Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
Republican · GA · 6 bills sponsored
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny deduction for outsourcing payments.
# HR 7559 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would change tax rules for U.S. companies by preventing them from deducting business expenses related to outsourcing—moving jobs or work overseas to other countries. Currently, companies can typically deduct these outsourcing costs as business expenses, which reduces their taxable income and tax liability. If passed, HR 7559 would eliminate this tax deduction specifically for outsourcing-related payments. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily targets U.S. corporations that outsource work internationally, such as moving manufacturing or customer service operations to countries with lower labor costs. It could affect companies across various industries and potentially increase their tax bills if they engage in outsourcing. Supporters argue it would discourage companies from moving American jobs overseas, while critics might say it could raise costs for businesses and consumers. **Current Status:** HR 7559 was introduced by Representative Austin Scott (R-GA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill has not advanced to a vote at this stage.
Expedited Guaranteed Lender Pilot Program Act
# Expedited Guaranteed Lender Pilot Program Act (HR 7475) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would create a pilot program to streamline the Small Business Administration's (SBA) loan approval process. The program would allow certain lenders to expedite the approval and guarantee process for small business loans, potentially reducing the time it takes for small business owners to access SBA-backed financing. The specific details of how the expedited process would work are not detailed in the available information. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily targets small business owners seeking loans and the lenders (like banks) that provide them. By reducing approval timelines, the intent is to help small business owners get capital faster for starting or expanding their businesses. **Current Status** As of now, HR 7475 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Austin Scott (R-GA). *Note: Limited details are publicly available about this bill's specific provisions. For more comprehensive information, you can review the full text on Congress.gov.*
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
# Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act Summary **What it would do:** This bill aims to provide work-related benefits or flexibility to Purple Heart recipients—military service members who have been wounded or killed in combat. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the information provided, bills with this title typically seek to remove barriers to employment or provide job protections and preferences for Purple Heart veterans as they transition to civilian work. **Who it affects:** The bill directly benefits Purple Heart recipients and potentially their families. It may also affect employers who hire veterans and federal agencies responsible for veteran employment programs. **Current status:** As of now, HR 7120 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) in the 119th Congress. *Note: To understand the exact provisions and requirements of this bill, you would need to review the full legislative text on Congress.gov, as the summary details provided are limited.*
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Research and Development Modernization Act of 2025
# Summary of HR 6598: CFTC Research and Development Modernization Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to modernize the research and development operations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a federal agency that oversees futures markets, options, and certain derivatives. While specific details about the proposed changes aren't available in the summary provided, modernization bills of this type typically involve updating technology, improving data systems, enhancing analytical capabilities, or reorganizing how the agency conducts research to better monitor and regulate financial markets. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact the CFTC and how it operates internally. Indirectly, it could affect futures traders, financial institutions that trade commodities and derivatives, and consumers who use products tied to commodity prices (like agricultural products or energy). The goal is likely to make the agency more effective at its regulatory mission. **Current Status** As of now, HR 6598 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA).
To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes.
# Summary of HR 6019 **What the Bill Does** HR 6019 removes a legal protection that currently allows U.S. Senators to sue the federal government if their office data is improperly accessed or shared without proper notice. Specifically, it repeals a rule requiring internet service providers and the Senate Sergeant at Arms to notify a Senator's office in writing before turning over their data to federal agencies. If a Senator's office data is disclosed in violation of this notice requirement, the bill eliminates their ability to file a lawsuit and potentially recover damages (up to $500,000 or more per violation). **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects U.S. Senators and their offices. The underlying rule being repealed was only recently enacted in November 2026 and applies to data access requests from January 1, 2022 onward. By passing this bill, Congress would remove Senators' legal recourse if federal agencies access their office data without following proper notification procedures. **Current Status** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is sponsored by Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA). The bill essentially reverses a privacy protection that was just put in place, though the stated reason for the repeal is not detailed in the summary provided.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
# Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish the Ocmulgee Mounds area in Georgia as a new national park and preserve. Currently, the site operates as Ocmulgee Mounds National Monument. The legislation would upgrade its status to a national park, which typically means greater federal protection, increased funding, and expanded recreational opportunities. The bill addresses various operational details including land management, staffing, employee compensation, and the creation of advisory bodies to oversee the park. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill directly affects visitors to the park, residents in the surrounding Macon, Georgia area, and Native American tribes with historical connections to the site (the mounds are archaeologically significant to several tribes). Key provisions address federal employee hiring and pay for park management, hunting and fishing regulations, minority employment practices, and tribal consultation on park operations. The bill also handles the mechanics of transferring land and resources needed to establish the new park. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 2345 remains in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Austin Scott (R-GA) in the 119th Congress.