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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
March 10, 2021 Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "I don't know why Republicans are trying to misrepresent what we're trying to do here. Nobody is keeping a gun away, but everybody should be able to wait 30 days. I ask the other side, is a wait of 30 days worth the death of nine unsuspecting souls? That alone should be enough." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "I think it is very clear, if we can make an exception to the filibuster rules for budgets, we ought to be able to make it for any civil or voting right that exists. If the President wants to keep the filibuster, fine, but let's do away w/ it for civil rights and voting rights." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 9, 2021 The Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms Shall Not Be Infringed Rep. Ralph Norman
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the first time we are recognizing the anniversary of Bloody Sunday without my good friend, John Lewis. 56 years ago, he and others marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and were greeted with violence. Today, we continue their fight for a more perfect union." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on House Passage of The for The People Act and The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 3, 2021 Mace Opposes Democrats' Effort to Nationalize Elections Rep. Nancy Mace
March 3, 2021 Mace Rejects Democrats' Attempts to Defund Police Rep. Nancy Mace
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Blacks in America know all too well the pain of voter suppression and police brutality; our nation has been plagued by racial inequities since its founding. Today, House Democrats voted to repair these longstanding faults that strip power and justice from communities of color." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Reintroduces the Enhanced Background Checks Act to Close the Charleston Loophole Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2021 Mace Introduces Bill to Abolish DC Regulation Requiring College Degree for Child Care Workers Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
March 1, 2021 Unveiling of Columbia, South Carolina, Monument Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of Women's History Month, a month where we take the time to celebrate the incredible women who have shaped our history and changed the world. As we reflect on their accomplishments, we must also work to ensure that we have equality for all women." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Enacting common-sense gun control is a priority for @potus & this Democratic Congress. A large majority of Americans-including gun owners-support universal background checks. We need to keep weapons out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them & save lives." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 1, 2021 Tribute for the 60th Anniversary of the Edwards V. South Carolina March Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's been 2 years since the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole. In 2015, a shooter took 9 innocent lives b/c he obtained a gun despite having an incomplete background check--which he would have failed. It's time to finally enact common sense gun legislation." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Two years ago, the House passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. For two years McConnell refused to allow a vote on it. Gun reform is common sense. Democrats will fight to get it signed into law." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Protections for the LGBTQ+ community are long overdue. I'm proud to have voted for the #EqualityAct today. I strongly urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this critical legislation so that we may end this discrimination once and for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2021 Timmons Votes No on H.R. 5, the So-Called "Equality Act" Rep. William Timmons
Feb. 24, 2021 House Approves Mace-Led Criminal Justice Reform Rep. Nancy Mace
Feb. 23, 2021 Duncan Files Legislation to Prohibit the Transfer or Release of Guantanamo Bay Detainees Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Franklin Joins Oversight Republicans in Sounding Alarm on Impending Health Crisis at the Border Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Mace Introduces Bill to Bar Transfer or Release of Guantanamo Bay Detainees Rep. Nancy Mace
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "65 years ago, nearly 100 men and women were arrested for standing up against the injustices of this nation during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Today we honor and recognize them, and are encouraged to continue to rise in the face of injustice." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has amplified racial inequities that have long existed in this nation. We've witnessed a disproportionate rate of infection, hospitalization, & death among minorities yet they are receiving fewer vaccinations. #VaccineEquity is essential to defeating this virus." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Failure to achieve vaccination equity would not only compound the suffering in communities of color--failure would also delay or even derail containment of the virus across the country, which could hinder a safe return to normal life for everyone." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Mace, Oversight Committee Republicans Raise Alarm on Impending Health Crisis at the Border Rep. Nancy Mace
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "No one ought to be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love. Equality must include all LGBTQ+ Americans. The #EqualityAct is long overdue. We must pass it into law now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I don't reject the national anthem but it does talk about preserving slavery and keeping people in servitude. What we can do is work to overcome it, and this would be one small gesture toward making our motto real: e pluribus unum." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 8, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Sens. Scott, Coons and Reps. Moolenaar, Suozzi Co-Chair the 69th National Prayer Breakfast Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Herrell Demands Oversight of Border Wall Funds Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "On this day, 108 years ago, the great Rosa Parks was born. Today we celebrate her life and legacy, including her courageous decision to sit that led others to rise." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 4, 2021 Scott Launches 46-County Virtual Tour of South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Today we paid tribute to the life of Officer Brian Sicknick. He gave his life to protect this great democracy and that is not a sacrifice we will soon forget. May he rest in peace." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Immigrants are a critical part of what makes this country great. Today, President Biden is taking executive action to develop humane migration and asylum policies, improve the legal immigration system, and reunite families separated by the Trump Administration." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the millions of lives, including 6 million Jews, that were lost during the Holocaust due to genocidal hatred. The memory of the Holocaust must always drive us to prevent further atrocities. We must never forget. #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden is making racial equity & fairness in America a priority of his Administration. With just a week in office, he's already working to address past inequities. I look forward to working together to make America's greatness accessible & affordable to all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "In order for America to truly be great, we must ensure that its greatness is accessible and affordable for all. Today, President Biden is issuing Executive Orders to advance equity by expanding fair housing, eliminating private prisons, and engaging with tribal nations." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Herrell Acts to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 at the Border Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Our military is strongest when all are welcome to serve based on their skills and qualifications--not barred because of their gender identity. President Biden's executive order rightly reverses the previous administration's harmful ban on transgender Americans serving openly." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which gave women the right to control their own bodies. Women's right to choose is under assault across this country. We must continue the fight to protect that fundamental right." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
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
March 10, 2021 Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "I don't know why Republicans are trying to misrepresent what we're trying to do here. Nobody is keeping a gun away, but everybody should be able to wait 30 days. I ask the other side, is a wait of 30 days worth the death of nine unsuspecting souls? That alone should be enough." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "I think it is very clear, if we can make an exception to the filibuster rules for budgets, we ought to be able to make it for any civil or voting right that exists. If the President wants to keep the filibuster, fine, but let's do away w/ it for civil rights and voting rights." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 9, 2021 The Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms Shall Not Be Infringed Rep.Ralph Norman
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the first time we are recognizing the anniversary of Bloody Sunday without my good friend, John Lewis. 56 years ago, he and others marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and were greeted with violence. Today, we continue their fight for a more perfect union." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on House Passage of The for The People Act and The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 3, 2021 Mace Opposes Democrats' Effort to Nationalize Elections Rep.Nancy Mace
March 3, 2021 Mace Rejects Democrats' Attempts to Defund Police Rep.Nancy Mace
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Blacks in America know all too well the pain of voter suppression and police brutality; our nation has been plagued by racial inequities since its founding. Today, House Democrats voted to repair these longstanding faults that strip power and justice from communities of color." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Reintroduces the Enhanced Background Checks Act to Close the Charleston Loophole Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2021 Mace Introduces Bill to Abolish DC Regulation Requiring College Degree for Child Care Workers Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
March 1, 2021 Unveiling of Columbia, South Carolina, Monument Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of Women's History Month, a month where we take the time to celebrate the incredible women who have shaped our history and changed the world. As we reflect on their accomplishments, we must also work to ensure that we have equality for all women." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Enacting common-sense gun control is a priority for @potus & this Democratic Congress. A large majority of Americans-including gun owners-support universal background checks. We need to keep weapons out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them & save lives." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 1, 2021 Tribute for the 60th Anniversary of the Edwards V. South Carolina March Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's been 2 years since the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole. In 2015, a shooter took 9 innocent lives b/c he obtained a gun despite having an incomplete background check--which he would have failed. It's time to finally enact common sense gun legislation." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Two years ago, the House passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. For two years McConnell refused to allow a vote on it. Gun reform is common sense. Democrats will fight to get it signed into law." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Protections for the LGBTQ+ community are long overdue. I'm proud to have voted for the #EqualityAct today. I strongly urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this critical legislation so that we may end this discrimination once and for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2021 Timmons Votes No on H.R. 5, the So-Called "Equality Act" Rep.William Timmons
Feb. 24, 2021 House Approves Mace-Led Criminal Justice Reform Rep.Nancy Mace
Feb. 23, 2021 Duncan Files Legislation to Prohibit the Transfer or Release of Guantanamo Bay Detainees Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Franklin Joins Oversight Republicans in Sounding Alarm on Impending Health Crisis at the Border Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Mace Introduces Bill to Bar Transfer or Release of Guantanamo Bay Detainees Rep.Nancy Mace
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "65 years ago, nearly 100 men and women were arrested for standing up against the injustices of this nation during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Today we honor and recognize them, and are encouraged to continue to rise in the face of injustice." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has amplified racial inequities that have long existed in this nation. We've witnessed a disproportionate rate of infection, hospitalization, & death among minorities yet they are receiving fewer vaccinations. #VaccineEquity is essential to defeating this virus." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Failure to achieve vaccination equity would not only compound the suffering in communities of color--failure would also delay or even derail containment of the virus across the country, which could hinder a safe return to normal life for everyone." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Mace, Oversight Committee Republicans Raise Alarm on Impending Health Crisis at the Border Rep.Nancy Mace
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "No one ought to be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love. Equality must include all LGBTQ+ Americans. The #EqualityAct is long overdue. We must pass it into law now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I don't reject the national anthem but it does talk about preserving slavery and keeping people in servitude. What we can do is work to overcome it, and this would be one small gesture toward making our motto real: e pluribus unum." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 8, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Sens. Scott, Coons and Reps. Moolenaar, Suozzi Co-Chair the 69th National Prayer Breakfast Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Herrell Demands Oversight of Border Wall Funds Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "On this day, 108 years ago, the great Rosa Parks was born. Today we celebrate her life and legacy, including her courageous decision to sit that led others to rise." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 4, 2021 Scott Launches 46-County Virtual Tour of South Carolina Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Today we paid tribute to the life of Officer Brian Sicknick. He gave his life to protect this great democracy and that is not a sacrifice we will soon forget. May he rest in peace." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Immigrants are a critical part of what makes this country great. Today, President Biden is taking executive action to develop humane migration and asylum policies, improve the legal immigration system, and reunite families separated by the Trump Administration." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the millions of lives, including 6 million Jews, that were lost during the Holocaust due to genocidal hatred. The memory of the Holocaust must always drive us to prevent further atrocities. We must never forget. #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden is making racial equity & fairness in America a priority of his Administration. With just a week in office, he's already working to address past inequities. I look forward to working together to make America's greatness accessible & affordable to all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "In order for America to truly be great, we must ensure that its greatness is accessible and affordable for all. Today, President Biden is issuing Executive Orders to advance equity by expanding fair housing, eliminating private prisons, and engaging with tribal nations." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Herrell Acts to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 at the Border Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Our military is strongest when all are welcome to serve based on their skills and qualifications--not barred because of their gender identity. President Biden's executive order rightly reverses the previous administration's harmful ban on transgender Americans serving openly." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which gave women the right to control their own bodies. Women's right to choose is under assault across this country. We must continue the fight to protect that fundamental right." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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