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VA · DISTRICT 3

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

DemocratVirginiaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 37

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (37)Campaign (26)In office (11)

While serving · Original date not established

Increase transparency in pharmacy benefit manager fees

AI-assisted summary

Scott argues that the Department of Labor should use its authority under ERISA to improve transparency and address conflicts of interest and excessive fees charged by pharmacy benefit managers. He says the department’s finalized disclosure rule does not go far enough.

Context: The statement concerns transparency and fees in the handling of health benefits; it does not specify additional rule requirements.

While serving · Original date not established

Keep Head Start’s quality standards

AI-assisted summary

Scott joined other members of Congress in demanding that HHS withdraw a proposed rule that would remove more than 90 percent of Head Start’s standards. The members say those standards ensure children receive high-quality early education; the rule could also make some currently enrolled children ineligible.

Context: This was a joint demand involving 190 members of Congress, not a policy statement by Scott alone. The source describes a proposed rule, not a completed change.

While serving · Original date not established

Oppose the federal school voucher program

AI-assisted summary

Scott opposes the federal scholarship tax-credit program, which he describes as a voucher scheme that diverts taxpayer money from public schools to subsidize private education. He argues that students should have access to high-quality public schools.

Context: The statement concerns the proposed rule for a specific federal program; it does not describe opposition to every form of school choice.

While serving · Original date not established

Civil rights & justice

Oppose using religious freedom to justify discrimination

AI-assisted summary

Scott supports the Do No Harm Act, which he describes as ensuring that religious freedom cannot be used as an excuse to discriminate against another person. The source identifies him as a chief sponsor of the bill.

Context: The source does not describe the bill’s provisions beyond this summary.

While serving · Original date not established

Social Security & other benefits

Oppose Social Security cuts to balance the budget or pay for tax cuts

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Robert C. “Bobby” Scott opposes cutting Social Security to balance the federal budget or offset the cost of tax cuts. He describes Social Security as an important source of peace of mind and economic stability for seniors and their families, and supports protecting it from cuts made for those purposes.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Support a single-payer health care system

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Robert C. “Bobby” Scott says he is a strong supporter of a single-payer health care system. He also worked with colleagues in Congress to pass the Affordable Care Act, but the single-payer position is stated separately and no specific plan or mechanism is described.

Context: The source does not specify the design or implementation of a single-payer system.

While serving · Original date not established

Education Economy, taxes & work

Invest in education and training to support jobs

AI-assisted summary

Robert C. “Bobby” Scott says the best long-term way to create jobs and help people return to work is to invest in education and training. He describes that investment as beginning with early education and continuing through college or vocational education, as well as adult education and training.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.