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Robert Cortez "Bobby" Scott
Member From: 1978 - January 11, 1983
- Birth Date: 1947 Birth Place:Washington, DC
- Gender: Male Race: African American
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- Religion: Episcopalian
- Education: Harvard College, MA (B.A.) Boston College Law School, MA (J.D.)
- Military Service: Massachusetts Army National Guard (1970-73) USAR (JAG Corps, 1973-76)
- Occupation/Profession: Attorney
- Memberships/Affiliations: Episcopal Church Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. NAACP Peninsula Legal Aid Center, Inc. (president) First Congressional District Democratic Committee (chairman, 1980ó) Young Professionals of Tidewater
- Awards: Jaycees, Outstanding Young Leader (1976)
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices:
Senate of Virginia (January 11, 1983 - 1993)
U.S. House of Representatives (January 1993 - present)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1978 | City of Newport News | 49 | Democrat | Claims Health Welfare and Institutions |
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| 1979 | City of Newport News | 49 | Democrat | Claims Health Welfare and Institutions |
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| 1980 | City of Newport News | 49 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Claims Health Welfare and Institutions Roads and Internal Navigation |
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| 1981 | City of Newport News | 49 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Claims Health Welfare and Institutions Roads and Internal Navigation |
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| 1982 | City of Newport News | 48 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Claims Health Welfare and Institutions Roads and Internal Navigation |
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