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July 1, 2019 Rep. Timmons Supports Southern Border Aid Package, Urges Further Work to Address Migrant Crisis Rep. William Timmons
June 28, 2019 Palmer and Norman Introduce Bill to Push for Accurate Abortion Reporting Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago, a group of brave souls stood up and took an important first step for the LGBTQ rights movement. Today, we remember their courage as we continue fighting to ensure fairness and equality for all LGBTQ Americans. #Stonewall50" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember five journalists who lost their lives during a tragic shooting at the Capital Gazette last year. The House has taken action to combat the epidemic of gun violence in America. The Senate and this administration must act, too." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 27, 2019 Rep. Norman Introduces Bill to Incentivize States to Report Abortion Data Rep. Ralph Norman
June 26, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tim Scott Sen. Tim Scott
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "On June 26, @SCOTUS handed down 3 key decisions for the #LGBTQ community. Lawrence v Texas (2003) U.S. v Windsor (2013) Obergefell v Hodges (2015) I support @RepDelBene's resolution to establish June 26 as #LGBTQEqualityDay throughout our nation. #PrideInProgress" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2019 Scott Votes for Emergency Humanitarian Aid At The Border Sen. Tim Scott
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "The treatment of migrant children at our border is both appalling and inhumane. Children ought to have access to basic needs like toothpaste, showers, and blankets and families should be reunited. Our nation is and must be better than this." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, the House passed much-needed emergency funding for humanitarian aid at the border. People deserve food, water, hygiene items, blankets, and medicine. We cannot afford to lose our humanity in the midst of political disagreements. That's not who we are as America." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Every American ought to be guaranteed the right to vote, but 6 years ago @SCOTUS struck down a crucial part of the Voting Rights Act leading to voter suppression. If we are truly to be the greatest democracy in the world, we must guarantee EVERY American the right to vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 20, 2019 Resolution Commemorating 1994 AMIA Bombing Passes Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth let us remember that it was lack of communication that gave rise to this celebration. Going forward we ought to communicate so as to help each other obtain these freedoms that those slaves & their descendants still cry out for today." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tim Scott Sen. Tim Scott
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 4th anniversary of the devastating tragedy that was the Emanuel AME Church shooting. While we offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and victims of that day, we also ought to be taking action. The House has acted. It's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 4 years since the Emanuel AME shooting. 4 years without action by my Republican colleagues. We've waited long enough. The Senate must pass the #CharlestonLoophole legislation now!" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct to prevent discrimination against women in pay. It's now 2019, yet we are still seeing vast differences in pay between men and women. The House has done its part. It's time for our Senate colleagues to do theirs." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Democrats' Amnesty Bill, H.R. 6 Rep. William Timmons
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, nearly 100 people in the U.S. fall victim to gun violence. The House has taken action to provide commonsense solutions to #EndGunViolence. It's time for the Senate to do the same. #WearOrange" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Today we honor all those who bravely stormed those beaches that day, and we remember not only the lives that were lost, but also the unity of various backgrounds and religious faiths, all fighting to preserve our freedoms." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "The 1994 Crime Bill banned assault weapons and put 100,000 more cops on the beat. It also reduced "mandatory minimum" sentences and offered alternatives to incarcerations. I agree with Clarence Page that this is a record to tout not hide from." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks 30 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre. Although the Chinese government would prefer that the atrocities of that day be forgotten, we will never forget and will never stop standing up and speaking out for human rights and dignity for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "All immigrants deserve an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Today, @HouseDemocrats voted to provide a pathway to citizenship for the millions of DACA, TPS, and DED recipients who make this country great. #DreamAndPromiseNow" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2019 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. I'm incredibly proud of the gun violence prevention bills @HouseDemocrats have passed this year including my bill to help close the #CharlestonLoophole. We are committed to reducing gun violence, now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #PrideMonth, @HouseDemocrats also celebrate the recent passage of the #EqualityAct which prevents #LGBTQ persons from being fired, denied housing, or discriminated against b/c of who they love. It's time for the Senate to do their job & pass it as well." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Last month, @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct to end discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we enter into #PrideMonth, I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to take up this important legislation and give our fellow Americans the rights they deserve." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration is continuing their reckless trade agenda with these new Mexican tariffs that will do nothing to solve our immigration challenges and will disproportionately hurt South Carolina's auto industry. The President needs to rethink these tariffs now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2019 Engel, Wilson, Hastings, Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan U.S.-Hungary Resolution Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today we honor the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials. His legacy reminds us all that we must not be afraid to speak up for what is right, even when it is difficult. #HarveyMilkDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "100 years ago the House passed the #19thamendment, giving women the right to vote, with women of color gaining suffrage in the 1960s. Voting is an American right, and we must be vigilant in fighting all attempts to suppress the vote. The fight is not over." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019 Timmons To Vote No On H.R. 5, The So-Called "Equality Act." Rep. William Timmons
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBTQ Americans deserve the same protections against discrimination as the rest of Americans. No one ought to be fired for who they love or fear losing their home. It's time to end this discrimination by passing the #EqualityAct." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the #BrownvBoard decision, which began in South Carolina as Briggs v. Elliott. The extraordinary actions of ordinary people led to the desegregation of public schools, and we must honor their legacy by continuing to fight for equity in education." 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. Joe Wilson, ...
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 7, 2019 Congressman Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation to Help Protect First Responders Rep. Ralph Norman
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Freedom Rides where riders faced beatings & attacks for standing up for basic civil rights. We should all stand up & fight for those things that are necessary to making the greatness of this country apply fairly & equitably to all its citizens." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Freedom Rides where riders faced beatings & attacks for standing up for basic civil rights. We should all stand up & fight for those things that are necessary to making the greatness of this country apply fairly & equitably to all its citizens." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 3, 2019 Scott Fights to Curb Anti-Semitic Incidents Across the Nation Sen. Tim Scott
May 3, 2019 Sen. Scott Joins Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Access to Life-Saving Transplants Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "As we honor the memories of the 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust, we ought not forget the lessons learned so that we are not doomed to repeat history. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #YomHaShoah" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "The frequency of horrific shootings like the one at UNC Charlotte yesterday are a call to action. We cannot ignore this. We cannot let this be our new normal. We must act now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 29, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot allow these shootings at our places of worship to become commonplace! This administration and our colleagues across the aisle must act immediately to enact commonsense gun reform so we can take meaningful steps to prevent these tragedies." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 29, 2019 Congressman Wilson Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack At Chabad Of Poway Rep. Joe Wilson
April 25, 2019 Lankford, Blunt, Scott Announce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights of Faith-Based Student Groups Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "My thoughts and prayers are with the city of Paris today in the aftermath of the #NotreDameCathedralFire. But among the rubble and the ashes, I trust that the city and its people will find hope and the strength to rebuild." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
July 1, 2019 Rep. Timmons Supports Southern Border Aid Package, Urges Further Work to Address Migrant Crisis Rep.William Timmons
June 28, 2019 Palmer and Norman Introduce Bill to Push for Accurate Abortion Reporting Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago, a group of brave souls stood up and took an important first step for the LGBTQ rights movement. Today, we remember their courage as we continue fighting to ensure fairness and equality for all LGBTQ Americans. #Stonewall50" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember five journalists who lost their lives during a tragic shooting at the Capital Gazette last year. The House has taken action to combat the epidemic of gun violence in America. The Senate and this administration must act, too." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 27, 2019 Rep. Norman Introduces Bill to Incentivize States to Report Abortion Data Rep.Ralph Norman
June 26, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tim Scott Sen.Tim Scott
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "On June 26, @SCOTUS handed down 3 key decisions for the #LGBTQ community. Lawrence v Texas (2003) U.S. v Windsor (2013) Obergefell v Hodges (2015) I support @RepDelBene's resolution to establish June 26 as #LGBTQEqualityDay throughout our nation. #PrideInProgress" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2019 Scott Votes for Emergency Humanitarian Aid At The Border Sen.Tim Scott
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "The treatment of migrant children at our border is both appalling and inhumane. Children ought to have access to basic needs like toothpaste, showers, and blankets and families should be reunited. Our nation is and must be better than this." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, the House passed much-needed emergency funding for humanitarian aid at the border. People deserve food, water, hygiene items, blankets, and medicine. We cannot afford to lose our humanity in the midst of political disagreements. That's not who we are as America." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Every American ought to be guaranteed the right to vote, but 6 years ago @SCOTUS struck down a crucial part of the Voting Rights Act leading to voter suppression. If we are truly to be the greatest democracy in the world, we must guarantee EVERY American the right to vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 20, 2019 Resolution Commemorating 1994 AMIA Bombing Passes Foreign Affairs Committee Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth let us remember that it was lack of communication that gave rise to this celebration. Going forward we ought to communicate so as to help each other obtain these freedoms that those slaves & their descendants still cry out for today." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tim Scott Sen.Tim Scott
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 4th anniversary of the devastating tragedy that was the Emanuel AME Church shooting. While we offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and victims of that day, we also ought to be taking action. The House has acted. It's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 4 years since the Emanuel AME shooting. 4 years without action by my Republican colleagues. We've waited long enough. The Senate must pass the #CharlestonLoophole legislation now!" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct to prevent discrimination against women in pay. It's now 2019, yet we are still seeing vast differences in pay between men and women. The House has done its part. It's time for our Senate colleagues to do theirs." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Democrats' Amnesty Bill, H.R. 6 Rep.William Timmons
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, nearly 100 people in the U.S. fall victim to gun violence. The House has taken action to provide commonsense solutions to #EndGunViolence. It's time for the Senate to do the same. #WearOrange" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Today we honor all those who bravely stormed those beaches that day, and we remember not only the lives that were lost, but also the unity of various backgrounds and religious faiths, all fighting to preserve our freedoms." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "The 1994 Crime Bill banned assault weapons and put 100,000 more cops on the beat. It also reduced "mandatory minimum" sentences and offered alternatives to incarcerations. I agree with Clarence Page that this is a record to tout not hide from." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks 30 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre. Although the Chinese government would prefer that the atrocities of that day be forgotten, we will never forget and will never stop standing up and speaking out for human rights and dignity for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "All immigrants deserve an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Today, @HouseDemocrats voted to provide a pathway to citizenship for the millions of DACA, TPS, and DED recipients who make this country great. #DreamAndPromiseNow" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2019 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. I'm incredibly proud of the gun violence prevention bills @HouseDemocrats have passed this year including my bill to help close the #CharlestonLoophole. We are committed to reducing gun violence, now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #PrideMonth, @HouseDemocrats also celebrate the recent passage of the #EqualityAct which prevents #LGBTQ persons from being fired, denied housing, or discriminated against b/c of who they love. It's time for the Senate to do their job & pass it as well." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Last month, @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct to end discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we enter into #PrideMonth, I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to take up this important legislation and give our fellow Americans the rights they deserve." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration is continuing their reckless trade agenda with these new Mexican tariffs that will do nothing to solve our immigration challenges and will disproportionately hurt South Carolina's auto industry. The President needs to rethink these tariffs now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2019 Engel, Wilson, Hastings, Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan U.S.-Hungary Resolution Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today we honor the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials. His legacy reminds us all that we must not be afraid to speak up for what is right, even when it is difficult. #HarveyMilkDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "100 years ago the House passed the #19thamendment, giving women the right to vote, with women of color gaining suffrage in the 1960s. Voting is an American right, and we must be vigilant in fighting all attempts to suppress the vote. The fight is not over." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019 Timmons To Vote No On H.R. 5, The So-Called "Equality Act." Rep.William Timmons
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBTQ Americans deserve the same protections against discrimination as the rest of Americans. No one ought to be fired for who they love or fear losing their home. It's time to end this discrimination by passing the #EqualityAct." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the #BrownvBoard decision, which began in South Carolina as Briggs v. Elliott. The extraordinary actions of ordinary people led to the desegregation of public schools, and we must honor their legacy by continuing to fight for equity in education." 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.Joe Wilson, ...
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 7, 2019 Congressman Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation to Help Protect First Responders Rep.Ralph Norman
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Freedom Rides where riders faced beatings & attacks for standing up for basic civil rights. We should all stand up & fight for those things that are necessary to making the greatness of this country apply fairly & equitably to all its citizens." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Freedom Rides where riders faced beatings & attacks for standing up for basic civil rights. We should all stand up & fight for those things that are necessary to making the greatness of this country apply fairly & equitably to all its citizens." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 3, 2019 Scott Fights to Curb Anti-Semitic Incidents Across the Nation Sen.Tim Scott
May 3, 2019 Sen. Scott Joins Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Access to Life-Saving Transplants Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "As we honor the memories of the 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust, we ought not forget the lessons learned so that we are not doomed to repeat history. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #YomHaShoah" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "The frequency of horrific shootings like the one at UNC Charlotte yesterday are a call to action. We cannot ignore this. We cannot let this be our new normal. We must act now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 29, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot allow these shootings at our places of worship to become commonplace! This administration and our colleagues across the aisle must act immediately to enact commonsense gun reform so we can take meaningful steps to prevent these tragedies." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 29, 2019 Congressman Wilson Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack At Chabad Of Poway Rep.Joe Wilson
April 25, 2019 Lankford, Blunt, Scott Announce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights of Faith-Based Student Groups Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "My thoughts and prayers are with the city of Paris today in the aftermath of the #NotreDameCathedralFire. But among the rubble and the ashes, I trust that the city and its people will find hope and the strength to rebuild." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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