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March 16, 2021
Scott and Cortez Masto Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Lending Options For Families, Students, and Farmers
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 16, 2021
Rep. Norman Introduces Federal Spending Transparency Legislation
Rep. Ralph Norman
March 10, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators: Biden Administration Must Impose Sanctions on Russia's Nord Stream II Pipeline
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 4, 2021
Inhofe Joins Cramer to Introduce the Fair Access to Banking Act
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud the Biden-Harris Admin for taking swift action to prioritize relief for the smallest businesses & underserved communities through the Paycheck Protection Program. With these changes we can prioritize businesses that need relief the most, jumpstarting economic recovery."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 17, 2021
Scott, Klobuchar Declare National Entrepreneurship Week and Reintroduce Legislation to Boost Entrepreneurship in 21st Century
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 12, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Luetkemeyer Co-Leads Letter Urging SBA to Prevent Misuse of PPP Funds
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Letter to Director Brian Deese - Peters, Stabenow, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Address Global Semiconductor Shortage, Mitigate Impacts to U.S. Auto Manufacturing
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Senate to Vote on Three Scott-Led Budget Amendments
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 4, 2021
Scott Launches 46-County Virtual Tour of South Carolina
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 3, 2021
Steil Re-Introduces Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act
Rep. William Timmons, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Gallagher, Colleagues Call for Hold on Secretary of Commerce Nomination
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown, Portman, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Address Global Semiconductor Shortage, Mitigate Impacts to U.S. Auto Manufacturing
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Allison Herren Lee, Chairwoman of the Security and Exchange Commission - Jaime Herrera Beutler Seeks Investigation into Unfair Stock Market Manipulation
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to Allison Herren Lee, Acting Chairwoman of the Security and Exchange Commission - Rep. Boebert Calls for Investigation into Market Manipulation
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Scott Virtual Tour Highlights OZ Investment in Rural Colorado
Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "In order to rebuild our economy, we must support American businesses and American workers. President Biden's latest Executive Order will direct the federal government to strengthen buy-American requirements for procuring goods and services."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 22, 2021
Scott and Murphy Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral FEED Act with Support of Chef José Andrés
Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 13, 2021
Scott Virtual OZ Tour Heads West with Stop in South Los Angeles
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 21, 2020
More Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 16, 2020
On 3rd Anniversary of Opportunity Zones, Scott Tour Highlights Wins in Erie, PA
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; and Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Congressman Tim Ryan Presses Congressional Leadership to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
PASSED: Scott's Bipartisan Bill to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Emmer Urges SEC to Provide Clarity for Digital Securities
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
Murphy, Blumenthal, Scott Applaud Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Address Challenges Posed By Food Allergies
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Dec. 8, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hagedorn Supports Restoration of PPP Expenses Deductibility
Rep. William Timmons, ...
Dec. 7, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - PPP Tax Deductibility
Rep. William Timmons, ...
Dec. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. William Timmons, ...
Dec. 3, 2020
Bipartisan group aims to launch new generation of Main Street entrepreneurs
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 3, 2020
Balderson, Bipartisan Lawmaker Group Aims to Launch New Generation of Main Street Entrepreneurs
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation's small businesses have been hit especially hard by this year's pandemic. As we embark upon the holiday shopping season, I would encourage you to shop at small businesses and support your local community. #ShopSmall #SmallBusinessSaturday"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 20, 2020
Senator Scott: Banks Are Not Arbiters of Social Policy
Sen. Tim Scott
Nov. 12, 2020
Letter to Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administrator - Scott Leads Letter to SBA Administrator on Plans to Spur Entrepreneurial Growth
Sen. Tim Scott
Oct. 29, 2020
Senator Scott Votes to Aid Workers and Businesses Across the Nation
Sen. Tim Scott
Oct. 27, 2020
Wicker, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Minority Business Support to Rural Areas
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Oct. 15, 2020
Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer - Rep. Austin Scott Leads Bipartisan Push to Increase International Market Access for U.S. Pecans
Rep. William Timmons, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Rep. Ted Budd Sends Letter Opposing European Insurance Regulations
Rep. William Timmons, ...
Sept. 28, 2020
Letter to Richard Bradley, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company, Jeffrey Engelberg, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company, George Karfunkel, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company, Phillipe Katz, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company, Jason New, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company, and William Parrett, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company - Chairs Clyburn, Maloney and Waters Press Kodak Directors on $765 Million Loan and Windfall for Executives and Board Members
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Rosen, Young Introduce Bipartisan Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Timmons Statement on DOJ's Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Enforcement Efforts
Rep. William Timmons
Sept. 1, 2020
Timmons, Bishop Bill Helps Communities Increase Private Sector Investment
Rep. William Timmons, ...
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Giving payroll support to companies that engaged in mass layoffs is not only contrary to congressional intent, but also wastes taxpayer dollars by covering the cost of payroll for employees that have already been laid off. https://nytimes.com/reuters/2020/08/12/business/12reuters-health-coronavirus-usa-aviation.html?searchResultPosition=2"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Planned Parenthood and PPP
Rep. William Timmons, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Letter to Adam Boehler, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation - Waters, Engel, Clyburn, Maloney, Green Launch Investigation into $765 Million Deal Between Trump Administration and Kodak
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Letter to James Continenza, Executive Chairman of Eastman Kodak Company - Chairs Clyburn, Waters, Maloney Seek Documents on Kodak Loan and Windfall for Executives
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 29, 2020
Letter to Xavier Rossinyol, CEO of Gate Group, Frank Mena, CEO of Swissport USA, Inc., David Cotton, Flying Food Fare Inc., and Dan Norman, CEO and President of G2 Secure Staff, LLC - Committees Launch Investigation Into Waste and Abuse in Treasury's Payroll Support Program
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 29, 2020
Letter to Robert E. Lighthizer, Ambassador of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative - Pascrell, Wenstrup Lead 164 Members Urging Removal of Tariffs That Could Further Harm Reeling American Families and Businesses
Rep. William Timmons, ...
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Last year, @SenWarren and I introduced our Student Loan Debt Relief Act. Cancelling student loan debt would provide a much-needed boost to our economy and would provide financial relief for millions of Americans."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date
Title
Politician
March 16, 2021
Scott and Cortez Masto Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Lending Options For Families, Students, and Farmers
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 16, 2021
Rep. Norman Introduces Federal Spending Transparency Legislation
Rep.Ralph Norman
March 10, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators: Biden Administration Must Impose Sanctions on Russia's Nord Stream II Pipeline
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 4, 2021
Inhofe Joins Cramer to Introduce the Fair Access to Banking Act
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud the Biden-Harris Admin for taking swift action to prioritize relief for the smallest businesses & underserved communities through the Paycheck Protection Program. With these changes we can prioritize businesses that need relief the most, jumpstarting economic recovery."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 17, 2021
Scott, Klobuchar Declare National Entrepreneurship Week and Reintroduce Legislation to Boost Entrepreneurship in 21st Century
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 12, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Luetkemeyer Co-Leads Letter Urging SBA to Prevent Misuse of PPP Funds
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Letter to Director Brian Deese - Peters, Stabenow, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Address Global Semiconductor Shortage, Mitigate Impacts to U.S. Auto Manufacturing
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Senate to Vote on Three Scott-Led Budget Amendments
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 4, 2021
Scott Launches 46-County Virtual Tour of South Carolina
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 3, 2021
Steil Re-Introduces Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act
Rep.William Timmons, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Gallagher, Colleagues Call for Hold on Secretary of Commerce Nomination
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown, Portman, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Address Global Semiconductor Shortage, Mitigate Impacts to U.S. Auto Manufacturing
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Allison Herren Lee, Chairwoman of the Security and Exchange Commission - Jaime Herrera Beutler Seeks Investigation into Unfair Stock Market Manipulation
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to Allison Herren Lee, Acting Chairwoman of the Security and Exchange Commission - Rep. Boebert Calls for Investigation into Market Manipulation
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Scott Virtual Tour Highlights OZ Investment in Rural Colorado
Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "In order to rebuild our economy, we must support American businesses and American workers. President Biden's latest Executive Order will direct the federal government to strengthen buy-American requirements for procuring goods and services."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 22, 2021
Scott and Murphy Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral FEED Act with Support of Chef José Andrés
Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 13, 2021
Scott Virtual OZ Tour Heads West with Stop in South Los Angeles
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 21, 2020
More Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 16, 2020
On 3rd Anniversary of Opportunity Zones, Scott Tour Highlights Wins in Erie, PA
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; and Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Congressman Tim Ryan Presses Congressional Leadership to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
PASSED: Scott's Bipartisan Bill to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Emmer Urges SEC to Provide Clarity for Digital Securities
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
Murphy, Blumenthal, Scott Applaud Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Address Challenges Posed By Food Allergies
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Dec. 8, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hagedorn Supports Restoration of PPP Expenses Deductibility
Rep.William Timmons, ...
Dec. 7, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - PPP Tax Deductibility
Rep.William Timmons, ...
Dec. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep.William Timmons, ...
Dec. 3, 2020
Bipartisan group aims to launch new generation of Main Street entrepreneurs
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 3, 2020
Balderson, Bipartisan Lawmaker Group Aims to Launch New Generation of Main Street Entrepreneurs
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation's small businesses have been hit especially hard by this year's pandemic. As we embark upon the holiday shopping season, I would encourage you to shop at small businesses and support your local community. #ShopSmall #SmallBusinessSaturday"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 20, 2020
Senator Scott: Banks Are Not Arbiters of Social Policy
Sen.Tim Scott
Nov. 12, 2020
Letter to Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administrator - Scott Leads Letter to SBA Administrator on Plans to Spur Entrepreneurial Growth
Sen.Tim Scott
Oct. 29, 2020
Senator Scott Votes to Aid Workers and Businesses Across the Nation
Sen.Tim Scott
Oct. 27, 2020
Wicker, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Minority Business Support to Rural Areas
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Oct. 15, 2020
Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer - Rep. Austin Scott Leads Bipartisan Push to Increase International Market Access for U.S. Pecans
Rep.William Timmons, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Rep. Ted Budd Sends Letter Opposing European Insurance Regulations
Rep.William Timmons, ...
Sept. 28, 2020
Letter to Richard Bradley, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company, Jeffrey Engelberg, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company, George Karfunkel, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company, Phillipe Katz, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company, Jason New, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company, and William Parrett, Dir. of the Eastman Kodak Company - Chairs Clyburn, Maloney and Waters Press Kodak Directors on $765 Million Loan and Windfall for Executives and Board Members
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Rosen, Young Introduce Bipartisan Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Timmons Statement on DOJ's Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Enforcement Efforts
Rep.William Timmons
Sept. 1, 2020
Timmons, Bishop Bill Helps Communities Increase Private Sector Investment
Rep.William Timmons, ...
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Giving payroll support to companies that engaged in mass layoffs is not only contrary to congressional intent, but also wastes taxpayer dollars by covering the cost of payroll for employees that have already been laid off. https://nytimes.com/reuters/2020/08/12/business/12reuters-health-coronavirus-usa-aviation.html?searchResultPosition=2"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Planned Parenthood and PPP
Rep.William Timmons, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Letter to Adam Boehler, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation - Waters, Engel, Clyburn, Maloney, Green Launch Investigation into $765 Million Deal Between Trump Administration and Kodak
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Letter to James Continenza, Executive Chairman of Eastman Kodak Company - Chairs Clyburn, Waters, Maloney Seek Documents on Kodak Loan and Windfall for Executives
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 29, 2020
Letter to Xavier Rossinyol, CEO of Gate Group, Frank Mena, CEO of Swissport USA, Inc., David Cotton, Flying Food Fare Inc., and Dan Norman, CEO and President of G2 Secure Staff, LLC - Committees Launch Investigation Into Waste and Abuse in Treasury's Payroll Support Program
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 29, 2020
Letter to Robert E. Lighthizer, Ambassador of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative - Pascrell, Wenstrup Lead 164 Members Urging Removal of Tariffs That Could Further Harm Reeling American Families and Businesses
Rep.William Timmons, ...
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Last year, @SenWarren and I introduced our Student Loan Debt Relief Act. Cancelling student loan debt would provide a much-needed boost to our economy and would provide financial relief for millions of Americans."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
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