Statements and posts
12 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Scott, Elfreth Condemn Trump Executive Order Targeting Chesapeake Bay
The federal government has a responsibility to be a partner in protecting and restoring the Bay, and walking away from that responsibility jeopardizes the hard-fought progress we have made.
“Yesterday, President Trump revoked an executive order by President Obama that directed federal agencies to support the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. The federal government has a responsibility to be a partner in protecting and restoring the Bay, and walking away from that responsibility jeopardizes the hard-fought…”
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Scott: Congress Should Support Ukraine Without Expanding Trump’s Tariff Powers
I stand with the Ukrainian people and have repeatedly voted to support Ukraine.
“I strongly support Ukraine and efforts to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his brutal war. I stand with the Ukrainian people and have repeatedly voted to support Ukraine. However, I cannot support legislation that uses support for Ukraine as leverage to give Donald Trump even more authority to impose his reckless…”
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Scott, Wittman, Elfreth, Kiggans Celebrate House Passage of Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6893, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act, which was introduced by Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Rob Wittman (VA-01),…
“The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure and a critical resource for the millions of Americans that live within its watershed.”
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As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON— Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Ranking Member…
“In the richest country in the world, medical debt should not be a threat to working people’s livelihood. The American people should not have to slash spending on necessities to pay for life-saving care and no one should be denied future health care because of unpaid medical bills. Unfortunately, that is the reality…”
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Scott Statement on Lonnie G. Bunch III
His historic leadership as the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture ensured that the African American experience is recognized as an essential part of the American story.
“His retirement comes as President Trump continues his efforts to whitewash history and pressure the Smithsonian to conform to his preferred version of the past. We cannot learn from our history by pretending the most painful chapters never happened. I thank Secretary Bunch for his decades of service and his commitment…”
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Scott Statement on August Jobs Report
As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03),House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor…
“Democrats will not sit on the sidelines while Americans fight tooth-and-nail to survive. Together, we are fighting to build an America that rewards hard work, grows opportunity, and gives every worker a fair shot at the American dream.”
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As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON – Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Rep. John W. Mannion (NY-22), and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced bipartisan…
“The Trump Administration’s plan to illegally dismantle the Department of Education is disastrous for students, educators, people with disabilities, and the communities that support them. I will not stand on the sidelines and let this Administration dismantle this agency brick by brick. This legislation is important to…”
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As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON – Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-D), Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette…
“This proposal would rescind this longstanding data collection framework and create confusion regarding employers’ responsibilities, as employers would remain legally required to comply with Title VII, including maintaining employment records that help demonstrate that compliance.”
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Scott Demands Answers from Labor Department on “Fake Job” Health Plans
As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON – Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Keith…
“Any settlement or other action that is inconsistent with the Department’s obligations under these laws would be an inappropriate exercise of power at the expense of consumers and state authority to regulate health insurance.”
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Scott Calls for Urgent Oversight of Funding Cuts and Dwindling Staff at Federal Statistical Agencies
As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON – Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) sent a letter to Chairman Tim Walberg requesting an immediate hearing to examine the impact of…
“These agencies serve as vital lifelines for policymakers, businesses, and the public—producing nonpartisan, reliable statistics describing the realities confronting our constituents every day. Given the underfunding and understaffing at these agencies recently highlighted in analarming report from the American…”
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Scott Statement on July Jobs Report
As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Bureau of…
“Democrats remain committed to lowering costs, raising wages, and creating good-paying jobs. Democrats also saved the pensions of more than a million retirees through the American Rescue Plan's Special Financial Assistance Program, protecting tens of thousands of businesses and jobs in the process, and remain committed…”
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Scott Slams HHS Plan to Undermine Head Start
As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON– Today, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced…
“I strongly urge the Trump Administration to abandon this harmful proposal and work with Congress to expand Head Start, not hollow it out.”