Rights
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia's decision in Bostic v. Rainey ruling that Virginia's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional:"I am pleased that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Norfolk has ruled in favor of marriage equality.
Issues:Civil Rights
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement regarding today's announcement that Newport News City Councilman Joseph Whitaker will not seek another term on City Council:"I congratulate Councilman Whitaker on a distinguished career in public service. Councilman Whitaker has served the South District with distinction since his election in 2004.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement regarding today's announcement that Newport News City Councilman Joseph Whitaker will not seek another term on City Council:"I congratulate Councilman Whitaker on a distinguished career in public service. Councilman Whitaker has served the South District with distinction since his election in 2004.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on this morning's jobs report for January 2014:"Today's jobs report marks the 47th consecutive month of private sector job growth. During this span, our economy has added more than 8.2 million private sector jobs and the unemployment rate has dropped to 6.6 percent. Despite these gains, too many Americans still remain out of work or underemployed.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the Ranking Membership of the Committee on Education and the Workforce for the 114th Congress:"With the retirement of Ranking Member George Miller and today's announcement that Congressman Rob Andrews will be leaving Congress at the end of this month, the House Education and the Workforce Committee is losing two staunch advocates for America's students and workers. Their expertise, passion, and leadership on the Committee have improved the lives of millions of Americans.
Issues:Economy and JobsEducation
In 1964, the Supreme Court noted in Wesberry v. Saunders, "No right is more precious in a free country than that of having a voice in the election of those who make the laws under which, as good citizens, we must live. Other rights, even the most basic, are illusory if the right to vote is undermined." While this is certainly true, there is an unfortunate history in our country of blocking access to the ballot box for minorities. For this reason, Congress passed and President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the Voting Rights Act of 1965.The Voting Rights Act contains several important provisions; however, the pre-clearance provision in Section 5 is the essence of the law's protections. Section 5 requires states and jurisdictions with a documented history of discrimination to submit changes to their election laws or procedures to the U.S. Department of Justice for approval.
Issues:Voting Rights