U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 8th District
Austin Scott
Position · +0.54
- In office
- House 2011–now
15 years in CongressMore senior than 79% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · Armed Forces and National Security 3%
- Committees
- Agriculture · Armed Services · Rules
- Bills on
- Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Social Welfare
- Age
- 56
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Scott has influence
Roles
- Vice Chair · Agriculture
- Chair · General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit (Agriculture)
- Chairman · National Intelligence Enterprise (Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence)
- Armed Services · 5th in seniority on the majority side
- Rules · 7th in seniority on the majority side
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence · 6th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 8884 Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8322 To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes. · Became law
- H.R. 6019 To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes. · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Scott breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Scott voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 0%
- Armed Forces and National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 3%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Scott broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Scott is saying
No recent press releases or posts on file.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 57 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Scott’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
11 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 9 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 technical
- H.R. 8322 To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.Extends foreign intelligence surveillance authorities under FISA through April 30, 2026. AI-readBecame law Apr 18, 2026 · Armed Forces and National SecurityTechnical
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 22 sponsored billsSponsored 22 (House median 25) · cosponsored 147 (median 289), 15 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Congress, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Social Welfare.
- H.R. 9933 South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1398 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1383) commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts; and for other purposes.Provides for House floor consideration of four bills on defense, appropriations, disability insurance, and tax cuts. AI-readCongress · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 9416 Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation ActRedesignates Ocmulgee National Monument as Ocmulgee Mounds National Park. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8884 Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActReauthorizes Social Security Administration disability work demonstration projects through 2031 with new reporting requirements. AI-readSocial Welfare · Introduced Jun 22, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8863 To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 15, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1224 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Provides for House floor consideration of multiple bills on agriculture, education, budget, and other matters. AI-readCongress · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8322 To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.Extends foreign intelligence surveillance authorities under FISA through April 30, 2026. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Became law
- H.Res. 1175 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.Provides for House consideration of bill extending Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities through October 2027. AI-readCongress · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 Passed a chamber
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 89% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 64% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 75% | Pro |
| Energy | 37 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 81% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 76% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RMark B. MessmerIN-898%agreement
- RDavid RouzerNC-798%agreement
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Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Scott’s campaign raised $1.1M: $387K (34%) from individuals and $703K (63%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.3M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Scott
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 176.
- Southern Cotton Growers, Inc. Trade association PAC
- National Cattlemen's Beef Association Trade association PAC
- National Automobile Dealers Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Scott this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inScott’s own leadership PAC: Wells PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Scott’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, GA-8Republican2011–present
Seat
- State
- Georgia
- District
- 8
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 56
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6531
2185 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Tifton, Warner Robins
- Website
- austinscott.house.gov
- RepAustinScott
- YouTube
- RepAustinScott
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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