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July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John was both a minister & a living example, who demonstrated what it means to follow the moral compass directed by one's faith. My favorite Old Testament scripture is Micah 6:8, "do justly, be merciful and walk humbly." It must have been John's as well." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 USA Today - Rep. James E. Clyburn: John Lewis made his life a sermon. Honor him with moral deeds. Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 Letter to Jack Dorsey, Chief Executive Officer of Twitter - @Twitter: We Demand Transparency Now Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, the House voted to raise the minimum wage so workers could afford necessities they & their families need. This pandemic has demonstrated how essential these workers are & they deserve to be paid a living wage. The Senate must do the right thing & raise minimum wage." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The country lost a hero last night. The movement lost an icon. And I lost a personal friend. But I do believe that as the sun set on John Lewis's life last night, the sun rises on a movement that will never die. Thank you, John, rest in peace my brother." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I think it's time for us to pass a voting rights act and name it the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020. The Senate needs to pass the bill, send it back to the House, then send it on to the President and let deeds demonstrate what they feel rather than their words. - @MSNBC" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 17, 2020 Senator Scott Welcomed HUD Secretary Carson, U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Brooks to Charleston for Access to Capital Forum Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Reverend C.T. Vivian was a man of deep belief who demonstrated his adherence to the Biblical admonition "faith without works is dead."" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Introduces Bill To Explore TSA Temperature Checks Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 16, 2020 Rep. Norman Introduces Healthy Skies Act for Study on Passenger Temperature Screenings at TSA Checkpoints Rep. Ralph Norman
July 16, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Steven Horsford Demands Oversight of IRS Stimulus Checks Distribution Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 15, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Chinese Social Media App Attacked by Republican Lawmakers Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Affordability must no longer be a barrier to internet adoption. The #HousePassed Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act addresses this by promoting price transparency, protecting local public options, and ensuring affordable plans are offered on newly-funded networks." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide Rep. William Timmons, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Rick Crawford Encourages the House to Lead Reforms in Agriculture Supply Chain Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 13, 2020 Letter to Jacob Frey, Mayor of the City of Minneapolis, to Eric Garcetti, Mayor of the City of Los Angeles and to Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City - Defend Our Police, Don't Defund Them Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Memorials that glorify the Confederacy, segregationists, and white supremacists should not hold places of honor in our nation's Capitol. These hallowed halls should be used to promote true American heroes and all its people. https://majorityleader.gov/sites/democraticwhip.house.gov/files/HR%207573%20text%20071320.pdf" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 13, 2020 Murphy Joins As Original Co-Sponsor on Bipartisan Legislation to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment Rep. William Timmons, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tillis and Warner Lead Bipartisan Push for Cotton and Textile Industry Assistance in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that all 8 of South Carolina's HBCUs are getting this much needed technology upgrade to help support e-learning. Now we must ensure that all of our students have access to the affordable high-speed internet they need to get online." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Steube Urges President Trump to Cap Unemployment Benefits and Incentivize Americans to Return to Workforce Rep. William Timmons, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "We have to get serious about making health care accessible and affordable to all, and that starts with access to broadband so Americans can have access to telehealth." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "By commuting Roger Stone's prison sentence, President Trump has made it even clearer that he believes himself and his associates to be above the law. He acted on a Friday night in hopes the American people wouldn't notice. We notice." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Scott Bill to Help Nonprofits Heads to White House Sen. Tim Scott
July 9, 2020 Congressman Wilson Praises Nephron for Bringing New Jobs to Lexington Rep. Joe Wilson
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize the anniversary of the 14th amendment today, we are witnessing states across this country enact laws that are stripping away the rights of Americans. They are infringing on voting rights, women's rights, worker's rights & much more. It must stop now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans across this country are demanding substantial police reform so we can put an end to police brutality and systemic racism. We must work together if we are to achieve true change and that includes signing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act into law." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Chairs Maloney and Clyburn Request GAO Study and American Manufacturing Opportunities for PPE Supply Chain Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court decisions remanding the cases regarding the President's tax returns to the lower courts are a huge victory for the democratic process and the rule of law." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2020 Senator Scott and Attorney General Barr have Discussions with Law Enforcement and Community Leaders in South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Expanded assistance for unemployed Americans expires in 18 days. The House voted to extend benefits in May with the #HeroesAct, but McConnell has yet to take it up in the Senate. COVID-19 cases are rising and unemployment is historically high. Americans need help now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "As we approach the upcoming school year, we must ensure that all of our children have access to high-speed internet so they don't fall behind their peers." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2020 Senate Passes Grassley, Brown, Scott, Wyden Legislation to Help Nonprofits Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 7, 2020 DOD Portfolio Management Accountability Act Included in NDAA Rep. Joe Wilson
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus infections & hospitalizations spike around the country, communities are facing alarming shortages of PPE & testing supplies. We need urgent action from this Admin to address these shortages before more people are exposed & the virus spins further out of control." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #IndependenceDay today, we do so while recognizing that many Americans are still fighting for basic rights. We must continue the fight for freedom until America's greatness is accessible and affordable to all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 3, 2020 Joint Statement on Fy21 NDAA Including Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act Rep. Joe Wilson
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and to the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Senate Chicken Caucus calls for direct COVID-19 relief for chicken farmers Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 2, 2020 Portman, Brown, Braun, Bennet, Jones, Upton & Clyburn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Accelerate Broadband Access Nationwide Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was key to starting a cascading effect of change across this country. It was not perfect & we still have much progress to make before America's greatness is truly accessible & affordable for all, but we've come a long way toward achieving that goal." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to have @senrobportman, @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, @DougJones, and @SenatorBraun sign onto the Rural Broadband Acceleration Act that @RepFredUpton and I introduced in the House." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
July 2, 2020 Congressman Wilson Praises Committee Passage of Fy21 NDAA Rep. Joe Wilson
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The jobs crisis won't be over until the public health crisis is over. This Administration is burying its head in the sand and pretending that the virus is going to miraculously disappear. It won't. And that approach will only prolong our nation's crisis." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "More than 5 months into this pandemic, after nearly 130,000 Americans have died, our country is still facing critical shortages in personal protective equipment and testing supplies. If not resolved, this could cripple our nation's ability to slow the spread of this virus." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "To slow this pandemic, we all need to do our part. The @scchamber and I urge you to wear a mask to help keep South Carolina safe. #WearItSC" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John was both a minister & a living example, who demonstrated what it means to follow the moral compass directed by one's faith. My favorite Old Testament scripture is Micah 6:8, "do justly, be merciful and walk humbly." It must have been John's as well." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 USA Today - Rep. James E. Clyburn: John Lewis made his life a sermon. Honor him with moral deeds. Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 Letter to Jack Dorsey, Chief Executive Officer of Twitter - @Twitter: We Demand Transparency Now Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, the House voted to raise the minimum wage so workers could afford necessities they & their families need. This pandemic has demonstrated how essential these workers are & they deserve to be paid a living wage. The Senate must do the right thing & raise minimum wage." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The country lost a hero last night. The movement lost an icon. And I lost a personal friend. But I do believe that as the sun set on John Lewis's life last night, the sun rises on a movement that will never die. Thank you, John, rest in peace my brother." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I think it's time for us to pass a voting rights act and name it the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020. The Senate needs to pass the bill, send it back to the House, then send it on to the President and let deeds demonstrate what they feel rather than their words. - @MSNBC" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 17, 2020 Senator Scott Welcomed HUD Secretary Carson, U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Brooks to Charleston for Access to Capital Forum Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Reverend C.T. Vivian was a man of deep belief who demonstrated his adherence to the Biblical admonition "faith without works is dead."" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Introduces Bill To Explore TSA Temperature Checks Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 16, 2020 Rep. Norman Introduces Healthy Skies Act for Study on Passenger Temperature Screenings at TSA Checkpoints Rep.Ralph Norman
July 16, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Steven Horsford Demands Oversight of IRS Stimulus Checks Distribution Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 15, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Chinese Social Media App Attacked by Republican Lawmakers Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Affordability must no longer be a barrier to internet adoption. The #HousePassed Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act addresses this by promoting price transparency, protecting local public options, and ensuring affordable plans are offered on newly-funded networks." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide Rep.William Timmons, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Rick Crawford Encourages the House to Lead Reforms in Agriculture Supply Chain Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 13, 2020 Letter to Jacob Frey, Mayor of the City of Minneapolis, to Eric Garcetti, Mayor of the City of Los Angeles and to Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City - Defend Our Police, Don't Defund Them Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Memorials that glorify the Confederacy, segregationists, and white supremacists should not hold places of honor in our nation's Capitol. These hallowed halls should be used to promote true American heroes and all its people. https://majorityleader.gov/sites/democraticwhip.house.gov/files/HR%207573%20text%20071320.pdf" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 13, 2020 Murphy Joins As Original Co-Sponsor on Bipartisan Legislation to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment Rep.William Timmons, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tillis and Warner Lead Bipartisan Push for Cotton and Textile Industry Assistance in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that all 8 of South Carolina's HBCUs are getting this much needed technology upgrade to help support e-learning. Now we must ensure that all of our students have access to the affordable high-speed internet they need to get online." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Steube Urges President Trump to Cap Unemployment Benefits and Incentivize Americans to Return to Workforce Rep.William Timmons, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "We have to get serious about making health care accessible and affordable to all, and that starts with access to broadband so Americans can have access to telehealth." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "By commuting Roger Stone's prison sentence, President Trump has made it even clearer that he believes himself and his associates to be above the law. He acted on a Friday night in hopes the American people wouldn't notice. We notice." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Scott Bill to Help Nonprofits Heads to White House Sen.Tim Scott
July 9, 2020 Congressman Wilson Praises Nephron for Bringing New Jobs to Lexington Rep.Joe Wilson
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize the anniversary of the 14th amendment today, we are witnessing states across this country enact laws that are stripping away the rights of Americans. They are infringing on voting rights, women's rights, worker's rights & much more. It must stop now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans across this country are demanding substantial police reform so we can put an end to police brutality and systemic racism. We must work together if we are to achieve true change and that includes signing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act into law." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Chairs Maloney and Clyburn Request GAO Study and American Manufacturing Opportunities for PPE Supply Chain Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court decisions remanding the cases regarding the President's tax returns to the lower courts are a huge victory for the democratic process and the rule of law." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2020 Senator Scott and Attorney General Barr have Discussions with Law Enforcement and Community Leaders in South Carolina Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Expanded assistance for unemployed Americans expires in 18 days. The House voted to extend benefits in May with the #HeroesAct, but McConnell has yet to take it up in the Senate. COVID-19 cases are rising and unemployment is historically high. Americans need help now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "As we approach the upcoming school year, we must ensure that all of our children have access to high-speed internet so they don't fall behind their peers." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2020 Senate Passes Grassley, Brown, Scott, Wyden Legislation to Help Nonprofits Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 7, 2020 DOD Portfolio Management Accountability Act Included in NDAA Rep.Joe Wilson
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus infections & hospitalizations spike around the country, communities are facing alarming shortages of PPE & testing supplies. We need urgent action from this Admin to address these shortages before more people are exposed & the virus spins further out of control." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #IndependenceDay today, we do so while recognizing that many Americans are still fighting for basic rights. We must continue the fight for freedom until America's greatness is accessible and affordable to all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 3, 2020 Joint Statement on Fy21 NDAA Including Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act Rep.Joe Wilson
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and to the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Senate Chicken Caucus calls for direct COVID-19 relief for chicken farmers Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 2, 2020 Portman, Brown, Braun, Bennet, Jones, Upton & Clyburn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Accelerate Broadband Access Nationwide Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was key to starting a cascading effect of change across this country. It was not perfect & we still have much progress to make before America's greatness is truly accessible & affordable for all, but we've come a long way toward achieving that goal." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to have @senrobportman, @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, @DougJones, and @SenatorBraun sign onto the Rural Broadband Acceleration Act that @RepFredUpton and I introduced in the House." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
July 2, 2020 Congressman Wilson Praises Committee Passage of Fy21 NDAA Rep.Joe Wilson
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The jobs crisis won't be over until the public health crisis is over. This Administration is burying its head in the sand and pretending that the virus is going to miraculously disappear. It won't. And that approach will only prolong our nation's crisis." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "More than 5 months into this pandemic, after nearly 130,000 Americans have died, our country is still facing critical shortages in personal protective equipment and testing supplies. If not resolved, this could cripple our nation's ability to slow the spread of this virus." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "To slow this pandemic, we all need to do our part. The @scchamber and I urge you to wear a mask to help keep South Carolina safe. #WearItSC" Rep.Jim Clyburn
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