Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Chairman David Scott

April 22, 2026 Press Release Washington D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the passing of Chairman David Scott. "It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of our dear colleague David Scott. Personally, I knew him as a man of faith and family. Officially, I knew him as proud to serve in the Congress where he gave it his all. "He took pride in representing the state of Georgia where he served with purpose, including as a senior Member and former chair of the House Agriculture Committee. May it be a comfort to his wife Alfredia, daughters Dayna and Marcye, and all his loved ones that so many are praying for them at this time."