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Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As I said at today's @covidoversight hearing, there's no way to bring a parent, teacher or child back to life once they've died from this virus. We all want schools to reopen and we want students to thrive but this cannot come at the risk of lives." Rep. Jim Clyburn
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 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
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "I'm disappointed to see the Trump Administration ending all census counting efforts a month early. The census determines how taxpayer funds are allocated & this rushed decision hurts underserved communities most." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The House passed the HEROES Act in May, which extended enhanced UI. Because the Senate failed to act, last Friday nearly 150,000 in SC lost this vital lifeline." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House is well on its way to completing our constitutional responsibility to fund the government. These 10 bills enable a strong economic recovery that makes America's greatness affordable & accessible to all Americans, including my constituents in the 6th District." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "We've had Election Day set, the Tuesday after the first of November, since what? the 1840s? We've had a Civil War since then. We've had World Wars. We have never postponed an election. This President is off in never neverland someplace. - @OutFrontCNN" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President's suggestion of delaying the election on the day we lay John Lewis to rest is the most despicable affront to his memory & legacy. Americans will rise up & continue John's fight for unfettered access to the ballot box. Our voices will not be silenced." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
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 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 Tweet - "In March, 2019, 21-year-old Sami Josephson was kidnapped and killed by a predator impersonating her rideshare driver. Today we are voting on Sami's Law to put protections in place to protect rideshare users from predator behavior and prevent similar tragedies." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Over 50% of South Carolina renters may be at risk of eviction if the safeguards provided by the CARES Act are not renewed. The House extended these protections two months ago with the HEROES Act. The Senate needs to act before Americans lose their homes." 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 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 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
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today the House passed the #NOBANAct, repealing President Trump's discriminatory and unconstitutional Muslim and African ban. Discrimination has no place in this nation of immigrants. This country welcomes all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's public lands, national parks, and great outdoors are a huge part of what makes this country great. The Great American Outdoors Act delivers long-promised funding and ensures that all Americans can enjoy our nation's beautiful public spaces." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Ernst Urges Administration to Ban Taxpayer Money for Cities, States Allowing Anarchy Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "I have said it before, and I will say it again: lack of reliable internet access will continue to deepen already existing inequities. The House has passed legislation to close the #HomeworkGap , now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Constitution states the Census must count ALL PEOPLE. The President's memo seeking to exclude undocumented immigrants violates that directive. This is another manifestation of his disdain for our democracy & for our strength as a nation of immigrants. It must not stand." 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 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 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 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "By commuting Roger Stone's prison sentence, President Trump has made it even clearer that he believes himself and his associates to be above the law. He acted on a Friday night in hopes the American people wouldn't notice. We notice." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans across this country are demanding substantial police reform so we can put an end to police brutality and systemic racism. We must work together if we are to achieve true change and that includes signing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act into law." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court decisions remanding the cases regarding the President's tax returns to the lower courts are a huge victory for the democratic process and the rule of law." 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 Tweet - "Expanded assistance for unemployed Americans expires in 18 days. The House voted to extend benefits in May with the #HeroesAct, but McConnell has yet to take it up in the Senate. COVID-19 cases are rising and unemployment is historically high. Americans need help now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus infections & hospitalizations spike around the country, communities are facing alarming shortages of PPE & testing supplies. We need urgent action from this Admin to address these shortages before more people are exposed & the virus spins further out of control." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to have @senrobportman, @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, @DougJones, and @SenatorBraun sign onto the Rural Broadband Acceleration Act that @RepFredUpton and I introduced in the House." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The jobs crisis won't be over until the public health crisis is over. This Administration is burying its head in the sand and pretending that the virus is going to miraculously disappear. It won't. And that approach will only prolong our nation's crisis." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "A THREAD: The House has passed an infrastructure package that reflects America's values by securing our communities, protecting our environment, and addressing historic disparities. This legislation makes America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 30, 2020 Supporting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (Dbe) Program Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The Moving America Forward Act will implement much-needed restructuring to re-imagine, re-affirm and rebuild our country in a manner that moves us closer to our nation's vision of "liberty and justice for all."" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that the Supreme Court upheld women's rights today by blocking Louisiana's abortion law. That law would have imposed an unjustifiable burden on access to abortion, denying women the ability to make their own reproductive health decisions." Rep. Jim Clyburn
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 26, 2020 Tweet - "The purpose of @COVIDOversight isn't to cast blame for past failures but to make improvements to ensure future success. Our goals are the same as the goals of the Administration: to save American lives and livelihoods. We want to help them achieve these goals." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Johnson, Clerk of the House of Representatives - Johnson Leads Coalition Calling for Public Disclosure of Proxy Voting Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 24, 2020 Senate Democrats Block Police Reform from Coming to Communities Across America Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "We must pass a policing bill that will hold police departments and their officers accountable to the communities they serve. The Justice in Policing Act does that." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2020 McSally Joins Scott to Introduce Police Reform Bill Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "No one should be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love. I'm pleased SCOTUS upheld workplace protections today for members of the LGBTQ+ community. This is an important step on the long road to a more perfect union with liberty and justice for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Voting by mail should be implemented nationwide. Pass it on." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2020 Letter to Carl Risch, Department of State Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs - Steil Urges State Department to Immediately Address Backlog in Passport Applications Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The right to vote is a basic American right. Today's primary election failures highlight the need to pass my VoteSafe Act. In order to have a fair & accurate election in November, all Americans must have access to early voting, vote-by-mail, and well-functioning polling places." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 8, 2020 Disband the police? Are you kidding?! Rep. Ralph Norman
Date Title Politician
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As I said at today's @covidoversight hearing, there's no way to bring a parent, teacher or child back to life once they've died from this virus. We all want schools to reopen and we want students to thrive but this cannot come at the risk of lives." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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 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
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "I'm disappointed to see the Trump Administration ending all census counting efforts a month early. The census determines how taxpayer funds are allocated & this rushed decision hurts underserved communities most." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The House passed the HEROES Act in May, which extended enhanced UI. Because the Senate failed to act, last Friday nearly 150,000 in SC lost this vital lifeline." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House is well on its way to completing our constitutional responsibility to fund the government. These 10 bills enable a strong economic recovery that makes America's greatness affordable & accessible to all Americans, including my constituents in the 6th District." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "We've had Election Day set, the Tuesday after the first of November, since what? the 1840s? We've had a Civil War since then. We've had World Wars. We have never postponed an election. This President is off in never neverland someplace. - @OutFrontCNN" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President's suggestion of delaying the election on the day we lay John Lewis to rest is the most despicable affront to his memory & legacy. Americans will rise up & continue John's fight for unfettered access to the ballot box. Our voices will not be silenced." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
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 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 Tweet - "In March, 2019, 21-year-old Sami Josephson was kidnapped and killed by a predator impersonating her rideshare driver. Today we are voting on Sami's Law to put protections in place to protect rideshare users from predator behavior and prevent similar tragedies." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Over 50% of South Carolina renters may be at risk of eviction if the safeguards provided by the CARES Act are not renewed. The House extended these protections two months ago with the HEROES Act. The Senate needs to act before Americans lose their homes." 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 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 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
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today the House passed the #NOBANAct, repealing President Trump's discriminatory and unconstitutional Muslim and African ban. Discrimination has no place in this nation of immigrants. This country welcomes all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's public lands, national parks, and great outdoors are a huge part of what makes this country great. The Great American Outdoors Act delivers long-promised funding and ensures that all Americans can enjoy our nation's beautiful public spaces." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Ernst Urges Administration to Ban Taxpayer Money for Cities, States Allowing Anarchy Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "I have said it before, and I will say it again: lack of reliable internet access will continue to deepen already existing inequities. The House has passed legislation to close the #HomeworkGap , now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Constitution states the Census must count ALL PEOPLE. The President's memo seeking to exclude undocumented immigrants violates that directive. This is another manifestation of his disdain for our democracy & for our strength as a nation of immigrants. It must not stand." 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 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 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 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "By commuting Roger Stone's prison sentence, President Trump has made it even clearer that he believes himself and his associates to be above the law. He acted on a Friday night in hopes the American people wouldn't notice. We notice." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans across this country are demanding substantial police reform so we can put an end to police brutality and systemic racism. We must work together if we are to achieve true change and that includes signing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act into law." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court decisions remanding the cases regarding the President's tax returns to the lower courts are a huge victory for the democratic process and the rule of law." 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 Tweet - "Expanded assistance for unemployed Americans expires in 18 days. The House voted to extend benefits in May with the #HeroesAct, but McConnell has yet to take it up in the Senate. COVID-19 cases are rising and unemployment is historically high. Americans need help now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus infections & hospitalizations spike around the country, communities are facing alarming shortages of PPE & testing supplies. We need urgent action from this Admin to address these shortages before more people are exposed & the virus spins further out of control." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to have @senrobportman, @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, @DougJones, and @SenatorBraun sign onto the Rural Broadband Acceleration Act that @RepFredUpton and I introduced in the House." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The jobs crisis won't be over until the public health crisis is over. This Administration is burying its head in the sand and pretending that the virus is going to miraculously disappear. It won't. And that approach will only prolong our nation's crisis." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "A THREAD: The House has passed an infrastructure package that reflects America's values by securing our communities, protecting our environment, and addressing historic disparities. This legislation makes America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 30, 2020 Supporting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (Dbe) Program Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The Moving America Forward Act will implement much-needed restructuring to re-imagine, re-affirm and rebuild our country in a manner that moves us closer to our nation's vision of "liberty and justice for all."" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that the Supreme Court upheld women's rights today by blocking Louisiana's abortion law. That law would have imposed an unjustifiable burden on access to abortion, denying women the ability to make their own reproductive health decisions." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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 26, 2020 Tweet - "The purpose of @COVIDOversight isn't to cast blame for past failures but to make improvements to ensure future success. Our goals are the same as the goals of the Administration: to save American lives and livelihoods. We want to help them achieve these goals." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Johnson, Clerk of the House of Representatives - Johnson Leads Coalition Calling for Public Disclosure of Proxy Voting Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 24, 2020 Senate Democrats Block Police Reform from Coming to Communities Across America Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "We must pass a policing bill that will hold police departments and their officers accountable to the communities they serve. The Justice in Policing Act does that." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2020 McSally Joins Scott to Introduce Police Reform Bill Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "No one should be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love. I'm pleased SCOTUS upheld workplace protections today for members of the LGBTQ+ community. This is an important step on the long road to a more perfect union with liberty and justice for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Voting by mail should be implemented nationwide. Pass it on." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2020 Letter to Carl Risch, Department of State Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs - Steil Urges State Department to Immediately Address Backlog in Passport Applications Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The right to vote is a basic American right. Today's primary election failures highlight the need to pass my VoteSafe Act. In order to have a fair & accurate election in November, all Americans must have access to early voting, vote-by-mail, and well-functioning polling places." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 8, 2020 Disband the police? Are you kidding?! Rep.Ralph Norman
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