WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter issues statement on wildfire in Brantley County * BRUNSWICK, GA - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement regarding the wildfire impacting Brantley County: I'm closely monitoring the wildfire in Brantley County and communicating with federal, state, and local leaders to ensure our community receives the appropriate resources. This is a heartbreaking tragedy, and my wife, Amy, and I are sending our thoug more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter-led bill passes House to improve health care access in rural America * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) this week celebrated House passage of the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025, a bill that extends critical programs that increase access to health care services in rural communities. Rural residents often encounter barriers to accessing health care, including workforce shortages, distance  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson on the Passing of Congressman David Scott * Congressman Hank Johnson released the following statement: WASHINGTON, D.C. -"I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, David Scott. He was a man of deep faith who constantly studied the Bible, but he was never pompous and was simply a regular guy. When I came to Congress, he took me under his wing, showed me the ropes, and offered m more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman McCormick Introduces the Make DC Square Again Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) introduced the Make DC Square Again Act to undo the unconstitutional 1846 retrocession of Arlington County and the City of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Virginia. This will restore DC's original boundaries established by the Residence Act of 1790. Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 of the U.S. Constitution, commonly r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Troy Carter Statement on the Passing of Congressman David Scott * NEW ORLEANS, LA - Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement after the announcement that Congressman David Scott (D-GA) passed away: "I am deeply saddened by the loss of Congressman David Scott, and my heart is with his family, staff, and the constituents he faithfully served. I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand his unwavering commit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on April 22, 2026, on the death of Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia: * * * "Our hearts go out to Congressman and former Chairman David Scott's wife Alfredia, family, friends and staff. "He was a strong voice for Georgia's farmers, hungry veterans and young people - who he helped shape into the next generation of agricultural leaders through his fierce advocacy for the 1890s Scholarship Program at historically Bl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on the Passing of Rep. David Scott * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. David Scott (GA-13), the first Black man to chair the House Committee on Agriculture. "I am saddened to hear of Rep. David Scott's passing. The people of Georgia's 13 th District have lost a lifelong public servant and advocate," said Larson. "He made history as the first Black ma more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF DAVID SCOTT * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman David Scott: Today, I join those throughout Georgia and across the country mourning the loss of a giant, Congressman David Scott. Born in the Jim Crow era, Congressman Scott went on to make history as the first African American to be Chair of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF DAVID SCOTT * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman David Scott: Today, I join those throughout Georgia and across the country mourning the loss of a giant, Congressman David Scott. Born in the Jim Crow era, Congressman Scott went on to make history as the first African American to be Chair of the House Committee on Agricult more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Chairman David Scott * Washington D.C. - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the passing of Chairman David Scott. "It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of our dear colleague David Scott. Personally, I knew him as a man of faith and family. Officially, I knew him as proud to serve in the Congress where he gave it his all. "He took pride in representing the state  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release: * * * PRESS RELEASE - CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN DAVID SCOTT * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Congressman David Scott of Georgia: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my colleague and friend, Congressman David Scott. For more than two decades in the United States Congress -and nearly fifty years in public service -David dedicated hi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF DAVID SCOTT * WASHINGTON \- Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman David Scott (D-GA). "Today, we mourn the loss of Congressman David Scott, who faithfully served the people of Georgia for more than 50 years. Congressman Scott was a tireless advocate for his constituents, especially the veterans in his community, and he worked relentle more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Statement on the Death of Rep. David Scott * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) released a statement on the loss of Congressman David Scott of Georgia. "I am deeply saddened by the news of my colleague Congressman David Scott's death. Representative Scott was the first Black Chair of the House Agriculture Committee where I had the privilege of working beside him as Vice Chair. "During our tim more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Allen's Bills Encouraging Skills-Based Hiring Included in WIOA Reauthorization Package * Yesterday, the Committee on Education and Workforce advanced H.R. 8210, the Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026. This legislation makes needed improvements to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-focused on improving outcomes for workers, strengthening our economy, and ensuring accountability for taxpayer dollars. Included in H.R. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * REP. BISHOP MOURNS PASSING OF FRIEND & COLLEAGUE, REP. DAVID SCOTT * WASHINGTON - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), led the U.S. House of Representatives in a moment of silence following the passing of Congressman David Scott (GA-13). Following the moment of silence, he released this statement: "David and I served side by side for decades -first in the Georgia General Assembly and later together in the United States House of R more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Collins Introduces the 250 Years of Military Honor Package * Washington, D.C. \-In honor of 250 years of American Independence, secured by the sacrifices of generations of American military members, Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) introduced the 250 Years of Military Honor Package today. This bipartisan legislative package recognizes those who have worn the uniform by establishing a Veterans Appreciation Month, the America 250 Milita more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff on Passing of Congressman David Scott * Washington. D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement. "Alisha and I join all Georgians in mourning the passing of Congressman David Scott. "We send our deepest condolences to his beloved wife, Alfredia, his daughters Dayna and Marcye, the entire Scott family, and his entire staff during this difficult time. "Congressman Scott devoted his life to public service and the St more PR