David Scott, longtime Georgia Democrat, dies at 80
Summary
Rep. David Scott, a Democrat from Georgia who served in Congress for over 20 years, has died at the age of 80. He was known for being the first Black lawmaker to chair the House Agriculture Committee starting in 2021.Key Facts
- David Scott represented Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- He was first elected to Congress in 2002.
- Scott served more than two decades as a member of Congress.
- In 2021, he became the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.
- The Congressional Black Caucus confirmed his passing.
- He was 80 years old at the time of his death.
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