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Austin Scott

Republican U.S. House • Georgia 08 · Georgia 08
State
Georgia
Phone
(202) 225-6531
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
15 years, 7 months
375
Recorded Votes
81
Became Law
460
Bills Sponsored
Call Office All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (68.9%, +37.8pt) Terms served: 8 Term length: 2 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Scott has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Defense & Veterans, Education and Economy & Taxes.

  • Defense & Veterans 7 actions
  • Education 4 actions
  • Economy & Taxes 3 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-hr8322 — 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. Became law
  2. Sponsored 119-hr9416 — Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act 11 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-hr7120 — Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act 19 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-hr6819 — Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act of 2025 12 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-hjres206 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that any Representative or Senator be a natural born citizen.

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-hr9928 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from waiving or reducing any fee associated with an application for United States citizenship.

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  3. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-hr9929 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  4. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-hr9933 — South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  5. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-s5096 — A bill to amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to improve supports for expectant and parenting youth who have experienced foster care by strengthening coordination with the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, and for other purposes.

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  6. 2026-07-23
    Voted Yea 119-hr8884 — Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

    Committee

  7. 2026-07-23
    Voted Nay 119-hconres89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

    Committee

  8. 2026-07-22
    Introduced 119-hr9870 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for nonrecognition of gain on real property sold for use as affordable housing.

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  9. 2026-07-22
    Introduced 119-s5068 — A bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to provide for the nomination and appointment of cadets to the Coast Guard Academy.

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  10. 2026-07-22
    Introduced 119-s5069 — A bill to establish a Secretary of the Coast Guard.

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  11. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hconres113 — 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.

    Committee

  12. 2026-07-22
    Voted Nay 119-hr8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

    Committee

  13. 2026-07-22
    Voted Nay 119-hr7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act

    Committee

  14. 2026-07-21
    Introduced 119-s5044 — Honoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny Act

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  15. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hres1438 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Committee

  16. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr9770 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

    Committee

  17. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hr6955 — Main Street Act

    Committee

  18. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr1118 — Value Over Cost Act of 2026

    Committee

  19. 2026-07-20
    Introduced 119-hr9791 — NO FEES Act of 2026

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  20. 2026-07-20
    Introduced 119-hr9792 — Employee Ownership Fairness Act of 2026

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

Austin Scott is a Republican Representative representing Georgia's 8th District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 8th term, they have cast 375 recorded votes, seen 81 measures become law, and sponsored 460 bills. They won their 2024 election with 68.9% of the vote, a 37.8-point margin. Their office has spent $419,219 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

375 Votes 81 Laws 460 Bills Sponsored 68.9% 2024 Win 8 Terms 2026 Re-election
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Legislative Record

119-hr8800 2026-05-13 House

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee; Appropriations Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Small Business Committee; Judiciary Committee; Education and Workforce Committee; Budget Committee; Homeland Security Committee; Energy and Commerce Committee; Natural Resources Committee; Science, Space, and Technology Committee; Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Nay
119-hres1438 2026-07-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Yea
119-hr6955 2026-01-07 House

Main Street Act

Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; Financial Services Committee

Committee Nay
119-hr1118 2025-02-07 House

Value Over Cost Act of 2026

Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1423 2026-07-13 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Yea

Georgia Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 119th Congress representing Georgia. View full Georgia delegation

Jon Ossoff
Jon Ossoff U.S. Senate Democratic
Raphael Warnock
Raphael Warnock U.S. Senate Democratic
Andrew Clyde
Andrew Clyde U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 9 Republican
Barry Loudermilk
Barry Loudermilk U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 11 Republican
Brian Jack
Brian Jack U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 3 Republican
David Scott
David Scott U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 13 Democratic
Earl Carter
Earl Carter U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 1 Republican
Hank Johnson
Hank Johnson U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 4 Democratic
Lucy McBath
Lucy McBath U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 6 Democratic
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 14 Republican
Mike Collins
Mike Collins U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 10 Republican
Nikema Williams
Nikema Williams U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 5 Democratic
Rich McCormick
Rich McCormick U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 7 Republican
Rick Allen
Rick Allen U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 12 Republican
Sanford Bishop Jr.
Sanford Bishop Jr. U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 2 Democratic

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Austin Scott spend on office expenses?

Austin Scott has spent $419,219 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2020), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Austin Scott's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (65.8%) and Printing (15.0%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Austin Scott win their last election?

Austin Scott won the 2024 general election with 68.9% of the vote (231,547 votes), winning by a margin of 37.8 points against 1 opponent.

When is Austin Scott up for re-election?

Austin Scott is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 8 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Austin Scott's current election status?

Austin Scott's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Austin Scott raised?

According to FEC filings, Austin Scott has raised $925,639 in campaign funds, spent $648,826, and has $1,256,979 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.