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May 30, 2020 We Need Actionable Answers Rep. Ralph Norman
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Derek Chauvin did not act alone. When George Floyd laid on the ground, crying out for his life, it was not one, not two, but three cops who kept their knees on him, snuffing out his life as a fourth stood by and watched. Everyone involved must be brought to justice immediately." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 29, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper - Collins, Lamborn Urge DoD to Protect Religious Liberty in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 12, 2020 Warner Joins Colleagues in Introducing VoteSafe Act Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Longstanding health disparities & socioeconomic barriers have placed Black Americans at a higher risk for contracting & dying from COVID-19. As we work to eradicate this virus, we must also work to eradicate this inequality & its lethal consequences." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott Sends Letter to HHS Regarding Reporting On Racial Disparities And Coronavirus Sen. Tim Scott
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Equal work should mean equal pay, period. We depend on our workers now more than ever before, and we ought to make sure they're paid equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 24, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - ICYMI: Duncan, Colleagues Inquire on Troubling Police State Power Requests Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago, a brave group of people, including my friend @RepJohnLewis , were attacked on Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama while marching for voting rights. They stood up for what they believed in. Today, we continue to stand up in pursuit of equal rights for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the U.S. or any State on account of sex. It's simple. Women deserve equal rights & protection against discrimination. 38 states have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. It's time we add it to the Constitution." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the birthday of our nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the @NAACP . Their mission to achieve equality for all is still as vital today as it was when they were founded 111 years ago." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, giving African American men the right to vote. For much of its first 100 years, the right existed only on paper. And we still face voter discrimination. We must continue to fight to remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 31, 2020 Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Rep. Norman Issues Statement on H.R. 943 Vote Rep. Ralph Norman
Jan. 20, 2020 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "All Americans deserve protection from discrimination, and that includes older Americans. Today we voted to restore older Americans' ability to fight back against age discrimination. This a fundamental protection they need and deserve." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "As we recognize #HumanRightsDay today, we must recommit ourselves to not only defending our own inalienable rights, but the rights of others as well. For as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "for evil to succeed, all it needs is for good men to do nothing."" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "In 2013, the Shelby v. Holder decision gutted the VRA, unleashing a wave of local voter suppression laws designed to silence American voters--especially voters of color. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and must be protected at all costs. #RestoreTheVote" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 H.R. 4 Is a Federal Power Grab Waiting to Be Abused Rep. Ralph Norman
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "#HR4 is a good step to right the wrongs that've dismantled the fundamental right to vote through Voter ID laws, purging voter rolls & closing majority-minority polling places. Upholding the voter protections in the VRA is critical to realizing the promise of democracy for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I do believe that this piece of legislation is deserving of bipartisan support. I can remember when voting rights bills could pass both houses unanimously. Let's do that today and demonstrate that we are making this democracy work for ALL. #RestoreTheVote" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Montgomery bus boycott was a true act of resistance in the fight for civil rights. They stood on the shoulders of others to secure our rights, and now we stand on their shoulders as we continue to fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Latinas must work nearly 23 months in order to earn what white men earn in 12 months. That is unacceptable. Equal work deserves equal pay, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. The House has voted for equal pay. The Senate must do the same. #LatinaEqualPayDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBTQ rights are human rights. #LGBTQ rights are civil rights. Every American should be able to work in this country without fear of being fired simply for who they are or who they love. #RiseUpOct8" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today we pay tribute to the many amazing contributions that hard-working Americans have made to this great country. We must never stop fighting for the rights of all workers. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Due to the wage gap, black women lose about $946,120 over a 40-year career. We must go beyond the hashtag and take concrete action to strengthen equal pay protections and combat discriminatory pay practices. It's time to #PayBlackWomen." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 54th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Since then, we have seen voter protections stripped away, leading to modern voter suppression tactics. We must continue this fight until America's greatness is accessible & affordable for ALL Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's ironic that as we recognize the anniversary of the 14th amendment today, we are witnessing states across this country create laws that are stripping away the rights of Americans. They are blocking voting rights, women's rights, worker's rights & much more. It must stop now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 4, 2019 Tweet - "On this #IndependenceDay we ought not forget the many Americans who are still fighting for their basic rights like: -The right to vote -The right to accessible & affordable health care, education, housing & broadband internet -The right to a living wage -The right to clean water" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We must continue to work in a bipartisan manner as we did back then so that we can ensure that America's greatness is applied fairly and equitably to ALL Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Every American ought to be guaranteed the right to vote, but 6 years ago @SCOTUS struck down a crucial part of the Voting Rights Act leading to voter suppression. If we are truly to be the greatest democracy in the world, we must guarantee EVERY American the right to vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tim Scott Sen. Tim Scott
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct to prevent discrimination against women in pay. It's now 2019, yet we are still seeing vast differences in pay between men and women. The House has done its part. It's time for our Senate colleagues to do theirs." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 28, 2019 Engel, Wilson, Hastings, Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan U.S.-Hungary Resolution Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
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 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 17, 2019 Timmons To Vote No On H.R. 5, The So-Called "Equality Act." Rep. William Timmons
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the #BrownvBoard decision, which began in South Carolina as Briggs v. Elliott. The extraordinary actions of ordinary people led to the desegregation of public schools, and we must honor their legacy by continuing to fight for equity in education." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 3, 2019 Scott Fights to Curb Anti-Semitic Incidents Across the Nation Sen. Tim Scott
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 2, 2019 Tweets - "Workers ought to be paid equally for doing the same job regardless of their gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 15, 2019 Sens. Scott, Booker Introduce Resolution Celebrating Black History Month Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 14, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Cosponsored Anti-Lynching Legislation Passes Senate Unanimously Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to see the Senate has just passed the #LandsPackage2019. This bill includes funding for HBCU preservation and restoration, as well additional funds to expand @ReconstructNM and other Reconstruction era historic sites." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, 5 Supreme Court justices allowed the State of Alabama to discriminate on the basis of religion. This decision is contrary to the First Amendment, and we must continue to fight against discrimination in all forms." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, the U.S. House chamber held a record number of women, African Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ, and Muslim members of Congress. This diverse Congress reflects this country & its values, & we were sent to Washington to serve as a check & balance on this President." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Rosa Parks would have turned 106 today. We remember her courage and commitment to the cause of civil rights." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2019 Tweet - "As we begin #BlackHistoryMonth, I am proud to share the dialogue I had with @RepRichmond where we explored our past as well as the history we are creating together. For as George Santayana once said, "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
May 30, 2020 We Need Actionable Answers Rep.Ralph Norman
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Derek Chauvin did not act alone. When George Floyd laid on the ground, crying out for his life, it was not one, not two, but three cops who kept their knees on him, snuffing out his life as a fourth stood by and watched. Everyone involved must be brought to justice immediately." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 29, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper - Collins, Lamborn Urge DoD to Protect Religious Liberty in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 12, 2020 Warner Joins Colleagues in Introducing VoteSafe Act Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Longstanding health disparities & socioeconomic barriers have placed Black Americans at a higher risk for contracting & dying from COVID-19. As we work to eradicate this virus, we must also work to eradicate this inequality & its lethal consequences." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott Sends Letter to HHS Regarding Reporting On Racial Disparities And Coronavirus Sen.Tim Scott
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Equal work should mean equal pay, period. We depend on our workers now more than ever before, and we ought to make sure they're paid equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 24, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - ICYMI: Duncan, Colleagues Inquire on Troubling Police State Power Requests Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago, a brave group of people, including my friend @RepJohnLewis , were attacked on Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama while marching for voting rights. They stood up for what they believed in. Today, we continue to stand up in pursuit of equal rights for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the U.S. or any State on account of sex. It's simple. Women deserve equal rights & protection against discrimination. 38 states have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. It's time we add it to the Constitution." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the birthday of our nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the @NAACP . Their mission to achieve equality for all is still as vital today as it was when they were founded 111 years ago." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, giving African American men the right to vote. For much of its first 100 years, the right existed only on paper. And we still face voter discrimination. We must continue to fight to remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 31, 2020 Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Rep. Norman Issues Statement on H.R. 943 Vote Rep.Ralph Norman
Jan. 20, 2020 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "All Americans deserve protection from discrimination, and that includes older Americans. Today we voted to restore older Americans' ability to fight back against age discrimination. This a fundamental protection they need and deserve." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "As we recognize #HumanRightsDay today, we must recommit ourselves to not only defending our own inalienable rights, but the rights of others as well. For as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "for evil to succeed, all it needs is for good men to do nothing."" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "In 2013, the Shelby v. Holder decision gutted the VRA, unleashing a wave of local voter suppression laws designed to silence American voters--especially voters of color. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and must be protected at all costs. #RestoreTheVote" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 H.R. 4 Is a Federal Power Grab Waiting to Be Abused Rep.Ralph Norman
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "#HR4 is a good step to right the wrongs that've dismantled the fundamental right to vote through Voter ID laws, purging voter rolls & closing majority-minority polling places. Upholding the voter protections in the VRA is critical to realizing the promise of democracy for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I do believe that this piece of legislation is deserving of bipartisan support. I can remember when voting rights bills could pass both houses unanimously. Let's do that today and demonstrate that we are making this democracy work for ALL. #RestoreTheVote" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Montgomery bus boycott was a true act of resistance in the fight for civil rights. They stood on the shoulders of others to secure our rights, and now we stand on their shoulders as we continue to fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Latinas must work nearly 23 months in order to earn what white men earn in 12 months. That is unacceptable. Equal work deserves equal pay, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. The House has voted for equal pay. The Senate must do the same. #LatinaEqualPayDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBTQ rights are human rights. #LGBTQ rights are civil rights. Every American should be able to work in this country without fear of being fired simply for who they are or who they love. #RiseUpOct8" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today we pay tribute to the many amazing contributions that hard-working Americans have made to this great country. We must never stop fighting for the rights of all workers. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Due to the wage gap, black women lose about $946,120 over a 40-year career. We must go beyond the hashtag and take concrete action to strengthen equal pay protections and combat discriminatory pay practices. It's time to #PayBlackWomen." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 54th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Since then, we have seen voter protections stripped away, leading to modern voter suppression tactics. We must continue this fight until America's greatness is accessible & affordable for ALL Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's ironic that as we recognize the anniversary of the 14th amendment today, we are witnessing states across this country create laws that are stripping away the rights of Americans. They are blocking voting rights, women's rights, worker's rights & much more. It must stop now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 4, 2019 Tweet - "On this #IndependenceDay we ought not forget the many Americans who are still fighting for their basic rights like: -The right to vote -The right to accessible & affordable health care, education, housing & broadband internet -The right to a living wage -The right to clean water" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We must continue to work in a bipartisan manner as we did back then so that we can ensure that America's greatness is applied fairly and equitably to ALL Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Every American ought to be guaranteed the right to vote, but 6 years ago @SCOTUS struck down a crucial part of the Voting Rights Act leading to voter suppression. If we are truly to be the greatest democracy in the world, we must guarantee EVERY American the right to vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tim Scott Sen.Tim Scott
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct to prevent discrimination against women in pay. It's now 2019, yet we are still seeing vast differences in pay between men and women. The House has done its part. It's time for our Senate colleagues to do theirs." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 28, 2019 Engel, Wilson, Hastings, Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan U.S.-Hungary Resolution Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
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 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 17, 2019 Timmons To Vote No On H.R. 5, The So-Called "Equality Act." Rep.William Timmons
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the #BrownvBoard decision, which began in South Carolina as Briggs v. Elliott. The extraordinary actions of ordinary people led to the desegregation of public schools, and we must honor their legacy by continuing to fight for equity in education." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 3, 2019 Scott Fights to Curb Anti-Semitic Incidents Across the Nation Sen.Tim Scott
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 2, 2019 Tweets - "Workers ought to be paid equally for doing the same job regardless of their gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 15, 2019 Sens. Scott, Booker Introduce Resolution Celebrating Black History Month Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 14, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Cosponsored Anti-Lynching Legislation Passes Senate Unanimously Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to see the Senate has just passed the #LandsPackage2019. This bill includes funding for HBCU preservation and restoration, as well additional funds to expand @ReconstructNM and other Reconstruction era historic sites." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, 5 Supreme Court justices allowed the State of Alabama to discriminate on the basis of religion. This decision is contrary to the First Amendment, and we must continue to fight against discrimination in all forms." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, the U.S. House chamber held a record number of women, African Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ, and Muslim members of Congress. This diverse Congress reflects this country & its values, & we were sent to Washington to serve as a check & balance on this President." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Rosa Parks would have turned 106 today. We remember her courage and commitment to the cause of civil rights." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2019 Tweet - "As we begin #BlackHistoryMonth, I am proud to share the dialogue I had with @RepRichmond where we explored our past as well as the history we are creating together. For as George Santayana once said, "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."" Rep.Jim Clyburn
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