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October 2, 2023 at 3:28 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

October 2, 2023 Dear Georgian, On Saturday, the House passed H.R. 5860, legislation to make continuing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024, which passed with my support by a vote of 335-91. The bipartisan continuing resolution we passed isn’t perfect, but it preven…

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September 25, 2023 at 5:33 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

September 25, 2023 Dear Georgian, As you may know, the federal government is approaching a shutdown if legislation to fund the government is not agreed upon by October 1st. I do not support a government shutdown, as one will not benefit the American people. Unfortuna…

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September 18, 2023 at 5:36 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

September 18, 2023 Dear Georgian, Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that the House will proceed with an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden regarding alleged involvement with his son, Hunter Biden, in business dealings with foreign adversaries. Every elect…

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September 10, 2023 at 8:39 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

September 10, 2023 Dear Georgian, Tomorrow marks the 22nd anniversary of September 11, 2001. We remember the lives that were lost during the tragic attacks that day, and we also honor the heroes and families who continue to suffer from the effects of the attacks tod…

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September 3, 2023 at 7:37 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

September 3, 2023 Dear Georgian, Georgia is home to some of the finest law enforcement officers in the country. Unfortunately, last week, we lost Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers, who passed during a traffic accident while on duty. He spent his career protecting…

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August 27, 2023 at 6:55 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

August 27, 2023 Dear Georgian, Rural Georgians deserve to get their mail and packages in a timely manner. After the closures of the Columbus, Albany, and Valdosta Customer Service Mail Processing Centers in 2012, many Georgians faced mail delivery delays after local…

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August 21, 2023 at 2:51 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

August 21, 2023 Dear Georgian, Last week, the DA in Fulton County claimed her moment of fame and fulfilled her campaign promise by indicting former President Trump right before an election year. This is the latest example of the left’s abuse of the justice system. A…

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August 13, 2023 at 9:19 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

August 13, 2023 Dear Georgian, Monday was National Purple Heart Day, where we remember and honor the sacrifices made by Purple Heart veterans who were wounded or lost their lives in combat. Earlier this year, I introduced the bipartisan Purple Heart Freedom to Work …

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August 7, 2023 at 3:24 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

August 7, 2023 Dear Georgian, Many of you have contacted my office regarding the most recent indictment of President Donald Trump. The double standard baffles me, and I am monitoring the situation as yet another politically-motivated attack is made on our former Pre…

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July 31, 2023 at 3:57 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

July 31, 2023 Dear Georgian, Pharmacists play a critical role in providing accessible care to rural Americans, especially seniors. During COVID-19, pharmacists were able to administer tests for COVID-19 and other common respiratory illnesses such as the flu and strep…

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July 24, 2023 at 3:29 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

July 24, 2023 Dear Georgian, Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and thanks to policies enacted under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), small businesses have received more support than ever. However, the TCJA is set to expire in 2025, which could be d…

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July 16, 2023 at 7:23 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

July 16, 2023 Dear Georgian, On Saturday, July 29th, the Atlanta Passport Agency is hosting Constituent Passport Day from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Starting July 24th, please call our Tifton office (229-396-5175) to schedule your appointment for first time or renewal …

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July 2, 2023 at 9:11 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

July 2, 2023 Dear Georgian, Happy 4th of July week! It is a blessing to live in this great nation, and I am thankful for the many men and women who fight to keep our nation the land of the free. If you are traveling for the holiday, be safe. God bless America! As a…

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June 25, 2023 at 7:46 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

June 25, 2023 Dear Georgian, One of the privileges of representing you in Congress is having my office offer you a tour of the U.S. Capitol Building when you visit D.C. The Capitol is an incredibly historic place filled with monuments and statues of the people and e…

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June 18, 2023 at 6:17 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

June 18, 2023 Dear Georgian, I want to wish a happy Father’s Day to all of our Eighth District dads. I will be enjoying the day with my family, and I hope y’all get to do the same! Tomorrow is Juneteenth, which recognizes the freedoms won for enslaved people across …

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June 11, 2023 at 7:36 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

June 11, 2023 Dear Georgian, It is our duty in Washington to govern, but there was a situation last week where an extremely small faction of the Republican conference held up votes for the week and prevented us from getting work accomplished in the People's House. …

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June 4, 2023 at 6:27 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

June 4, 2023 Dear Georgian, Last week, I voted in favor of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 314-117. This legislation is far from perfect, but it rescinds roughly $28 billion in previously approp…

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May 29, 2023 at 6:04 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

May 29, 2023 Dear Georgian, I wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day with friends and family! While many of us will enjoy the liberties afforded to us in this great country today, let us all not forget to reflect on the cost of sacrifice it took to earn them. …

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May 22, 2023 at 2:19 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

May 22, 2023 Dear Georgian, Last week, Special Counsel John Durham released his report detailing his office's investigation into potential criminal misconduct during the full Trump-Russia probe. His findings proved once and for all that the Democrats weaponized the …

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May 14, 2023 at 6:32 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

May 14, 2023 Dear Georgian, Wishing all our Eighth District mothers – including my mom and my wife Vivien – a very happy Mother’s Day! Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week. As a parent, I am grateful for the hard work, kindness, and patience that teachers show o…

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May 8, 2023 at 3:33 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

May 8, 2023 Dear Georgian, Last week our nation recognized the National Day of Prayer. Psalms 145:18 tells us, The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." Each day I pray for our nation and ask God to bless the amazing people of Georgi…

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May 1, 2023 at 3:07 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

May 1, 2023 Dear Georgian, On average, Americans pay less for food as a percentage of their income than people in most other countries, thanks to our farmers, ranchers, and sound agriculture policy. Currently, only 12% of Farm Bill baseline spending is projected to …

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April 24, 2023 at 3:12 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

April 24, 2023 Dear Georgian, With summer travels on the horizon for many people, the State Department recommends that you apply for passports 4-6 months in advance due to processing times. Make sure to check the dates on your passport now and plan ahead for any tra…

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April 16, 2023 at 6:05 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

April 16, 2023 Dear Georgian, Last week we celebrated National Pecan Day! Georgia is the largest pecan producing state in the United States, which in turn is the world’s largest pecan exporter. After years of bipartisan work along with Representatives Sanford Bishop…

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April 9, 2023 at 2:47 PM

Happy Easter from Rep. Austin Scott!

April 9, 2023 Dear Georgian, Easter is a time to rejoice and be thankful. This Easter Sunday, we are reminded of the sacrifice made for us on the cross and the assurance of salvation and redemption. He is risen! As always, my staff and I are here to help. If yo…

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April 3, 2023 at 7:47 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

April 3, 2023 Dear Georgian, On Thursday, former President Donald Trump was indicted by a New York grand jury under Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in connection to alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Whether you like Trump or not, you should be …

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March 19, 2023 at 8:34 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

March 19, 2023 Dear Georgian, Last week, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified before the Senate Finance committee and was pressed on the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and the actions the government took following those failures. She ba…

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March 13, 2023 at 6:26 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

March 13, 2023 Dear Georgian, President Biden released his $6.9 trillion budget proposal last week, which is the highest budget proposal in history. This proposal is full of far-left overspending that will cripple our economy and increase the already out-of-control…

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March 6, 2023 at 12:39 AM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

March 5, 2023 Dear Georgian, After a busy week in D.C., I traveled to Texas along with House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson and Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse for a Farm Bill Summit. We met with farmers, ranchers, and national stakeholders to di…

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February 26, 2023 at 9:34 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

February 26, 2023 Dear Georgian, As people are taking time this week to honor President Jimmy Carter, I want also to thank him for his military service to our country. Many know President Carter as Governor and President, but few know of his distinguished career in t…

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February 20, 2023 at 4:07 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

February 20, 2023 Dear Georgian, Today our nation is celebrating President's Day.  “Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.” - George Washington Congress recently enacted changes to the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) that in 2023 will eliminat…

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February 12, 2023 at 8:23 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

February 12, 2023 Dear Georgian, My office received several calls and letters this week from many of you who share concerns about the Chinese surveillance balloon that was shot down by a U.S. fighter jet off the South Carolina coast last Saturday. According to the D…

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February 5, 2023 at 11:27 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

February 5, 2023 Dear Georgian, Many of you have called me about the ATF's recent ruling banning the possession and purchase of pistol stabilizing braces. This gross overreach punishes law-abiding citizens, overrides ten years of Federal guidance, and tramples our S…

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January 30, 2023 at 3:04 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

January 30, 2023 Dear Georgian, The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is reserved for emergency purposes like natural disasters. Many of you have contacted me over the past year expressing concern about the Biden Administration draining the SPR for political purpose…

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January 22, 2023 at 8:18 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

January 22, 2023 Dear Georgian, Last week, I received an A+ from the SBA Pro-Life America National Pro-Life Scorecard! Standing for life is an important part of my job as your Representative, and I am excited to keep working to ensure every child in this country, b…

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January 15, 2023 at 9:19 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

January 15, 2023 Dear Georgian, Tomorrow we honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who led our nation to a more perfect union under his gospel of freedom. Dr. King's memorial in D.C. features Amos 5:24, which says: "But let judgment run down a…

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January 8, 2023 at 8:50 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

January 8, 2023 Dear Georgian, After a week of voting, the House of Representatives officially elected GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to be our Speaker. Regardless of what the pundits have said about this week, the right man has been elected to serve as the Speaker of the…

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December 25, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Merry Christmas from Rep. Austin Scott!

December 25, 2022 Dear Georgian, Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Isaiah 9:6- "For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Princ…

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December 18, 2022 at 8:25 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

December 18, 2022 Dear Georgian, Last week we celebrated the National Guard's 386th Birthday. To our guardsmen who serve or have served, thank you for your service to our great nation. I want to thank U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro for naming a ship in h…

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December 11, 2022 at 9:20 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

December 11, 2022 Dear Georgian, On Tuesday, our nation recognized Peal Harbor Day. The service and sacrifice of the 2,403 Americans who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor in 1941 will never be forgotten. We remember them today and every day. To protect Americans from…

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December 5, 2022 at 4:05 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

December 5, 2022 Dear Georgian, I have personally received calls from dozens of veterans in my district who are unable to access their prescriptions after the Department of Defense (DoD) restricted TRICARE beneficiaries to only use Express Scripts and cut out most c…

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November 24, 2022 at 5:36 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2022 Dear Georgian, Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the many blessings that we have with our family and loved ones. I am thankful to be with my family today, and I am truly blessed to represent Georgia's Eighth Congressional District in Congress.…

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November 21, 2022 at 4:00 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

November 21, 2022 Dear Georgian, Happy Thanksgiving week! I am thankful for the opportunity to represent you in Congress. I hope you all have safe travels and spend quality time with your families for the holiday! This past week, Republicans took the House Majority …

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November 13, 2022 at 8:54 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

November 13, 2022 Dear Georgian, Our nation is indebted to those who have put their lives on the line to defend American ideals at home and around the world. The willingness of our veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our never-ending gratitude. Wh…

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November 7, 2022 at 12:33 AM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

November 6, 2022 Dear Georgian, Today is Daylight Saving Time, so don't forget to set your clocks an hour back if you have not done so already. Medicare Open Enrollment began Oct 15th, and my office is here to help! Medicare Part D plans change each year, and revie…

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October 31, 2022 at 1:46 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

October 31, 2022 Dear Georgian, Congratulations to the Georgia Bulldogs for beating the Gators! GO DAWGS! I join the rest of the Georgia Bulldogs in mourning the loss of Coach Vince Dooley. Coach Dooley led the dawgs to six SEC championships and a national champions…

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October 23, 2022 at 6:34 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

October 23, 2022 Dear Georgian, America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is designed to protect our energy supply and economy in times of emergency or disaster. President Biden announced last week that he is releasing another 15 million barrels of oil from the SPR…

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October 17, 2022 at 4:33 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

October 17, 2022 Dear Georgian, On Thursday the Navy celebrated their 247th Birthday! Thank you to all who serve! Our district is proud to be home to world-class airmen at Moody AFB. The Air Force’s new HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search-and-rescue helicopter was re…

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October 9, 2022 at 8:36 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

October 9, 2022 Dear Georgian, 90% of America’s food supply comes from 12% of the farms, and we’ve seen these past few years how critical our farmers are to our supply chains and the food and fiber we depend on daily.  I'm honored to receive the Friend of Farm Burea…

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October 2, 2022 at 7:29 PM

An Update from Congressman Austin Scott

October 2, 2022 Dear Georgian, Under the Biden administration, there were 203,597 illegal immigrant encounters at our southern border this August alone. That is a 307% increase in unlawful crossings compared to the last August of President Trump's administration. The…

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