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June 25, 2019 Tweet - "The treatment of migrant children at our border is both appalling and inhumane. Children ought to have access to basic needs like toothpaste, showers, and blankets and families should be reunited. Our nation is and must be better than this." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Every American ought to be guaranteed the right to vote, but 6 years ago @SCOTUS struck down a crucial part of the Voting Rights Act leading to voter suppression. If we are truly to be the greatest democracy in the world, we must guarantee EVERY American the right to vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 20, 2019 Resolution Commemorating 1994 AMIA Bombing Passes Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 20, 2019 Tweet - ""Today, the WaysMeansCmte approved H.R. 3300, which includes the repeal of a 21% tax imposed by the GOP on charities and places of worship on fringe benefits. This is the key provision in my bill, the "Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship' Act."" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tim Scott Sen. Tim Scott
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today the House passed the first set of bills to fund the federal government for 2020. This bill: Grows our economy Protects our environment Strengthens health care Invests in education Sets rural communities up for success" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The 2020 appropriations bills apply the 10-20-30 formula to 17 different accounts, three more than in Fiscal Year 2019. I am hopeful that Members on both sides of the aisle will support these targeted investments in persistent poverty communities by supporting this bill." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth let us remember that it was lack of communication that gave rise to this celebration. Going forward we ought to communicate so as to help each other obtain these freedoms that those slaves & their descendants still cry out for today." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 4 years since the Emanuel AME shooting. 4 years without action by my Republican colleagues. We've waited long enough. The Senate must pass the #CharlestonLoophole legislation now!" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Maloney, Clyburn introduce Nonprofit Relief Act of 2019 Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "This is now the longest period in U.S. history without an increase to the federal minimum wage. Workers ought to have a living wage. The #RaiseTheWage Act would provide >180K South Carolina workers w/ an average salary increase of $3,900/year." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to join @RepMaloney in introducing this bill to lift these misplaced tax burdens off non-profits so they can direct these resources to the invaluable community services they provide." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 4th anniversary of the devastating tragedy that was the Emanuel AME Church shooting. While we offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and victims of that day, we also ought to be taking action. The House has acted. It's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Tweet - "We need to allow people to get the kind of post-secondary education that will help them achieve their dreams and aspirations, and earn a living to become productive members of society. #CancelMyDebt" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2019 Scott, Manchin Introduce Legislation to Expand Credit Access Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2019 Senators Lankford, Kaine, Tester, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect Federal Student Aid for Gold Star Families Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2019 Tweet - "For far too many students & families, the cost of higher education has meant daunting debt & a lifetime of student loan repayments. I look forward to working with @SenWarren on legislation to provide affordable access to education for all Americans. #CancelMyDebt" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 12, 2019 Young, Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Introduce HUD Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Young Introduce Hud Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Scott, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent and Combat Obesity Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 U.S. Senators Smith, Cortez Masto, Scott, Cramer, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Manufactured Housing as Part of Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will be voting on the 2020 Labor-HHS-Education funding bill. This bill invests and increases funding in areas like: education health care workforce training So that every individual has a chance at a better life." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "We must #NeverForget the thousands of first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attack. I proudly co-sponsored legislation to ensure the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund will be there to help them and their families as long as they need it. #Renew911VCF" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr has a duty to protect the rule of law. Instead, he is obstructing legitimate congressional oversight in a cynical effort to hide the truth from the American people. But today, we're fighting to protect our constitution. #CultureOfCorruption" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "I support the @SenateDems demands today for a vote on the #SaveTheInternetAct to restore #NetNeutrality. Restricting internet access by any means is wrong. The Senate should join the House in voting for a free and open internet." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2019 Congressman Wilson Moves To Save The Savannah Riverfront Rep. Joe Wilson
June 10, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill Providing Tax Relief to College Scholarship Recipients Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct to prevent discrimination against women in pay. It's now 2019, yet we are still seeing vast differences in pay between men and women. The House has done its part. It's time for our Senate colleagues to do theirs." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 7, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Democrats' Amnesty Bill, H.R. 6 Rep. William Timmons
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Foreign Affairs Committee Letter to Pompeo on Libya Conflict Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, nearly 100 people in the U.S. fall victim to gun violence. The House has taken action to provide commonsense solutions to #EndGunViolence. It's time for the Senate to do the same. #WearOrange" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Today we honor all those who bravely stormed those beaches that day, and we remember not only the lives that were lost, but also the unity of various backgrounds and religious faiths, all fighting to preserve our freedoms." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "In South Carolina, we know the effects of #ClimateCrisis on our oceans. We're seeing warmer ocean temperatures, rising sea levels, and an abhorrent amount of trash being dumped in their waters. During #CapitolHillOceanWeek, @HouseDemocrats are acting to #ProtectOurOceans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "We only have one Earth and it must be protected so that it will still be here for future generations. That's why the House voted to keep the U.S. in the #ParisClimateAgreement. Climate change is real and we must hold each other accountable. #WorldEnvironmentDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "The 1994 Crime Bill banned assault weapons and put 100,000 more cops on the beat. It also reduced "mandatory minimum" sentences and offered alternatives to incarcerations. I agree with Clarence Page that this is a record to tout not hide from." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Supplemental Appropriations Package Rep. William Timmons
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "While I applaud yesterday's passage of the $19.1 billion #DisasterRelief package, I am disappointed that it doesn't contain the House-passed language that would have provided much-needed funding for the Columbia Canal and the Williamsburg Regional Hospital." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "All immigrants deserve an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Today, @HouseDemocrats voted to provide a pathway to citizenship for the millions of DACA, TPS, and DED recipients who make this country great. #DreamAndPromiseNow" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks 30 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre. Although the Chinese government would prefer that the atrocities of that day be forgotten, we will never forget and will never stop standing up and speaking out for human rights and dignity for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "American families all across this country have felt the devastating impact of hurricanes, fires, tornadoes, and other natural disasters. Today we were finally able to pass #DisasterRelief so they can begin to rebuild their lives and their communities." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2019 Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on Special Counsel Bob Mueller's Remarks Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2019 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 3, 2019 House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn Launches Task Force on Rural Broadband Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2019 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #PrideMonth, @HouseDemocrats also celebrate the recent passage of the #EqualityAct which prevents #LGBTQ persons from being fired, denied housing, or discriminated against b/c of who they love. It's time for the Senate to do their job & pass it as well." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement 2 years ago was completely dismissive of the threat of climate change. The world is embarking on a new journey with clean energy. We can either lead or be left behind. That's why I supported #ClimateActionNow Act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Last month, @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct to end discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we enter into #PrideMonth, I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to take up this important legislation and give our fellow Americans the rights they deserve." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. I'm incredibly proud of the gun violence prevention bills @HouseDemocrats have passed this year including my bill to help close the #CharlestonLoophole. We are committed to reducing gun violence, now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration is continuing their reckless trade agenda with these new Mexican tariffs that will do nothing to solve our immigration challenges and will disproportionately hurt South Carolina's auto industry. The President needs to rethink these tariffs now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 29, 2019 Tweet - "The gravity of the issues revealed in the Mueller Report require the bi-cameral & bi-partisan participation of the U.S. Congress. The House is continuing to fulfill its duties & responsibilities & it's time for the Senate to cease its misrepresentations of this report." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2019 Engel, Wilson, Hastings, Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan U.S.-Hungary Resolution Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 23, 2019 Senators Hassan, Scott and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Fix to the Kiddie Tax for Nation's Students Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 23, 2019 Rep. Joe Wilson: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Rep. Joe Wilson
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly 2/3 of Americans have no retirement savings. @HouseDemocrats are fighting to ensure people can retire with the financial peace of mind they've earned through decades of hard work. #SECUREAct" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019 Mitchell, Spanberger, Wilson, Connolly Introduce the No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "The @CFPB was designed to ensure Americans have an independent champion that will protect them from unfair, deceptive or abusive practices by financial institutions. This admin has been trying to dismantle that but today's #ConsumersFirst Act will ensure it remains protected." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today we honor the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials. His legacy reminds us all that we must not be afraid to speak up for what is right, even when it is difficult. #HarveyMilkDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "One of the best ways to tackle climate change is through public and private investment in renewable energy. I'm proud to see my home state of South Carolina doing just that." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2019 Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on Transportation and Infrastructure Resilience Rep. Ralph Norman
May 21, 2019 Durbin, Scott, Menendez, Young, Duckworth, Kaine, Portman, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2019 Menendez Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Lead Exposure Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "100 years ago the House passed the #19thamendment, giving women the right to vote, with women of color gaining suffrage in the 1960s. Voting is an American right, and we must be vigilant in fighting all attempts to suppress the vote. The fight is not over." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 20, 2019 Senator Scott Statement on HUD Carbon Monoxide Announcement Sen. Tim Scott
May 20, 2019 Tweet - "Rural broadband has to be a significant part of any infrastructure bill. If we are going to educate our children, they have to be connected to the internet." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nearly 400 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Address Threats in Syria Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 17, 2019 Timmons To Vote No On H.R. 5, The So-Called "Equality Act." Rep. William Timmons
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the #BrownvBoard decision, which began in South Carolina as Briggs v. Elliott. The extraordinary actions of ordinary people led to the desegregation of public schools, and we must honor their legacy by continuing to fight for equity in education." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBTQ Americans deserve the same protections against discrimination as the rest of Americans. No one ought to be fired for who they love or fear losing their home. It's time to end this discrimination by passing the #EqualityAct." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 16, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Engel, Olson Lead 300 Members of Congress In Bipartisan Effort To Preserve Lifeline For Safety-Net Hospitals Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Boyle & Kinzinger Urge Trump Administration Address Attacks in Northwest Syria Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Date Title Politician
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "The treatment of migrant children at our border is both appalling and inhumane. Children ought to have access to basic needs like toothpaste, showers, and blankets and families should be reunited. Our nation is and must be better than this." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Every American ought to be guaranteed the right to vote, but 6 years ago @SCOTUS struck down a crucial part of the Voting Rights Act leading to voter suppression. If we are truly to be the greatest democracy in the world, we must guarantee EVERY American the right to vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 20, 2019 Resolution Commemorating 1994 AMIA Bombing Passes Foreign Affairs Committee Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 20, 2019 Tweet - ""Today, the WaysMeansCmte approved H.R. 3300, which includes the repeal of a 21% tax imposed by the GOP on charities and places of worship on fringe benefits. This is the key provision in my bill, the "Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship' Act."" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tim Scott Sen.Tim Scott
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today the House passed the first set of bills to fund the federal government for 2020. This bill: Grows our economy Protects our environment Strengthens health care Invests in education Sets rural communities up for success" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The 2020 appropriations bills apply the 10-20-30 formula to 17 different accounts, three more than in Fiscal Year 2019. I am hopeful that Members on both sides of the aisle will support these targeted investments in persistent poverty communities by supporting this bill." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth let us remember that it was lack of communication that gave rise to this celebration. Going forward we ought to communicate so as to help each other obtain these freedoms that those slaves & their descendants still cry out for today." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 4 years since the Emanuel AME shooting. 4 years without action by my Republican colleagues. We've waited long enough. The Senate must pass the #CharlestonLoophole legislation now!" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Maloney, Clyburn introduce Nonprofit Relief Act of 2019 Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "This is now the longest period in U.S. history without an increase to the federal minimum wage. Workers ought to have a living wage. The #RaiseTheWage Act would provide >180K South Carolina workers w/ an average salary increase of $3,900/year." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to join @RepMaloney in introducing this bill to lift these misplaced tax burdens off non-profits so they can direct these resources to the invaluable community services they provide." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 4th anniversary of the devastating tragedy that was the Emanuel AME Church shooting. While we offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and victims of that day, we also ought to be taking action. The House has acted. It's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Tweet - "We need to allow people to get the kind of post-secondary education that will help them achieve their dreams and aspirations, and earn a living to become productive members of society. #CancelMyDebt" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2019 Scott, Manchin Introduce Legislation to Expand Credit Access Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2019 Senators Lankford, Kaine, Tester, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect Federal Student Aid for Gold Star Families Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2019 Tweet - "For far too many students & families, the cost of higher education has meant daunting debt & a lifetime of student loan repayments. I look forward to working with @SenWarren on legislation to provide affordable access to education for all Americans. #CancelMyDebt" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 12, 2019 Young, Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Introduce HUD Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Young Introduce Hud Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Scott, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent and Combat Obesity Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 U.S. Senators Smith, Cortez Masto, Scott, Cramer, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Manufactured Housing as Part of Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will be voting on the 2020 Labor-HHS-Education funding bill. This bill invests and increases funding in areas like: education health care workforce training So that every individual has a chance at a better life." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "We must #NeverForget the thousands of first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attack. I proudly co-sponsored legislation to ensure the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund will be there to help them and their families as long as they need it. #Renew911VCF" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr has a duty to protect the rule of law. Instead, he is obstructing legitimate congressional oversight in a cynical effort to hide the truth from the American people. But today, we're fighting to protect our constitution. #CultureOfCorruption" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "I support the @SenateDems demands today for a vote on the #SaveTheInternetAct to restore #NetNeutrality. Restricting internet access by any means is wrong. The Senate should join the House in voting for a free and open internet." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2019 Congressman Wilson Moves To Save The Savannah Riverfront Rep.Joe Wilson
June 10, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill Providing Tax Relief to College Scholarship Recipients Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct to prevent discrimination against women in pay. It's now 2019, yet we are still seeing vast differences in pay between men and women. The House has done its part. It's time for our Senate colleagues to do theirs." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 7, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Democrats' Amnesty Bill, H.R. 6 Rep.William Timmons
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Foreign Affairs Committee Letter to Pompeo on Libya Conflict Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, nearly 100 people in the U.S. fall victim to gun violence. The House has taken action to provide commonsense solutions to #EndGunViolence. It's time for the Senate to do the same. #WearOrange" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Today we honor all those who bravely stormed those beaches that day, and we remember not only the lives that were lost, but also the unity of various backgrounds and religious faiths, all fighting to preserve our freedoms." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "In South Carolina, we know the effects of #ClimateCrisis on our oceans. We're seeing warmer ocean temperatures, rising sea levels, and an abhorrent amount of trash being dumped in their waters. During #CapitolHillOceanWeek, @HouseDemocrats are acting to #ProtectOurOceans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "We only have one Earth and it must be protected so that it will still be here for future generations. That's why the House voted to keep the U.S. in the #ParisClimateAgreement. Climate change is real and we must hold each other accountable. #WorldEnvironmentDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "The 1994 Crime Bill banned assault weapons and put 100,000 more cops on the beat. It also reduced "mandatory minimum" sentences and offered alternatives to incarcerations. I agree with Clarence Page that this is a record to tout not hide from." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Supplemental Appropriations Package Rep.William Timmons
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "While I applaud yesterday's passage of the $19.1 billion #DisasterRelief package, I am disappointed that it doesn't contain the House-passed language that would have provided much-needed funding for the Columbia Canal and the Williamsburg Regional Hospital." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "All immigrants deserve an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Today, @HouseDemocrats voted to provide a pathway to citizenship for the millions of DACA, TPS, and DED recipients who make this country great. #DreamAndPromiseNow" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks 30 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre. Although the Chinese government would prefer that the atrocities of that day be forgotten, we will never forget and will never stop standing up and speaking out for human rights and dignity for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "American families all across this country have felt the devastating impact of hurricanes, fires, tornadoes, and other natural disasters. Today we were finally able to pass #DisasterRelief so they can begin to rebuild their lives and their communities." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2019 Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on Special Counsel Bob Mueller's Remarks Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2019 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 3, 2019 House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn Launches Task Force on Rural Broadband Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2019 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #PrideMonth, @HouseDemocrats also celebrate the recent passage of the #EqualityAct which prevents #LGBTQ persons from being fired, denied housing, or discriminated against b/c of who they love. It's time for the Senate to do their job & pass it as well." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement 2 years ago was completely dismissive of the threat of climate change. The world is embarking on a new journey with clean energy. We can either lead or be left behind. That's why I supported #ClimateActionNow Act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Last month, @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct to end discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we enter into #PrideMonth, I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to take up this important legislation and give our fellow Americans the rights they deserve." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. I'm incredibly proud of the gun violence prevention bills @HouseDemocrats have passed this year including my bill to help close the #CharlestonLoophole. We are committed to reducing gun violence, now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration is continuing their reckless trade agenda with these new Mexican tariffs that will do nothing to solve our immigration challenges and will disproportionately hurt South Carolina's auto industry. The President needs to rethink these tariffs now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 29, 2019 Tweet - "The gravity of the issues revealed in the Mueller Report require the bi-cameral & bi-partisan participation of the U.S. Congress. The House is continuing to fulfill its duties & responsibilities & it's time for the Senate to cease its misrepresentations of this report." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2019 Engel, Wilson, Hastings, Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan U.S.-Hungary Resolution Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 23, 2019 Senators Hassan, Scott and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Fix to the Kiddie Tax for Nation's Students Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 23, 2019 Rep. Joe Wilson: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Rep.Joe Wilson
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly 2/3 of Americans have no retirement savings. @HouseDemocrats are fighting to ensure people can retire with the financial peace of mind they've earned through decades of hard work. #SECUREAct" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019 Mitchell, Spanberger, Wilson, Connolly Introduce the No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "The @CFPB was designed to ensure Americans have an independent champion that will protect them from unfair, deceptive or abusive practices by financial institutions. This admin has been trying to dismantle that but today's #ConsumersFirst Act will ensure it remains protected." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today we honor the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials. His legacy reminds us all that we must not be afraid to speak up for what is right, even when it is difficult. #HarveyMilkDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "One of the best ways to tackle climate change is through public and private investment in renewable energy. I'm proud to see my home state of South Carolina doing just that." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2019 Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on Transportation and Infrastructure Resilience Rep.Ralph Norman
May 21, 2019 Durbin, Scott, Menendez, Young, Duckworth, Kaine, Portman, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2019 Menendez Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Lead Exposure Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "100 years ago the House passed the #19thamendment, giving women the right to vote, with women of color gaining suffrage in the 1960s. Voting is an American right, and we must be vigilant in fighting all attempts to suppress the vote. The fight is not over." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 20, 2019 Senator Scott Statement on HUD Carbon Monoxide Announcement Sen.Tim Scott
May 20, 2019 Tweet - "Rural broadband has to be a significant part of any infrastructure bill. If we are going to educate our children, they have to be connected to the internet." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nearly 400 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Address Threats in Syria Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 17, 2019 Timmons To Vote No On H.R. 5, The So-Called "Equality Act." Rep.William Timmons
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the #BrownvBoard decision, which began in South Carolina as Briggs v. Elliott. The extraordinary actions of ordinary people led to the desegregation of public schools, and we must honor their legacy by continuing to fight for equity in education." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBTQ Americans deserve the same protections against discrimination as the rest of Americans. No one ought to be fired for who they love or fear losing their home. It's time to end this discrimination by passing the #EqualityAct." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 16, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Engel, Olson Lead 300 Members of Congress In Bipartisan Effort To Preserve Lifeline For Safety-Net Hospitals Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Boyle & Kinzinger Urge Trump Administration Address Attacks in Northwest Syria Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
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