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Scott, 80, Passes

Published April 22, 2026

Former House Agriculture Committee Chair David Scott has died. Scott, who was 80 years old, was in his 12th term in Congress representing the Atlanta area. Scott took over leadership of the ag committee in 2020. In a post-election shakeup…
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Dems to Vote on Ag Committee Leadership Today

Published December 16, 2024

The Democratic Steering Committee will meet today to determine committee leadership. Georgia Congressman David Scott has been the lead Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee. Minnesota Representative Angie Craig and California Representative Jim Costa are challenging Scott for that role.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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