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Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the need that American workers have for paid leave. Today we celebrate the anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act, but we do so knowing that we must work to secure guaranteed paid leave to all full-time workers." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 will create a million new apprenticeship opportunities, helping Americans get back to work and rebuild our economy. Apprenticeships provide on-the-job learning opportunities and lead to good-paying jobs that start at $70K/year." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2021 Scott Launches New Video Series on the Minimum Wage Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "12 years ago, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, however, many women are still being paid less than men for equal work. Equal work should mean equal pay. Period." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 21, 2020 More Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills Sen. Tim Scott
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "56 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act, which was an important step in the fight against poverty. There is so much more to be done, including raising the minimum wage so that full-time workers can live off their paychecks. #RaiseTheWage" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 12, 2020 Braun, Murkowski, Perdue, and Scott Honor Essential Workers with Disabilities in Senate Resolution Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Committees Launch Investigation Into Waste and Abuse in Treasury's Payroll Support Program Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 27, 2020 Scott Provision Aiding Restaurant Workers Included In Relief Package Sen. Tim Scott
July 13, 2020 Murphy Joins As Original Co-Sponsor on Bipartisan Legislation to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment Rep. William Timmons, ...
July 9, 2020 Scott Bill to Help Nonprofits Heads to White House Sen. Tim Scott
July 9, 2020 Congressman Wilson Praises Nephron for Bringing New Jobs to Lexington Rep. Joe Wilson
July 1, 2020 House Majority Whip Clyburn Supports H.R.2 the Moving Forward Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Panetta and Cook Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of Clean Energy Jobs Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 18, 2020 Rubio, Cruz, Scott Introduce Bill to Expand PPP Eligibility to Chambers of Commerce and Destination Marketing Organizations Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Michael Crapo, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman; Sherrod Brown, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Ranking Member; Marco Rubio, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairman; and Ben Cardin, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member - Balderson, Bipartisan Delegation Push Further Reforms to Small Business Loan Program Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 3, 2020 A Predictable Problem Rep. Ralph Norman
May 26, 2020 Reviews Are In: Skills Renewal Act is a Win Sen. Tim Scott
May 22, 2020 Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Helping Gig Economy Workers Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 21, 2020 Scott, Colleagues Introduce Helping Gig Economy Workers Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 20, 2020 Sasse, Klobuchar, Booker, Scott Introduce Legislation to Help Unemployed American Workers Access Skills Training Programs During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Inhofe Joins Daines, Colleagues in Urging SBA to exclude Planned Parenthood from PPP loans Rep. William Timmons, ...
April 27, 2020 Scott, Cortez Masto Applaud FHFA Decision to Allow Federal Home Loan Banks to Accept PPP Loans as Collateral Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program 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 25, 2020 Scott, Sasse, Graham Demand Immediate Fix to Life-Threatening Drafting Error in Emergency Bill Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Timmons Highlights Small Business Concerns with H.R. 6201, Presses Leadership to Reconsider Approach Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "TSA employees protect millions of air travelers every single day. They ought to have the same rights & protections as other federal employees. The House just passed a bill that will increase salaries, provide opportunities for raises & ensure workplace protections." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2020 Perlmutter, Wilson Introduce New Legislation to Help Former Rocky Flats Workers Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "New study finds that low-income workers should thank state minimum wage increases, not Trump, for their wage gains. To lift wages nationwide, the Senate must pass the Raise the Wage Act--and the President must sign it." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "New study finds that low-income workers should thank state minimum wage increases, not Trump, for their wage gains. To lift wages nationwide, the Senate must pass the Raise the Wage Act--and the President must sign it." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The #PROAct is the most significant upgrade to U.S. labor laws in 80 years. It's time we had an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Scott, Blackburn Introduce Modern Worker Empowerment Act to Enhance Gig Economy Workers Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Out of the 58 Export-Import Bank supported companies in South Carolina, 48 are located in Republican districts, yet not a single Republican from my state voted in favor of the bank's re-authorization today." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Our economy is seeing a growing number of jobs in the STEM/STEAM fields. By exposing our children to the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, & math at a young age, we can ensure that they're prepared for the jobs of tomorrow. #STEMDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Small Business Development Centers provide no-cost business services to new & existing small businesses across the nation. Businesses like Clark's Inn & Restaurant in Santee, SC. The SBDC Improvement Act will continue to help small businesses launch, grow, & create jobs." 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
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "America's manufacturing workers are a large part of what makes this nation strong. We must inspire the next generation of doers, makers and dreamers to pursue careers in modern manufacturing. #MFGDay19" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the DOL - Religious Freedom for Federal Contractors Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter to DOL, Seeks Reforms to Address Skills Gap Rep. William Timmons, ...
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
July 25, 2019 Scott Introduces HEROES Act to Help Place Veterans in America's Schools Sen. Tim Scott
July 25, 2019 U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn Praises Passage of The Raise the Wage Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "There's no reason why millions of Americans across the country are working full-time jobs and yet are unable to pay their bills. The #RaiseTheWage Act will lift at least 1.3 Million workers out of poverty, and give up to 33 Million Americans a well-deserved raise." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "All American workers deserve to earn a livable wage that will provide the basic necessities for themselves and their families. In my district, the #RaiseTheWage Act would increase the earnings of a full-time minimum wage worker by $3,900 annually." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Rural Energy Savings Program lowers energy costs for consumers, reduces electricity consumption to help the environment, and creates jobs in rural communities. Tune in live as I join @eesionline & @ncbaclusa to discuss how we're continuing this work. http://www.eesi.org/livecast " Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the need that American workers have for paid leave. Today we celebrate the anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act, but we do so knowing that we must work to secure guaranteed paid leave to all full-time workers." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 will create a million new apprenticeship opportunities, helping Americans get back to work and rebuild our economy. Apprenticeships provide on-the-job learning opportunities and lead to good-paying jobs that start at $70K/year." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2021 Scott Launches New Video Series on the Minimum Wage Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "12 years ago, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, however, many women are still being paid less than men for equal work. Equal work should mean equal pay. Period." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 21, 2020 More Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills Sen.Tim Scott
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "56 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act, which was an important step in the fight against poverty. There is so much more to be done, including raising the minimum wage so that full-time workers can live off their paychecks. #RaiseTheWage" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 12, 2020 Braun, Murkowski, Perdue, and Scott Honor Essential Workers with Disabilities in Senate Resolution Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Committees Launch Investigation Into Waste and Abuse in Treasury's Payroll Support Program Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 27, 2020 Scott Provision Aiding Restaurant Workers Included In Relief Package Sen.Tim Scott
July 13, 2020 Murphy Joins As Original Co-Sponsor on Bipartisan Legislation to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment Rep.William Timmons, ...
July 9, 2020 Scott Bill to Help Nonprofits Heads to White House Sen.Tim Scott
July 9, 2020 Congressman Wilson Praises Nephron for Bringing New Jobs to Lexington Rep.Joe Wilson
July 1, 2020 House Majority Whip Clyburn Supports H.R.2 the Moving Forward Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Panetta and Cook Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of Clean Energy Jobs Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 18, 2020 Rubio, Cruz, Scott Introduce Bill to Expand PPP Eligibility to Chambers of Commerce and Destination Marketing Organizations Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Michael Crapo, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman; Sherrod Brown, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Ranking Member; Marco Rubio, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairman; and Ben Cardin, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member - Balderson, Bipartisan Delegation Push Further Reforms to Small Business Loan Program Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 3, 2020 A Predictable Problem Rep.Ralph Norman
May 26, 2020 Reviews Are In: Skills Renewal Act is a Win Sen.Tim Scott
May 22, 2020 Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Helping Gig Economy Workers Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 21, 2020 Scott, Colleagues Introduce Helping Gig Economy Workers Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 20, 2020 Sasse, Klobuchar, Booker, Scott Introduce Legislation to Help Unemployed American Workers Access Skills Training Programs During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Inhofe Joins Daines, Colleagues in Urging SBA to exclude Planned Parenthood from PPP loans Rep.William Timmons, ...
April 27, 2020 Scott, Cortez Masto Applaud FHFA Decision to Allow Federal Home Loan Banks to Accept PPP Loans as Collateral Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program 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 25, 2020 Scott, Sasse, Graham Demand Immediate Fix to Life-Threatening Drafting Error in Emergency Bill Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Timmons Highlights Small Business Concerns with H.R. 6201, Presses Leadership to Reconsider Approach Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "TSA employees protect millions of air travelers every single day. They ought to have the same rights & protections as other federal employees. The House just passed a bill that will increase salaries, provide opportunities for raises & ensure workplace protections." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2020 Perlmutter, Wilson Introduce New Legislation to Help Former Rocky Flats Workers Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "New study finds that low-income workers should thank state minimum wage increases, not Trump, for their wage gains. To lift wages nationwide, the Senate must pass the Raise the Wage Act--and the President must sign it." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "New study finds that low-income workers should thank state minimum wage increases, not Trump, for their wage gains. To lift wages nationwide, the Senate must pass the Raise the Wage Act--and the President must sign it." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The #PROAct is the most significant upgrade to U.S. labor laws in 80 years. It's time we had an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Scott, Blackburn Introduce Modern Worker Empowerment Act to Enhance Gig Economy Workers Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Out of the 58 Export-Import Bank supported companies in South Carolina, 48 are located in Republican districts, yet not a single Republican from my state voted in favor of the bank's re-authorization today." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Our economy is seeing a growing number of jobs in the STEM/STEAM fields. By exposing our children to the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, & math at a young age, we can ensure that they're prepared for the jobs of tomorrow. #STEMDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Small Business Development Centers provide no-cost business services to new & existing small businesses across the nation. Businesses like Clark's Inn & Restaurant in Santee, SC. The SBDC Improvement Act will continue to help small businesses launch, grow, & create jobs." 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
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "America's manufacturing workers are a large part of what makes this nation strong. We must inspire the next generation of doers, makers and dreamers to pursue careers in modern manufacturing. #MFGDay19" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the DOL - Religious Freedom for Federal Contractors Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter to DOL, Seeks Reforms to Address Skills Gap Rep.William Timmons, ...
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
July 25, 2019 Scott Introduces HEROES Act to Help Place Veterans in America's Schools Sen.Tim Scott
July 25, 2019 U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn Praises Passage of The Raise the Wage Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "There's no reason why millions of Americans across the country are working full-time jobs and yet are unable to pay their bills. The #RaiseTheWage Act will lift at least 1.3 Million workers out of poverty, and give up to 33 Million Americans a well-deserved raise." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "All American workers deserve to earn a livable wage that will provide the basic necessities for themselves and their families. In my district, the #RaiseTheWage Act would increase the earnings of a full-time minimum wage worker by $3,900 annually." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Rural Energy Savings Program lowers energy costs for consumers, reduces electricity consumption to help the environment, and creates jobs in rural communities. Tune in live as I join @eesionline & @ncbaclusa to discuss how we're continuing this work. http://www.eesi.org/livecast " Rep.Jim Clyburn
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