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September 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) and Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee Chair Frederica Wilson (FL-24) introduced the Lowering Obstacles to Achievement Now (LOAN) Act, to lower the cost of college for current and future student borrowers and their families. The new legislation builds on President Biden’s historic one-time student loan debt relief announcement last month to forgive up to $20,000 in outstanding federal student loan debt for millions of borrowers.
September 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Elaine Luria (VA-02) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro urging him to appoint a Director of Psychological Health at each Navy and Marine Corps installation. “There have been over 30,000 estimated deaths [of servicemembers and veterans] by suicide since 2001,” the letter states.“Each death is a tragedy and together they represent a widespread failing to properly treat, manage, and understand the mental health needs of America’s military personnel. This crisis requires decisive and immediate action, and few incidents demonstrate that urgency more than the recent string of suicides among sailors serving on USS George Washington in Newport News, Virginia.”
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September 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after a District Court judge ruled to invalidate several provisions of the Affordable Care Act that govern which forms of preventive care—such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV, cancer screenings, and other lifesaving health services—must be covered by health insurers. “For more than a decade, the Affordable Care Act has provided millions of Americans with access to preventive care, such as cancer screenings, vaccinations, contraception, and chronic disease screenings, without having to pay anything out of pocket.
September 6, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: “Earlier tonight I tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing very mild COVID-like symptoms. Per CDC guidelines, I will self-isolate and will follow the directives of my doctor. I am grateful to be fully-vaccinated and double boosted. Vaccines are safe, effective and save lives. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted if they haven’t yet done so. I will continue working remotely on behalf of Virginia’s Third Congressional District.
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September 2, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 315,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent. Today’s jobs report shows that the economy is continuing to exceed pre-pandemic job levels and returning to a steady and stable position. Just over 9.7 million jobs have been created since January 2021, exceeding the pre-pandemic highwater mark by 240,000 jobs. Thanks to President Biden’s leadership and Congressional Democrats’ swift action, our nation’s workforce has not only recovered, but come back even stronger. This is a direct result of the American Rescue Plan Act, which got people back to work safely; the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is creating millions of good-paying jobs; and the Inflation Reduction Act, which is lowering the cost of everyday goods.
August 24, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after President Biden announced that the Department of Education is extending the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections through 2022, providing up to $20,000 in debt cancellation to Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 in debt cancellation to non-Pell Grant recipients, and capping the amount borrowers would pay monthly for undergraduate loans at 5 percent of their income. “President Biden is providing unprecedented relief for America’s student loan borrowers. Today’s announcement delivers on President Biden’s promise to cancel up to $20,000 of borrowers’ federal student debt. Also, extending the pause on student loan repayment will further help get borrowers back on track.
August 10, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, issued the following statement announcing his support for the Inflation Reduction Act:
“The Inflation Reduction Act delivers key components of President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ agenda to invest in jobs and the economy while lowering costs for working families. This legislation will lower the cost of health care, prescription drugs, and energy for millions of American families. Medicare will finally be able to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices and lower costs for seniors. The bill also builds on the success of the American Rescue Plan’s expansion of the subsidies under the Affordable Care Act to lower health costs, which helped us reach the lowest number of uninsured people ever.
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August 5, 2022
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WASHINGTON – Representative Bobby Scott (VA-03), along with U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (Both D-VA), and Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) and Elaine Luria (VA-02) sent a letter to the Biden Administration urging further federal interagency collaboration to boost resilience efforts in the Hampton Roads region. “As Members of Congress representing the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, we write to request your assistance in enhancing the region’s climate resilience through improved interagency coordination,” the letter reads.
August 3, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS – Today, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, announced $11 million in new federal funding for the Hampton Roads Workforce Council along with Kevin Gallagher, Senior Advisor to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, during a tour of the Virginia Career Works Hampton Center. During the tour, Congressman Scott and Mr. Gallagher met with career coaches, job seekers, and employers to discuss how this funding—made possible by the American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant—will help workers access higher-paying jobs and ensure employers have access to qualified candidates.
August 1, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement:“After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we promised to pursue all of those responsible and bring them to justice. Tonight’s announcement by President Biden about the successful counterterrorism operation that resulted in the death of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri shows that the work to hold those responsible for that horrific day continues. I commend the Biden Administration and all those in our armed services and intelligence community who have worked tirelessly during the last two decades to pursue these terrorists and secure our national security."
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August 26, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Congressman Bobby Scott celebrated the anniversary of the 19th Amendment by talking about women's healthcare with providers in Newport News. It’s a conversation he said is much needed. “This is Women’s Equality Day, and health care is one of those areas where there is great inequity, and the Dobbs decision pointed out one of the problems,” Scott said. Friday morning, the Democratic District 3 representative heard concerns from health providers at the Southeastern Virginia Health System. Some issues they pointed out were access to health insurance and medical care.
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June 2, 2022
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NORFOLK, Va. — June marks Pride Month and to celebrate, a local LGBT center got a big boost! Congressman Bobby Scott (D, VA-03) delivered a $1.8 million check in federal funds to the LGBT Life Center in Norfolk on Thursday. The money was secured in the FY22 Omnibus Appropriations Act. The funds will be used to construct a new community center on the Virginia Peninsula and will include access to medical care, counseling, housing and more. Additionally, the new community center will be a safe space for LGBTQ youth and adults to find support and resources.
May 24, 2022
In The News
The Navy needs to do more, and do it faster, to support sailors on USS George Washington after a series of suicides while the carrier is undergoing an overhaul and refueling, Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Norfolk, and Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Newport News, said.
April 19, 2022
In The News
NEWPORT NEWS — Trying on a virtual reality headset in a fifth-grade geology class, U.S. Rep. Robert C. Scott got a chance to see something he had told Newport News School Superintendent George Parker he had wanted to see from COVID-19 relief money: innovation.
He got to watch steam and pale-yellow sulfur racing out of a volcano, tilting his head and spinning around on his heels to get different views of the eruption.
As chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, the Newport News representative has advocated for what’s been the biggest federal aid program for K-12 schools ever.
April 19, 2022
In The News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Students at Sedgefield Elementary got a warm welcome Tuesday morning from Congressman Bobby Scott. Scott toured the school and sat down with school leaders to discuss how the division transitioned back into the classroom.
"The American Rescue Funds constituted the biggest investment in K-12 education in the history of the federal government," he said. "We wanted to see if it was working or not.”
The division credits funds from the American Rescue Plan for helping students and staff safely return to the classroom and catch up on missed learning following months of virtual learning.
New Superintendent Dr. George Parker said the division focused a majority of that money on school safety and addressing learning loss.
April 12, 2022
In The News
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk International Airport (ORF) will soon see some big upgrades and the federal government is picking up part of the tab. The airport is getting $33 million in funding from the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law. Congressman Bobby Scott toured Norfolk International alongside Airport Authority executive director Robert Bowen to get a first-hand look at how airports officials plan to use millions of dollars in federal funding. “The Norfolk airport is almost 75 years old and obviously a lot of things have reached past their useful life,” Scott said. “If we're going to have a functioning airport, you have to make the ongoing investments and this law will make those investments possible."
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March 28, 2022
In The News
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — When you pay into your retirement plan with part of your paycheck each week, you might never think that money may one day just disappear. But for millions of grocery store employees, factory workers and truck drivers across the country that became a strong – and scary – possibility. “I don’t know what I would have done, personally,” said Keith Bragg, who has worked at Nabisco for 46 years and has been receiving reduced pension funds since 2016. “You’ve got to remember, everything that we did was centered around having a defined pension and making smart decisions as you’re moving toward retiring,” Bragg said.
October 29, 2021
In The News
“With razor-thin margins in the House and Senate, and a Republican Party intent on obstruction, Democrats in Congress have been forced to make hard choices in search of a final agreement that fulfills President Joe Biden’s agenda. Amid these tough decisions and painful cuts, one proposal has beaten the odds. Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs), which have been neglected and underfunded for more than 150 years, are poised to receive a historic investment in the Build Back Better Act.
October 13, 2021
In The News
A bill introduced by Rep. Bobby Scott and making its way through Congress should be good for the military, for national defense and for the health of the Chesapeake Bay that’s so important to the economy and quality of life here in Hampton Roads. The legislation authorizing a new Department of Defense stormwater management program had bipartisan backing, with Reps. Elaine Luria, D-Norfolk, and Rob Wittman, R-Westmoreland, among the co-sponsors.
September 15, 2021
In The News
WASHINGTON — A local congressman is taking action to protect the nation's military bases from Mother Nature. A 2018 Defense Department study found 53 of 79 military installations face current threats from flooding. The list includes Langley Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Oceana, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, and Naval Station Norfolk. Rep. Bobby Scott's (D-Virginia, 3rd District) bill Enhancing Military Base Resilience and Conserving Ecosystems through Stormwater Management (EMBRACE Stormwater Management) Act would implement stormwater best management practices, to reduce flooding on and around military bases, which jeopardizes military readiness, pollutes the Chesapeake Bay, and compounds stress for military families.
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