Sea level rise poses a significant threat to coastal regions and communities, especially in the Hampton Roads region. Our district is home to the largest population of active duty and veterans in the nation, along with numerous DOD and Federal assets which are at risk from sea level rise. Standing with the [coalition] is a step towards combating the potentially devastating effects to our communities, infrastructure, and military capabilities.
Scott Taylor is a Congressman from Virginia, whose district in the eastern part of the state includes the cities of Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and parts of Norfolk and Hampton. Previously, he served as a Navy SEAL in the United States and Latin America, where he developed a fluency in Spanish.
After serving in the Navy, Taylor became a small-scale real estate developer in Virginia Beach. He traveled extensively to Yemen, over the course of four years, as a security consultant for a multinational energy company. In 2005, Taylor re-enlisted in the Navy and served in Baghdad and Ramadi, a Navy SEAL sniper, as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While on a combat mission in Ramadi, Taylor sustained serious injuries. After his recuperation, he completed his SEAL service as a marksmanship and reconnaissance instructor.
Taylor was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2013, representing part of Virginia Beach, and was re-elected in 2015. Taylor’s legislative accomplishments include matters dealing with renewable energy, workforce development, and Veterans issues. In 2016, Taylor was sworn-in as a Congressman. Taylor is the only freshman Member of Congress to be appointed to an ‘A’ committee, serving on the Republican Steering Committee. He also serves on the subcommittees for Homeland Security, Military Construction/Veterans Affairs, and the Legislative Branch.
Taylor earned his degree in International Relations from Harvard University Extension and is pursuing his A.L.M. at Harvard University Extension in the same field. He holds a Master’s Certificate in Government Contracting from Old Dominion University.
