Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Democrat Representative, District 3, Virginia

14 bills144 cosponsored$688K raised643 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Roots

“grew up in Newport News, Virginia” source

Education

“He is a graduate of Harvard College and Boston College Law School.” source

Military service

“received an honorable discharge for his service in the Massachusetts National Guard and the United States Army Reserve” source

Career

“he founded the Peninsula Legal Aid Center” source
“practiced law from 1973 to 1991” source

Public service

Legislation

HR 10045cosponsor

To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-08-06

HR 9995cosponsor

To prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-30

HR 9817cosponsor

To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-21

HRES 1427cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Voting Record

267 yea370 nay5 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

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Robert C ScottDemocratic· this member
$688K raised
Dawn E VasquezIndependent
$24K raised
Edwin Jr. RiveraRepublican
—
Stephen C. WollIndependent
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$688K

Small donors $27KLarge individual $356KPACs $305K

Spent $659KCash $192K

Committees

House Committee on Education and Workforce

ranking member

House Committee on the Budget

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10045: To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

HR 9995: To prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

2026-07-23

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 32025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 32023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 32021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 32019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 32017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 32015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 32013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 32011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat

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VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 2
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 1
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Press releasesTracked · 10
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“Congressman Scott also serves on the Committee on the Budget”

“Congressman Scott was born on April 30, 1947 in Washington, D.C.” source

“During the 116th and 117th Congresses (2019-2023), Congressman Scott served as Chairman” source

“has represented Virginia's third congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993” source

“In the 119th Congress, Congressman Scott serves as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Workforce” source

Community

“is a member of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Newport News” source

Also stated

“in the Senate of Virginia from 1983 to 1993” source
“served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1978 to 1983” source

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HR 9544cosponsor

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2026-06-30

HR 9458cosponsor

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 to prevent wage theft and assist in the recovery of stolen wages, to authorize the Secretary of Labor to administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-06-25

HR 9473cosponsor

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and became prisoners of war from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-25

HR 9414cosponsor

To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-23

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HCONRES 110cosponsor

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-06-11

HR 9289cosponsor

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-06-11

HR 9282cosponsor

To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide that entrance fees shall not be charged for entry to Federal recreational lands and water on certain days, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-11

HJRES 195cosponsor

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-06-10

HR 9116cosponsor

To amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of 1977 to equalize the remedies available under that section and to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to provide any legal or equitable relief available under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-03

HRES 1328cosponsor

Honoring the 80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-05-29

HR 9047cosponsor

To restrict the establishment of triumphal arches within certain areas of the District of Columbia and the capital region, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-05-29

HRES 1318cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2026 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration Awareness Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-21

HCONRES 103cosponsor

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-05-20

HR 8831cosponsor

To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-05-14

HR 8807cosponsor

To authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-14

HR 8811cosponsor

To address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-14

H R 8800

Agreed to (232-199)

H R 8800

Failed (175-254)

nay2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Failed (213-216)

yea2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Passed (216-212)

nay2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

HR 9817: To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

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House, Dist. 32009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 32007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 32005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 32003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 32001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 31999-01-06, 2001-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 31997-01-07, 1999-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 31995-01-04, 1997-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 31993-01-05, 1995-01-03Democrat

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