Bobby Scott
U.S. House · VA-3 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · VA-3
Biography
Overview
Bobby Scott is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district, serving since 1993. He is the dean of Virginia's congressional delegation and the first Filipino American voting member of Congress. His district encompasses most majority-Black precincts of Hampton Roads, including Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, and parts of Chesapeake. Scott is currently the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Career
Scott has been a vocal advocate for workers' rights, minimum wage increases, and expanded access to health care and job training. He co-sponsored the "Lee-Scott bill" in 2010 to assist long-term unemployed workers. He voted for the Affordable Care Act in 2009 and supported legislation protecting LGBT rights, including the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act and the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act. He introduced the Death in Custody Reporting Act to require data collection on deaths in state and federal custody. He earned an "A" grade from the Lugar Center's Congressional Oversight Hearing Index during his tenure as committee chair.
Prior political experience
Scott was first elected to Congress in 1992 with 79% of the vote in the newly created 3rd district, a heavily Democratic, majority-Black district. He has won every election since, often by large margins. He ran unopposed in 2000, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2014, and 2018. His closest victory was in 2016 with 66% of the vote against Republican Marty Williams. He won his most recent election in 2024, defeating Republican John Sitka III. In his first congressional race in 1986, he lost to Republican Herb Bateman with 44% of the vote in the 1st district.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Bobby Scott
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2025–present | In progress | Bobby Scott | — |
| 16th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 15th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 14th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 13th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 12th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 11th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 10th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 9th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2009–2011 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 8th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2007–2009 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 7th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2005–2007 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 6th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2003–2005 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 5th | U.S. House VA-3 | 2001–2003 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 4th | U.S. House VA-3 | 1999–2001 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 3rd | U.S. House VA-3 | 1997–1999 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 2nd | U.S. House VA-3 | 1995–1997 | Term ended | Bobby Scott | Bobby Scott |
| 1st | U.S. House VA-3 | 1993–1995 | Term ended | — | Bobby Scott |
Committee assignments
- HouseRanking Member· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 7340
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
Feb 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6893
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
Dec 18, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 6597
LET’S Protect Workers Act
Dec 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5740
WIC Benefits Protection Act
Oct 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4862
LOAN Act
Aug 1, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4771
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
Jul 25, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4418
Child Care for Working Families Act
Jul 15, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3997
Protecting Children Act
Jun 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3605
Strength in Diversity Act of 2025
May 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3606
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025
May 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8397
To protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8153
Maternal Vaccination Act
Mar 27, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8080
Data to Save Moms Act
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8089
Perinatal Workforce Act
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8074
Kira Johnson Act
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8055
Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Mar 24, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8008
Social Determinants for Moms Act
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7977
To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7802
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |