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ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with GOP Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia about developments in the debt ceiling talks, and Republican red lines in the negotiations...
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Rep. Austin Scott. 45,958 likes · 95 talking about this. Rep. Austin Scott represents Georgia's 8th Congressional District.
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Scott's father, Jim, is an orthopedic surgeon and his mother, Becky, is a teacher in the public school system. Scott graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA in risk management and insurance. He passed the Series 7 Exam. Scott is president of the Southern Group, LLC and a partner in Lockett Station Group, LLC.
Scott was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives at the age of 26. He chaired the Governmental Affairs Committee and served on the Appropriations, Rules, and Ways and Means Committee, where he chaired the Public Policy Subcommittee. The district he represented comprises Tift and TurnerCounties. In 2001, Scott was the first Republican...
Tenure
Scott was selected by his colleagues as freshman class president for the 112th Congress.
Speakership election
Scott announced his bid for the October 2023 speakership election on October 13, facing Jim Jordan of Ohio.He was considered a close ally of House Majority Leader Steve Scalisewho had previously run for the position but withdrew after failing to consolidate the necessary votes. He was ultimately defeated, with Scott garnering 81 votes to Jordan's 124. He subsequently endorsed Jordan for the speakership. On October 20, Scott announced a second bid seeking the Republican nomination following Ji...
Caucus memberships
1. Republican Study Committee 2. Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus(former co-chair and House vice chair) 3. Congressional Cement Caucus 4. United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus Other memberships 1. NATO Parliamentary Assembly 2. Board of Visitors, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation
Abortion
Scott opposes abortionand believes that human life begins at conception.
Budget, taxes, and the economy
Scott is in favor of a balanced budget amendment. He voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Cannabis
Scott has a "D" rating from marijuana legalization advocacy organization the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) for his voting history regarding cannabis-related issues.
Austin and his wife Vivien reside in Tifton, Georgia, with their three children. The Scotts are members of the First Baptist Church of Tifton.
Austin Scott at CurlieAppearances on C-SPANMeet Austin. Biography. Congressman Austin Scott is in his seventh term as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's Eighth Congressional District. His committee assignments include the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the House Armed Services Committee, and the House Agriculture Committee, all vitally important to Georgia and the ...
Oct 13, 2023 · CNN — Republican Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia, who entered the race for House speaker after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out, lost the GOP’s nomination to Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio...
Oct 13, 2023 · Learn more about Rep. Austin Scott, a long-time Congressman from Georgia who announced his candidacy for governor. Find out his background, beliefs, and committee assignments.
