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
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
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- 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
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →100% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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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.
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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.
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Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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.
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Latest action (Apr 17, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Nov 20, 2024 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2022 · filed Nov 21, 2022 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2020 · filed Nov 24, 2020 · Original filing ↗
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.