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Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "This administration's efforts to dismantle health insurance protections put in place by the Affordable Care Act have led to a decline in the number of Americans with health insurance. Every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Rural areas tend to have higher concentrations of sick people due to lack of access to health care and/or lack of funds. By ensuring access to rural broadband & funding community health centers, we can bring affordable health care to rural communities." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "New study: States that expanded Medicaid have increased opioid addiction treatment. South Carolina is below average in opioid treatment & above average in opioid deaths. To address the opioid crisis and save lives, South Carolina must expand Medicaid." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Title X program provides birth control, cancer screening & STD testing/treatment to 4 million people a year. The Trump administration's new gag rule forces Planned Parenthood out of this vital program, putting millions of Americans at risk. We must #ProtectX & #StandWithPP." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sasse Encourages President to Reject Pelosi's Pro-Abortion Extremism Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Smucker, Rubio lead colleagues in supporting president Trump's expansion of health care options Rep. William Timmons, ...
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "54 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid were signed into law. This not only brought health care to the elderly and the poor, but also quietly ended segregation in hospitals by restricting Medicare and federal funds from hospitals that weren't yet desegregated." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 26, 2019 Tweet - "Very proud of the work @ModernizeCmte is doing to modernize Congress. They're: Making the House accessible to ALL Americans Making permanent the Office of Diversity & Inclusion Modernizing House tech; and Streamlining & reorganizing Human Resources" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 23, 2019 Sen. Scott Votes to Support 9/11 First Responders Sen. Tim Scott
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis, Colleagues Support President Trump's Expansion of Health Care Options Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the President - Rubio, Smucker Lead Colleagues in Support of President Trump's Expansion of Health Care Options Rep. William Timmons, ...
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
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Environment Subcommittee and the Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on EPA Advisory Committees Rep. Ralph Norman
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the fate of our health care system is on the line. If this administration gets its way we will lose: - Protections for 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions - Medicaid expansion - Health insurance affordability tax credits And much more. #ProtectOurCare" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 3, 2019 Letter to Dr. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Walker Encourages FDA to Expand Patient Access to Potentially Lifesaving Drugs Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the HHS - Senate, House Lawmaker Press HHS to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 28, 2019 Palmer and Norman Introduce Bill to Push for Accurate Abortion Reporting Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 27, 2019 Rep. Norman Introduces Bill to Incentivize States to Report Abortion Data Rep. Ralph Norman
June 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Meadows Sends Letter to Secretary Azar Urging Adoption of Medicare Part D Modernization Plan Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 26, 2019 Scott, Cardin Introduce PAID Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "All Americans deserve to live in healthy environments, free from pollution and toxic waste. But people of color and low-income Americans are disproportionately affected by pollution every day. Today's #EJConvening is fighting for #EnviroJusticeNow." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Byrne Leads Bipartisan Support for Rural Hospitals Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 12, 2019 Scott, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent and Combat Obesity Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "In South Carolina, we know the effects of #ClimateCrisis on our oceans. We're seeing warmer ocean temperatures, rising sea levels, and an abhorrent amount of trash being dumped in their waters. During #CapitolHillOceanWeek, @HouseDemocrats are acting to #ProtectOurOceans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "We only have one Earth and it must be protected so that it will still be here for future generations. That's why the House voted to keep the U.S. in the #ParisClimateAgreement. Climate change is real and we must hold each other accountable. #WorldEnvironmentDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Supplemental Appropriations Package Rep. William Timmons
June 3, 2019 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement 2 years ago was completely dismissive of the threat of climate change. The world is embarking on a new journey with clean energy. We can either lead or be left behind. That's why I supported #ClimateActionNow Act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "One of the best ways to tackle climate change is through public and private investment in renewable energy. I'm proud to see my home state of South Carolina doing just that." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2019 Menendez Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Lead Exposure Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2019 Durbin, Scott, Menendez, Young, Duckworth, Kaine, Portman, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 20, 2019 Senator Scott Statement on HUD Carbon Monoxide Announcement Sen. Tim Scott
May 16, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Engel, Olson Lead 300 Members of Congress In Bipartisan Effort To Preserve Lifeline For Safety-Net Hospitals Rep. William Timmons, ...
May 16, 2019 Tweet - "Health care is a right, not a privilege. Today's legislation takes meaningful steps to control prescription drug costs so patients don't have to choose between their life-saving medications or other necessities like rent or food. #ProtectOurCare" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable for a family to have to forgo saving for their child's education in order to afford prescription medications. @HouseDemocrats will continue to fight to make health care & prescription drugs affordable & accessible for all Americans. #ProtectOurCare" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their health insurance because of this lawsuit & they deserve answers. In the meantime, @HouseDemocrats will vote this week to protect the ACA & curb the rising cost of health care & prescription drugs. https://wapo.st/2WJ7Xvw " Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rubio, Blackburn Ask GAO for Transparency of Federal Dollars Supporting Abortion Industry Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Hartzler, Olson, Blackburn Ask GAO For Transparency Of Federal Dollars Supporting Abortion Industry Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norma Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Burgess and Roby Urge Continued FDA Oversight of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "While our committees are providing oversight, the rest of the @HouseDemocrats are pushing forward with our agenda. We're voting today to preserve assistance to people with pre-existing conditions in the ACA. We can walk & chew gum at the same time. - via @MSNBC w/ @craigmelvin" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 9, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 378 members of Congress urge House leaders to continue funding special diabetes research program Rep. William Timmons, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "The Reeves's story is all too familiar. No family should have to forgo saving for their child's education in order to pay for prescription medications. No person should be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition. We must keep fighting to #ProtectOurCare." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 3, 2019 Sen. Scott Joins Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Access to Life-Saving Transplants Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "Community health centers keep people healthy and the National Health Service Corps is vital to increasing the number of primary care doctors. That's why @SenSanders and I are fighting to increase their funding b/c every person in this country deserves access to primary care." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is real and its evidence is all around us. The Paris Agreement was an important first step toward holding countries accountable and we cannot allow this president to remove us from it. #ClimateActionNow #HR9" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the first day of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. For people of color, mental health is often stigmatized but mental illness is much more common than we think. If you are in a mental health crisis, you are not alone. Text NAMI to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-8255." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2019 Tweet - "We can't begin to solve the health disparities in minority communities without addressing: Access to healthy foods Inadequate health care Pollution and environmental factors #MinorityHealthMonth" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senators Warren Leads Colleagues in Calling on CMS Administrator Seema Varma to Remove Regulations that Restrict Access to Hearing Health Services Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Marshall Leads Bipartisan Letter to HHS Against New Organ Transplant Rule Rep. William Timmons, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "This administration's efforts to dismantle health insurance protections put in place by the Affordable Care Act have led to a decline in the number of Americans with health insurance. Every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Rural areas tend to have higher concentrations of sick people due to lack of access to health care and/or lack of funds. By ensuring access to rural broadband & funding community health centers, we can bring affordable health care to rural communities." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "New study: States that expanded Medicaid have increased opioid addiction treatment. South Carolina is below average in opioid treatment & above average in opioid deaths. To address the opioid crisis and save lives, South Carolina must expand Medicaid." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Title X program provides birth control, cancer screening & STD testing/treatment to 4 million people a year. The Trump administration's new gag rule forces Planned Parenthood out of this vital program, putting millions of Americans at risk. We must #ProtectX & #StandWithPP." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sasse Encourages President to Reject Pelosi's Pro-Abortion Extremism Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Smucker, Rubio lead colleagues in supporting president Trump's expansion of health care options Rep.William Timmons, ...
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "54 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid were signed into law. This not only brought health care to the elderly and the poor, but also quietly ended segregation in hospitals by restricting Medicare and federal funds from hospitals that weren't yet desegregated." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 26, 2019 Tweet - "Very proud of the work @ModernizeCmte is doing to modernize Congress. They're: Making the House accessible to ALL Americans Making permanent the Office of Diversity & Inclusion Modernizing House tech; and Streamlining & reorganizing Human Resources" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 23, 2019 Sen. Scott Votes to Support 9/11 First Responders Sen.Tim Scott
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis, Colleagues Support President Trump's Expansion of Health Care Options Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the President - Rubio, Smucker Lead Colleagues in Support of President Trump's Expansion of Health Care Options Rep.William Timmons, ...
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
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Environment Subcommittee and the Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on EPA Advisory Committees Rep.Ralph Norman
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the fate of our health care system is on the line. If this administration gets its way we will lose: - Protections for 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions - Medicaid expansion - Health insurance affordability tax credits And much more. #ProtectOurCare" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 3, 2019 Letter to Dr. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Walker Encourages FDA to Expand Patient Access to Potentially Lifesaving Drugs Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the HHS - Senate, House Lawmaker Press HHS to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 28, 2019 Palmer and Norman Introduce Bill to Push for Accurate Abortion Reporting Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 27, 2019 Rep. Norman Introduces Bill to Incentivize States to Report Abortion Data Rep.Ralph Norman
June 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Meadows Sends Letter to Secretary Azar Urging Adoption of Medicare Part D Modernization Plan Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 26, 2019 Scott, Cardin Introduce PAID Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "All Americans deserve to live in healthy environments, free from pollution and toxic waste. But people of color and low-income Americans are disproportionately affected by pollution every day. Today's #EJConvening is fighting for #EnviroJusticeNow." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Byrne Leads Bipartisan Support for Rural Hospitals Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 12, 2019 Scott, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent and Combat Obesity Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "In South Carolina, we know the effects of #ClimateCrisis on our oceans. We're seeing warmer ocean temperatures, rising sea levels, and an abhorrent amount of trash being dumped in their waters. During #CapitolHillOceanWeek, @HouseDemocrats are acting to #ProtectOurOceans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "We only have one Earth and it must be protected so that it will still be here for future generations. That's why the House voted to keep the U.S. in the #ParisClimateAgreement. Climate change is real and we must hold each other accountable. #WorldEnvironmentDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Supplemental Appropriations Package Rep.William Timmons
June 3, 2019 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement 2 years ago was completely dismissive of the threat of climate change. The world is embarking on a new journey with clean energy. We can either lead or be left behind. That's why I supported #ClimateActionNow Act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "One of the best ways to tackle climate change is through public and private investment in renewable energy. I'm proud to see my home state of South Carolina doing just that." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2019 Menendez Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Lead Exposure Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2019 Durbin, Scott, Menendez, Young, Duckworth, Kaine, Portman, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 20, 2019 Senator Scott Statement on HUD Carbon Monoxide Announcement Sen.Tim Scott
May 16, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Engel, Olson Lead 300 Members of Congress In Bipartisan Effort To Preserve Lifeline For Safety-Net Hospitals Rep.William Timmons, ...
May 16, 2019 Tweet - "Health care is a right, not a privilege. Today's legislation takes meaningful steps to control prescription drug costs so patients don't have to choose between their life-saving medications or other necessities like rent or food. #ProtectOurCare" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable for a family to have to forgo saving for their child's education in order to afford prescription medications. @HouseDemocrats will continue to fight to make health care & prescription drugs affordable & accessible for all Americans. #ProtectOurCare" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their health insurance because of this lawsuit & they deserve answers. In the meantime, @HouseDemocrats will vote this week to protect the ACA & curb the rising cost of health care & prescription drugs. https://wapo.st/2WJ7Xvw " Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rubio, Blackburn Ask GAO for Transparency of Federal Dollars Supporting Abortion Industry Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Hartzler, Olson, Blackburn Ask GAO For Transparency Of Federal Dollars Supporting Abortion Industry Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norma Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Burgess and Roby Urge Continued FDA Oversight of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "While our committees are providing oversight, the rest of the @HouseDemocrats are pushing forward with our agenda. We're voting today to preserve assistance to people with pre-existing conditions in the ACA. We can walk & chew gum at the same time. - via @MSNBC w/ @craigmelvin" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 9, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 378 members of Congress urge House leaders to continue funding special diabetes research program Rep.William Timmons, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "The Reeves's story is all too familiar. No family should have to forgo saving for their child's education in order to pay for prescription medications. No person should be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition. We must keep fighting to #ProtectOurCare." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 3, 2019 Sen. Scott Joins Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Access to Life-Saving Transplants Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "Community health centers keep people healthy and the National Health Service Corps is vital to increasing the number of primary care doctors. That's why @SenSanders and I are fighting to increase their funding b/c every person in this country deserves access to primary care." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is real and its evidence is all around us. The Paris Agreement was an important first step toward holding countries accountable and we cannot allow this president to remove us from it. #ClimateActionNow #HR9" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the first day of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. For people of color, mental health is often stigmatized but mental illness is much more common than we think. If you are in a mental health crisis, you are not alone. Text NAMI to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-8255." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2019 Tweet - "We can't begin to solve the health disparities in minority communities without addressing: Access to healthy foods Inadequate health care Pollution and environmental factors #MinorityHealthMonth" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senators Warren Leads Colleagues in Calling on CMS Administrator Seema Varma to Remove Regulations that Restrict Access to Hearing Health Services Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Marshall Leads Bipartisan Letter to HHS Against New Organ Transplant Rule Rep.William Timmons, ...
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