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July 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Clyburn and Velázquez Seek Documents on Role of SBA Employees in EIDL Fraud Schemes
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Republican Senate Aging Committee Members Urge Biden to Reinstate SSA Commissioner Saul
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 14, 2021
Tweet - "Our democracy works best when every American has unfettered access to the ballot box. Thank you to the 160 companies who recognize this and are working to ensure Americans can exercise their fundamental right to vote."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Norman & Environment Subcommittee Republicans Launch Probe into Biden Energy Appointee Using Position to Benefit Former Employer
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 13, 2021
Tweet - "Our democracy is at a dangerous inflection point. Carving out an exception to the filibuster for constitutional and voting rights would ensure we can continue our pursuit of a more perfect union. Like @POTUS said today, "The whole world is watching.""
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021
Norman & Environment Subcommittee Republicans Launch Probe into Biden Energy Appointee Using Position to Benefit Former Employer
Rep. Ralph Norman
July 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Comer Demands Hearing on Veterans' Backlog
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 12, 2021
Tweet - "The filibuster is not a law. It's not in the Constitution. It's a tradition that's been misused throughout history to deny civil and voting rights. Our constitutional rights ought not be subject to the filibuster."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 11, 2021
Tweet - "A Senator shouldn't be able to sit downtown in a spa and phone in an objection to deny my fundamental right to vote. We should honor the filibuster by applying it to legislative questions. But constitutional rights, like voting rights, ought not be subjected to the filibuster."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2021
Lankford, Blackburn Work to End Taxpayer Support for Abortion
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rounds Joins Bipartisan Letter to Ambassador Tai Highlighting Importance of Reconvening Trade Talks with Taiwan
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 1, 2021
Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS ruling further demonstrates why Congress must protect voting rights. This decision will lead to more onerous burdens on communities of color and will deny voters unfettered access to the ballot box. I would hope that Congress moves swiftly to pass S1 and HR4."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 30, 2021
Rep. Mace Appointed to Serve on American Economy Task Force
Rep. Nancy Mace
June 30, 2021
MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2021
Tweet - "Shelby v. Holder decision, 8 years ago, gutted voter protections and led to states enacting laws making it harder for communities of color to vote. We must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act so every American has equal access to the ballot box. #RestoreTheVote"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2021
Tweet - "Congress has a responsibility to investigate the events that led to the January 6 insurrection and learn how to prevent it from ever happening again. Those responsible must be held accountable."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Comer & Oversight Republicans call on Maloney to resume in-person business
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 22, 2021
MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Tonight's Senate vote was only the beginning of the process. Democrats are going to keep fighting for S.1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will not rest until every American has unfettered access to the ballot box."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2021
Tweet - "When it comes to the fundamental right to vote, it ought not be subjected to the filibuster. Using the filibuster to subvert access to the ballot box will be disastrous for the future of our democracy."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2021
Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002
Rep. Nancy Mace
June 16, 2021
Tweet - "Today I met the Texas state legislators who stood strong in defense of the fundamental right to vote against those seeking to subvert the will of the people. It is our responsibility to protect our democracy from all threats."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabel Guzman, Administrator of US Small Business Administration - Representative Nadler Joins More Than 200 House Colleagues Urging the Small Business Administration to Immediately Release Critical Funds for Shuttered Venues
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
June 16, 2021
Tweet - "Our democracy is on fire & the Senate is fiddling away precious time. Fueled by the big lie, free & fair elections are being suppressed. The Senate makes an exception to the filibuster for the budget -- they ought to do the same to protect voting rights."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
The Post and Courier - Clyburn: US Senate is fiddling while our democracy burns
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2021
Tweet - "Congress has the constitutional authority to determine how federal elections are conducted and protect the fundamental right to vote. That's what #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act do."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Minority Leader of the House - Malliotakis, GOP Colleagues Call for Omar's Removal from House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep. William Timmons, ...
June 10, 2021
Tweet - "Voting rights are fundamental rights. Suppressing the vote disproportionately hurts the Black community, but let me tell you, it will hurt this entire country if it is allowed to continue."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021
Tweet - "Senator Strom Thurmond used the filibuster to try and block the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Today, it's still an obstacle to equal access to the ballot box. The right to vote in free and fair elections must be safeguarded over all else. Without it, we lose our democracy."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021
Tweet - "The attacks on voting rights are destroying the democratic principles upon which this country is based. It's like a cancer -- if we don't get the cancer out of the system, the system will die. We must do everything we can to protect access to the ballot box."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2021
Tweet - "There are 47 states that have now proposed legislation that could suppress votes. We need to pass #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote across the country."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021
MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021
Tweet - "Every American deserves the right to participate in the political process and make their voice heard. Voting rights are under attack across the country. We must continue the fight for unfettered access to the ballot box."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2021
Rosen, Scott, Booker Announce Formation of Bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 1, 2021
Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct would combat rampant voter suppression legislation being passed around the country. Every American deserves equal access to the ballot box. I applaud Majority Leader Schumer for bringing this critical legislation to the floor for a vote."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2021
Wilson Introduces Bill to Reduce Barriers for Military Voters
Rep. Joe Wilson
May 28, 2021
Lankford, Cornyn, T. Scott, and Former Secretary of State Stress Need for US Sanctions on Iran As Biden Renegotiates Iran Nuclear Deal
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Lankford, Blunt, Scott Urge Biden Administration to Protect Religious Freedom at Public Universities, Colleges
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 27, 2021
Tweet - "When you allow things to fester and don't get to the bottom of it, chances are the end result is going to be bad. The fact is, the country is deserving of knowing exactly what led up to January 6th, who was involved, and what we need to do to make sure this never happens again."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Schweikert Leads Letter to President Biden Opposing United States Return to the Iran Nuclear Deal
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ahead of Hurricane Season, Wicker & Hyde-Smith Seek to Ensure FEMA Prepared for Workforce Shortage
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2021
Tweet - "102 years ago, the House passed the #19thamendment to prohibit disenfranchisement on the basis of sex. Unfortunately we are still witnessing blatant voter suppression across our country. We must continue to fight for voting rights until there are no barriers to the ballot box."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 20, 2021
Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Close Pension Loopholes for Corrupt Politicians
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 20, 2021
Blog - Introducing the "No CORRUPTION Act"
Rep. Ralph Norman
May 19, 2021
Rep. Mace: We Do Not Need Duplicate Efforts to Investigate Jan. 6 With Yet Another Federal Panel
Rep. Nancy Mace
May 19, 2021
Tweet - "We saw fault lines open up leading to Jan. 6th and we know that something went wrong with the security of the Capitol. The bipartisan commission will find out what led to this insurrection & make recommendations about what we can do to prevent it from ever happening again."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 19, 2021
Let's Get Back to Work
Rep. William Timmons
May 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - 138 House Democrats Call for Ceasefire and Bold Leadership from the Biden Administration
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
May 19, 2021
Majority Whip Clyburn Statement On House Passage Of The January 6th Commission
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date
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Politician
July 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Clyburn and Velázquez Seek Documents on Role of SBA Employees in EIDL Fraud Schemes
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Republican Senate Aging Committee Members Urge Biden to Reinstate SSA Commissioner Saul
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 14, 2021
Tweet - "Our democracy works best when every American has unfettered access to the ballot box. Thank you to the 160 companies who recognize this and are working to ensure Americans can exercise their fundamental right to vote."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Norman & Environment Subcommittee Republicans Launch Probe into Biden Energy Appointee Using Position to Benefit Former Employer
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 13, 2021
Tweet - "Our democracy is at a dangerous inflection point. Carving out an exception to the filibuster for constitutional and voting rights would ensure we can continue our pursuit of a more perfect union. Like @POTUS said today, "The whole world is watching.""
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021
Norman & Environment Subcommittee Republicans Launch Probe into Biden Energy Appointee Using Position to Benefit Former Employer
Rep.Ralph Norman
July 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Comer Demands Hearing on Veterans' Backlog
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 12, 2021
Tweet - "The filibuster is not a law. It's not in the Constitution. It's a tradition that's been misused throughout history to deny civil and voting rights. Our constitutional rights ought not be subject to the filibuster."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 11, 2021
Tweet - "A Senator shouldn't be able to sit downtown in a spa and phone in an objection to deny my fundamental right to vote. We should honor the filibuster by applying it to legislative questions. But constitutional rights, like voting rights, ought not be subjected to the filibuster."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2021
Lankford, Blackburn Work to End Taxpayer Support for Abortion
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rounds Joins Bipartisan Letter to Ambassador Tai Highlighting Importance of Reconvening Trade Talks with Taiwan
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 1, 2021
Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS ruling further demonstrates why Congress must protect voting rights. This decision will lead to more onerous burdens on communities of color and will deny voters unfettered access to the ballot box. I would hope that Congress moves swiftly to pass S1 and HR4."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 30, 2021
Rep. Mace Appointed to Serve on American Economy Task Force
Rep.Nancy Mace
June 30, 2021
MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2021
Tweet - "Shelby v. Holder decision, 8 years ago, gutted voter protections and led to states enacting laws making it harder for communities of color to vote. We must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act so every American has equal access to the ballot box. #RestoreTheVote"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2021
Tweet - "Congress has a responsibility to investigate the events that led to the January 6 insurrection and learn how to prevent it from ever happening again. Those responsible must be held accountable."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Comer & Oversight Republicans call on Maloney to resume in-person business
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 22, 2021
MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Tonight's Senate vote was only the beginning of the process. Democrats are going to keep fighting for S.1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will not rest until every American has unfettered access to the ballot box."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2021
Tweet - "When it comes to the fundamental right to vote, it ought not be subjected to the filibuster. Using the filibuster to subvert access to the ballot box will be disastrous for the future of our democracy."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2021
Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002
Rep.Nancy Mace
June 16, 2021
Tweet - "Today I met the Texas state legislators who stood strong in defense of the fundamental right to vote against those seeking to subvert the will of the people. It is our responsibility to protect our democracy from all threats."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabel Guzman, Administrator of US Small Business Administration - Representative Nadler Joins More Than 200 House Colleagues Urging the Small Business Administration to Immediately Release Critical Funds for Shuttered Venues
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
June 16, 2021
Tweet - "Our democracy is on fire & the Senate is fiddling away precious time. Fueled by the big lie, free & fair elections are being suppressed. The Senate makes an exception to the filibuster for the budget -- they ought to do the same to protect voting rights."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
The Post and Courier - Clyburn: US Senate is fiddling while our democracy burns
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2021
Tweet - "Congress has the constitutional authority to determine how federal elections are conducted and protect the fundamental right to vote. That's what #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act do."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Minority Leader of the House - Malliotakis, GOP Colleagues Call for Omar's Removal from House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep.William Timmons, ...
June 10, 2021
Tweet - "Voting rights are fundamental rights. Suppressing the vote disproportionately hurts the Black community, but let me tell you, it will hurt this entire country if it is allowed to continue."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021
Tweet - "Senator Strom Thurmond used the filibuster to try and block the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Today, it's still an obstacle to equal access to the ballot box. The right to vote in free and fair elections must be safeguarded over all else. Without it, we lose our democracy."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021
Tweet - "The attacks on voting rights are destroying the democratic principles upon which this country is based. It's like a cancer -- if we don't get the cancer out of the system, the system will die. We must do everything we can to protect access to the ballot box."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2021
Tweet - "There are 47 states that have now proposed legislation that could suppress votes. We need to pass #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote across the country."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021
MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021
Tweet - "Every American deserves the right to participate in the political process and make their voice heard. Voting rights are under attack across the country. We must continue the fight for unfettered access to the ballot box."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2021
Rosen, Scott, Booker Announce Formation of Bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 1, 2021
Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct would combat rampant voter suppression legislation being passed around the country. Every American deserves equal access to the ballot box. I applaud Majority Leader Schumer for bringing this critical legislation to the floor for a vote."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2021
Wilson Introduces Bill to Reduce Barriers for Military Voters
Rep.Joe Wilson
May 28, 2021
Lankford, Cornyn, T. Scott, and Former Secretary of State Stress Need for US Sanctions on Iran As Biden Renegotiates Iran Nuclear Deal
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Lankford, Blunt, Scott Urge Biden Administration to Protect Religious Freedom at Public Universities, Colleges
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 27, 2021
Tweet - "When you allow things to fester and don't get to the bottom of it, chances are the end result is going to be bad. The fact is, the country is deserving of knowing exactly what led up to January 6th, who was involved, and what we need to do to make sure this never happens again."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Schweikert Leads Letter to President Biden Opposing United States Return to the Iran Nuclear Deal
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ahead of Hurricane Season, Wicker & Hyde-Smith Seek to Ensure FEMA Prepared for Workforce Shortage
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2021
Tweet - "102 years ago, the House passed the #19thamendment to prohibit disenfranchisement on the basis of sex. Unfortunately we are still witnessing blatant voter suppression across our country. We must continue to fight for voting rights until there are no barriers to the ballot box."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 20, 2021
Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Close Pension Loopholes for Corrupt Politicians
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 20, 2021
Blog - Introducing the "No CORRUPTION Act"
Rep.Ralph Norman
May 19, 2021
Rep. Mace: We Do Not Need Duplicate Efforts to Investigate Jan. 6 With Yet Another Federal Panel
Rep.Nancy Mace
May 19, 2021
Tweet - "We saw fault lines open up leading to Jan. 6th and we know that something went wrong with the security of the Capitol. The bipartisan commission will find out what led to this insurrection & make recommendations about what we can do to prevent it from ever happening again."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 19, 2021
Let's Get Back to Work
Rep.William Timmons
May 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - 138 House Democrats Call for Ceasefire and Bold Leadership from the Biden Administration
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
May 19, 2021
Majority Whip Clyburn Statement On House Passage Of The January 6th Commission
Rep.Jim Clyburn
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