Ranking Member Bobby Scott criticizes January jobs report, stating economic struggles persist despite job growth and declining unemployment.
Quiver AI Summary
Overview of job market performance: Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, responding to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report detailing the addition of 130,000 jobs in January and a drop in the unemployment rate from 4.4% to 4.3%, expressed concern that the economy is failing to meet the needs of the American public.
Scott's critique of the current administration: Scott pointed out that many workers are still burdened by high living costs despite job creation, stating, “Too many people who work hard can’t afford the little extras to have a good life.” He emphasized the need for economic policies that ensure workers benefit from their labor.
Statistical comparison: The Congressman noted that job creation under President Trump has been lower compared to the Biden Administration, with only 181,000 jobs added in 2025, indicating a disturbing trend in job loss. He called for measures that not only create jobs but also ensure fair compensation for workers.
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Robert C. "Bobby" Scott Fundraising
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott recently disclosed $57.7K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 920th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 65.3% came from individual donors.
Scott disclosed $72.9K of spending. This was the 870th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Scott disclosed $95.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 1072nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Robert C. "Bobby" Scott's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Robert C. "Bobby" Scott is worth $1.7M, as of March 4th, 2026. This is the 264th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Scott has approximately $744.4K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Robert C. "Bobby" Scott's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Scott.
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Robert C. "Bobby" Scott:
- H.R.7340: Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
- H.R.6893: Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
- H.R.6597: LET’S Protect Workers Act
- H.R.5740: WIC Benefits Protection Act
- H.R.4862: LOAN Act
- H.R.4771: Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
You can track bills proposed by Robert C. "Bobby" Scott on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Scott.
2026 Virginia's 3rd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $981,408 of spending in Virginia's 3rd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Virginia's 3rd congressional district election.
