Congressman Austin Scott

Representing the 8th District of Georgia

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January 23, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement on the recent storms and tornadoes that tore through counties in South Georgia located in Congressman Scott’s district:

January 19, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit, today joined the other House members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation in applauding President-elect Donald J. Trump’s nomination of former Georgia Governor George Ervin “Sonny” Perdue III to serve as Secretary of the U.S.

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January 19, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – House Agriculture Committee Chairman, K. Michael Conaway (TX-11), recently announced U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) will serve as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit for the 115th Congress.

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January 19, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement on S. Con Res. 3, the FY17 Budget Resolution, which will start the process of reconciliation, instructing committees of jurisdiction to draft the legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare:

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January 18, 2017 In The News

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- House Agriculture Committee Chairman, K. Michael Conaway of Texas recently announced U.S. Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., will serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit for the 115th Congress.

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December 2, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the statement commending President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of General James Mattis to serve as Secretary of Defense:

December 2, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), representing Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, GA and Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA, today praised the U.S. House of Representatives on passing the defense bill that will fund our military, prevent the drawdown of our troops, and provide resources for Georgia’s military installations.

September 9, 2016 In The News

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., said Thursday that Moody Air Force Base is one of five bases that remain in the running for a new mission that would bring 434 new jobs to Valdosta.

August 29, 2016 In The News

ALBANY -- The House Military Affairs Study Committee of the Georgia House of Representatives met at the Albany Welcome Center on Monday, discussing how the state's military bases could be protected from a future Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) action.

August 26, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) will host the 2016 Military Service Academy Day event on Saturday, September 10, 2016.  Academy Day provides students currently in 8th through 12th grades, parents, and counselors with the opportunity to learn about and speak with representatives from the five United States Military Academies. 

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