Scott has been in the Senate since 2013. He s up for reelection in 2022, and has said that it will be his last run for Senate.
“I’m excited and honored for this opportunity to address the nation,” Scott said in a statement. I look forward to having an honest conversation with the American people and sharing Republicans’ optimistic vision for expanding opportunity and empowering working families.”
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Republicans have been struggling to define Biden nearly 100 days into his administration.
Biden will deliver his joint address to Congress on April 28. He s expected to discuss, among other things, the need for police reform an issue that Scott is directly involved in on Capitol Hill.