David Scott

Democrat Representative of Georgia's 13th district

Representative
Georgia, district 13
January 7, 2003 - January 3, 2005
Representative
Georgia, district 13
January 4, 2005 - January 3, 2007
Representative
Georgia, district 13
January 4, 2007 - January 3, 2009
Representative
Georgia, district 13
January 6, 2009 - January 3, 2011
Representative
Georgia, district 13
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
Representative
Georgia, district 13
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
Georgia, district 13
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Georgia, district 13
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Georgia, district 13
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Georgia, district 13
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Georgia, district 13
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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June 27, 1945 (79 years old)

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Has served as a U.S. representative since 2003
Previously served in both chambers of the Georgia Legislature
Operated a small business before entering politics
Named one of the 25 most corrupt members of Congress in 2007 by a political watchdog group
Succeeded Glenn Thompson as ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee in 2023
Born in South Carolina and attended high school in Florida
Holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA
Founded Dayn-Mark Advertising, a company involved in billboard and advertising placement
Has been involved in controversies related to business taxes and campaign finances
Has been reelected multiple times, sometimes running unopposed
Played a significant role in redistricting efforts to make his district more compact
Holds committee assignments in Agriculture and Financial Services
Has been a member of several caucuses, including the Blue Dog Coalition, New Democrat Coalition, and Congressional Black Caucus
Advocated for various legislative acts related to financial literacy, healthcare, unemployment benefits, and veterans’ pay
Ranked as one of the most bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives
Opposes online gambling and has supported federal prohibition efforts
Voted for the Affordable Care Act and has faced confrontations over healthcare policy
Initially supported legislation against same-sex marriage but later expressed support for marriage equality
Opposed the nuclear deal with Iran and supported continued arms sales to Saudi Arabia in relation to the Yemeni civil war
Has received death threats over his political positions
Brother-in-law was Baseball Hall of Fame member Hank Aaron