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July 8, 2022 Tweet - "In 2020-21, >1M NICS background checks were incomplete after 3 business days; then guns could be legally sold. It's how the Emanuel AME shooter got a gun. My bill to close this loophole passed the House. The Senate must send it to the President's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Gun violence has a deadly hold on our nation. The Gun Violence Archive has counted over 300 mass shootings this year--including the horrifying tragedy in Highland Park. I recently spoke with @RepLucyMcBath about the fight to end this epidemic." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "The images and firsthand accounts emerging from Highland Park, Illinois are gut-wrenching. What should have been a joyous day of celebration was shattered by a hateful act of gun violence. Congress must do more to protect our communities." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the 58th anniversary of the 1964 #CivilRightsAct, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex or national origin. Many of those protections are under attack. We must stay committed to making America's greatness accessible & affordable for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2022 Tweet - "I was pleased to see so many familiar faces at the SC Human Affairs Commission's 50th anniversary gala. Much has changed in race relations since I led SCHAC, but one thing that has remained constant, is this organization's commitment to creating a more equitable society." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the #StonewallRiots -- the historic day that the LGBTQ+ community rose up against bigoted police violence to fight for their rights. We must remain vigilant and continue the fight for LGBTQ+ equality." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 27, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the ATF - Harshbarger, Budd Defend American Gun Retailers Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 24, 2022 Rep. Mace Releases Statement on Gun Legislation Rep. Nancy Mace
June 24, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman Joins Push to Demand DOJ Action Following Extreme Violence on Pro-Life Organizations & Churches Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 24, 2022 Tweet - "Today, for the first time in nearly 30 years, Congress has sent a gun violence prevention bill to the President's desk. It will help keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers, crack down on unlicensed sellers & traffickers, and enhance background checks for those under 21." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2022 Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2022 The Path Forward on Addressing Gun Violence: Latest Clyburn Chronicles Podcast Features Congresswoman Lucy Mcbath Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2022 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS ruling further establishes right-wing Republican justices' radical disregard for individual rights & settled precedent. They've eliminated a woman's right to control her body and given it to politicians. The American people disagree. They will be heard." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 23, 2022 Rep. Mace Releases Statement on Today's Supreme Court Opinion Rep. Nancy Mace
June 23, 2022 Senators Scott, Cruz, Barrasso Introduce Legislation to Protect Kids, Double Number of School Resource Officers Sen. Tim Scott
June 20, 2022 Tweet - "Today, I was honored to serve as Grand Marshall for this year's South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest Parade. This #Juneteenth, take time to celebrate with family and friends, reflect on the progress we have made and continue to make in our pursuit of a "more perfect union.'" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2022 Tweet - "Today we remember the 9 innocent worshipers who were murdered at Mother Emanuel AME Church. Since that tragic day, our nation has not enacted significant legislation to prevent gun violence. The Senate must act to prevent future tragedies like this for ever happening again." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2022 Lankford, Marshall Push to Allow COVID Money to be Used to Secure Schools Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 15, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman, Colleagues Demand Justice Department Investigate Domestic Terrorist Attacks Against Pro-Life Organizations Rep. William Timmons, ...
June 15, 2022 Majority Whip Clyburn to Join Faith Leaders in Commemorating the Seventh Anniversary of the Mother Emanuel Massacre Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2022 Letter to Robin Carnahan, Administrator of the General Services Administration - Comer, Top House Republicans Demand Answers on Biden Administration's Voting Executive Order Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
June 13, 2022 Tweet - "Today's @January6thCmte hearing proved that Trump knew he lost the 2020 election, fair and square. His inner circle--from trusted advisors to the DOJ--told him so. We must debunk his lies and focus on the kind of a future we're making for our children and grandchildren." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks six years since the Pulse Nightclub massacre. As we honor the 49 people that lost their lives in the tragedy, we are reminded that the threat of hate persists in our country. None of us are safe until we are all safe." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2022 Rep. Nancy Mace Cosponsors the Student and Teacher Safety Act and the Secure Every School and Protect our Nation's Children Act Rep. Nancy Mace
June 10, 2022 Tweet - "Just weeks after Buffalo & Uvalde, most House R's voted against bills to: - Enact a federal red flag law - Raise the age to buy semiautomatic rifles - Bolster gun trafficking laws, and more. @HouseDemocrats are working to protect our communities. Who is @HouseGOP working for?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2022 Tweet - "If there is good reason to believe someone poses a threat, they should not have access to firearms. Today, the House passed a federal red flag law, which would establish a process by which individuals determined to be dangerous are prevented from having these deadly weapons." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 8, 2022 Tweet - "A child smearing a classmate's blood on themselves to hide from a shooter, a little girl identifiable only by her bright green sneakers -- these are the kind of stories the @SenateGOP has decided we must live with by refusing to act on House-passed gun violence prevention bills." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 8, 2022 Tweet - "Firearms were the leading cause of death for American children in 2020. Today, the House will vote on the #ProtectingOurKidsAct to reduce the gun violence in our communities and ensure our kids can grow up to realize their bright futures. Action is long overdue." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 8, 2022 Timmons Votes to Protect Second Amendment Rights Rep. William Timmons
June 3, 2022 Tweet - "Today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Americans across the country are wearing orange to remember the lives lost to gun violence every year. But, wearing orange is not enough. The Senate must join the House in passing common-sense legislation to protect our communities." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2022 Tweet - "Proud @HouseJudiciary is working to advance this comprehensive gun violence prevention package. If nearly all R's continue to sit on their hands while children are dying, Americans will clearly see who's fighting to protect our kids--and who's fighting to leave them unprotected." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2022 Tweet - "Happy LGBTQ+ #PrideMonth to everyone celebrating. This month we are reminded that all love should be celebrated, and we remember the countless lives lost to hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 27, 2022 Rep. Mace Statement on Uvalde Shooting Rep. Nancy Mace
May 25, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks two years since the senseless death of George Floyd at the hands of police brutality. I remain committed to passing transformative legislation that holds police accountable for not upholding their oath to protect and serve." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 25, 2022 Tweet - "There are no words that can ease the indescribable pain and devastation the families and the community in Uvalde are experiencing. 21 innocent lives and counting. 19 children. How many do we have to lose before the Senate is willing to act?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 24, 2022 Tweet - "I'm not giving up on this country. Every democracy has its own challenges, and ours is no different. But we must come together as Americans -- Democrats and Republicans, Black and white, rich and poor -- to keep this pursuit of a more perfect union going." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 19, 2022 Tweet - "Today @HouseDemocrats joined together to denounce the white supremacist violence in our communities and honor the memories of those lost in Buffalo, NY. The tragedy in Buffalo echoes the 2015 shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church. Hatred is destructive and we must combat it." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2022 Rep. Bill Johnson Introduces "Congress Observing Police Service (COPS)" Resolution Rep. William Timmons, ...
May 17, 2022 Tweet - "On this 68th anniversary of Brown v. Board, let us remember this: anything that has happened before, can happen again. We must preserve our history. My bill, which is now law, will do just that by expanding the historic sites associated with the landmark ruling." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2022 Tweet - "This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia, we're reminded of the dangerous power of hate & raise awareness of the human rights violations against the LGBTQIA community worldwide. As Maya Angelou said: "No one of us can be free until everybody is free." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 16, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Calling for Passage of the Thin Blue Line Act Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 15, 2022 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken over the senseless shooting and loss of life in Buffalo, NY. We need to call this tragedy what it is: the tragic result of fascist, white supremacist thinking. We ought to join together to push back against the harmful ideologies that tear our communities apart." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 13, 2022 Scott, Toomey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ensure Crime Victims Receive Promised Funds Sen. Tim Scott
May 12, 2022 Tweet - "We must know our history to avoid repeating the worst mistakes in our past. That's why I'm pleased my bill to commemorate and expand Brown v. Board of Education historical sites was signed into law today. Thank you to @SavingPlaces for your tireless work on this issue." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2022 Letter to Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Mullin Combats Intimidation Tactics of Pro-Abortion Activists Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 4, 2022 Tweet - "On the 61st anniversary of the first Freedom Ride, we remember the 13 men and women, including my friend John Lewis, who rode for racial equality. Lewis was beaten in Rock Hill, SC during that ride, but he always kept his eyes on the prize. May we honor their bravery." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 3, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Herrell Leads GOP House Members Urging DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Combat Synthetic Opioids with Title 42 Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 3, 2022 Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Terminate the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 1, 2022 Tweet - As we celebrate #AAPIHeritageMonth, we are reminded that the greatness of America lies in our diversity. This month we recognize the culture and contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders continue to make to this country." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2022 Tweet - "As a former history teacher and student of history, I believe we must learn from our past. This week, the House took a major step towards preserving our history by sending my bill to honor and expand the historical sites associated with Brown v. Board to the President's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "In 2020-21, >1M NICS background checks were incomplete after 3 business days; then guns could be legally sold. It's how the Emanuel AME shooter got a gun. My bill to close this loophole passed the House. The Senate must send it to the President's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Gun violence has a deadly hold on our nation. The Gun Violence Archive has counted over 300 mass shootings this year--including the horrifying tragedy in Highland Park. I recently spoke with @RepLucyMcBath about the fight to end this epidemic." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "The images and firsthand accounts emerging from Highland Park, Illinois are gut-wrenching. What should have been a joyous day of celebration was shattered by a hateful act of gun violence. Congress must do more to protect our communities." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the 58th anniversary of the 1964 #CivilRightsAct, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex or national origin. Many of those protections are under attack. We must stay committed to making America's greatness accessible & affordable for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2022 Tweet - "I was pleased to see so many familiar faces at the SC Human Affairs Commission's 50th anniversary gala. Much has changed in race relations since I led SCHAC, but one thing that has remained constant, is this organization's commitment to creating a more equitable society." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the #StonewallRiots -- the historic day that the LGBTQ+ community rose up against bigoted police violence to fight for their rights. We must remain vigilant and continue the fight for LGBTQ+ equality." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 27, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the ATF - Harshbarger, Budd Defend American Gun Retailers Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 24, 2022 Rep. Mace Releases Statement on Gun Legislation Rep.Nancy Mace
June 24, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman Joins Push to Demand DOJ Action Following Extreme Violence on Pro-Life Organizations & Churches Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 24, 2022 Tweet - "Today, for the first time in nearly 30 years, Congress has sent a gun violence prevention bill to the President's desk. It will help keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers, crack down on unlicensed sellers & traffickers, and enhance background checks for those under 21." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2022 Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2022 The Path Forward on Addressing Gun Violence: Latest Clyburn Chronicles Podcast Features Congresswoman Lucy Mcbath Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2022 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS ruling further establishes right-wing Republican justices' radical disregard for individual rights & settled precedent. They've eliminated a woman's right to control her body and given it to politicians. The American people disagree. They will be heard." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 23, 2022 Rep. Mace Releases Statement on Today's Supreme Court Opinion Rep.Nancy Mace
June 23, 2022 Senators Scott, Cruz, Barrasso Introduce Legislation to Protect Kids, Double Number of School Resource Officers Sen.Tim Scott
June 20, 2022 Tweet - "Today, I was honored to serve as Grand Marshall for this year's South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest Parade. This #Juneteenth, take time to celebrate with family and friends, reflect on the progress we have made and continue to make in our pursuit of a "more perfect union.'" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2022 Tweet - "Today we remember the 9 innocent worshipers who were murdered at Mother Emanuel AME Church. Since that tragic day, our nation has not enacted significant legislation to prevent gun violence. The Senate must act to prevent future tragedies like this for ever happening again." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2022 Lankford, Marshall Push to Allow COVID Money to be Used to Secure Schools Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 15, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman, Colleagues Demand Justice Department Investigate Domestic Terrorist Attacks Against Pro-Life Organizations Rep.William Timmons, ...
June 15, 2022 Majority Whip Clyburn to Join Faith Leaders in Commemorating the Seventh Anniversary of the Mother Emanuel Massacre Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2022 Letter to Robin Carnahan, Administrator of the General Services Administration - Comer, Top House Republicans Demand Answers on Biden Administration's Voting Executive Order Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
June 13, 2022 Tweet - "Today's @January6thCmte hearing proved that Trump knew he lost the 2020 election, fair and square. His inner circle--from trusted advisors to the DOJ--told him so. We must debunk his lies and focus on the kind of a future we're making for our children and grandchildren." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks six years since the Pulse Nightclub massacre. As we honor the 49 people that lost their lives in the tragedy, we are reminded that the threat of hate persists in our country. None of us are safe until we are all safe." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2022 Rep. Nancy Mace Cosponsors the Student and Teacher Safety Act and the Secure Every School and Protect our Nation's Children Act Rep.Nancy Mace
June 10, 2022 Tweet - "Just weeks after Buffalo & Uvalde, most House R's voted against bills to: - Enact a federal red flag law - Raise the age to buy semiautomatic rifles - Bolster gun trafficking laws, and more. @HouseDemocrats are working to protect our communities. Who is @HouseGOP working for?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2022 Tweet - "If there is good reason to believe someone poses a threat, they should not have access to firearms. Today, the House passed a federal red flag law, which would establish a process by which individuals determined to be dangerous are prevented from having these deadly weapons." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 8, 2022 Tweet - "A child smearing a classmate's blood on themselves to hide from a shooter, a little girl identifiable only by her bright green sneakers -- these are the kind of stories the @SenateGOP has decided we must live with by refusing to act on House-passed gun violence prevention bills." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 8, 2022 Tweet - "Firearms were the leading cause of death for American children in 2020. Today, the House will vote on the #ProtectingOurKidsAct to reduce the gun violence in our communities and ensure our kids can grow up to realize their bright futures. Action is long overdue." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 8, 2022 Timmons Votes to Protect Second Amendment Rights Rep.William Timmons
June 3, 2022 Tweet - "Today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Americans across the country are wearing orange to remember the lives lost to gun violence every year. But, wearing orange is not enough. The Senate must join the House in passing common-sense legislation to protect our communities." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2022 Tweet - "Proud @HouseJudiciary is working to advance this comprehensive gun violence prevention package. If nearly all R's continue to sit on their hands while children are dying, Americans will clearly see who's fighting to protect our kids--and who's fighting to leave them unprotected." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2022 Tweet - "Happy LGBTQ+ #PrideMonth to everyone celebrating. This month we are reminded that all love should be celebrated, and we remember the countless lives lost to hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 27, 2022 Rep. Mace Statement on Uvalde Shooting Rep.Nancy Mace
May 25, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks two years since the senseless death of George Floyd at the hands of police brutality. I remain committed to passing transformative legislation that holds police accountable for not upholding their oath to protect and serve." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 25, 2022 Tweet - "There are no words that can ease the indescribable pain and devastation the families and the community in Uvalde are experiencing. 21 innocent lives and counting. 19 children. How many do we have to lose before the Senate is willing to act?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 24, 2022 Tweet - "I'm not giving up on this country. Every democracy has its own challenges, and ours is no different. But we must come together as Americans -- Democrats and Republicans, Black and white, rich and poor -- to keep this pursuit of a more perfect union going." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 19, 2022 Tweet - "Today @HouseDemocrats joined together to denounce the white supremacist violence in our communities and honor the memories of those lost in Buffalo, NY. The tragedy in Buffalo echoes the 2015 shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church. Hatred is destructive and we must combat it." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2022 Rep. Bill Johnson Introduces "Congress Observing Police Service (COPS)" Resolution Rep.William Timmons, ...
May 17, 2022 Tweet - "On this 68th anniversary of Brown v. Board, let us remember this: anything that has happened before, can happen again. We must preserve our history. My bill, which is now law, will do just that by expanding the historic sites associated with the landmark ruling." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2022 Tweet - "This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia, we're reminded of the dangerous power of hate & raise awareness of the human rights violations against the LGBTQIA community worldwide. As Maya Angelou said: "No one of us can be free until everybody is free." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 16, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Calling for Passage of the Thin Blue Line Act Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 15, 2022 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken over the senseless shooting and loss of life in Buffalo, NY. We need to call this tragedy what it is: the tragic result of fascist, white supremacist thinking. We ought to join together to push back against the harmful ideologies that tear our communities apart." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 13, 2022 Scott, Toomey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ensure Crime Victims Receive Promised Funds Sen.Tim Scott
May 12, 2022 Tweet - "We must know our history to avoid repeating the worst mistakes in our past. That's why I'm pleased my bill to commemorate and expand Brown v. Board of Education historical sites was signed into law today. Thank you to @SavingPlaces for your tireless work on this issue." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2022 Letter to Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Mullin Combats Intimidation Tactics of Pro-Abortion Activists Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 4, 2022 Tweet - "On the 61st anniversary of the first Freedom Ride, we remember the 13 men and women, including my friend John Lewis, who rode for racial equality. Lewis was beaten in Rock Hill, SC during that ride, but he always kept his eyes on the prize. May we honor their bravery." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 3, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Herrell Leads GOP House Members Urging DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Combat Synthetic Opioids with Title 42 Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 3, 2022 Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Terminate the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 1, 2022 Tweet - As we celebrate #AAPIHeritageMonth, we are reminded that the greatness of America lies in our diversity. This month we recognize the culture and contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders continue to make to this country." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2022 Tweet - "As a former history teacher and student of history, I believe we must learn from our past. This week, the House took a major step towards preserving our history by sending my bill to honor and expand the historical sites associated with Brown v. Board to the President's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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