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Greetings,
I hope this message finds you well. As your Representative in Washington, I wanted to provide you with an update on what’s happening in Georgia’s Thirteenth District and in Washington, D.C.
First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the 8 people who lost their lives due to the violent crimes committed in metro Atlanta earlier this week. May it echo across Georgia and the nation: We must expel hate and discrimination in all its forms.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Keeping our community safe and healthy is of the utmost priority to me. At the beginning of the month, I was joined by Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services and Clayton County Senior Services Department at Mundy’s Mill High School in Jonesboro, GA to distribute 500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to seniors in Clayton County.
According to reports, nearly 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Georgia. As we continue to ramp up our efforts to vaccinate all Americans, I encourage you to take the vaccine when it becomes available to you.
Tools for Locating the Vaccine Near You:
American Rescue Plan
This month, I joined Democrats in the House of Representatives in voting to pass the American Rescue Plan, providing critical support to the millions of families, workers, and communities suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to learn more about what’s inside this legislation.
"House Democrats heeded Americans’ calls for help by passing the American Rescue Plan. Together, we will put an end to this pandemic, rebuild our economy, safely send children back to school, and get Americans back to work," via @RepDavidScott on Twitter.
George Floyd Justice In Policing Act
For far too long, pleas for justice and reform have fallen by the wayside in Congress. I voted to pass H.R. 1280, the Justice In Policing Act to honor George Floyd and the countless individuals who lost their lives to police brutality, and to take a meaningful step towards reconstructing policing in the 21st Century.
Find the Fact Sheet here.
Housing, Rental, Utility Assistance
Millions of Americans are struggling right now, and many families need assistance keeping a roof over their heads to protect their health. Learn more about available housing, rental, and utility assistance programs in your county:
*Note: Due to population size, Fayette County and Douglas County will receive rental assistance through the Georgia Department of Community Affair’s State of Georgia Program.
The CDC Eviction Moratorium has been extended until March 31, 2021, meaning that no one should be evicted solely for non-payment of rent until that date.
Congressional Art Competition
This month, my office announced our 18th Annual Congressional Art Competition, entitled “An Artistic Discovery”. High school students who live or attend school in GA-13 are invited to submit artwork to my office by April 16, 2021. Find entry forms and official guidelines from high school art teachers or call my offices for more information.
Economic Impact Payments
$1,400 Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 are beginning to show up in bank accounts via direct deposit. GA-13 constituents can check the status of their stimulus at www.IRS.gov.
Thank you for staying in touch with me, and I look forward to continuing to serve you and your family. As always, feel free to call on me and my staff in Jonesboro, GA and Smyrna, GA when we can be of assistance to you. Learn more at www.DavidScott.House.gov and follow me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Sincerely,
Congressman David Scott
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