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LEAP Act

My LEAP Act gives Americans another path to success and high-paying jobs through apprenticeship programs, which allows students to earn while they learn. This legislation, based on our successful model in South Carolina, can help millions achieve the American Dream. Recently, in the Senate Finance Committee, I discussed the importance of apprenticeships and how we can ensure folks have the skills necessary to succeed. Watch here.

Credit Score Competition Act
Recently, I introduced my bipartisan Credit Score Competition Act. After growing up in a small, two-bedroom house with my grandparents, I came to understand and appreciate the independence that comes with the notion of owning a home. Homeownership is a huge part of the American Dream, and I want to help folks across the country accomplish that goal. The current credit-scoring model at the center of our housing market overlooks a large swath of people that are paying their monthly bills on time and deserve an opportunity to pursue homeownership.  

Our goal in introducing this legislation is to encourage Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider more inclusive methodologies in determining a borrower’s creditworthiness. The legislation has already received support from twenty consumer and industry groups, and I hope it will soon help to make our system more fair to everyone.

Service Academy Nominations
My office is accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations through Friday, October 13th at 5PM. High school students interested in attending one of the four service academies are all encouraged to submit applications and other necessary documents. For more information about the Service Academy nomination process, visit my website - https://www.scott.senate.gov/services/military-academy-nominations

Charlottesville
This past weekend, our country witnessed hate-fueled violence in Charlottesville, VA. Domestic terrorism must be condemned by every single one of us- otherwise, hate is simply emboldened. We are the American family, and will not be divided by hate. Yesterday, the President’s remarks were clear and specific. However, they would have been more impactful on Saturday. I hope this serves as a lesson for us all that when a community grieves, when Americans look for guidance after such a crushing and devastating attack like the one that unraveled this weekend in Charlottesville, we must take a firm stance against hate and violence.

As Americans we may disagree on many issues, but there is one common bond that should draw us all together: hope for a brighter future, void of racism and hatred. I wrote an op-ed in USA Today on fighting hatred, fear and domestic terror with American ideals.

Sincerely,

Tim