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Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
Representative · VA · District 3
DemocratRanking Member, House Committee on Education and Workforce
Raised $688,200 · 78K followers (office + personal) · missed 0.6% of votes
Top contributing industries: Labor Unions ($140,000), not mapped ($45,000), Energy ($30,000), Automotive ($25,000), Leadership PAC ($20,000)
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Virginia's 3rd district. He has served 33.7 years in Congress and is up for reelection in 2026. He raised $688,200 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 78K followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 18 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 0.16 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score.
Background and career
Robert Cortez Scott (born April 30, 1947) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 3rd congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the dean of Virginia's congressional delegation, a position he has held since 2019. He previously shared the deanship with Bob Goodlatte until the latter's retirement that year.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | BA | source | |
| Boston College | JD | source |
Memberships and affiliations
- Alpha Phi Alpha (fraternity) source
Military service
Army; Army Reserve (1970-1973 (guard)|1973-1976 (reserve)) source
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Religion
Episcopalian
Previously held offices
- member of the State Senate of Virginia (1983–1993)
- member of the Virginia House of Delegates (1978–1983)
- Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia
Campaign fundraising
Raised $869,637 in the 2024 cycle and $688,200 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPE, SEIU | SEIU | FINANCE | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 |
| ELEY, RANDALL | THE EDGAR LOMAX COMPANY | INVESTMENT ADVISER | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $8,300 |
| PETTERS, NANCY B. | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $7,100 |
| GOODE, SUSAN S | NONE | HOMEMAKER | NORFOLK, VA | $6,600 |
| CRAIG, FRANCES | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | ASHBURN, VA | $6,600 |
| FISHER, CYNTHIA | PATIENT RIGHTS ADVOCATE | CHAIRMAN | PALM BEACH, FL | $6,600 |
| PETTERS, CLEMENT | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $6,600 |
| NORTHAM, DRINA | WEHC | PHYSICIAN | CARROLLTON, VA | $6,600 |
| HIXON, JAMES A. | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $6,600 |
| ARNOLD, LAURA | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | HOUSTON, TX | $6,600 |
| BROWN, CARLOS | DOMINION ENERGY | EXECUTIVE | GLEN ALLEN, VA | $6,600 |
| SHELTON, DENISE | CBI | OWNER | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,600 |
| COLLINS, ARTHUR | THEGROUP | BUSINESS STRATEGIST | MCLEAN, VA | $6,600 |
| MODICA, CHARLES | ST. GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY | CHANCELLOR | HOBE SOUND, FL | $6,600 |
| MODICA, LISA A. | RETIRED | RETIRED | HOBE SOUND, FL | $6,600 |
| SCHMIDT, J. LORRAINE | RETIRED | RETIRED | STUART, FL | $6,600 |
| SCHMIDT, ANTHONY J. | RETIRED | RETIRED | STUART, FL | $6,600 |
| SCOTT, DON | LAW OFFICE OF DON SCOTT, PLLC | ATTORNEY | PORTSMOUTH, VA | $6,600 |
| HATTEN, ROBERT R. | PATTEN, HATTEN, WORNOM AND DIAMONSTEIN | ATTORNEY | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $6,200 |
| DREYFUS, ALFRED | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $5,000 |
| CHAPMAN, TIM | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | VIENNA, VA | $5,000 |
| DREYFUS, MARK | ECPI UNIVERSITY | EDUCATION MANAGER | JACKSON, WY | $5,000 |
| JOHNSON, MELVIN R | CBH MEDICAL -- VIRGINIA | PHYSICIAN | SUFFOLK, VA | $4,500 |
| ALEXANDER, KENNETH C. | METROPOLITAN FUNERAL HOME/VA. GENERAL | PRESIDENT/ MEMBER | NORFOLK, VA | $4,000 |
| KELLY, MICHAEL J. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $3,950 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARNOLD, LAURA | ARNOLD VENTURES | CO-FOUNDER | HOUSTON, TX | $7,000 |
| BLUE, ROBERT | DOMINION ENERGY | EXECUTIVE | RICHMOND, VA | $7,000 |
| GRISHAM, RENEE | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | NORTH GARDEN, VA | $7,000 |
| ARNOLD, JOHN | ARNOLD VENTURES | CO-FOUNDER | HOUSTON, TX | $7,000 |
| HIXON, JAMES A. | RETIRED | RETIRED | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $7,000 |
| BENNETT, LEONARD | CLA | ATTORNEY | CARROLLTON, VA | $7,000 |
| TATEM, LAFAYETTE | Not listed | Not listed | NORFOLK, VA | $7,000 |
| FRAIM, PAUL | FRAIM & FIORELLA PC | ATTORNEY | NORFOLK, VA | $7,000 |
| BATTEN, JANE P. | RETIRED | RETIRED | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $7,000 |
| FISHER, CYNTHIA | PATIENTRIGHTSADVOCATE.ORG | FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN | NEWTON, MA | $7,000 |
| PFAFF, JASON | COTULLA EDUCATION | CEO | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $7,000 |
| WARNER, MARK R. | FEDERAL GOVT | US SENATOR | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $7,000 |
| MCDONNELL, CAROLYN E. | MILITARY PRODUCE GROUP | PRINCIPAL | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $6,000 |
| HATTEN, ROBERT R. | PATTEN, HATTEN, WORNOM AND DIAMONSTEIN | ATTORNEY | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $6,000 |
| CRAIG, FRANCES | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | ASHBURN, VA | $5,000 |
| DREYFUS, MARK | ECPI UNIVERSITY | EDUCATION MANAGER | JACKSON, WY | $5,000 |
| ALEXANDER, KENNETH C. | METROPOLITAN FUNERAL HOME/VA. GENERAL | PRESIDENT/ MEMBER | NORFOLK, VA | $5,000 |
| SMITH, DIANE | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $5,000 |
| COPE, SEIU | SEIU | FINANCE | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 |
| PETTERS, MICHAEL | NORTHROP GRUMMAN | SHIPBUILDER | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $4,500 |
| PETTERS, NANCY B. | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $4,500 |
| GOODE, DAVID R | N/A | NOT EMPLOYED | NORFOLK, VA | $4,500 |
| WEBB, JORDAN | COLONNA'S SHIPYARD | PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER | SUFFOLK, VA | $3,500 |
| HARTWIG, CHRISTOPHER W | COLONNA SHIPYARD | SENIOR DIRECTOR | PORTSMOUTH, VA | $3,500 |
| CRUTCHFIELD, RANDALL | COLONNA'S SHIPYARD INC. | EXECUTIVE | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $3,500 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (THE PAC OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. PAC (UPSPAC) | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| UNITED STEELWORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PAC (UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | PAC | Telecommunications | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS CAMPAIGN ASSISTANCE FUND | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS OF U.S.A. POLITICAL FUND (LETTER CARRIER POLITICAL FUND) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (THE PAC OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS OF U.S.A. POLITICAL FUND (LETTER CARRIER POLITICAL FUND) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| FORWARD TOGETHER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FORWARD TOGETHER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NEA FUND FOR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BENEFITS AND INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS PAC (NABIP PAC) | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS CAMPAIGN ASSISTANCE FUND | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS PAC/ INTN'L UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS (NEC PAC) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| UNITED STEELWORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS EMPLOYEES PAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA COMMITTEE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COTTON | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | PAC | Telecommunications | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| UAW - V - CAP (UAW VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM) 'INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAW | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| FORWARD TOGETHER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FORWARD TOGETHER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS OF U.S.A. POLITICAL FUND (LETTER CARRIER POLITICAL FUND) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AFLAC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AFLAC PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS EMPLOYEES PAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS CAMPAIGN ASSISTANCE FUND | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Accountants | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS CAMPAIGN ASSISTANCE FUND | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| EMPLOYEES OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION PAC | PAC | Defense | $5,000 |
| NELNET INC PAC (NELNET PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| UNITED STEELWORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP (APKS) PARTNERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| FRATERNITY & SORORITY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (THE PAC OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NEA FUND FOR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 400 PAC | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION | $10 | $0 | $10 | Yes | FEC |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN HEALTHCARE LLC | LLC | $5,000 |
2026 (partial)
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
at least $25,042 . Earliest on record (2025): at least $25,042. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity ⇒ Ariel Fund Investor Cl (ARGFX) | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Fidelity ⇒ Fidelity Contra Fund (FCNTX) | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Fidelity ⇒ Fidelity Convertible Securities Fund (FCVSX) | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Fidelity ⇒ Fidelity OTC Pt (FOCPX) | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Fidelity ⇒ Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF (NACP) | etf | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Fidelity ⇒ Vanguard Consumer Discretion ETF (VCR) | etf | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Wells Fargo ⇒ American Funds Global Growth Portfolio Class A (PGGAX) | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Wells Fargo ⇒ Roth IRA ⇒ Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New Common Stock (BRK.B) | stock | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Wells Fargo ⇒ Roth IRA ⇒ The Growth Fund of America Class A Shares (AGTHX) | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Fidelity ⇒ Brown Capital Management International Small Company Fund Investor Shares (BCSVX) | mutual fund | $15K-$50K | Self |
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $24,400,317
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Achievable Dream Social and Emotional Support and Crisis Prevention | An Achievable Dream, Inc. | Commerce Justice Science | $790,317 | No |
| Incarcerated Persons Reentry Initiative | Urban League of Hampton Roads | Commerce Justice Science | $1,200,000 | No |
| Crime Prevention and Youth Diversion Program: Friday Night Nets | City of Newport News | Commerce Justice Science | $750,000 | No |
| Hampton Roads Youth Crime Prevention and Community Engagement Program | Hampton Roads Police Athletic League | Commerce Justice Science | $860,000 | No |
| Gust Lane Flood Mitigation Improvements | City of Portsmouth | Homeland Security | $3,150,000 | No |
| Improving Success in Siting Natural and Nature-Based Features for Flood Risk Reduction using Digital Twins as Decision Support | Old Dominion University, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center | Commerce Justice Science | $1,500,000 | No |
| General Reevaluation Report - Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Norfolk District | Energy & Water | $500,000 | No |
| Schooner Trail Park | City of Chesapeake | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $500,000 | No |
| Myer's Road Sidewalk Expansion | City of Chesapeake | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $1,150,000 | No |
| Hampton Therapeutic Recreation Center Accessibility and Expansion Project | City of Hampton | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,000,000 | No |
| Norfolk Homeless Housing Center Improvements | City of Norfolk | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $1,500,000 | No |
| Safe Haven Empowerment Center (Facility Improvements) | City of Newport News | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $2,500,000 | No |
| Hampton Roads Transit Paratransit Fleet | Hampton Roads Transit | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,000,000 | No |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College's Community Wellness & Workforce Center | Virginia Peninsula Community College | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $1,000,000 | No |
| Peninsula Digital Infrastructure Expansion Initiative | City of Newport News | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,000,000 | No |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
0.16 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (House). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: -0.85, ranked #300 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: -0.450 (liberal end of the scale), chamber rank #64 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | F | 2026 |
| LCV | 100 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 100 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 0 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 100 | 2025 |
| ACU | 0 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): D+18. Last election margin: 40.11 points (2024). Cook PVI
2026 election
No notable challenger declared.
Notable family
| Name | Relationship | Notable as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley L. Price | brother-in-law | Former mayor of Newport News, Virginia | source |
| Charles Waldo Scott | father | Appointed member of the Newport News school board | source |
Notable relatives found through systematic public-records searches (~2 queries per member). Absence of a listing means nothing notable was found under this methodology, not that no notable family exists.
Voting record (2026)
314 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 0.6% · party unity 98.1
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | H R 6938 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 504 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 131 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 1834 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-14 | H R 7006 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-02-03 | H R 7148 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Nay |
| 2026-03-05 | H CON RES 38 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H CON RES 40 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H RES 965 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-29 | S CON RES 33 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-30 | H R 7567 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-05-14 | H CON RES 75 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H CON RES 86 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H RES 518 | On Motion to Discharge | Yea |
| 2026-06-04 | H R 2913 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-06-09 | S 2 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-06-09 | H R 5408 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-14 | H R 139 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-15 | H R 8595 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-21 | H R 9770 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 8800 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 7008 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H CON RES 113 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-07-23 | H CON RES 89 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-09-01 | H R 9436 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-09-02 | H R 1501 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-09-15 | H CON RES 93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
Legislation
Sponsored 18 bills and cosponsored 218 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 6893 | Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act | Passed House (Senate next) |
| H.Res. 435 | Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Gerald E. Connolly. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
| H.Res. 237 | Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Education to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the reduction in force and other downsizing measures at the Department of Education. | Ordered Reported |
| H.R. 1581 | Fort Monroe National Historical Park Establishment Act | Introduced |
| H.R. 20 | Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 | Introduced |
Latest statements
- Scott, Elfreth Condemn Trump Executive Order Targeting Chesapeake Bay
- Scott: Congress Should Support Ukraine Without Expanding Trump's Tariff Powers
- Scott, Wittman, Elfreth, Kiggans Celebrate House Passage of Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act
- Scott, Omar, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Workers' Hard-Earned Wages from Medical Debt Collection
- Scott Statement on Lonnie G. Bunch III
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @BobbyScott (42K) | not found |
| @repbobbyscott (9K) | not found | |
| @RepBobbyScott (26K) | not found | |
| YouTube | @repbobbyscott (334) | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 78K · Personal total: no counts retrieved · Combined: 78K
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role |
|---|---|
| House Committee on Education and Workforce | Ranking Member |
| House Committee on the Budget | Member |
Caucus memberships
Only documented caucus memberships are listed; memberships are never inferred.
Staff
Chief of staff
Ii David M. Dailey · (202) 225-8351
- Legislative Assistant at Rep. Bobby Scott (April-June 2008) source
Communications director
Austin M Barbera · (202) 225-8351
- Press Secretary at Rep. Bobby Scott source
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
2328 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-8351
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| News | 2600 Washington Ave, Suite 1010, Newport News, VA 23607 | (757) 380-1000 |
Connections
| Connected to | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Emanuel Cleaver | Same fraternity/sorority | Alpha Phi Alpha |
| Danny K. Davis | Same fraternity/sorority | Alpha Phi Alpha |
| Al Green | Same fraternity/sorority | Alpha Phi Alpha |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Same fraternity/sorority | Alpha Phi Alpha |
| Jake Auchincloss | Same school | Harvard University |
| Becca Balint | Same school | Harvard University |
| Michael Baumgartner | Same school | Harvard University |
| Everton Blair Jr. | Same school | Harvard University |
| Richard Blumenthal | Same school | Harvard University |
| Brendan F. Boyle | Same school | Harvard University |
| Joaquin Castro | Same school | Harvard University |
| Tom Cotton | Same school | Harvard University |
Connections are derived from documented public records: family ties, shared schools, shared employers, fraternities and sororities, and staff career histories. Committee ties are excluded here and shown on committee pages.