Reps. Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield Condemn Congress’ Proposed VA Job Cuts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Reps. Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield Condemn Congress’ Proposed VA Job Cuts

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) express concern for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) proposed plan to eliminate up to 30,000 jobs nationwide.

“As a disabled U.S. Army veteran and the spouse of a retired disabled veteran with 24 years of service, I know firsthand the promises our government made to us when we put on the uniform,” said Rep. Scott. “Now, those promises are being broken. When veterans are forced to wait months for care or face overcrowded, understaffed facilities, it’s not just a policy failure, it’s a betrayal. Veterans deserve the best care, not just any care.”

“This is not just about job cuts. This is about cutting lifelines,” said Rep. Davis. “I am a veteran with over 25 years’ experience as a critical care nurse and a proud daughter of a Vietnam veteran. Before being elected to office, I spent over 12 years caring for my fellow veterans at the VA hospital. My family has a deep legacy of military service, and I’ve seen firsthand the life-saving impact these services have on those who served. Our veterans answered the call to protect this country, and now, we must answer the call to protect them. These cuts must stop.”

“We’re watching the federal government abandon its commitment to those who’ve already sacrificed everything,” said Rep. Schofield. “This is especially damaging for women veterans and Black veterans, who already face inequities in care. Georgia will not stand by while our veterans are neglected.”

These lawmakers urge Congress to halt the VA job cuts, reinvest in hiring frontline workers and provide the resources necessary to reduce backlogs.

Representative Sandra Scott represents the citizens of District 76, which includes a portion of Clayton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves on the Banks & Banking, Defense & Veterans Affairs, Human Relations & Aging, Insurance and Reapportionment and Redistricting committees.

Representative Viola Davis represents the citizens of District 87, which includes a portion of DeKalb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Health, Insurance, Natural Resources & Environment and Urban Affairs committees.
Representative Kim Schofield represents the citizens of District 63, which includes a portion of Fulton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2017 and currently serves as the Secretary of the Urban Affairs Committee. She also serves on the Creative Arts & Entertainment, Health, Industry and Labor and Small Business Development committees.

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