Rep Austin Scott

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement regarding S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 312-112 with his support, sending it to the floor of the…

U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement regarding the Democrat-Forced Government Shutdown: “House Republicans did our job 13 days ago when we passed a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Senate Democrats have made it clear that they are willing to risk the jobs and essential programs of Americans for…

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) released the following statement on his vote to advance a House Resolution to publicly release certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein: “I was proud to sponsor and support this Resolution which will require the release of credible information, protect whistleblowers and victims of…

WARNER ROBINS, Ga.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today announced the start of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. This annual, nationwide competition engages students’ creativity and encourages their participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. “Over the years, many talented students in our district have showcased their advanced skills during the Congressional App Challenge,…

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), alongside U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, reintroduced the bipartisan Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act, which would establish the Ocmulgee Mounds and surrounding areas in Middle Georgia as Georgia’s first National Park and Preserve. “Establishing the Ocmulgee Mounds and…

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) was renamed the Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and the Chairman of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit for the 119th Congress. “I’m honored to continue serving as Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee under Chairman GT Thompson’s leadership,” Rep. Scott said. “I look…

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today voted for Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) to serve as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. “Mike Johnson is a good man, a good friend, and the best person to lead the House. I proudly supported him for Speaker today, and I have full faith in his…

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today voted in favor of the American Relief Act and released the following statement: “I voted again in support of our farmers receiving critical disaster relief, economic assistance, and a Farm Bill extension. I also voted to keep our government open, which I believe is in the best interest…

TIFTON, Ga.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) was recently joined by House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson, Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03), Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09), and Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) to survey the damage after Helene across South Georgia and North Florida. “Georgia’s farmers need help, and I appreciate the Chairman and others taking the time…

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing where they reviewed the bipartisan H.R. 8182, the Ocmulgee Mounds Park and Preserve Establishment Act, which is co-led by U.S. Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08) and Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02). This bipartisan legislation would establish Ocmulgee Mounds and surrounding areas in Middle…