Scott Honored as “Port Champion” by Virginia Maritime Association

Received Port Champion Award from Virginia Maritime Association for maritime infrastructure advocacy.

“I am honored to receive this recognition from the Virginia Maritime Association”

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Scott, DeSaulnier Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Ability to Protect 155 Million Workers’ Benefits

Demanded accounting of federal workforce cuts' impact on worker benefits protection.

“The chaotic nature of the Trump Administration’s campaign to slash the federal workforce has also obscured the exact scope and severity of the damage imposed on the Agency’s workforce.”

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Scott Calls on Watchdog to Investigate Whether or Not HHS Lied in Litigation

Called on HHS Inspector General to investigate potential fraudulent litigation submissions.

“Accordingly, given the serious nature of the allegation, I request the Office of Inspector General to initiate an investigation immediately of whether HHS has provided false, incomplete, or inaccurate information, materials, items, or other documentation in litigation since January 20, 2025.”

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190 Members of Congress Slam HHS Effort to Dismantle Head Start

Led letter from 190 members of Congress opposing HHS proposal to dismantle Head Start education standards.

“This proposed rule is a brazen attempt to dismantle Head Start without regard for the hundreds of thousands of young children and working-class families who depend on these programs and services every year.”

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Scott Statement on September Jobs Report

Criticized September jobs report showing weak employment growth and rising unemployment.

“That's why I, alongside my Democratic colleagues, am fighting to put working families first. Children cannot learn on an empty stomach, and parents cannot build a better life when they cannot afford groceries.”

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Scott Champions Bills to Protect and Strengthen Workers’ Retirement Security

Championed three bills to protect and strengthen workers' retirement security.

“Unfortunately, in the 119th Congress, Republicans relentlessly tried to weaken retirement savers’ rights and protections. At the same time, the Trump Administration increased risk for workers trying to save for a dignified retirement. This is unacceptable.”

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House, Senate Introduce Bill to Lower Cost of Community College

Introduced bill to make community college tuition-free for eligible students.

“Community colleges play a unique and vital role in providing students access to a quality postsecondary degree. Regrettably, the chronic underfunding of community colleges is jeopardizing their ability to support their students and communities”

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Scott Statement on the Trump Administration’s National School Voucher Scheme

Criticized Trump administration's federal school voucher scheme as diverting public school funding.

“Public dollars should be spent on public education. Just imagine what we could do if this money were used to improve all of America’s public schools instead. Democrats are committed to investing in public education for all communities — not just the privileged few.”

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Scott, Grijalva, Lee Introduce Bill to Invest in Direct Care Workers

Introduced bill to invest in training and support for direct care workers.

“Direct care workers play an essential role in caring for our nation’s seniors and individuals with disabilities”

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Scott Statement on HBCU, TCU, and MSI Funding

Criticized Trump administration for refusing to fund minority-serving institutions as Congress directed.

“HBCUs and TCUs are chronically underfunded and under-resourced. And while I appreciate any influx of funding to HBCUs and TCUs, it should not come at the expense of funding MSIs, which are also in need of funding to support students.”

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Scott Urges Education Department to Withdraw Proposed Grant Rule

Urged Education Department to withdraw proposed grant management rule.

“The Department’s Proposed Rule would inject dysfunction and chaos into the grant-making process, increase politicization, require the application of undefined standards, and further this Administration’s misuse of power in the distribution of federal funds”

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Scott Slams Trump Rule to Make it Harder for Patients to Access Information

Urged withdrawal of a proposed rule making it harder for patients to access health plan information.

“The Proposed Rule is inconsistent with the statutory purpose of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) because it prioritizes the interests of employers and health insurance companies over the millions of workers and their families who receive coverage through employment-based group health plans”

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House, Senate Leaders Demand Criminal Investigation into Labor Department’s Public Comment Scandal

Demanded criminal investigation into Labor Department's use of fake identities in public comments.

“said their relatives couldn’t have done so because they were dead.”

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Scott, Elfreth Condemn Trump Executive Order Targeting Chesapeake Bay

Condemned Trump executive order revoking Chesapeake Bay restoration protections.

“Yesterday, President Trump revoked an executive order by President Obama that directed federal agencies to support the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.”

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Retire Through Ownership Act

I rise in support of S. 2403, the Retire through Ownership Act. As my colleagues know, an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP, is a retirement plan that is designed to invest primarily in the stock of the sponsoring employer, thus providing employees with an equity stake in the company for which…

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Science of Reading Act of 2026

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7890, the Science of Reading Act, which the committee unanimously reported last March. This bipartisan bill strengthens federally funded literacy instruction. Specifically, the bill aligns Federal literacy funding with evidence-based reading instruction to…

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Fit Future Act

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 9723, the Fit Future Act. This bill codifies the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition is a ``Federal advisory committee that aims to promote healthy eating and physical activity for…

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Scott: Congress Should Support Ukraine Without Expanding Trump’s Tariff Powers

Opposed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, citing concerns about expanding Trump's tariff powers.

“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.”

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Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act

Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in favor of H.R. 8775. The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, or LMRDA, prohibits individuals convicted of certain crimes from holding union office or a staff position and other related union-side positions. It also applies to employers by prohibiting these…

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Scott, Omar, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Workers’ Hard-Earned Wages from Medical Debt Collection

Introduced legislation to prohibit wage garnishment for medical debt collection.

“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.”

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Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (Waters) Act

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I rise in support of my legislation, H.R. 6893, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science, the WATERS Act. The Chesapeake Bay is a natural treasure and a critical resource for the millions of…

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Scott, Wittman, Elfreth, Kiggans Celebrate House Passage of Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act

Celebrated House passage of the Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act reauthorizing NOAA restoration and education programs.

“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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Scott Statement on Lonnie G. Bunch III

Criticized Trump administration pressure on Smithsonian to alter historical narratives.

“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.”

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Scott Statement on August Jobs Report

Criticized Trump's economic record, tariffs and corporate tax breaks amid slower job growth.

“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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Scott, Mannion, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Key Offices and Programs at the Department of Education from Being Transferred to Other Federal Agencies

Introduced bipartisan bill protecting Education Department offices and programs from transfer to other agencies.

“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.”

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