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May 1, 2019
Tweet - "As a former public-school teacher, I know the empowerment education can offer students. Teachers ought to be adequately compensated for their tireless work. South Carolina's education system is due for an upgrade & I'll continue to work to ensure it gets one. #AllOutMay1"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the first day of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. For people of color, mental health is often stigmatized but mental illness is much more common than we think. If you are in a mental health crisis, you are not alone. Text NAMI to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-8255."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2019
Tweet - "We can't talk about infrastructure without talking about rural broadband deployment. Children ought to be able to do their homework at home, not in the parking lot of the library or at the local McDonalds. Rural internet access must be a priority of any infrastructure package."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2019
Tweet - "The Mueller report was a road map. It told us that there were some barriers there that they could not overcome. The Mueller report says that Congress is the best vehicle to get through those barriers and see what's on the other side, down the road for us to respond to."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2019
Tweet - "We can't begin to solve the health disparities in minority communities without addressing: Access to healthy foods Inadequate health care Pollution and environmental factors #MinorityHealthMonth"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 28, 2019
Tweet - "We have checks and balances and we have to proceed here in a way understanding our place in history that not only protects democracy now but protects democracy when the next president comes in and the next president and the president after that. - via @ThisWeekABC"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senators Warren Leads Colleagues in Calling on CMS Administrator Seema Varma to Remove Regulations that Restrict Access to Hearing Health Services
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Marshall Leads Bipartisan Letter to HHS Against New Organ Transplant Rule
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
April 18, 2019
Tweet - "Disappointing to see Attorney General Barr acting more like the president's general counsel than Attorney General of the United States. This just shows that the American people ought to hear directly from Robert Mueller about the contents of this report."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 18, 2019
Majority Whip Clyburn Statement in Response to Special Counsel Mueller's Report
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 18, 2019
Tweet - "This report raises more questions than answers on whether or not the President may have obstructed justice, which Congress needs to explore further. And this is why we ought to see the full report, with the underlying evidence, and hear directly from Special Counsel Mueller."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 18, 2019
Congressman Wilson Statement On Release Of Mueller Report
Rep. Joe Wilson
April 18, 2019
Congressman Norman Issues Statement on Release of the Mueller Investigation Report
Rep. Ralph Norman
April 17, 2019
Scott Statement on New Opportunity Zone Regulations
Sen. Tim Scott
April 16, 2019
Tweet - "My thoughts and prayers are with the city of Paris today in the aftermath of the #NotreDameCathedralFire. But among the rubble and the ashes, I trust that the city and its people will find hope and the strength to rebuild."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 15, 2019
Congressmen Reintroduce Bipartisan U.S.-India Enhanced Cooperation Act
Rep. Joe Wilson
April 10, 2019
Scott, Brown Reintroduce RESPECT Act to Prevent the IRS's Abuse of its Civil Forfeiture Authority
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "The U.S. has the worst rates of maternal death than any other developed country. For Black women, it's even worse. That's why I'm proud to be a member of the new Black Maternal Health Caucus so we can work to find solutions to this important issue. #BMHW19"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "Today, we officially sent the resolution to end U.S. involvement in the Yemeni civil war to the President. We cannot allow our country to contribute to this humanitarian crisis any longer."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "Today I had the privilege of receiving the 2019 AOA Health Care Leadership Award. Access to health care -- including eye care -- is the civil right battle of this century. I will continue to champion quality affordable care for all Americans."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 8, 2019
Congressman Wilson Commends Designation Of IRGC As Foreign Terrorist Organization
Rep. Joe Wilson
April 8, 2019
Tweets - "My heart goes out to the congregations of the three black churches that burned over the past several days in Louisiana. I know these communities will rebuild & their faith will not waiver. Places of worship are sacred & any assault against them is an assault on American ideals."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019
Tweet - "I think that the Mueller report should be made public. Everybody should weigh in and we will let the public make its decision about the results. - via @amjoyshow"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019
Tweet - "The Violence Against Women Act is vital to protecting victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Today's legislation closes the "boyfriend loophole" and stops perpetrators of domestic violence and stalkers from obtaining firearms. #VAWA19"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019
Congressman Wilson Observes 70th Anniversary Of NATO
Rep. Joe Wilson
April 4, 2019
Tweet - "This president's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border or impose auto-tariffs as an attempt to stop asylum is outrageous Any implementation of auto-tariffs would threaten jobs and our economy. We need real immigration reform, not extremist demands."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 3, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce and Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Romney Joins Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues in Urging Sanctions, Export Controls and Financial Disclosures to Counter Chinese Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
April 2, 2019
Tweet - "Having good health care lays the foundation for a healthy and productive life. Children are not going to do well in school if they don't have access to quality health care. Employees are not going to be good productive workers if they don't have access to quality health care."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 2, 2019
Tweet - "As we commemorate #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, we should remember that autism is one of many pre-existing conditions this administration is trying to discriminate against by repealing the ACA. We must continue to fight for accessible affordable health care for ALL."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 29, 2019
Tweet - "This legislation builds on the steps taken by the ACA to further expand community health centers by ensuring the millions of Americans who get primary care from community health centers continue to receive care."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 28, 2019
Tweet - "The Community Health Center & Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2019 expands access to health care for millions of Americans who live with barriers to quality health care access such as income, geography, and insurance status."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 28, 2019
Clyburn and Sanders Introduce Bill to Expand Community Health Centers
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 28, 2019
Tweet - " Watch live as I'm joined by @SenSanders to introduce the Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2019. This bill will increase funding for community health centers which provide primary health care for millions of Americans."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 28, 2019
Tweet - "These migrant families are coming to our borders fleeing violence and seeking a better life, but instead of providing them a safe haven this Administration is caging them in parking lots. This is immoral and inhumane. We must stop this madness."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 28, 2019
Tweet - "Community health centers save the health care system over $24 billion annually & provide high quality, affordable care to millions of Americans. The Community Health Center & Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2019 ensures that we reinvest & expand these vital facilities."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 27, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 27, 2019
Joint Hearing of the Oversight Subcommittee and the Environment Subcommittee for the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on "EPA's IRIS Problem"
Rep. Ralph Norman
March 26, 2019
Sen. Scott Statement on Green New Deal Vote
Sen. Tim Scott
March 26, 2019
House Democrats Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions and Lower Health Care Costs
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 24, 2019
Tweet - "We should not construe a four page letter from the Attorney General with the complete findings of Special Counsel Mueller's investigation. The entire findings of the report must be made public to Congress and the American people before we draw any conclusions. #ReleaseTheReport"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 22, 2019
Tweet - "The American people have a right to know everything that is in special counsel Robert Mueller's report. The DOJ must submit the full report to Congress and make it public. #ReleaseTheReport"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2019
Tweet - "The 1963 Gideon v. Wainwright @Scotus decision ruled that all defendants have the right to counsel, freeing thousands of people who would have otherwise been imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. However, there is still work to be done in our criminal justice system."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 14, 2019
Sen. Scott Statement on the Emergency Declaration Resolution of Disapproval
Sen. Tim Scott
March 12, 2019
Wilson, Deutch, Frankel, Waltz Introduce Resolution on Bob Levinson, Longest-Held American Hostage
Rep. Joe Wilson
March 11, 2019
Deutch, Wilson, Lieu, Waltz Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S. Hostage Recovery Efforts
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
March 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Enzi, Barrasso sign letter urging administration to increase the number of H-2B workers
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 4, 2019
Tweet - "This president's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border or impose auto-tariffs as an attempt to stop asylum is outrageous Any implementation of auto-tariffs would threaten jobs and our economy. We need real immigration reform, not extremist demands."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019
Scott, Cruz Champion Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 26, 2019
Tweet - "The #PublicLands package is a huge win for our nation. I'm especially proud of the designation of the Reconstruction Era National Park, the creation of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, and the additional funding to preserve historic buildings at HBCUs."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 26, 2019
Congressman Wilson: Democrats Putting Politics Over National Security
Rep. Joe Wilson
Date
Title
Politician
May 1, 2019
Tweet - "As a former public-school teacher, I know the empowerment education can offer students. Teachers ought to be adequately compensated for their tireless work. South Carolina's education system is due for an upgrade & I'll continue to work to ensure it gets one. #AllOutMay1"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the first day of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. For people of color, mental health is often stigmatized but mental illness is much more common than we think. If you are in a mental health crisis, you are not alone. Text NAMI to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-8255."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2019
Tweet - "We can't talk about infrastructure without talking about rural broadband deployment. Children ought to be able to do their homework at home, not in the parking lot of the library or at the local McDonalds. Rural internet access must be a priority of any infrastructure package."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2019
Tweet - "The Mueller report was a road map. It told us that there were some barriers there that they could not overcome. The Mueller report says that Congress is the best vehicle to get through those barriers and see what's on the other side, down the road for us to respond to."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2019
Tweet - "We can't begin to solve the health disparities in minority communities without addressing: Access to healthy foods Inadequate health care Pollution and environmental factors #MinorityHealthMonth"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 28, 2019
Tweet - "We have checks and balances and we have to proceed here in a way understanding our place in history that not only protects democracy now but protects democracy when the next president comes in and the next president and the president after that. - via @ThisWeekABC"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senators Warren Leads Colleagues in Calling on CMS Administrator Seema Varma to Remove Regulations that Restrict Access to Hearing Health Services
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Marshall Leads Bipartisan Letter to HHS Against New Organ Transplant Rule
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
April 18, 2019
Tweet - "Disappointing to see Attorney General Barr acting more like the president's general counsel than Attorney General of the United States. This just shows that the American people ought to hear directly from Robert Mueller about the contents of this report."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 18, 2019
Majority Whip Clyburn Statement in Response to Special Counsel Mueller's Report
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 18, 2019
Tweet - "This report raises more questions than answers on whether or not the President may have obstructed justice, which Congress needs to explore further. And this is why we ought to see the full report, with the underlying evidence, and hear directly from Special Counsel Mueller."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 18, 2019
Congressman Wilson Statement On Release Of Mueller Report
Rep.Joe Wilson
April 18, 2019
Congressman Norman Issues Statement on Release of the Mueller Investigation Report
Rep.Ralph Norman
April 17, 2019
Scott Statement on New Opportunity Zone Regulations
Sen.Tim Scott
April 16, 2019
Tweet - "My thoughts and prayers are with the city of Paris today in the aftermath of the #NotreDameCathedralFire. But among the rubble and the ashes, I trust that the city and its people will find hope and the strength to rebuild."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 15, 2019
Congressmen Reintroduce Bipartisan U.S.-India Enhanced Cooperation Act
Rep.Joe Wilson
April 10, 2019
Scott, Brown Reintroduce RESPECT Act to Prevent the IRS's Abuse of its Civil Forfeiture Authority
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "The U.S. has the worst rates of maternal death than any other developed country. For Black women, it's even worse. That's why I'm proud to be a member of the new Black Maternal Health Caucus so we can work to find solutions to this important issue. #BMHW19"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "Today, we officially sent the resolution to end U.S. involvement in the Yemeni civil war to the President. We cannot allow our country to contribute to this humanitarian crisis any longer."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "Today I had the privilege of receiving the 2019 AOA Health Care Leadership Award. Access to health care -- including eye care -- is the civil right battle of this century. I will continue to champion quality affordable care for all Americans."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 8, 2019
Congressman Wilson Commends Designation Of IRGC As Foreign Terrorist Organization
Rep.Joe Wilson
April 8, 2019
Tweets - "My heart goes out to the congregations of the three black churches that burned over the past several days in Louisiana. I know these communities will rebuild & their faith will not waiver. Places of worship are sacred & any assault against them is an assault on American ideals."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019
Tweet - "I think that the Mueller report should be made public. Everybody should weigh in and we will let the public make its decision about the results. - via @amjoyshow"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019
Tweet - "The Violence Against Women Act is vital to protecting victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Today's legislation closes the "boyfriend loophole" and stops perpetrators of domestic violence and stalkers from obtaining firearms. #VAWA19"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019
Congressman Wilson Observes 70th Anniversary Of NATO
Rep.Joe Wilson
April 4, 2019
Tweet - "This president's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border or impose auto-tariffs as an attempt to stop asylum is outrageous Any implementation of auto-tariffs would threaten jobs and our economy. We need real immigration reform, not extremist demands."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 3, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce and Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Romney Joins Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues in Urging Sanctions, Export Controls and Financial Disclosures to Counter Chinese Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
April 2, 2019
Tweet - "Having good health care lays the foundation for a healthy and productive life. Children are not going to do well in school if they don't have access to quality health care. Employees are not going to be good productive workers if they don't have access to quality health care."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 2, 2019
Tweet - "As we commemorate #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, we should remember that autism is one of many pre-existing conditions this administration is trying to discriminate against by repealing the ACA. We must continue to fight for accessible affordable health care for ALL."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 29, 2019
Tweet - "This legislation builds on the steps taken by the ACA to further expand community health centers by ensuring the millions of Americans who get primary care from community health centers continue to receive care."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 28, 2019
Tweet - "The Community Health Center & Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2019 expands access to health care for millions of Americans who live with barriers to quality health care access such as income, geography, and insurance status."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 28, 2019
Clyburn and Sanders Introduce Bill to Expand Community Health Centers
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 28, 2019
Tweet - " Watch live as I'm joined by @SenSanders to introduce the Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2019. This bill will increase funding for community health centers which provide primary health care for millions of Americans."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 28, 2019
Tweet - "These migrant families are coming to our borders fleeing violence and seeking a better life, but instead of providing them a safe haven this Administration is caging them in parking lots. This is immoral and inhumane. We must stop this madness."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 28, 2019
Tweet - "Community health centers save the health care system over $24 billion annually & provide high quality, affordable care to millions of Americans. The Community Health Center & Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2019 ensures that we reinvest & expand these vital facilities."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 27, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 27, 2019
Joint Hearing of the Oversight Subcommittee and the Environment Subcommittee for the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on "EPA's IRIS Problem"
Rep.Ralph Norman
March 26, 2019
Sen. Scott Statement on Green New Deal Vote
Sen.Tim Scott
March 26, 2019
House Democrats Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions and Lower Health Care Costs
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 24, 2019
Tweet - "We should not construe a four page letter from the Attorney General with the complete findings of Special Counsel Mueller's investigation. The entire findings of the report must be made public to Congress and the American people before we draw any conclusions. #ReleaseTheReport"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 22, 2019
Tweet - "The American people have a right to know everything that is in special counsel Robert Mueller's report. The DOJ must submit the full report to Congress and make it public. #ReleaseTheReport"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2019
Tweet - "The 1963 Gideon v. Wainwright @Scotus decision ruled that all defendants have the right to counsel, freeing thousands of people who would have otherwise been imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. However, there is still work to be done in our criminal justice system."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 14, 2019
Sen. Scott Statement on the Emergency Declaration Resolution of Disapproval
Sen.Tim Scott
March 12, 2019
Wilson, Deutch, Frankel, Waltz Introduce Resolution on Bob Levinson, Longest-Held American Hostage
Rep.Joe Wilson
March 11, 2019
Deutch, Wilson, Lieu, Waltz Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S. Hostage Recovery Efforts
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
March 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Enzi, Barrasso sign letter urging administration to increase the number of H-2B workers
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 4, 2019
Tweet - "This president's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border or impose auto-tariffs as an attempt to stop asylum is outrageous Any implementation of auto-tariffs would threaten jobs and our economy. We need real immigration reform, not extremist demands."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019
Scott, Cruz Champion Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 26, 2019
Tweet - "The #PublicLands package is a huge win for our nation. I'm especially proud of the designation of the Reconstruction Era National Park, the creation of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, and the additional funding to preserve historic buildings at HBCUs."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 26, 2019
Congressman Wilson: Democrats Putting Politics Over National Security
Rep.Joe Wilson
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