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Bobby Scott

U.S. Representative for Virginia's 3rd District

Democrat · Since 1993 · Next election: 2026 · Age 79

Official name: Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

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Bobby Scott is the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 3rd District, a Democrat serving since 1993.

Scott has served in the House longer than 423 of its 438 other members and longer than 10 of Virginia's 10 other House members.

Scott is the ranking member of the Education and Workforce Committee and also sits on Budget.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Scott voted in 137 of 139 roll calls (99%). In that period, 45 bills Scott sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Scott has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)

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Votes

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Voted in 137 of 139 roll calls (99%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Scott voted with the majority of House Democrats on 134 roll calls and against it on 3.

Votes against the party majority and missed votes

Bobby Scott's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultBobby ScottNote
Jul 22No. 275On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8800Agreed toYeaMost House Democrats: Nay
Jul 20No. 251On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 8823Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA ActPassedNot VotingDid not vote
Jul 20No. 250On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 4541EARLY Act ReauthorizationPassedNot VotingDid not vote
Jul 14No. 238On Passage H.R. 139Sunshine Protection ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 29No. 228On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 7757KIDS ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea

Legislation

21 bills sponsored and 221 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.R. 10703 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to strengthen accountability and protect plan assets.

    Sponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  • H.R. 10702 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that persons are fiduciaries with respect to the provision of retirement investment advice.

    Sponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  • H.R. 10704 Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2026

    Sponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Campaign finance

Raised
$688,200
Spent
$659,220
Cash on hand
$191,843

2026 election cycle, through Jul 15, 2026 · FEC H6VA01117

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