(NAFB.com) – David Scott, a longtime Democratic congressman and influential agriculture leader, has died at age 80. That’s according to members of the Congressional Black Caucus. First elected in 2002, Scott served more than two decades in Congress after earlier work in Georgia state government. In 2021, he became the first Black lawmaker to chair the House Agriculture Committee, marking a historic milestone. During his tenure, he was known for advocating on behalf of farmers and rural communities while also working across party lines. Zippy Duvall, head of the American Farm Bureau Federation, said, “He was committed to improving conditions for America’s farmers and was willing to reach across the aisle to get the job done.” Duvall added that Scott consistently prioritized “the well-being of others,” offering condolences to his family and those he represented.
