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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

Congressman David Scott (GA-13) will attend Lockheed Martin’s ceremony to rollout the C-5M Super Galaxy. Media interested in attending the ceremony should contact Chandra Harris at 770-210-5073 or Peter Simmons of Lockheed at 770-494-6208 for more information.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

Keynote Speaker – Mundy’s Mill HS 2006 Graduation

WHAT: Congressman David Scott (D-GA) will participate as the keynote speaker for the 2006 Graduation Ceremony of Mundy’s Mill High School. Constituents from the Clayton County community are encouraged to attend this special ceremony. WHEN: Saturday, May 27, 2006 – 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Twelve Oaks Stadium 1586 Lovejoy Road Jonesboro, GA 30236

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

Congressman David Scott will join Governor Perdue in observing the National Day of Prayer at the Metro Atlanta Prayer Breakfast. Congressman Scott will deliver a prayer for our government and military.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

Eager to provide long-term relief for Georgians facing rising gas prices, Congressman David Scott will participate in the House Agriculture Committee’s special hearing, “Review of the Futures Market and Gasoline Prices.” At a time when America has diminishing oil resources and gas prices are skyrocketing, oil companies continue to rake in record profits. Congressman Scott has called for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate oil companies for price goughing and for the President to suspend deliveries to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03), both senior members of the House Financial Services and Agriculture Committees, led a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging him to take a proactive approach to combat Chinese government-backed cyberattacks aimed at the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The letter follows reports of hackers breaching CFIUS network systems as a result of a broader attack targeting the Treasury Department.

“The increasing rate of Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-sanctioned hacking assaults highlight the urgency of more robust cybersecurity protections inside Treasury,” said Congressman David Scott. “Secretary Bessent must take a proactive approach to combat future cyberattacks aimed at CFIUS and ensure the committee can continue to investigate high-risk foreign investments. While it may be small in size, CFIUS has caught the ire of our most capable adversaries looking to inflict economic and national security harm. The Secretary has a responsibility to ensure CFIUS is equipped with the manpower and technological capabilities to safeguard sensitive information and prevent a future breach ever from happening again.”

“The news that Chinese hackers breached CFIUS comes as an alarming reminder that the CCP is a belligerent actor and a serious threat to our national security,” said Congressman Frank Lucas. “It is imperative that we bolster our cyber defense capabilities to prepare against future attacks. I look forward to working with my colleagues and Secretary Bessent to adequately equip CFIUS with the necessary tools in this effort.”

CFIUS is an office and interagency committee inside the Treasury Department and chaired by the Treasury Secretary authorized to review foreign investment and real estate transactions to determine their effect on U.S. national security. The recent Treasury breach highlights how CFIUS is being targeted by adversaries like China due to its work reviewing sensitive information that can reveal vulnerabilities in critical infrastructures or even disclose how the U.S. evaluates investment risks. Congressman Scott has previously raised concerns around CFIUS’ cybersecurity infrastructure and advocated for greater funding and authorities to defend from future cyberattacks.

In addition to offering strong support for the committee, the letter urges Secretary Bessent to:

·       enhance internal CFIUS cybersecurity measures by adopting the latest encryption technologies and robust network security protocols to secure communications and data related to foreign investment reviews;

·       prioritize regular security audits and penetration testing to help identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited;

·       ensure CFIUS employees understand the risks associated with cyber threats and are equipped with the knowledge to identify suspicious activities; and

·       foster increased collaboration between CFIUS and cybersecurity experts from both the public and private sectors.

 The text of the letter can be found HERE.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

WASHINGTON- This week, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), was joined by Reps. Mark Takano (CA-41) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) to announce the re-introduction of the Making Advances Kinetic, Education, Research & Skills (MAKERS) Act, legislation to promote the development of a STEM-capable workforce.

“Creating the next generation of STEM leaders is paramount to our nation’s future,” stated Congressman David Scott. “The MAKERS Act will provide students with the skills needed to excel in the STEM fields by allowing them to apply a concept learned in classrooms to a project in their school’s makerspace. Utilizing hands-on equipment to develop a prototype or inventing the next new piece of technology is the spirit of makerspaces. The goal is to work together to learn, collaborate, and share these experiences. Most importantly, the MAKERS Act will allow academic institutions to facilitate the exploration, inventiveness, and skillset of their brightest students.”  

“Makerspaces represent a vital resource in the landscape of 21st-century innovation—it is critical we support funding to our community colleges and educational institutions to not only enhance their facilities with cutting-edge technology but cultivate a highly skilled STEM workforce for the future,” said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1). “Our MAKERS Act represents a bipartisan mission to harness the innate curiosity of our students. By providing them with hands-on experiences in an environment that fosters forward-thinking creativity, we are empowering individuals from all backgrounds to develop the skills necessary to contribute to the promising world of innovation.”

“I am proud to cosponsor the MAKERS Act to ensure that all students have the training to join strategic and growing sectors in our labor market,” said Congressman Mark Takano. As a former teacher I have seen the power of coupling talent with opportunity. Connecting underserved communities with funding from the National Science Foundation will ensure that diverse and highly skilled students can be active in science and technology industries.”

The bipartisan MAKERS Act would direct the National Science Foundation to award research grants, prioritizing community colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) for purchasing technologies and equipment to outfit makerspaces. Makerspaces allow students a workplace to use innovative tools, such as 3D printers, sewing machines, digital production equipment, and more to explore and create.

As technology continues to advance, investments must be made in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), particularly ensuring that students and workers of all backgrounds can be trained in these essential skills.  Unfortunately, not every institution of higher education has the resources to construct a makerspace or fund repairs and modernization courses. According to the National Science Foundation, research shows that Black and Hispanic workers are underrepresented in STEM jobs. Hispanic or Latino workers make up 18% of the U.S. workforce but represent only 14% of STEM workers. Black or African American workers make up 12% of the U.S. working population but represent only 9% of STEM workers.

The text of the bill can be found here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

Congressman David Scott’s Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

Congressman David Scott Urges President Biden to End FDIC Delays Regarding Basel III Capital Rules Proposal

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Ranking Member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, sent a letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders urging them to provide no less than $36.5 million for the Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) program in Fiscal Year 2025.

“While Senate appropriators provided $36.5 million for AAE arts education funding, the program would receive $0 if the House bill were to become law. This is wrong and would make it virtually impossible for the Education Department to fulfill its obligation to assist school districts carry out AAE award commitments,” said Congressman David Scott. “During National Arts and Humanities Month, it is vital for Congress to provide robust funding in order to protect student access to arts education. I strongly believe participation in the arts plays a crucial role in improving academic and social-emotional skills, increasing civic engagement, and decreasing disciplinary infractions. House and Senate appropriators must guarantee an adequate FY25 AAE funding amount consistent with previous bipartisan negotiations.”

“The arts are an important part of well-rounded education,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. “Arts education helps students stay engaged in school, fosters creativity, inspires confidence, and benefits students regardless of what career they eventually pursue. Unfortunately, many public schools lack sufficient funding to sustain arts curriculum. I’m grateful to join my colleague Rep. Scott in calling on Congress to provide necessary federal funding so all students can experience the enhanced learning provided by arts education.”

Since 2015, the federal government has considered the arts, such as music, dance, theater, visual arts, and more, a part of a well-rounded education. Further, all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have adopted elementary and secondary arts education standards. Unfortunately, the number of students with access to arts education has shrunk in recent decades, as only 23 states provide dedicated funding for arts education or have the resources to operate a state-funded school for the arts.

To combat this decline, the Assistance for Arts Education program (AAE), the only dedicated source of federal arts education funding, increases access to arts education for all students, including students with disabilities and those from historically disadvantaged communities, and provides professional development for educators. Under the House Appropriations proposal, AAE would receive $0 in funding. Additionally, the letter urges appropriators to remove harmful language stating that the Department of Education must only provide funding for reading, writing, and math. Congress must pass an FY25 funding bill that protects access to arts education for students by funding AAE and striking this harmful language.

The text of the letter can be found HERE.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1)

(Washington, DC) — U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) this morning appeared on C-SPAN’s nationally-televised program, Washington Journal.

The live half-hour show features a single member of Congress addressing questions from the host, followed by direct questions from the viewing audience across the country alternating among Republicans, Democrats and independents. 

 Case covered a range of topics, including:

·        “Clearly classified information” that should not have been disclosed in a group chat among the highest-ranking administration officials leading up to, during and after the recent bombing mission in Yemen;

·        The budget and tax measure under consideration in Congress as “not reflecting the values” of most Americans; and,

·        “The biggest missing piece” in government today, being a Congress that is not providing effective oversight and a check and balance on Presidential actions.

 Case also addressed viewer questions including:

·        Protecting Medicare and Social Security;

·        Widespread public disapproval of Congress and both political parties;

·        His bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus’ focus on finding solutions to everyday American concerns;

·        The urgent need to address our federal deficit and debt crisis;

·        The “Department of Government Efficiency’s” efforts to destroy rather than improve large and critical parts of the federal government; and,

·        His continuing efforts to protect our oceans including our coral reefs.

 The entirety of the show can be viewed here.

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