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Dec. 17, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Statement on South Carolina Projects Included In House Passed Water Resources Development Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Five year ago, the United States joined together with nations around the world in a pledge to take needed steps to fight climate change. President Trump pulled us out of that agreement. It's time that we recommitted to leading the fight against climate change." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2020 includes three of my priority projects that will help address important water infrastructure needs in South Carolina." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If this President is serious about stopping offshore drilling, he should urge Senate passage of the bill authored by @RepCunningham, H.R. 1941, the Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act, which passed the House a year ago. #ProtectOurCoast" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 31, 2020 Wilson Statement on $600 Million Coming to South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bishop, Lucas Urge Inclusion on Critical Minerals Policy in COVID-19 Bill Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed robust investments to safeguard national security, support troops & veterans, advance our values & interests, protect the environment, preserve treasured lands, expand opportunity for Native Americans & Americans in rural areas, & improve global health." Rep. Jim Clyburn
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. 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 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, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Panetta and Cook Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of Clean Energy Jobs Rep. William Timmons, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "In order to protect our Earth for future generations, we must combat climate change and hold one another accountable. We must act now before it's too late. #WorldEnvironmentDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Inhofe Applauds SBA for Helping Ag Businesses, Urges USDA to Support Chicken Producers Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 24, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces More than $750 Thousand in Scholarship Funds for South Carolina State University Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 23, 2020 Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Funding for USDA to Respond to COVID-19 Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay today, we cannot do so without taking stock in the damage we have caused through man-made climate change. If we hope to be able to celebrate our Earth for another 50 years, we must take immediate steps to reverse this trend." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 15, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Boozman and Warner Lead Effort to Urge USDA to Assist Cotton Industry in Wake of Coronavirus Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mary B. Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Scalise, Newhouse Lead 130 Members to Support NEPA Modernization Rep. William Timmons, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Newhouse Leads Call to Modernize ESA Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Congressional Western Caucus Rep. Ralph Norman
Jan. 27, 2020 President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Western Caucus: President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The EPA is failing to address the threat of #PFAS chemicals. The PFAS Action Act provides protections impacted communities need quickly & for the long term. This comprehensive legislation will: regulate PFAS chemicals clean up contamination protect public health" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joe Hockey, Australian Ambassador to the United States - Durbin Leads Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition In Pledging Support To Australia Amid Ongoing Bushfire Crisis Rep. William Timmons, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Four years ago, the U.S. joined nations around the world in a pledge to embrace radical changes so that we might have a chance at saving our planet for future generations. The House has voted to keep us in this agreement. It's time for the Senate to do the same." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @USDA's SNAP proposal would cause nearly #1MillionKids to lose access to free school meals. This is unacceptable. Children need access to nutritious foods both at home and during the school day. We must protect our children." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to Ms. Margaret Everson, Principal Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Miss. Lawmakers Press Fish & Wildlife Service to Address Avian Predators Damage to Livestock Aquaculture Production Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "South Carolina is already feeling the effects of climate change like strengthened hurricanes & regular flooding. Leaving the Paris agreement will it worse. The House passed H.R. 9 to stay in the pact & meet our commitment. McConnell must allow a vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 30, 2019 Letter to Richard O'Brien, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and Larry Kudlow, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy - The Nuclear Option Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of United States Department of Agriculture - Risch Leads Senators in Calling on Secretary Perdue to Prioritize Forest Projects in Rural Counties Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 O'Halleran Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Assist Rural Electric Cooperatives Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the crown jewels of our public lands and should be protected. We must preserve this sacred land and prevent oil drilling. #ProtectTheArctic" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Tourism and fishing economies on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts depend on clean water and healthy beaches. Offshore drilling threatens that. It's time to invest in renewable energy technologies and build sustainable economies. #ProtectOurCoast" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "This administration puts America's coastal communities at risk of oil spills and environmental degradation by promoting new offshore drilling. I'm proud to support @RepCunningham's bill to permanently end offshore drilling by our coasts. #ProtectOurCoast" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Rural Energy Savings Program lowers energy costs for consumers, reduces electricity consumption to help the environment, and creates jobs in rural communities. Tune in live as I join @eesionline & @ncbaclusa to discuss how we're continuing this work. http://www.eesi.org/livecast " Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Environment Subcommittee and the Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on EPA Advisory Committees Rep. Ralph Norman
June 27, 2019 Sens. Coons, Graham, Reps. Luján, Wilson introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to help drive investment in new energy technologies Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "All Americans deserve to live in healthy environments, free from pollution and toxic waste. But people of color and low-income Americans are disproportionately affected by pollution every day. Today's #EJConvening is fighting for #EnviroJusticeNow." 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 - "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 4, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Supplemental Appropriations Package Rep. William Timmons
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
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 2, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is real and its evidence is all around us. The Paris Agreement was an important first step toward holding countries accountable and we cannot allow this president to remove us from it. #ClimateActionNow #HR9" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 22, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #EarthDay today, we must also acknowledge the destruction being caused by climate change. We must acknowledge that climate change is real. That it is caused by mankind. And that it can be reversed if we act now. We cannot afford to wait." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 2, 2019 Letter to Chairman Price and Ranking Member Diaz-Balart - Rep. Spanberger Stands Up for Central Virginia Livestock Producers, Joins Bipartisan Effort to Ease Trucking Regulations on Haulers Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is a fact, not a myth. By pulling us out of the Paris Climate Agreement, this administration is denying accountability in curbing emissions and cutting pollution. We must have #ClimateActionNow so future generations aren't left with the consequences." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2019 Sen. Scott Statement on Green New Deal Vote Sen. Tim Scott
March 2, 2019 Op-Ed-Aiken Standard - Guest column: Calling for public comment on lock and dam Rep. Joe Wilson
Date Title Politician
Dec. 17, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Statement on South Carolina Projects Included In House Passed Water Resources Development Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Five year ago, the United States joined together with nations around the world in a pledge to take needed steps to fight climate change. President Trump pulled us out of that agreement. It's time that we recommitted to leading the fight against climate change." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2020 includes three of my priority projects that will help address important water infrastructure needs in South Carolina." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If this President is serious about stopping offshore drilling, he should urge Senate passage of the bill authored by @RepCunningham, H.R. 1941, the Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act, which passed the House a year ago. #ProtectOurCoast" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 31, 2020 Wilson Statement on $600 Million Coming to South Carolina Rep.Joe Wilson
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bishop, Lucas Urge Inclusion on Critical Minerals Policy in COVID-19 Bill Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed robust investments to safeguard national security, support troops & veterans, advance our values & interests, protect the environment, preserve treasured lands, expand opportunity for Native Americans & Americans in rural areas, & improve global health." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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.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 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, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Panetta and Cook Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of Clean Energy Jobs Rep.William Timmons, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "In order to protect our Earth for future generations, we must combat climate change and hold one another accountable. We must act now before it's too late. #WorldEnvironmentDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Inhofe Applauds SBA for Helping Ag Businesses, Urges USDA to Support Chicken Producers Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 24, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces More than $750 Thousand in Scholarship Funds for South Carolina State University Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 23, 2020 Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Funding for USDA to Respond to COVID-19 Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay today, we cannot do so without taking stock in the damage we have caused through man-made climate change. If we hope to be able to celebrate our Earth for another 50 years, we must take immediate steps to reverse this trend." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 15, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Boozman and Warner Lead Effort to Urge USDA to Assist Cotton Industry in Wake of Coronavirus Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mary B. Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Scalise, Newhouse Lead 130 Members to Support NEPA Modernization Rep.William Timmons, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Newhouse Leads Call to Modernize ESA Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Congressional Western Caucus Rep.Ralph Norman
Jan. 27, 2020 President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Western Caucus: President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The EPA is failing to address the threat of #PFAS chemicals. The PFAS Action Act provides protections impacted communities need quickly & for the long term. This comprehensive legislation will: regulate PFAS chemicals clean up contamination protect public health" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joe Hockey, Australian Ambassador to the United States - Durbin Leads Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition In Pledging Support To Australia Amid Ongoing Bushfire Crisis Rep.William Timmons, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Four years ago, the U.S. joined nations around the world in a pledge to embrace radical changes so that we might have a chance at saving our planet for future generations. The House has voted to keep us in this agreement. It's time for the Senate to do the same." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @USDA's SNAP proposal would cause nearly #1MillionKids to lose access to free school meals. This is unacceptable. Children need access to nutritious foods both at home and during the school day. We must protect our children." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to Ms. Margaret Everson, Principal Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Miss. Lawmakers Press Fish & Wildlife Service to Address Avian Predators Damage to Livestock Aquaculture Production Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "South Carolina is already feeling the effects of climate change like strengthened hurricanes & regular flooding. Leaving the Paris agreement will it worse. The House passed H.R. 9 to stay in the pact & meet our commitment. McConnell must allow a vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 30, 2019 Letter to Richard O'Brien, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and Larry Kudlow, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy - The Nuclear Option Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of United States Department of Agriculture - Risch Leads Senators in Calling on Secretary Perdue to Prioritize Forest Projects in Rural Counties Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 O'Halleran Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Assist Rural Electric Cooperatives Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the crown jewels of our public lands and should be protected. We must preserve this sacred land and prevent oil drilling. #ProtectTheArctic" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Tourism and fishing economies on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts depend on clean water and healthy beaches. Offshore drilling threatens that. It's time to invest in renewable energy technologies and build sustainable economies. #ProtectOurCoast" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "This administration puts America's coastal communities at risk of oil spills and environmental degradation by promoting new offshore drilling. I'm proud to support @RepCunningham's bill to permanently end offshore drilling by our coasts. #ProtectOurCoast" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Rural Energy Savings Program lowers energy costs for consumers, reduces electricity consumption to help the environment, and creates jobs in rural communities. Tune in live as I join @eesionline & @ncbaclusa to discuss how we're continuing this work. http://www.eesi.org/livecast " Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Environment Subcommittee and the Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on EPA Advisory Committees Rep.Ralph Norman
June 27, 2019 Sens. Coons, Graham, Reps. Luján, Wilson introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to help drive investment in new energy technologies Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "All Americans deserve to live in healthy environments, free from pollution and toxic waste. But people of color and low-income Americans are disproportionately affected by pollution every day. Today's #EJConvening is fighting for #EnviroJusticeNow." 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 - "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 4, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Supplemental Appropriations Package Rep.William Timmons
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
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 2, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is real and its evidence is all around us. The Paris Agreement was an important first step toward holding countries accountable and we cannot allow this president to remove us from it. #ClimateActionNow #HR9" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 22, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #EarthDay today, we must also acknowledge the destruction being caused by climate change. We must acknowledge that climate change is real. That it is caused by mankind. And that it can be reversed if we act now. We cannot afford to wait." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 2, 2019 Letter to Chairman Price and Ranking Member Diaz-Balart - Rep. Spanberger Stands Up for Central Virginia Livestock Producers, Joins Bipartisan Effort to Ease Trucking Regulations on Haulers Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is a fact, not a myth. By pulling us out of the Paris Climate Agreement, this administration is denying accountability in curbing emissions and cutting pollution. We must have #ClimateActionNow so future generations aren't left with the consequences." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2019 Sen. Scott Statement on Green New Deal Vote Sen.Tim Scott
March 2, 2019 Op-Ed-Aiken Standard - Guest column: Calling for public comment on lock and dam Rep.Joe Wilson
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