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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
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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