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U.S. House of Representatives

Austin Scott

U.S. Representative for Georgia's 8th District

Party
Republican
Current term
Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
Profile updated
Oct 29, 2026
Contact their office Official website ↗

At a glance

Austin Scott represents Georgia's 8th District in the U.S. House. Scott first took office in this chamber on Jan 5, 2011, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Scott's recent roll-call votes. Scott sponsored at least 18 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.

Committees: Agriculture (Vice Chair); Armed Services; Rules; House Permanent Select Intelligence

Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 29, 2026

Deeper analysis

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  • How often Scott voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
  • How often they voted the same way as Georgia's other representatives
  • Their votes grouped by topic
  • Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
  • What this means for you: how this district compares with Georgia and the country

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Promises and progress

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  1. Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
  2. Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
  3. Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
  4. Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
  5. Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes

Bills Scott sponsored

  1. H.R. 8884Introduced May 19, 2026· Social Welfare

    Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

    Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Congress.gov record ↗

  2. H.R. 8863Introduced May 15, 2026· Government Operations and Politics

    To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.

    Latest action (May 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    Congress.gov record ↗

  3. H.Res. 1224Introduced Apr 29, 2026· Congress

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Congress.gov record ↗

  4. H.R. 8322Introduced Apr 16, 2026· Armed Forces and National Security

    To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

    Latest action (Apr 18, 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-84.

    Congress.gov record ↗

  5. H.Res. 1175Introduced Apr 15, 2026· Congress

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.

    Latest action (Apr 17, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Congress.gov record ↗

  6. H.R. 9933Introduced Jul 23, 2026· Public Lands and Natural Resources

    South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026

    Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Congress.gov record ↗

Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.

Campaign finance

Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026

Total reported receipts

$1,416,651

Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.

Where the money came from

A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗

Recent filings

Other public disclosures

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How this may affect your community

Georgia's 8th District

People

774,685 residents

Household income

Median $61,494 a year

Rent

Median $964 a month

Internet

11.8% of households have no internet access

What's uncertain

These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.

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