Articles tagged under: David Scott
Ranking Member Scott Faces Challenge From Costa
Published November 21, 2024
California Congressman Jim Costa plans to challenge Ranking Member David Scott of Georgia for the leadership role on the House Agriculture Committee. Costa is the second-highest ranking Democrat on the committee. Scott became the senior member of his party on…CBO Budget Score Released
Published August 4, 2024
The farm bill passed by the House Agriculture Committee in late May would cost $1.25 trillion over the next ten years. The Congressional Budget Office’s budget score is $33 billion over the baseline. The increase stems from a proposed increase…Scott Renews Criticism of Ag Committee Farm Bill
Published July 24, 2024
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott followed Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson’s opening statement with criticism. In particular, Scott argued the pending farm bill eliminates the Agriculture Department’s ability to use Commodity Credit Corporation funds to support farmers. "Secretary (Sonny) Perdue…Ranking Member Criticizes Ag Committee Chair and House GOP
Published July 11, 2024
The House Agriculture Committee gathered to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulatory impact on American agriculture, but the hearing began with criticism from Ranking Member David Scott. Scott accused Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson and the Republican leadership of playing politics…The Democratic Response
Published May 23, 2024
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott quickly criticized the farm bill proposal. "Ladies and gentlemen, we are marking up a farm bill that undermines and hurts both our farmers and our American families." A party-line vote may be seen in…Stabenow, Scott Release Farm Bill Statement
Published May 16, 2024
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott and House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries have met to discuss their farm bill strategy. Stabenow and Scott released a joint statement, saying a farm bill is needed that…Last Chance for Bipartisanship
Published April 22, 2024
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott has released an editorial, saying this is America’s last chance for a bipartisan farm bill. The Georgia lawmaker said a bipartisan approach would enhance the effectiveness of the farm safety net without significant…Help for Small Cattle Operations
Published July 15, 2022
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott plans to introduce legislation to help small family farmers and ranchers while addressing the nation’s beef supply chain. “In our hearing examining beef market consolidation earlier this year, I was very disheartened to learn that…Wheels of Justice Moving Slow
Published April 28, 2022
After a similar hearing Tuesday in the Senate, ranchers and packers testified Wednesday before the House Agriculture Committee about competition in the cattle market. Committee Chairman David Scott cited allegations made in 2015 that the four major beef packers conspired…