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David Scott
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| Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2023 – January 3, 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Glenn Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Angie Craig |
| Chair of the House Agriculture Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Collin Peterson |
| Succeeded by | Glenn Thompson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 13th district |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Member of the Georgia Senate from the 36th district |
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| In office 1983–2002 |
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| Preceded by | Jack Stephens |
| Succeeded by | Sam Zamarripa |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 37th district |
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| In office 1975–1982 |
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| Preceded by | Bill Stephens |
| Succeeded by | Georganna Sinkfield |
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David Albert Scott
June 27, 1945 Aynor, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Alfredia Aaron
(m. 1969) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Hank Aaron (brother-in-law) |
| Education | Florida A&M University (BA) University of Pennsylvania (MBA) |
David Albert Scott (born June 27, 1945) is an American politician and businessman. He has served as a U.S. Representative for Georgia since 2003. His district covers parts of southern Atlanta and its nearby suburbs. Before joining Congress, Scott was a Democratic member of the Georgia Legislature. He also ran his own small business. Since 2023, he has been the top-ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee.
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Early Life and Education
David Scott was born in Aynor, South Carolina. He went to high school in Daytona Beach, Florida. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Florida A&M University. Later, he received a master's degree in business from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Scott is also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
Early Career and Public Service
In 1978, Scott started his own advertising business called Dayn-Mark Advertising. He named it after his two daughters, Dayna and Marcie. This company helps place billboards and other ads in the Atlanta area. Today, his wife, Alfredia, leads the business.
Before becoming a U.S. Representative, Scott served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1974 to 1982. He then served in the Georgia State Senate from 1982 to 2002.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
In 2000, Georgia gained an extra district in the U.S. House of Representatives. David Scott ran for this new seat in 2002. He won the Democratic primary election and then the general election. Since then, he has been reelected eight times. He ran without an opponent in 2004, 2014, and 2016.
His district's boundaries have changed over time. After the 2004 elections, the district was redrawn to be more compact. Its population is mostly in Clayton, Douglas, and Fulton Counties. After the 2010 census, the district was updated again.
What Committees Does He Serve On?
For the 118th Congress, Representative Scott is a key member of several committees:
- Committee on Agriculture: He is the Ranking Member, meaning he is the leading member of the minority party. This role allows him to attend all subcommittee meetings.
- Committee on Financial Services: He also serves on this committee.
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy
Groups He Belongs To
Congress members often join groups called caucuses to work on shared interests. David Scott has been part of these groups:
- Blue Dog Coalition (he left this group in 2023)
- New Democrat Coalition
- Congressional Black Caucus
- U.S.-Japan Caucus
- Congressional Coalition on Adoption
- Rare Disease Caucus
Political Views and Actions
David Scott is known for working with members from both major political parties. He was ranked as one of the most bipartisan members of the U.S. House during the 114th United States Congress. This ranking looks at how often a member's bills get support from the other party. It also checks how often they support bills from the other party.
According to an analysis by FiveThirtyEight, Scott voted with President Joe Biden's positions 100% of the time in the 117th Congress.
Online Gambling
Scott strongly believes that online poker should not be allowed across the country. In 2006, he supported bills to stop online gambling. He also voted against a bill in 2008 that would have paused the rules against online gambling.
Affordable Care Act
Scott voted in favor of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. This law aimed to make health insurance more available and affordable for many Americans.
Fiscal Policy
In 2008, there was a big financial crisis. The government created a plan to help the economy, often called a "bailout." Scott first voted against this plan. However, he supported the final version after it included help for homeowners facing foreclosure. He helped add a part to the law that dedicated $14 billion to assist these homeowners.
Same-Sex Marriage
In 2004 and 2006, Scott supported efforts to create a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage. However, by May 2013, a spokesperson for Scott stated that he fully supports marriage equality. This change in position was also noted by the Human Rights Campaign.
Iran Nuclear Deal
Scott has spoken out against the nuclear deal with Iran. He believes it is a good deal for Iran, Russia, and China. But he feels it is not a good deal for Israel, the United States, or its allies like Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Yemeni Civil War
In 2018, the U.S. Senate voted to end military support for the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen. The next day, David Scott was one of five House Democrats who voted for the U.S. to continue selling arms to Saudi Arabia. This vote supported Saudi Arabia's actions in the Yemeni civil war.
Personal Life
David Scott's brother-in-law was Hank Aaron. Hank Aaron was a famous baseball player and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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