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Austin Scott

Austin Scott

Republican · U.S. Representative for Georgia's 8th district

22 sponsored · 151 cosponsored

Age 57 · In office since 2011

Contact their office: (202) 225-6531 · 2185 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (22) Cosponsored (151)

In the 119th Congress (2025–2026)

What they got done

Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.

Became law (3)

  • Austin Scott (R-GA)

    Their bill

    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.

    H.R. 8322 Armed Forces and National Security

    A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

    Became law

    This bill seeks to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. It aims to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

    Yes

    • Scored +1

      Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

      The extension of FISA Title VII authorities supports national intelligence and cybersecurity capabilities.

    • Scored +1

      Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?

      The bill extends the legal authority for electronic surveillance and intelligence gathering.

    The opposite

    • Scored -2

      Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

      The bill extends the duration of surveillance authorities, which impacts individual privacy protections.

    • Scored -1

      Does this change how police departments operate?

      The bill extends surveillance authorities rather than implementing reforms to policing methods.

  • Pete Stauber (R-MN)

    Cosponsored

    Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

    H.R. 452 Sports and Recreation

    A Republican bill with 107 Democratic cosponsors.

    Became law

    This Act authorizes the award of 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The medals recognize the team's victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

    Yes

    • Scored +1

      Is this likely to grow the economy?

      The sale of duplicate bronze medals provides a small influx of revenue to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Gary Palmer (R-AL)

    Cosponsored

    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

    H.J.Res. 20 Energy

    A Republican resolution with 29 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Became law

    The Senate voted 53–44 on Apr 10.

    This joint resolution seeks to overturn a specific rule from the Department of Energy.

    Yes· 2 of 3

    • Scored +3

      Would business owners be better off under this?

      Manufacturers of gas-fired water heaters are relieved of the compliance costs associated with the disapproved energy standards.

    • Scored +3

      Does this make it easier to run a small business?

      By nullifying the Department of Energy standards, the bill reduces regulatory burdens on businesses that manufacture or sell gas-fired water heaters.

    The opposite

    • Scored -3

      Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

      The reversal of energy conservation standards may allow for continued use of less efficient appliances, potentially increasing carbon emissions over time.

    • Scored -2

      Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

      The resolution removes specific energy efficiency standards designed to protect the environment through reduced energy consumption.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (15)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

  • Austin Scott (R-GA)

    Their bill

    Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

    H.R. 8884 Social Welfare

    A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    232188

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Finance · Jul 23

    This Act seeks to amend title II of the Social Security Act. It focuses on the reauthorization of demonstration project authority for the disability insurance program.

    Yes· 2 of 5

    • Scored +5

      Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

      The bill extends the authority for projects designed to remove work barriers and explicitly protects participants from income reduction.

    • Scored +5

      Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

      The bill extends the authority for demonstration projects aimed at removing barriers to work for disabled Americans and protects their total income during participation.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Austin Scott (R-GA)

    Their bill

    To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes.

    H.R. 6019 Congress

    A Republican bill with 39 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    The House voted 426–0 on Nov 20.

    426–0

    Now: arrived in the other chamber; nothing has happened to it there yet · Nov 20

    This bill aims to repeal certain provisions regarding how Senate offices are notified about legal processes involving the disclosure of Senate data.

    The opposite

    • Scored -2

      Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

      The bill repeals requirements that notify Senate offices when their data is being disclosed through legal processes, which reduces transparency regarding government data access.

    No question was scored yes.

  • Troy Nehls (R-TX)

    Cosponsored

    National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act

    H.R. 309 Crime and Law Enforcement

    A Republican bill with 49 Democratic cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: arrived in the other chamber; nothing has happened to it there yet · Sep 15

    This bill is known as the National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act.

    Yes· 2 of 15

    • Scored +5

      Would retired people be better off under this?

      Provides free admission for retired law enforcement officers.

    • Scored +5

      Would students be better off under this?

      Provides curricula and educational resources for students and teachers.

    The opposite

    • Scored -1

      Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

      The bill authorizes an expenditure of up to $42 million over seven years.

And 12 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Resolutions of theirs that were adopted (8)

A resolution is a chamber speaking for itself — a position, a rule or a tribute. Adopting it puts it into effect, but it is not a law.

Still waiting, of the 22 bills they wrote: 8 are in committee, 3 were stopped. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.

What their bills would do

Every bill is scored against plain yes-or-no questions. These count their bills — the ones they wrote and the ones they cosponsored — by how each question was answered: yes, or the opposite. Open one to see those bills, where each stands, and why it was scored that way. Scores are made by AI ().

Who their bills would affect

What else they would change

How they voted lately

Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Major Richard Star Act

    H.R. 2102

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    39218

    This bill changes the rules to allow certain military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay at the same time.

    • Scored +8

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      This bill provides significant financial relief to veterans with combat-related disabilities by allowing them to receive both retired pay and disability compensation concurrently.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

    H.Res. 1247

    The vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.

    Their vote Nay

    Passed

    271135

    H. Res. 1247 sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider the bill H.R. 2102, which is also known as the "Major Richard Star Act."

    • Scored +7

      Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

      The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities.

  • U.S. House · Nov 11, 2026

    Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

    H.R. 1013

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    295128

    This bill amends Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) retirement plans. The changes affect laws such as the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • Scored +5

      Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

      The bill enhances consumer protection by establishing fiduciary responsibilities for employers managing 403(b) investment options.

Every vote they cast, and how often they missed one →

On the President’s vetoes

A vetoed bill becomes law only if two-thirds of both chambers pass it again. The President can refuse to sign a bill both chambers passed. It becomes law anyway only if two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate vote to pass it again. A vote against the veto (a Yea) was a vote to make the bill law over the President’s objection; a vote for it (a Nay) was a vote to let the veto stand.

How busy they have been

How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.

Legislative activity over time