Rep. Bobby Scott

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Biographical

Full Name: Robert Cortez Scott
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: RAH-burt skaht
Date of Birth: April 30, 1947 (age: 77)
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Religion: Episcopalian
Hometown: Newport News, Va.
Place of Residence: Newport News, Va.
Occupation: Attorney

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Family:

Previous relationship Divorced

Relations with people in our database:

Uncle of Marcia Simone Price

Biography:

Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott serves in Congress representing his Virginia district. Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1978 to 1983 and in the Senate of Virginia from 1983 to 1993.

During his tenure in the Virginia General Assembly, Congressman Scott successfully sponsored laws critical to Virginians in education, employment, health care, social services, economic development, crime prevention and consumer protection. His legislative successes included laws that increased Virginia’s minimum wage, created the Governor’s Employment and Training Council and improved health care benefits for women, infants and children. He also sponsored the Neighborhood Assistance A ct, which provides tax credits to businesses for donations made to approved social service and crime prevention programs.

Congressman Scott has the distinction of being the first African-American elected to Congress from the Commonwealth of Virginia since Reconstruction and only the second African-American elected to Congress in Virginia’s history. Having a maternal grandfather of Filipino ancestry also gives him the distinction of being the first American with Filipino ancestry to serve as a voting member of Congress.

From the beginning of his tenure in Congress, Congressman Scott has led efforts to pass comprehensive juvenile justice reform and crime prevention legislation. Towards that end, he has introduced the Youth PROMISE Act, which would provide resources to state and local governments for evidence-based strategies and programs to prevent juvenile crime. And, as a part of his effort to provide universal health care for all, prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act Congressman Scott sponsored the All Healthy Children Act which sought to ensure that millions of uninsured children in the United States have access to a comprehensive set of health care services.

As a part of his effort to provide universal health care for all, prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act, Congressman Scott sponsored the All Healthy Children Act, which sought to ensure that millions of uninsured children in the United States have access to a comprehensive set of health care services.

Congressman Scott is also a recognized champion of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and has fought to protect the rights and civil liberties of all Americans. In 1997, he protected the right of all children with disabilities to obtain a free and appropriate education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by leading a successful effort to defeat amendments aimed at curtailing that right for some children. Congressman Scott also actively opposed passage of the USA PATRIOT Act and has been a leading critic of both Republican and Democratic Administrations' misuse of surveillance authorities. He is also a leading opponent of efforts to permit employment discrimination in federally funded programs.

Congressman Scott is also a strong supporter of our nation's military readiness as well as our troops and their safety. He is a leading advocate for improving and increasing funding for veterans' benefits and health care, especially mental health care, and was the lead sponsor in the House of Senator Jim Webb’s Post-9/11 G.I. Bill that was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2008. Congressman Scott has routinely received an “A” from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America for his service and commitment to our veterans.

In 2010, The Hill, a Capitol Hill newspaper, recognized Congressman Scott as one of the 25 hardest working members of Congress. The Hill later recognized him in 2012 as one of Capitol Hill's 50 most beautiful people.

Congressman Scott was born on April 30, 1947 in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Newport News, Virginia. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Boston College Law School. After graduating law school, he returned home to Newport News and practiced law from 1973 to 1991. He received an honorable discharge for his service in the Massachusetts National Guard and the United States Army Reserve.

Congressman Scott is a member of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Newport News and is a member of many professional, community and civic boards and organizations. See more >>

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X (Twitter), campaign

Facebook, campaign

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X (Twitter), official

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Flickr, official

Official Links:

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Press Releases

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Education

Boston College Law School - JD (1973)
Harvard University - BA, political science (1969)
Groton (Mass.) School - High school diploma

Greek Organizations:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1993-) In Office

Member, 3rd Congressional District of Virginia

State Legislature Offices:

Virginia Senate (1983-1993)

D Senator, District 2
Virginia House of Delegates (1982-1983)

D Delegate, District 48
Virginia House of Delegates (1978-1982)

D Delegate, District 49

Election Results

2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 68.35%
Democrat

John William Collick Jr., 31.43%
Republican
2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 100.00%
Democrat
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 66.70%
Democrat

Martin L. Williams (Marty), 33.07%
Republican
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 94.43%
Democrat
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 81.27%
Democrat

Dean J Longo, 18.48%
Republican
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 70.01%
Democrat

C L Chuck Smith Jr, 27.18%
Republican

James J Quigley, 1.45%
Libertarian

John D Kelly, 1.24%
Independent
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 97.02%
Democrat
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 96.08%
Democrat
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 69.33%
Democrat

Winsome E Sears, 30.53%
Republican
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 96.10%
Democrat
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 97.71%
Democrat
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 75.97%
Democrat

Robert S. Barnett (Bob), 22.81%
Independent
1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 82.12%
Democrat

Elsie Goodwyn Holland, 17.85%
Republican
1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 79.44%
Democrat

Thomas E Tom Ward, 20.55%
Republican
1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)

3rd Congressional District of Virginia

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 78.61%
Democrat

Daniel Dan Jenkins, 21.24%
Republican
1987 (Nov. 4, 1986 election)

1st Congressional District of Virginia

Herbert Harvell Bateman (Herb), 56.02%
Republican

Robert Cortez Scott (Bobby), 43.98%
Democrat

Employment History

1st Congressional District of Virginia (1986)

Candidate

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC:

Strengthening Virginia's Working Families PAC

Board membership:

Hampton Roads (Va.) March of Dimes
Board Member

Election campaign:

Bobby Scott for Congress (Virginia)

Awards

Congressional Champion Award (YMCA of the USA) (Feb. 2024)
Lifetime Achievement Award (National Training and Simulation Association) (May 2023)
Edward W. Pollard Humanitarian Service Award (New Kent County (Va.) Branch of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) (May 2023)
Child Advocate of the Year (Virginia Parent Teacher Association) (May 2023)
Champion for Children (First Focus Campaign for Children) (May 2023)
Congressional Leadership Award (National Urban League) (March 2023)
Friend of Farm Bureau Award (Virginia Farm Bureau Federation) (Jan. 2023)
Advocacy Award (Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.) (July 2022)
Honorary degree (College of William and Mary) (Feb. 2022)
Leadership Award (National Women, Infants and Children Association) (Feb. 2022)
Regional Statesman Award (Hampton Roads (Va.) Chamber of Commerce) (Dec. 2021)
Distinguished Public Service Award (American Educational Research Association) (Dec. 2021)
James G. O’Hara Award (Committee for Education Funding) (Sept. 2021)
Lifetime Achievement Award (Virginia Commonwealth University) (April 2021)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)
Economic Power Award (American Association of People with Disabilities) (March 2019)
Distinguished Service Award (Voices for National Service) (2019)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2019)
Congressional Champion of Children Award (Child Care Aware of America) (April 2018)
Hope House Award (Hope House Inc.) (Nov. 2017)
Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Leadership Award (Congressional Hunger Center) (June 15, 2017)
National Visibility Award (Secular Coalition for America) (June 15, 2017)
Conservative Achievement Award (American Conservative Union) (May 2017)
Distinguished Statesman in Education Advancement (Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.) (March 29, 2017)
Congressional Voice for Children Award (National Parent Teacher Association) (March 2017)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)
Silent Warrior Award (Augustus F. Hawkins Foundation) (Sept. 2016)
Congressional Leadership Award (National Urban League) (April 2014)

Military History

Massachusetts National Guard (1974-1976)
U.S. Army Reserve (1970-1974)

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, member official contact form

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address:	2328 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-4603
Phone:	202-225-8351
Fax:	202-225-8354

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Privately Financed Travel

6 trips taken between 2000 - 2004 costing $4,397

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Trip Destinations:

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2021 (Amendment), 2021 (Amendment), 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2016 (Amendment), 2015, 2015 (Amendment), 2015 (Amendment), 2014, 2014 (Amendment), 2013, 2013 (Amendment), 2013 (Amendment), 2012, 2012 (Amendment), 2011, 2011 (Amendment), 2010, 2010 (Amendment), 2009, 2009 (Amendment), 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Extension Letter: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017, 2016, 2016, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2013
Stock transaction: 01/10/2022, 09/08/2021, 06/25/2020, 07/23/2014
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.05
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $85,347.17
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Committees

House Budget Committee
House Education and the Workforce Committee, Ranking Member

House Education and the Workforce Committee Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Education and the Workforce Committee Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Education and the Workforce Committee Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Education and the Workforce Committee Workforce Protections Subcommittee, Ex Officio

Caucuses

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Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Oct. 31, 2022
Personal financial disclosures provide important information about members' assets, debts and potential conflicts of interest. But for outgoing Reps. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Peter Meijer (R-Mich.), filing an annual disclosure hasn't been a priority this year. read more
Education and Labor Committee adds longtime advocate

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on March 1, 2019
An expert in education policy has found her way to the House Education and Labor Committee. read more
Longtime aide returns to Rep. Scott

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Nov. 16, 2017
A longtime aide to Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) has returned, this time working on his Education and Workforce Committee staff. read more
House committee seeks counsel from labor attorney

Posted by Nate Hoffman on July 1, 2015
Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) has brought on a labor policy lobbyist to his committee staff. read more
Dismissed Hill staffer starts her congressional comeback

Posted by Nate Hoffman on Feb. 3, 2015
A terminated congressional aide who raised ethics concerns has returned to the halls of the Capitol after a six-year absence. read more

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Rep. Bobby Scott

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Office History

Election Results

2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)

1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)

1987 (Nov. 4, 1986 election)

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