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June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct to end discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we enter #PrideMonth, I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to take up this important legislation and give our fellow Americans the rights they deserve. #PRIDE2020" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct to end discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we enter #PrideMonth I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to take up this important legislation and give our fellow Americans the rights they deserve. #PRIDE2020" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 30, 2020 We Need Actionable Answers Rep. Ralph Norman
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Derek Chauvin did not act alone. When George Floyd laid on the ground, crying out for his life, it was not one, not two, but three cops who kept their knees on him, snuffing out his life as a fourth stood by and watched. Everyone involved must be brought to justice immediately." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 29, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #MemorialDay today, we honor all the men and women who have given their lives to serve and protect this country. Their tremendous sacrifices for our freedom will never be forgotten." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Harvey Milk was one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials, and he was not afraid to speak up for what was right, even when it was difficult. Today we honor his life and legacy. #HarveyMilkDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Lamborn Leads Letter Calling for Liability Protections for Houses of Worship Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 101 years since the House passed the #19thamendment, removing sex as a barrier to the polls. However, we are still seeing blatant attempts to suppress voting rights. We must continue the fight for voting rights until all have equal access to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper - Collins, Lamborn Urge DoD to Protect Religious Liberty in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweets - "We should be informed by history and guided by science as we consider reopening the country. Doing so before the proper safeguards are in place will only cause more sickness and death." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2020 Warner Joins Colleagues in Introducing VoteSafe Act Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Calls For Additional Child Care COVID-19 Relief Funding Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI, and Regina Lombardo, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Grassley, GOP Colleagues Send Letter to FBI and ATF on Firearms Background Check System during Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Inhofe Joins Daines, Colleagues in Urging SBA to exclude Planned Parenthood from PPP loans Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor the memories of the 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust. As we do so, it is imperative that we never forget the lessons learned so that "never again" remains a reality. #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Congressman Jason Crow Demands Increased Transparency from ICE on COVID-19 Cases at Detention Facilities Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Longstanding health disparities & socioeconomic barriers have placed Black Americans at a higher risk for contracting & dying from COVID-19. As we work to eradicate this virus, we must also work to eradicate this inequality & its lethal consequences." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2020 Oversight Republicans ask for info to hold Kennedy Center accountable on coronavirus aid Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 7, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces More than $1 Million in African American Civil Rights Historic Preservation Fund Grants for South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott Sends Letter to HHS Regarding Reporting On Racial Disparities And Coronavirus Sen. Tim Scott
April 7, 2020 Letter to Deborah Rutter, President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Rep. Green Joins Oversight Republicans in Demanding Answers on Kennedy Center Layoffs Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "52 years ago I got the news of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. I went home, numb, sat in my house, turned on the radio and just listened. I sat there, the rest of the night. The sun came up with me sitting there." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, the House reauthorized #VAWA in order to protect victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. It's still sitting on Mitch McConnell's desk. It's time for the Senate to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2020 Walker, Cleaver, Scott, Coons Call for April to be National Month of Prayer Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor - Johnson, Richmond, Scalise, Clyburn, Agencies: Do Not Impose Arbitrary Condition on Churches' Eligibility for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Equal work should mean equal pay, period. We depend on our workers now more than ever before, and we ought to make sure they're paid equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is nothing without its workers. As we recognize #CesarChavezDay today, let us thank and honor this nation's workers, especially those on the front lines of this pandemic. Thank you for all that you do." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 24, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - ICYMI: Duncan, Colleagues Inquire on Troubling Police State Power Requests Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of workers will get paid sick leave under #FamiliesFirst. What they need are protections now, not grandstanding. This emergency legislation is an important step in preventing the spread of this virus, and protecting American families." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 14, 2020 Tweet - "From the beginning of this health crisis, @HouseDemocrats have been committed to providing support for American families hit the hardest by COVID-19. This bill & the recently enacted supplemental approps are just the first steps that Congress will take to mitigate this pandemic." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2020 Supporting Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act Rep. Ralph Norman
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago, a brave group of people, including my friend @RepJohnLewis , were attacked on Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama while marching for voting rights. They stood up for what they believed in. Today, we continue to stand up in pursuit of equal rights for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Violence Against Women Act protects victims and survivors of domestic violence and stalking. We must protect women by permanently reauthorizing this landmark legislation that was originally introduced by my good friend @JoeBiden . #VAWA" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 5, 2020 House Foreign Affairs committee advances No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "This month we take the time to celebrate and salute incredible women who have changed the world. As we reflect on the women who have paved the path forward, we must also continue to fight to achieve equality for all women. #WomensHistoryMonth" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2020 Congressman Wilson Encourages Students to Participate in the Congressional Art Competition Rep. Joe Wilson
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2020 Scott, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Teleabortions Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the House passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. McConnell has refused to allow a vote on it. The people have made it clear that they want common sense gun reform. It's time for the Senate to vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 26, 2020 Senators Rick Scott and Jacky Rosen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral No CORRUPTION Act Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "In the last 120 years, Congress has attempted to #OutlawLynching over 200 times. After decades of terror, today, the House will finally bring justice to the over 4,000 victims of lynching by passing the #EmmettTill Antilynching Act to outlaw lynching once and for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2020 Senator Scott Stands Up for Abortion Survivors and the Unborn Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor and remember mathematician Katherine Johnson, who broke down barriers of race and gender at NASA, and whose work was instrumental to the first human space flight. Her legacy will not be forgotten." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Date Title Politician
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct to end discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we enter #PrideMonth, I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to take up this important legislation and give our fellow Americans the rights they deserve. #PRIDE2020" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct to end discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we enter #PrideMonth I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to take up this important legislation and give our fellow Americans the rights they deserve. #PRIDE2020" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 30, 2020 We Need Actionable Answers Rep.Ralph Norman
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Derek Chauvin did not act alone. When George Floyd laid on the ground, crying out for his life, it was not one, not two, but three cops who kept their knees on him, snuffing out his life as a fourth stood by and watched. Everyone involved must be brought to justice immediately." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 29, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #MemorialDay today, we honor all the men and women who have given their lives to serve and protect this country. Their tremendous sacrifices for our freedom will never be forgotten." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Harvey Milk was one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials, and he was not afraid to speak up for what was right, even when it was difficult. Today we honor his life and legacy. #HarveyMilkDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Lamborn Leads Letter Calling for Liability Protections for Houses of Worship Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 101 years since the House passed the #19thamendment, removing sex as a barrier to the polls. However, we are still seeing blatant attempts to suppress voting rights. We must continue the fight for voting rights until all have equal access to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper - Collins, Lamborn Urge DoD to Protect Religious Liberty in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweets - "We should be informed by history and guided by science as we consider reopening the country. Doing so before the proper safeguards are in place will only cause more sickness and death." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2020 Warner Joins Colleagues in Introducing VoteSafe Act Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Calls For Additional Child Care COVID-19 Relief Funding Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI, and Regina Lombardo, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Grassley, GOP Colleagues Send Letter to FBI and ATF on Firearms Background Check System during Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Inhofe Joins Daines, Colleagues in Urging SBA to exclude Planned Parenthood from PPP loans Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor the memories of the 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust. As we do so, it is imperative that we never forget the lessons learned so that "never again" remains a reality. #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Congressman Jason Crow Demands Increased Transparency from ICE on COVID-19 Cases at Detention Facilities Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Longstanding health disparities & socioeconomic barriers have placed Black Americans at a higher risk for contracting & dying from COVID-19. As we work to eradicate this virus, we must also work to eradicate this inequality & its lethal consequences." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2020 Oversight Republicans ask for info to hold Kennedy Center accountable on coronavirus aid Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 7, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces More than $1 Million in African American Civil Rights Historic Preservation Fund Grants for South Carolina Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott Sends Letter to HHS Regarding Reporting On Racial Disparities And Coronavirus Sen.Tim Scott
April 7, 2020 Letter to Deborah Rutter, President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Rep. Green Joins Oversight Republicans in Demanding Answers on Kennedy Center Layoffs Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "52 years ago I got the news of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. I went home, numb, sat in my house, turned on the radio and just listened. I sat there, the rest of the night. The sun came up with me sitting there." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, the House reauthorized #VAWA in order to protect victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. It's still sitting on Mitch McConnell's desk. It's time for the Senate to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2020 Walker, Cleaver, Scott, Coons Call for April to be National Month of Prayer Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor - Johnson, Richmond, Scalise, Clyburn, Agencies: Do Not Impose Arbitrary Condition on Churches' Eligibility for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Equal work should mean equal pay, period. We depend on our workers now more than ever before, and we ought to make sure they're paid equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is nothing without its workers. As we recognize #CesarChavezDay today, let us thank and honor this nation's workers, especially those on the front lines of this pandemic. Thank you for all that you do." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 24, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - ICYMI: Duncan, Colleagues Inquire on Troubling Police State Power Requests Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of workers will get paid sick leave under #FamiliesFirst. What they need are protections now, not grandstanding. This emergency legislation is an important step in preventing the spread of this virus, and protecting American families." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 14, 2020 Tweet - "From the beginning of this health crisis, @HouseDemocrats have been committed to providing support for American families hit the hardest by COVID-19. This bill & the recently enacted supplemental approps are just the first steps that Congress will take to mitigate this pandemic." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2020 Supporting Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act Rep.Ralph Norman
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago, a brave group of people, including my friend @RepJohnLewis , were attacked on Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama while marching for voting rights. They stood up for what they believed in. Today, we continue to stand up in pursuit of equal rights for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Violence Against Women Act protects victims and survivors of domestic violence and stalking. We must protect women by permanently reauthorizing this landmark legislation that was originally introduced by my good friend @JoeBiden . #VAWA" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 5, 2020 House Foreign Affairs committee advances No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "This month we take the time to celebrate and salute incredible women who have changed the world. As we reflect on the women who have paved the path forward, we must also continue to fight to achieve equality for all women. #WomensHistoryMonth" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2020 Congressman Wilson Encourages Students to Participate in the Congressional Art Competition Rep.Joe Wilson
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2020 Scott, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Teleabortions Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the House passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. McConnell has refused to allow a vote on it. The people have made it clear that they want common sense gun reform. It's time for the Senate to vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 26, 2020 Senators Rick Scott and Jacky Rosen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral No CORRUPTION Act Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "In the last 120 years, Congress has attempted to #OutlawLynching over 200 times. After decades of terror, today, the House will finally bring justice to the over 4,000 victims of lynching by passing the #EmmettTill Antilynching Act to outlaw lynching once and for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2020 Senator Scott Stands Up for Abortion Survivors and the Unborn Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor and remember mathematician Katherine Johnson, who broke down barriers of race and gender at NASA, and whose work was instrumental to the first human space flight. Her legacy will not be forgotten." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
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