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Bobby Scott: “Congress should be investing more in public education, not…”

Featuring: Bobby Scott, Democratic | U.S. House Virginia, District 3

Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme

Published June 11, 2026 | Video Starts at 14:22

At a time when K12 schools are struggling with aging infrastructure, teacher shortages, and lack of resources, Congress should be investing more in public education, not devising a tax scheme to subsidize private schools that undermine public education. We must restore the promise that every student, no matter where they come from, can access a free, quality public education. (14:22–14:33)

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Asserts that Congress should prioritize investment in public education over tax schemes for private schools.

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“President Trump and the congressional Republicans passed their big ugly bill, which includes the nation's first private federal private…”
Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme | Uploaded June 11, 2026 | 11:14-11:27
“Some estimates exceed $50 billion per year, more than the total federal spending on K12 education.”
Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme | Uploaded June 11, 2026 | 11:48-11:59
“There's a 100% tax credit up to $1,700. So contributions up to that level have a net cost of zero.”
Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme | Uploaded June 11, 2026 | 11:32-11:42
“School voucher program would worsen income inequality by wasting taxpayer money on subsidizing private schools for wealthy families.”
Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme | Uploaded June 11, 2026 | 12:13-12:21
“Public schools under this program will not have the traditional accountability that public funds usually carry with public schools.”
Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme | Uploaded June 11, 2026 | 12:38-12:50
“Students who attend private schools will not have the full protections under federal civil rights laws and may not receive the services that…”
Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme | Uploaded June 11, 2026 | 12:50-13:07
“Some schools that receive funds may be permitted to discriminate against both students and staff, including students with disabilities.”
Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme | Uploaded June 11, 2026 | 13:08-13:18
“Similar state programs have been shown to increase racial segregation and may hurt vulnerability rural communities.”
Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme | Uploaded June 11, 2026 | 13:18-13:25
“There have been reports of misuse of millions of dollars in public funds in those programs.”
Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme | Uploaded June 11, 2026 | 13:30-13:36
“Public tax dollars should support public schools that educate over 90% of American children and serve every child, regardless of income…”
Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme | Uploaded June 11, 2026 | 14:00-14:16
“We must restore the promise that every student, no matter where they come from, can access a free, quality public education.”
Moore to Host Press Conference Introducing Legislation to Repeal National Voucher Scheme | Uploaded June 11, 2026 | 14:32-14:42