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David Scott is from Aynor, South Carolina. He received a Bachelor's of Arts from Florida A&M University and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.

He is the owner of an advertising business called Dayn-Mark Advertising. He also created a PBS Emmy-award winning television product called "Langston!" and he created and voiced the national radio program "Inside Black America."

David Scott is currently the US Representative representing Georgia's 13th Congressional District. He was elected in 2002 and has served 10 ten terms. He is the Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture. He is also a member of the House Committee on Financial Services. He served as a State Representative in the Georgia General Assembly from 1975 to 1982, and served as a State Senator from 1983 to 2002.

As a US Representative, he voted in favor of the Affordable Care Act which became law in 2010. He supports defending the Affordable Care Act's protections for people with pre-existing conditions.

As a US Representative, he voted in favor of HR 987, the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act. This bill would prevent the sale of short-term health insurance coverage and expedites the approval process for generic medications.

Supports public-private partnerships as an healthcare insurance option.

- As a US Representative, he voted in favor of the Affordable Care Act which became law in 2010. He supports defending the Affordable Care Act's protections for people with pre-existing conditions. 
- As a US Representative, he voted in favor of HR 987, the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act. This bill would prevent the sale of short-term health insurance coverage and expedites the approval process for generic medications.
- Supports public-private partnerships as an healthcare insurance option.

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Supports the deportation of immigrants who have committed deliberate criminal acts.

Opposes legislation that would prohibit the deportation of immigrants who served in the US Military.

Supports extending temporary work visa programs for immigrant workers, such as the H-2A visas, to help the bolster the agriculture industry's workforce.

As a US Representative and the Chair of the Agriculture Committee, he was "surprised" to hear of Georgia farms in engaging in exploitative practices for migrant workers.

- Supports the deportation of immigrants who have committed deliberate criminal acts. 
- Opposes legislation that would prohibit the deportation of immigrants who served in the US Military. 
- Supports extending temporary work visa programs for immigrant workers, such as the H-2A visas, to help the bolster the agriculture industry's workforce. 
- As a US Representative and the Chair of the Agriculture Committee, he was "surprised" to hear of Georgia farms in engaging in exploitative practices for migrant workers.

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In 2007, he served as the Vice-Chairman to the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

As a US Representative, he introduced one international affairs resolution, (H.Res.1461) to commemorate the lives lost in the terrorist bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.

As a US Representative, he supports strengthening US Defenses to protect the US from terrorism and foreign threats.

Supports security assistance to Israel, saying they are "our closest ally in the Middle East."

- In 2007, he served as the Vice-Chairman to the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade. 
- As a US Representative, he introduced one international affairs resolution, (H.Res.1461) to commemorate the lives lost in the terrorist bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. 
- As a US Representative, he supports strengthening US Defenses to protect the US from terrorism and foreign threats. 
- Supports security assistance to Israel, saying they are "our closest ally in the Middle East."

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As a US Representative, he serves at the Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture.

Supports more sustainable and cleaner sources of energy and fuel.

As a US Representative, he supported ethanol (corn-based fuel) as an alternative source of energy.

As a US Representative, he supported funding efforts to expand and modernize waste water systems in rural communities, including greener infrastructure.

As a US Representative, he cosponsored, HR 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would require the US to rejoin the Paris Agreement. This bill did not pass; however, in 2021, under the Biden Administration, the US rejoined the Paris Agreement.

- As a US Representative, he serves at the Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture. 
- Supports more sustainable and cleaner sources of energy and fuel. 
- As a US Representative, he supported ethanol (corn-based fuel) as an alternative source of energy. 
- As a US Representative, he supported funding efforts to expand and modernize waste water systems in rural communities, including greener infrastructure. 
- As a US Representative, he cosponsored, HR 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would require the US to rejoin the Paris Agreement. This bill did not pass; however, in 2021, under the Biden Administration, the US rejoined the Paris Agreement.

Environment

As a Representative and a Subcommittee of the Agriculture Committee, he led a hearing calling for expansion of high-speed broadband infrastructure in rural communities to strengthen rural economies.

Supports labor unions and federal workers.

As a Representative, he opposed pay-freezes and government shutdown, citing the economic burdens placed on government employees who lose their compensation but are still required to work.

As a Representative in 2019, he voted in favor of HR 582, the Raise the Wage Act. The bill would have raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The bill passed the House but did not pass the Senate.

Supports vocational development and apprenticeship programs. As a Representative, he has supported funding for the Department of Labor's YouthBuild program.

As a Representative, he voted in favor of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. This law provides federal funding to workforce development programs for women, people of color, and persons with disabilities.

- As a Representative and a Subcommittee of the Agriculture Committee, he led a hearing calling for expansion of high-speed broadband infrastructure in rural communities to strengthen rural economies.
- Supports labor unions and federal workers. 
- As a Representative, he opposed pay-freezes and government shutdown, citing the economic burdens placed on government employees who lose their compensation but are still required to work. 
- As a Representative in 2019, he voted in favor of HR 582, the Raise the Wage Act. The bill would have raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The bill passed the House but did not pass the Senate. 
- Supports vocational development and apprenticeship programs. As a Representative, he has supported funding for the Department of Labor's YouthBuild program. 
- As a Representative, he voted in favor of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. This law provides federal funding to workforce development programs for women, people of color, and persons with disabilities.

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Accused of multiple ethics violations. In 2007, Politico reported that Rep. David Scott made $643,000 in campaign payments to his family, his business, and its employees. David's lawyer claimed that the campaign followed all campaign finance laws and regulations.

In 2007, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics listed Representative Scott as one of the 25 most corrupt Members of Congress after finding his advertising business owed more than $150,000 in taxes.

- Accused of multiple ethics violations. In 2007, Politico reported that Rep. David Scott made $643,000 in campaign payments to his family, his business, and its employees. David's lawyer claimed that the campaign followed all campaign finance laws and regulations.
- In 2007, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics listed Representative Scott as one of the 25 most corrupt Members of Congress after finding his advertising business owed more than $150,000 in taxes.

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