U.S. Representative David Scott
In 2002, David Scott was elected to the United States Congress. He is currently in his tenth term representing Georgia's Thirteenth Congressional District, which includes 6 counties around metro Atlanta: Cobb, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton and Henry. He began his public service by being elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1974.
In Congress, David Scott is a strong voice for farmers, jobs, healthcare, education, our veterans, our children, and transportation. He serves on the Financial Services Committee, Agriculture Committee, and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. He has authored several laws including student loan repayment assistance for law students who become public prosecutors and defenders so that top attorneys will be attracted to public service. Congressman Scott secured $80 million in funding in the 2018 Farm Bill for agriculture-focused scholarships at the 19 Historically Black 1890’s Land-Grant Colleges and Universities across the country. He also recognized the importance of Fathers by adding Father’s Day to the U.S. Flag Code as a day of special significance. He bridged political gridlock to achieve National Heritage Area designation for the Arabia Mountain in metro Atlanta.
Across America, transportation is essential to a healthy and prosperous economy, and can greatly influence the quality of life. However, this is especially true in the 13th District of Georgia, which includes five of the fastest growing counties in the country. The Metro Atlanta area also experiences some of the worst traffic in the country, and this is only expected to worsen as development in the region continues. I will continue to work in Congress in support of diverse transportation options like rapid transit and regional rail for our area. Congress is expected to consider a new transportation and highway infrastructure bill in the near future, and I will work tirelessly to ensure that the needs of the 13th Congressional District are included in that package.
Additionally, more than 107 million travelers passed through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last year, making it the busiest airport in the world. Atlanta’s role as a transportation hub brings significant economic benefits to Georgia—the airport employs many residents of the 13th District and makes metro Atlanta an attractive business center. I believe that while Atlanta Airport is a major economic contributor in Metro Atlanta, the airport must be a good neighbor to surrounding communities. That’s why I am a member of the Congressional Noise Abatement Caucus, a bipartisan group of members who represent airport communities. As the airport continues to expand and modernize, I will continue to raise the issues of concern for those living near the complex where needed.