02.10.09 | Rep. Scott to Host Town Hall Meeting in Richmond on Green Jobs and Clean Energy - WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott will host a Town Hall meeting on Green Jobs and Clean Energy in Richmond.  The town hall will be an opportunity to educate and inform citizens on new opportunities in a 21st century “green” economy.  President Barack Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan makes substantial investments in green jobs and clean energy.  ...(more)

02.04.09 | Rep. Scott Lauds Passage of CAMPUS Safety Act - WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 748, the CAMPUS Safety Act of 2009, a bill to create a National Center for Campus Public Safety.  The legislation was introduced last week by Representatives Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) and Louie Gohmert (R-TX). ...(more)

01.28.09 | Rep. Scott Supports the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  The goal of the legislation is to stabilize the American economy and save and create three to four million jobs.  The legislation passed the House by a vote of 244 to 188. ...(more)

01.28.09 | Rep. Scott Introduces the CAMPUS Safety Act - WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-3) and Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX-1), re-introduced the Center to Advance Monitor and Preserve University Security (CAMPUS) Safety Act.  The purpose of this legislation is to enable our institutions of higher education to easily obtain the best information available on how to keep our campuses safe and how to respond in the event of a campus emergency. ...(more)

01.22.09 | Rep. Scott Rejects Second Phase of Bailout Funds - WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives considered House Joint Resolution 3, relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.  The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act requires the President to notify Congress of his intent to use the second phase of funding – totaling $350 billion – for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).  Former President Bush notified Congress on behalf of President Obama last week.  In order to block the funds, the House and the Senate must pass a joint resolution disapproving of the distribution of the second phase of funds within fifteen days of the notification.  ...(more)

01.14.09 | Scott Statement on Navy's Decision to Homeport a Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier at Naval Station Mayport, Florida - WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03) issued the following statement regarding the United States Navy’s Record of Decision to Homeport a Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier at Naval Station Mayport, Florida: ...(more)