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April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Higgins, Freedom Caucus Colleagues Defend Law Enforcement Against Anti-Police Attacks Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - To Confront Worldwide Rise of Anti-Semitism, Rosen and Lankford Lead Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "We are witnessing an epidemic of police brutality & killings in this country. Adam Toledo, Daunte Wright, George Floyd, and so many others should still be alive today. The job of the police is to serve and PROTECT. This is why we must enact the Justice in Policing Act into law." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "This morning Americans are waking up to news of yet another mass shooting. My heart goes out to the friends and family of the victims, but we need more than thoughts & prayers. It's time for the Senate to send House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 15, 2021 Rep. Norman Leads SC Republican Delegation in Letter to AG Wilson Concerning Illegal Immigration Rep. Ralph Norman
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "Why is it so important that you get a gun in 3 days? What's wrong with 10 days? We sometimes wait 30 days just to get something in the mail. This isn't about taking away guns. This is about keeping guns out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 14, 2021 Duncan and Lee File Legislation to Strip MLB Antitrust Exemption Rep. William Timmons, ...
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today @TheBlackCaucus met with President Biden to discuss key priorities important to our caucus like voting rights & policing. We see President Biden's programs as being key to getting our nation back to a better place, & we look forward to working with him to make that happen." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 13, 2021 Rep. Norman Visits Southern Border in Texas and New Mexico Rep. Ralph Norman
April 12, 2021 Rep. Mace Co-Sponsors Bill to Crack Down on Animal Abuse Rep. Nancy Mace
April 12, 2021 Tweet - "Child abuse and neglect is a persistent public health problem that affects millions of children across the country. As we mark Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, we reaffirm our commitment to preventing child abuse and maltreatment. #CAPMonth" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud President Biden for taking action to #EndGunViolence. The House has sent two gun violence prevention bills to the Senate, including my bill to close the Charleston Loophole. We need the Senate to send these bills to the President's desk now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
April 7, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Rep. Mace Sounds Alarm on Biden Administration's "Vaccine Passport" Program Rep. Nancy Mace
April 5, 2021 Clyburn, Williams, Gillibrand, And Warnock Announce Introduction Of Voter Empowerment Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "The late John Lewis nearly gave his life to secure the right to vote & I am committed to honoring his legacy & preserving our democracy. It's our responsibility to ensure that all eligible Americans have the right to cast a ballot that will be counted & make their voices heard." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman in the Committee on Oversight and Reform - Franklin Joins Oversight Republicans Reiterating Request for Hearing to Hold President Biden Accountable for Border Crisis Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "The AAPI community has faced relentless physical and verbal attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hate and violence have no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry and #StopAsianHate" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "It is a contradiction to say we must protect minority rights in the Senate while refusing to protect minority rights in our society. There's no way under the sun that in 2021 that we are going to allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 25, 2021 ICYMI: Senator Scott on Ruthless Podcast Sen. Tim Scott
March 24, 2021 The Washington Post - Opinion: Tim Scott: Let's Set the Record Straight on 'Woke Supremacy' and Racism Sen. Tim Scott
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, a mass shooting took 10 innocent lives. Last week, a mass shooting took 8 innocent lives. As we work toward getting our nation back to "normal," one thing we must refuse to normalize is continued gun violence. The Senate must act now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General - Meijer, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Biden's Border Wall Freeze Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
March 19, 2021 Letter to Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Carter Leads 43 Members Demanding Answers from HHS About Unaccompanied Children at the Border Rep. William Timmons, ...
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "If we allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights, it will be catastrophic for the future of this country and the future of our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "@LeaderMcConnell seems hellbent on using the archaic filibuster to allow the Senate minority to block any legislation designed to protect voting & civil rights for our country's minority citizens as we continue our pursuit toward fulfillment of "liberty & justice for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Scorched Earth to Mississippi Burning Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Many of our nation's farmers work tirelessly to put food on our tables, yet they often live in fear of deportation. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act allows farmworkers to earn legal status and improves job opportunities in the agriculture industry." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Addressing the Border Crisis Rep. Ralph Norman
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "58 years ago SCOTUS issued the Gideon v. Wainwright decision giving all defendants the right to legal counsel. Yet wrongful imprisonment remains far too common, and disparities plague our criminal justice system. "Justice for all' requires criminal justice reform." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Dreamers are our neighbors, friends, colleagues, and classmates. They fully contribute to our economy and are vital to what makes this country great. Their #HomeIsHere and the Dream Act will ensure that they can call America home, permanently." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - McCarthy Sends Another Letter to President Biden on the Border Crisis Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Tillis, Colleagues Push DOJ to Review Obstruction of Justice in Ongoing Probe of States' COVID Response in Nursing Homes Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 17, 2021 Timmons Supports Clean Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep. William Timmons
March 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representatives Cohen, Schakowsky, Buchanan, and Fitzpatrick Lead More than 100 Members Asking Secretary Vilsack to Publish Rule Preventing Horse "Soring" Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
March 12, 2021 Inhofe Joins Scott to Introduce Bill to Protect Faith-Based Foster Care Providers Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 12, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday, the House passed my legislation to close the #CharlestonLoophole, moving us one step closer to making gun ownership safer. I hope the Senate will follow our lead and send these lifesaving bills to President Biden's desk to be signed into law." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "96% of gun background checks are completed within 3 business days. The #CharlestonLoophole bill would allow the FBI additional time to complete the remaining 4% of background checks to ensure firearms don't fall into the wrong hands." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Remarks on House Passage of Two Background Checks Bills Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "Since 1998, the Charleston Loophole has put over 75,000 guns into the hands of prohibited gun owners. We must fix the #CharlestonLoophole to keep these weapons from falling into the wrong hands!" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "In 2019, almost 3,000 guns were sold to prohibited purchasers after the 3 day waiting period. The #CharlestonLoophole bill would allow the FBI more time to run background checks so we can stop prohibited gun owners from slipping through the cracks." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "FBI analysis of the current background check system shows that 3 business days isn't always enough time to decide if someone shouldn't be allowed to own a gun. The #CharlestonLoophole bill gives them the time they need to conduct a thorough investigation." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "Over 90% of Americans support expanding background checks. #HR8 will do just that. It's time to put an end to gun violence and take these vital steps to ensure our communities are safe." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Troy Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection; and Hon. Tae Johnson, Acting Director of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Duncan Leads Letter on Growing Crisis at Southern Border Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
March 11, 2021 Senator Scott Delivers Message on One Year Anniversary of the Pandemic Sen. Tim Scott
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "I am emotional today for the families and friends of the Emanuel Nine, several of who were my constituents. They have been waiting for years to see the "Charleston loophole' closed. Today's vote moves us one step closer to making gun ownership safer." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "I look at this legislation & I see it being targeted. One report yesterday said this program of doing more for Black farmers than anything since the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This legislation targets children who need to get back in school. That's targeting to me." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Higgins, Freedom Caucus Colleagues Defend Law Enforcement Against Anti-Police Attacks Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - To Confront Worldwide Rise of Anti-Semitism, Rosen and Lankford Lead Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "We are witnessing an epidemic of police brutality & killings in this country. Adam Toledo, Daunte Wright, George Floyd, and so many others should still be alive today. The job of the police is to serve and PROTECT. This is why we must enact the Justice in Policing Act into law." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "This morning Americans are waking up to news of yet another mass shooting. My heart goes out to the friends and family of the victims, but we need more than thoughts & prayers. It's time for the Senate to send House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 15, 2021 Rep. Norman Leads SC Republican Delegation in Letter to AG Wilson Concerning Illegal Immigration Rep.Ralph Norman
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "Why is it so important that you get a gun in 3 days? What's wrong with 10 days? We sometimes wait 30 days just to get something in the mail. This isn't about taking away guns. This is about keeping guns out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 14, 2021 Duncan and Lee File Legislation to Strip MLB Antitrust Exemption Rep.William Timmons, ...
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today @TheBlackCaucus met with President Biden to discuss key priorities important to our caucus like voting rights & policing. We see President Biden's programs as being key to getting our nation back to a better place, & we look forward to working with him to make that happen." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 13, 2021 Rep. Norman Visits Southern Border in Texas and New Mexico Rep.Ralph Norman
April 12, 2021 Rep. Mace Co-Sponsors Bill to Crack Down on Animal Abuse Rep.Nancy Mace
April 12, 2021 Tweet - "Child abuse and neglect is a persistent public health problem that affects millions of children across the country. As we mark Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, we reaffirm our commitment to preventing child abuse and maltreatment. #CAPMonth" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud President Biden for taking action to #EndGunViolence. The House has sent two gun violence prevention bills to the Senate, including my bill to close the Charleston Loophole. We need the Senate to send these bills to the President's desk now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
April 7, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Rep. Mace Sounds Alarm on Biden Administration's "Vaccine Passport" Program Rep.Nancy Mace
April 5, 2021 Clyburn, Williams, Gillibrand, And Warnock Announce Introduction Of Voter Empowerment Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "The late John Lewis nearly gave his life to secure the right to vote & I am committed to honoring his legacy & preserving our democracy. It's our responsibility to ensure that all eligible Americans have the right to cast a ballot that will be counted & make their voices heard." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman in the Committee on Oversight and Reform - Franklin Joins Oversight Republicans Reiterating Request for Hearing to Hold President Biden Accountable for Border Crisis Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "The AAPI community has faced relentless physical and verbal attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hate and violence have no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry and #StopAsianHate" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "It is a contradiction to say we must protect minority rights in the Senate while refusing to protect minority rights in our society. There's no way under the sun that in 2021 that we are going to allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 25, 2021 ICYMI: Senator Scott on Ruthless Podcast Sen.Tim Scott
March 24, 2021 The Washington Post - Opinion: Tim Scott: Let's Set the Record Straight on 'Woke Supremacy' and Racism Sen.Tim Scott
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, a mass shooting took 10 innocent lives. Last week, a mass shooting took 8 innocent lives. As we work toward getting our nation back to "normal," one thing we must refuse to normalize is continued gun violence. The Senate must act now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General - Meijer, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Biden's Border Wall Freeze Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
March 19, 2021 Letter to Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Carter Leads 43 Members Demanding Answers from HHS About Unaccompanied Children at the Border Rep.William Timmons, ...
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "If we allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights, it will be catastrophic for the future of this country and the future of our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "@LeaderMcConnell seems hellbent on using the archaic filibuster to allow the Senate minority to block any legislation designed to protect voting & civil rights for our country's minority citizens as we continue our pursuit toward fulfillment of "liberty & justice for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Scorched Earth to Mississippi Burning Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Many of our nation's farmers work tirelessly to put food on our tables, yet they often live in fear of deportation. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act allows farmworkers to earn legal status and improves job opportunities in the agriculture industry." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Addressing the Border Crisis Rep.Ralph Norman
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "58 years ago SCOTUS issued the Gideon v. Wainwright decision giving all defendants the right to legal counsel. Yet wrongful imprisonment remains far too common, and disparities plague our criminal justice system. "Justice for all' requires criminal justice reform." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Dreamers are our neighbors, friends, colleagues, and classmates. They fully contribute to our economy and are vital to what makes this country great. Their #HomeIsHere and the Dream Act will ensure that they can call America home, permanently." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - McCarthy Sends Another Letter to President Biden on the Border Crisis Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Tillis, Colleagues Push DOJ to Review Obstruction of Justice in Ongoing Probe of States' COVID Response in Nursing Homes Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 17, 2021 Timmons Supports Clean Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep.William Timmons
March 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representatives Cohen, Schakowsky, Buchanan, and Fitzpatrick Lead More than 100 Members Asking Secretary Vilsack to Publish Rule Preventing Horse "Soring" Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
March 12, 2021 Inhofe Joins Scott to Introduce Bill to Protect Faith-Based Foster Care Providers Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 12, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday, the House passed my legislation to close the #CharlestonLoophole, moving us one step closer to making gun ownership safer. I hope the Senate will follow our lead and send these lifesaving bills to President Biden's desk to be signed into law." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "96% of gun background checks are completed within 3 business days. The #CharlestonLoophole bill would allow the FBI additional time to complete the remaining 4% of background checks to ensure firearms don't fall into the wrong hands." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Remarks on House Passage of Two Background Checks Bills Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "Since 1998, the Charleston Loophole has put over 75,000 guns into the hands of prohibited gun owners. We must fix the #CharlestonLoophole to keep these weapons from falling into the wrong hands!" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "In 2019, almost 3,000 guns were sold to prohibited purchasers after the 3 day waiting period. The #CharlestonLoophole bill would allow the FBI more time to run background checks so we can stop prohibited gun owners from slipping through the cracks." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "FBI analysis of the current background check system shows that 3 business days isn't always enough time to decide if someone shouldn't be allowed to own a gun. The #CharlestonLoophole bill gives them the time they need to conduct a thorough investigation." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "Over 90% of Americans support expanding background checks. #HR8 will do just that. It's time to put an end to gun violence and take these vital steps to ensure our communities are safe." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Troy Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection; and Hon. Tae Johnson, Acting Director of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Duncan Leads Letter on Growing Crisis at Southern Border Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
March 11, 2021 Senator Scott Delivers Message on One Year Anniversary of the Pandemic Sen.Tim Scott
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "I am emotional today for the families and friends of the Emanuel Nine, several of who were my constituents. They have been waiting for years to see the "Charleston loophole' closed. Today's vote moves us one step closer to making gun ownership safer." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "I look at this legislation & I see it being targeted. One report yesterday said this program of doing more for Black farmers than anything since the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This legislation targets children who need to get back in school. That's targeting to me." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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