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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 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 2, 2019 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn 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 - "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
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 23, 2019 Rep. Joe Wilson: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Rep. Joe Wilson
May 22, 2019 Mitchell, Spanberger, Wilson, Connolly Introduce the No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
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 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 17, 2019 Timmons To Vote No On H.R. 5, The So-Called "Equality Act." Rep. William Timmons
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 Tweet - "I am very concerned that this administration is trying to find ways to provoke a war with Iran. We've seen this playbook before with the disastrous war in Iraq -- and we cannot afford to make the same mistake again. #NoIranWar" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 8, 2019 Congressman Wilson Announces National Right To Work Act For 116th Congress Rep. Joe Wilson
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I was honored to celebrate #NationalSmallBusinessWeek by sharing my experiences as a former member of the Small Business Committee. Strong family-owned businesses are what it takes to make a community, a city & a state move forward and make progress." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "99.4% of all businesses in South Carolina are small businesses. They, along with the other 30 million small businesses in this country, make up the backbone of our economy. Be sure to support some of our great state's small businesses this #NationalSmallBusinessWeek." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "On this day in 1954, @SCOTUS passed down the Hernandez v. Texas decision which helped end racial discrimination in the selection of jurors." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 2, 2019 Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act Reaches Over 250 Bipartisan Co-Sponsors Rep. Joe Wilson
May 2, 2019 Senators Tim Scott, Doug Jones Propose Legislation to Renew Funding Set to Expire for Minority-Serving Higher-Ed Institutions Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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 12, 2019 Tweet - "Our first 100 days of Congress were marked by legislation that was truly designed for the people. Dems advanced gun reform, voter rights, equal pay, health care protections and much more. We still have much to do, but @HouseDemocrats are committed to fighting #ForThePeople." Rep. Jim Clyburn
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 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 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 3, 2019 Clyburn and Booker Introduce Sweeping Anti-Poverty Bill 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 27, 2019 Tweet - "Equal pay for equal work = equal rights. Women still earn 80 cents on average for every dollar men earn. Employers who discriminate must be held accountable. #EqualPay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Hyper-partisan #gerrymandering has gotten out of hand. The packing and stacking of minority voters are producing districts that don't reflect the diversity of their jurisdictions. This needs to be fully and judiciously addressed. Today @Scotus has the chance to do that." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 14, 2019 Sen. Scott Statement on the Emergency Declaration Resolution of Disapproval Sen. Tim Scott
March 7, 2019 Scott, Sasse, Cotton Introduce Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2019 Sen. Tim Scott
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 5, 2019 Congressman Wilson Applauds President Donald Trump's State Of The Union Address Rep. Joe Wilson
March 5, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks how long AAPI women must work into this year, on average, to match the annual pay of white men during the previous calendar year. People ought to be paid equally for doing equal work, regardless of their gender or ethnicity. We must #CloseTheWageGap now!" Rep. Jim Clyburn
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. 26, 2019 Congressman Wilson: Democrats Putting Politics Over National Security Rep. Joe Wilson
Feb. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#TitleX provides affordable health care services for millions of women. This new gag rule is a blatant attack on women's rights and will prevent women from accessing a full range of health care options." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 21, 2019 Clarke Named Senior Whip for The 116 Th Congress Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 19, 2019 Timmons Announces Committee Assignments for the 116th Congress Rep. William Timmons
Feb. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Americans recognize that the president's declaration of a national emergency is wrong and establishes a dangerous precedent around the use of executive powers." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 15, 2019 Congressman Veasey Appointed Assistant Whipe for the 116th Congress Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 15, 2019 Clyburn Reacts to President's National Emergency Declaration Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The President's declaration of a manufactured national emergency in order to erect an ineffective, wasteful, and medieval wall sets a dangerous precedent." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Families should not be forced to choose between their jobs and having children or taking care of a sick family member. The #FAMILYAct ensures that they no longer have to by guaranteeing paid leave." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "This morning I was honored to join @RepJohnYarmuth at the Louisville VA Medical Center where we shared student Valentines with some of our nation's veterans. This visit was an important reminder that we must continue to fight for the benefits and services our veterans deserve." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, the @CFPB announced it is rolling back Obama-era regulations to protect consumers from predatory lending practices. Now immoral payday lenders can continue their efforts to bankrupt working poor families who already struggle to make ends meet." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Army, and the Hon. Katherine Kelley, Superintendent of the Arlington National Cemetery - 20 Members of Congress Call for the Policy Banning the Carrying of U.S. Flags at Arlington National Cemetery to be Reversed Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Social Security isn't an 'entitlement.' It's the insurance hard-working Americans have paid for with every paycheck. The Social Security 2100 Act ensures this earned benefit will be available for the current generation of retirees and the generations to come. #Secure2100" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I joined @HouseDemocrats in support of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. Women and men doing the same work deserve the same pay. Plain and simple. #EqualPay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 29, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 10 years since the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, yet women are still being paid less than men for the same work. As the father of 3 daughters, I believe closing the pay gap is long overdue." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 28, 2019 Rep. Timmons Cosponsors his First Legislation Rep. William Timmons
Date Title Politician
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 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 2, 2019 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn 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 - "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
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 23, 2019 Rep. Joe Wilson: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Rep.Joe Wilson
May 22, 2019 Mitchell, Spanberger, Wilson, Connolly Introduce the No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
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 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 17, 2019 Timmons To Vote No On H.R. 5, The So-Called "Equality Act." Rep.William Timmons
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 Tweet - "I am very concerned that this administration is trying to find ways to provoke a war with Iran. We've seen this playbook before with the disastrous war in Iraq -- and we cannot afford to make the same mistake again. #NoIranWar" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 8, 2019 Congressman Wilson Announces National Right To Work Act For 116th Congress Rep.Joe Wilson
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I was honored to celebrate #NationalSmallBusinessWeek by sharing my experiences as a former member of the Small Business Committee. Strong family-owned businesses are what it takes to make a community, a city & a state move forward and make progress." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "99.4% of all businesses in South Carolina are small businesses. They, along with the other 30 million small businesses in this country, make up the backbone of our economy. Be sure to support some of our great state's small businesses this #NationalSmallBusinessWeek." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "On this day in 1954, @SCOTUS passed down the Hernandez v. Texas decision which helped end racial discrimination in the selection of jurors." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 2, 2019 Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act Reaches Over 250 Bipartisan Co-Sponsors Rep.Joe Wilson
May 2, 2019 Senators Tim Scott, Doug Jones Propose Legislation to Renew Funding Set to Expire for Minority-Serving Higher-Ed Institutions Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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 12, 2019 Tweet - "Our first 100 days of Congress were marked by legislation that was truly designed for the people. Dems advanced gun reform, voter rights, equal pay, health care protections and much more. We still have much to do, but @HouseDemocrats are committed to fighting #ForThePeople." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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 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 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 3, 2019 Clyburn and Booker Introduce Sweeping Anti-Poverty Bill 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 27, 2019 Tweet - "Equal pay for equal work = equal rights. Women still earn 80 cents on average for every dollar men earn. Employers who discriminate must be held accountable. #EqualPay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Hyper-partisan #gerrymandering has gotten out of hand. The packing and stacking of minority voters are producing districts that don't reflect the diversity of their jurisdictions. This needs to be fully and judiciously addressed. Today @Scotus has the chance to do that." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 14, 2019 Sen. Scott Statement on the Emergency Declaration Resolution of Disapproval Sen.Tim Scott
March 7, 2019 Scott, Sasse, Cotton Introduce Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2019 Sen.Tim Scott
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 5, 2019 Congressman Wilson Applauds President Donald Trump's State Of The Union Address Rep.Joe Wilson
March 5, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks how long AAPI women must work into this year, on average, to match the annual pay of white men during the previous calendar year. People ought to be paid equally for doing equal work, regardless of their gender or ethnicity. We must #CloseTheWageGap now!" Rep.Jim Clyburn
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. 26, 2019 Congressman Wilson: Democrats Putting Politics Over National Security Rep.Joe Wilson
Feb. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#TitleX provides affordable health care services for millions of women. This new gag rule is a blatant attack on women's rights and will prevent women from accessing a full range of health care options." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 21, 2019 Clarke Named Senior Whip for The 116 Th Congress Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 19, 2019 Timmons Announces Committee Assignments for the 116th Congress Rep.William Timmons
Feb. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Americans recognize that the president's declaration of a national emergency is wrong and establishes a dangerous precedent around the use of executive powers." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 15, 2019 Congressman Veasey Appointed Assistant Whipe for the 116th Congress Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 15, 2019 Clyburn Reacts to President's National Emergency Declaration Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The President's declaration of a manufactured national emergency in order to erect an ineffective, wasteful, and medieval wall sets a dangerous precedent." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Families should not be forced to choose between their jobs and having children or taking care of a sick family member. The #FAMILYAct ensures that they no longer have to by guaranteeing paid leave." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "This morning I was honored to join @RepJohnYarmuth at the Louisville VA Medical Center where we shared student Valentines with some of our nation's veterans. This visit was an important reminder that we must continue to fight for the benefits and services our veterans deserve." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, the @CFPB announced it is rolling back Obama-era regulations to protect consumers from predatory lending practices. Now immoral payday lenders can continue their efforts to bankrupt working poor families who already struggle to make ends meet." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Army, and the Hon. Katherine Kelley, Superintendent of the Arlington National Cemetery - 20 Members of Congress Call for the Policy Banning the Carrying of U.S. Flags at Arlington National Cemetery to be Reversed Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Social Security isn't an 'entitlement.' It's the insurance hard-working Americans have paid for with every paycheck. The Social Security 2100 Act ensures this earned benefit will be available for the current generation of retirees and the generations to come. #Secure2100" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I joined @HouseDemocrats in support of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. Women and men doing the same work deserve the same pay. Plain and simple. #EqualPay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 29, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 10 years since the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, yet women are still being paid less than men for the same work. As the father of 3 daughters, I believe closing the pay gap is long overdue." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 28, 2019 Rep. Timmons Cosponsors his First Legislation Rep.William Timmons
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