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Sept. 15, 2020 Clyburn, Johnson, Johnson and Lawson call on Senate to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Proud the House passed @RepMarciaFudge's Strength in Diversity Act to spur school integration. Our schools are the most segregated they've been since the 60s. This would be the first pro-integration law passed in over 30 years. Mitch McConnell must allow a Senate vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Looking forward to celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth with the Latinx communities in South Carolina and all across the country. The Latinx American community has made significant contributions to our nation. We celebrate those contributions this month, and every day." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, Emmett Till was lynched by two white men. Today, we are still witnessing the modern-day lynching of Black men and women by police in this country. Until we put an end to police brutality and modern-day lynching, we will never have liberty and justice for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago women got the right to vote. As we commemorate the 19th amendment, we must recognize that we have a long way to go before women are truly equal in this country. Women must have access to equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal treatment. #WomensEqualityDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 23, 2020 Fox News "Sunday Morning Features" - Transcript Interview with Tim Scott and Kevin McCarthy Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago the #19thAmendment was ratified empowering women to vote. However, Black people were blocked from exercising that right until 1965 & voting rights are still being infringed by voter suppression tactics. We must fight for equal access to the ballot box for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 16, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We witnessed numerous problems during this year's primary elections, including closed polling places, long lines, and poll worker shortages. Officials must plan now so states are fully prepared to ensure every eligible voter can freely and safely cast their ballot in November." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "No voter should be forced to wait for hours in line or risk their health to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote. We can prevent this by offering adequate early voting, sufficient polling locations and hours, and mail-in or absentee voting options." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Black women only earn 62 cents for every dollar that a white man makes. Racial and gender pay disparities are unacceptable. Period. The House has taken steps to close the wage gap; now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis urged us to use our right to vote as the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have in this democratic society. Today, we continue to celebrate his life & the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Let's keep making #GoodTrouble & protect voting rights for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Every time I think of voting, I think of John Lewis. John wanted to pass HR 4, which is now the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. We passed it in the House. I hope the Senate will do more than give lip service to John & by their deeds pass the bill." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 yesterday. If Senate leadership and the President want to truly honor John Lewis, they'll pass this bill." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "It is fitting that today as we memorialize John Lewis in the Capitol Rotunda, we honor his memory by renaming this legislation with which he is so closely identified. Enacting the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act is the best thing we can do to honor this American hero." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Wilson Passes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "As we witness the deadly outcomes of interactions between black men and police, we must seek comprehensive reforms that will change this narrative. Police reforms are necessary, but we must also restructure the system that has adversely impacted black men since birth." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 26, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 23, 2020 America is A Great Nation Rep. Ralph Norman
July 20, 2020 Letter to Jack Dorsey, Chief Executive Officer of Twitter - @Twitter: We Demand Transparency Now Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
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 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn 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 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 8, 2020 Senator Scott and Attorney General Barr have Discussions with Law Enforcement and Community Leaders in South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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 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, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, 700,000 Americans do not have the same representation and protections as every other American in this country. By making D.C. a state, we can finally give residents of the district the rights they rightly deserve. #DCStatehood" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2020 McSally Joins Scott to Introduce Police Reform Bill Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 17, 2020 JUSTICE Act Introduced in United States Senate Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 16, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Interview with Tim Scott Sen. Tim Scott
June 14, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Interview with Tim Scott Sen. Tim Scott
June 13, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Interview with Tim Scott Sen. Tim Scott
June 9, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020 The Slate - ICYMI -- Whip Clyburn Op-Ed: The Protests Have Exposed the Flaws that We Americans Must Keep Working to Repair Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "We need to re-imagine what policing looks like in our country. Police officers must be held accountable for their actions. We must put a permanent end to police brutality. And we must enact structural changes to better protect our communities. #JusticeInPolicing" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 8, 2020 Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Unveiling Congressional Democrats' Justice in Policing Act Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 5, 2020 Health Experts Decry Disparate Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak on Communities of Color Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "There is a lack of accountability in this country when it comes to the killing of Black men and women. How many more videos must we see before we decide enough is enough? We must have justice, now. #BlackLivesMatter" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2020 Lankford Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Create Transparency for Law Enforcement-Related Shootings Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 2, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2020 Assaults on Our Law Enforcement Officers Rep. Ralph Norman
Date Title Politician
Sept. 15, 2020 Clyburn, Johnson, Johnson and Lawson call on Senate to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Proud the House passed @RepMarciaFudge's Strength in Diversity Act to spur school integration. Our schools are the most segregated they've been since the 60s. This would be the first pro-integration law passed in over 30 years. Mitch McConnell must allow a Senate vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Looking forward to celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth with the Latinx communities in South Carolina and all across the country. The Latinx American community has made significant contributions to our nation. We celebrate those contributions this month, and every day." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, Emmett Till was lynched by two white men. Today, we are still witnessing the modern-day lynching of Black men and women by police in this country. Until we put an end to police brutality and modern-day lynching, we will never have liberty and justice for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago women got the right to vote. As we commemorate the 19th amendment, we must recognize that we have a long way to go before women are truly equal in this country. Women must have access to equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal treatment. #WomensEqualityDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 23, 2020 Fox News "Sunday Morning Features" - Transcript Interview with Tim Scott and Kevin McCarthy Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago the #19thAmendment was ratified empowering women to vote. However, Black people were blocked from exercising that right until 1965 & voting rights are still being infringed by voter suppression tactics. We must fight for equal access to the ballot box for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 16, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We witnessed numerous problems during this year's primary elections, including closed polling places, long lines, and poll worker shortages. Officials must plan now so states are fully prepared to ensure every eligible voter can freely and safely cast their ballot in November." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "No voter should be forced to wait for hours in line or risk their health to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote. We can prevent this by offering adequate early voting, sufficient polling locations and hours, and mail-in or absentee voting options." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Black women only earn 62 cents for every dollar that a white man makes. Racial and gender pay disparities are unacceptable. Period. The House has taken steps to close the wage gap; now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis urged us to use our right to vote as the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have in this democratic society. Today, we continue to celebrate his life & the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Let's keep making #GoodTrouble & protect voting rights for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Every time I think of voting, I think of John Lewis. John wanted to pass HR 4, which is now the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. We passed it in the House. I hope the Senate will do more than give lip service to John & by their deeds pass the bill." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 yesterday. If Senate leadership and the President want to truly honor John Lewis, they'll pass this bill." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "It is fitting that today as we memorialize John Lewis in the Capitol Rotunda, we honor his memory by renaming this legislation with which he is so closely identified. Enacting the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act is the best thing we can do to honor this American hero." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Wilson Passes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "As we witness the deadly outcomes of interactions between black men and police, we must seek comprehensive reforms that will change this narrative. Police reforms are necessary, but we must also restructure the system that has adversely impacted black men since birth." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 26, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 23, 2020 America is A Great Nation Rep.Ralph Norman
July 20, 2020 Letter to Jack Dorsey, Chief Executive Officer of Twitter - @Twitter: We Demand Transparency Now Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
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 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn 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 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 8, 2020 Senator Scott and Attorney General Barr have Discussions with Law Enforcement and Community Leaders in South Carolina Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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 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, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, 700,000 Americans do not have the same representation and protections as every other American in this country. By making D.C. a state, we can finally give residents of the district the rights they rightly deserve. #DCStatehood" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2020 McSally Joins Scott to Introduce Police Reform Bill Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 17, 2020 JUSTICE Act Introduced in United States Senate Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 16, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Interview with Tim Scott Sen.Tim Scott
June 14, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Interview with Tim Scott Sen.Tim Scott
June 13, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Interview with Tim Scott Sen.Tim Scott
June 9, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020 The Slate - ICYMI -- Whip Clyburn Op-Ed: The Protests Have Exposed the Flaws that We Americans Must Keep Working to Repair Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "We need to re-imagine what policing looks like in our country. Police officers must be held accountable for their actions. We must put a permanent end to police brutality. And we must enact structural changes to better protect our communities. #JusticeInPolicing" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 8, 2020 Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Unveiling Congressional Democrats' Justice in Policing Act Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 5, 2020 Health Experts Decry Disparate Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak on Communities of Color Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "There is a lack of accountability in this country when it comes to the killing of Black men and women. How many more videos must we see before we decide enough is enough? We must have justice, now. #BlackLivesMatter" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2020 Lankford Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Create Transparency for Law Enforcement-Related Shootings Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 2, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2020 Assaults on Our Law Enforcement Officers Rep.Ralph Norman
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