David Scott

Scott was born in Aynor, South Carolina in 1945. He earned his bachelor's degree from Florida A&M University in 1967 and earned an M.B.A. degree with honors from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania in 1969. His previous work experience includes starting a marketing company.[2] He also worked as a consultant and as a budget analyst under Gov. Jimmy Carter (D). From 1974 to 1982, he served in the Georgia House of Representatives. From 1982 to 2002, he served in the Georgia State Senate.[3]

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Campaign websiteScott's campaign website stated the following:Financial Reform“I believe no matter what side of the aisle you are on; we must ensure fairness in the tax system. The wealthiest Americans should pay their fair share and not leave the middle class with a major tax burden.”– David ScottDavid has been a strong advocate for balancing the federal budget, closing tax loopholes, and cutting spending through the elimination of programs that just don’t work.In Congress, he is working to help everyday Americans reach their financial goals by stripping away unnecessary tax burdens. In support of helping our veterans’ transition back into civilian life, Congressman Scott just this year wrote and was successful in passing, the Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act. This law provides our veterans with their dream of homeownership by helping them to access affordable mortgages.David believes that there is nothing more important than in investing in the American people, that’s why he voted to raise the minimum wage and giving equal pay for equal work.Employment and Job Fairs“Improving our economy and securing jobs for my constituents is my #1 priority.”– David ScottGood Jobs Means a Better FutureI’ve always believed in the old proverb “ Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. That was the thought behind David’s job fair. He wanted to provide his constituents with a way they could gain financial security. As an entrepreneur, and working with businesses, David understood that America’s businesses holds the key to creating jobs and spreading economic prosperity. It has been 16 years now since David held his first jobs fair. The number of attendees has grown and with close to 150 of Georgia’s top employers participating, it has become one Georgia’s largest jobs fairs.Fighting For Minimum WageIn Congress, David supported and voted for raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. And he also leads the fight to protect the Davis Bacon Act. The Act requires laborers and mechanics to be paid the local prevailing wages on public works projects.Healthcare“The Affordable Care Act is not perfect, but we can’t go back.”– David ScottWhether it’s fighting for women’s issues, protecting social security and Medicare, or lowering prices for prescription drugs you will find David Scott fighting for you.Saving Lives Couldn’t WaitLong before the Affordable Care Act passed, David wanted to make sure healthcare was assessable for everyone living in his district, So, 15 years ago he held his first health fair. Today, that health fair has grown to over 200 healthcare providers from across Georgia who provide free health services to thousands of his constituents. Mammograms, HIV, dental, diabetes and sickle cell anemia tests are just a few, and just this year free eye glasses for children.In Congress, David is working to close the Medicaid coverage gap and, protecting those with pre-existing conditions.He is working to protect our doctors from frivolous lawsuits so they can focus on real medical malpractice reform and supporting legislation to expand the use of telemedicine. And he will continue his fight to protect to make healthcare affordable for ALL.Veterans“From jobs, healthcare, retirement, to educational opportunities, I am on a personal crusade to help our veterans. I will keep working on these issues until I hear from Georgia veterans that they are receiving first class care in a timely manner.”– David ScottEven before the scandals at the Atlanta VA Congressman Scott has been fighting to improve services at the VA. He supported H.R. 3230, the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act. because he believes that the bill was a major step to do just that. Legislation written and sponsored by Congress Scott in H.R. 3230, expands a VA facility in Cobb County. It also includes improved student loan repayment incentives to recruit more specialty doctors including psychiatrists, to the VA. Second, this bill allows for veterans and eligible dependents to receive in-state tuition.To improve quality care the bill allows a veteran who is enrolled in the VA healthcare system to receive care outside of the VA system if the veteran is unable to secure an appointment at a VA medical facility within 30 days or if the veteran resides more than 40 miles from the nearest VA medical facility.To provide real accountability for incompetent or corrupt senior managers, the bill authorizes the VA to fire or demote Senior Executive Service employees for poor performance or misconduct. In July, H.R. 1988, the Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act passed the House of Representatives. “The bill preserves critical VA refinancing protections for our veterans while at the same time allowing for these veteran loans to be securitized, which means rolled into securities into investments into market securities.Education“When there are no dreams to hold onto, everything turns to frustrations, to thoughts of what won’t work. We’ve got to put something out there and say “This will work!”– David ScottDavid knows the price of a good education and preparing our young people for the 21 st century is important to him. A college education was once thought of as a dream come true. But with the rising cost of going to school, our students are saddled with loan debt that has turned their hopes and dreams into nightmares.Turning Dreams Into RealityProviding students with academic scholarships and financial assistance David is helping to send thousands of young people to school.H.R. 51 Becomes LawH.R., a Bill signed into law this year was authored by David . With $80 million in scholarships funds allocated to nineteen 1890 HBCU Land Grant College and Universities students from all over his district will be able to turn their dreams into reality.Congressman Scott also support legislation like the Bank on Student Emergency Loan Refinancing Act that allows students to refinance existing student loans at an affordable rate.Gun Safety“No one should have to live in fear because of the carelessness of those who want to own a gun”– David ScottDavid Scott is no Johnny-come- lately when it comes to fighting for gun safety. Before moving on to Congress, he spent 28 years under Georgia’s gold dome sponsoring one gun bill after another, to help keep the schools, streets and communities of Georgia safe. David has taken that same fight to Congress, working across party lines, he has sponsored and co-sponsored over a dozen pieces of legislation supporting strengthening background checks to keep guns from those who shouldn’t have them and safety locks on guns to protect our children. He believes that working together, one day we will find a commonsense solution to our nation’s ongoing gun violence epidemic.— David Scott's campaign website (April 14, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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