Page 26 - Georgia Forestry - Issue3 - Summer 2021

Congressman David Scott discusses his new role as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee

Mr. Chairman
On December 3, 2020, the Democratic Caucus appointed Georgia Congress- man David Scott to serve as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Congressman Scott represents the 13th District, which covers a large area just
outside the perimeter of Atlanta; however, he is no stranger to agriculture as he has served on the committee since he was elected in 2003.
As the first African American and Georgian to serve as committee chairman, he will lead the legislative oversight relating to a variety of issues pertaining to the agriculture industry, including commodity exchanges, nutrition, rural development, water conservation, and — important to our readers — forestry. The Georgia Forestry Association recently met with Congressman Scott to congratulate him on his new role and learn more about his priorities for the committee.
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