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July 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Rep. Boebert Calls for Fair Application of Justice With Respect to Rioters Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Texas Republicans are seeking to abridge Texans' fundamental right to vote. Texas Democrats are showing Congress and the American people what's at stake. It was a privilege to hear from them today. We've got to channel their urgency and act to protect our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2021 ICYMI: Senator Scott Talks Police Reform at NBA Roundtable Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy works best when every American has unfettered access to the ballot box. Thank you to the 160 companies who recognize this and are working to ensure Americans can exercise their fundamental right to vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021 Bergman Joins McClain, Scalise Introducing Resolution to Support DHS, ICE and CBP Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is at a dangerous inflection point. Carving out an exception to the filibuster for constitutional and voting rights would ensure we can continue our pursuit of a more perfect union. Like @POTUS said today, "The whole world is watching."" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 12, 2021 Tweet - "The filibuster is not a law. It's not in the Constitution. It's a tradition that's been misused throughout history to deny civil and voting rights. Our constitutional rights ought not be subject to the filibuster." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 12, 2021 Mace visits Summerville Police Department to Talk De-Escalation Rep. Nancy Mace
July 12, 2021 Letter to Susanne Lyons, Chair of the Board of Directors US Olympic & Paralympic Committee, to Sarah Hirshland, Chief Executive Officer US Olympic & Paralympic Committee - Rep. Rosendale Stands Against Olympians Abusing the Olympic Games Platform Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 12, 2021 Clyburn, Hoyer, Lee, Introduce Legislation To Remove Bust Of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney And Confederate Statues From Public Display In The U.S. Capitol Building Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2021 Shaheen Announces Growing Bipartisan Support for Her Bill to Protect Afghan Allies through SIV Program Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 7, 2021 Tweet - "We can learn the lessons of history without celebrating those who sought to destroy our nation by perpetuating slavery. Confederate statues have no place in the U.S. Capitol." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan is working. The virus is being contained, and Americans are going back to work. But we're just getting started--we're working to pass President Biden's American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan to build back better. #HelpIsHere" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2021 Rep. Mace Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Ban Mink Farming Rep. Nancy Mace
July 1, 2021 Letter to Frank Pallone, Chairman of House Energy & Commerce Committee and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member of House Energy & Commerce Committee - Gonzalez Leads Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee Requesting a Hearing on Name, Image, and Likeness Rep. William Timmons, ...
June 30, 2021 Rep. Norman's Statement on January 6th Commission Vote Rep. Ralph Norman
June 30, 2021 Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 29, 2021 I often say that the Hall of Congress is America's classroom. We ought to teach and honor, in this hall, that which makes our country great -- not celebrate those who were proponents of racial inequity and hatred. It is long past time we #RemoveHate from the U.S. Capitol."Tweet - " Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "On this day three years ago, five journalists tragically lost their lives in a shooting at the Capital Gazette. Inaction on the issue of gun violence cannot continue. The Senate must get House-passed gun violence legislation to President Biden's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that established marriage equality in the United States. While we celebrate marriage equality today, we must also continue to fight until we achieve equality in all aspects of life for LGBTQ+ Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "Shelby v. Holder decision, 8 years ago, gutted voter protections and led to states enacting laws making it harder for communities of color to vote. We must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act so every American has equal access to the ballot box. #RestoreTheVote" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2021 Bacon Leads House Colleagues on Legislation to Study Antifa Involvement in National Riots Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
June 24, 2021 Scott, Booker, Bass Statement on Police Reform Negotiations Sen. Tim Scott
June 24, 2021 Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 24, 2021 Rep. Mace Cosponsors Legislation to Investigate Antifa Involvement in 2020 Riots Rep. Nancy Mace
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight's Senate vote was only the beginning of the process. Democrats are going to keep fighting for S.1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will not rest until every American has unfettered access to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2021 Tweet - "When it comes to the fundamental right to vote, it ought not be subjected to the filibuster. Using the filibuster to subvert access to the ballot box will be disastrous for the future of our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 18, 2021 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Nancy Mace Rep. Nancy Mace
June 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the Senate - Senator Baldwin Urges House and Senate Leadership to Prioritize Maternal Health in Next Recovery Package Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 16, 2021 The Post and Courier - Clyburn: US Senate is fiddling while our democracy burns Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Today I met the Texas state legislators who stood strong in defense of the fundamental right to vote against those seeking to subvert the will of the people. It is our responsibility to protect our democracy from all threats." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is on fire & the Senate is fiddling away precious time. Fueled by the big lie, free & fair elections are being suppressed. The Senate makes an exception to the filibuster for the budget -- they ought to do the same to protect voting rights." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Nearly 6 years after the tragedy at Emanuel AME Church, our nation has yet to take serious action to prevent gun violence. Common sense reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, would protect our communities & save lives. The Senate must act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Testifies On The Southern Campaign Of The Revolution National Heritage Corridor Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2021 Tweet - "When we learn about the American Revolution, we don't often hear of the significant American victories won in the Carolinas. Today I testified before @NRDems in support of my bill to establish the Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2021 Tweet - "On the 9th anniversary of DACA, we celebrate the hundreds of thousands of Dreamers who call America home. Dreamers & TPS recipients are our neighbors, friends, and colleagues. They deserve more than a life of fear & uncertainty. The Senate must pass the #DreamandPromise Act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has the constitutional authority to determine how federal elections are conducted and protect the fundamental right to vote. That's what #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act do." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the 49 innocent lives taken 5 years ago at Pulse Nightclub. The National Pulse Memorial will forever honor their memory, but Congress has a responsibility to do more. The Senate must send the House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2021 Tweet - "Child and elder care are a critical part of our nation's infrastructure. Investing in our #CareEconomy will allow parents and caregivers to return to work knowing their loved ones are well cared for." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2021 Tweet - "Voting rights are fundamental rights. Suppressing the vote disproportionately hurts the Black community, but let me tell you, it will hurt this entire country if it is allowed to continue." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021 ICYMI: Senator Scott the First Guest on Trey Gowdy's Sunday Night in America Sen. Tim Scott
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Strom Thurmond used the filibuster to try and block the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Today, it's still an obstacle to equal access to the ballot box. The right to vote in free and fair elections must be safeguarded over all else. Without it, we lose our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "The attacks on voting rights are destroying the democratic principles upon which this country is based. It's like a cancer -- if we don't get the cancer out of the system, the system will die. We must do everything we can to protect access to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2021 Tweet - "There are 47 states that have now proposed legislation that could suppress votes. We need to pass #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote across the country." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic in this country. The House has passed not one, but two, gun violence prevention bills, including my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole. The Senate must get these bills to the President's desk so we can make progress to #EndGunViolence. #WearOrange" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "No one wants to take law-abiding citizens' guns away. Gun reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, is about keeping firearms out of the hands of those that ought not have them. We will continue to work to broaden background checks & protect the American public." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Every American deserves the right to participate in the political process and make their voice heard. Voting rights are under attack across the country. We must continue the fight for unfettered access to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2021 Rosen, Scott, Booker Announce Formation of Bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Date Title Politician
July 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Rep. Boebert Calls for Fair Application of Justice With Respect to Rioters Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Texas Republicans are seeking to abridge Texans' fundamental right to vote. Texas Democrats are showing Congress and the American people what's at stake. It was a privilege to hear from them today. We've got to channel their urgency and act to protect our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2021 ICYMI: Senator Scott Talks Police Reform at NBA Roundtable Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy works best when every American has unfettered access to the ballot box. Thank you to the 160 companies who recognize this and are working to ensure Americans can exercise their fundamental right to vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021 Bergman Joins McClain, Scalise Introducing Resolution to Support DHS, ICE and CBP Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is at a dangerous inflection point. Carving out an exception to the filibuster for constitutional and voting rights would ensure we can continue our pursuit of a more perfect union. Like @POTUS said today, "The whole world is watching."" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 12, 2021 Tweet - "The filibuster is not a law. It's not in the Constitution. It's a tradition that's been misused throughout history to deny civil and voting rights. Our constitutional rights ought not be subject to the filibuster." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 12, 2021 Mace visits Summerville Police Department to Talk De-Escalation Rep.Nancy Mace
July 12, 2021 Letter to Susanne Lyons, Chair of the Board of Directors US Olympic & Paralympic Committee, to Sarah Hirshland, Chief Executive Officer US Olympic & Paralympic Committee - Rep. Rosendale Stands Against Olympians Abusing the Olympic Games Platform Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 12, 2021 Clyburn, Hoyer, Lee, Introduce Legislation To Remove Bust Of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney And Confederate Statues From Public Display In The U.S. Capitol Building Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2021 Shaheen Announces Growing Bipartisan Support for Her Bill to Protect Afghan Allies through SIV Program Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 7, 2021 Tweet - "We can learn the lessons of history without celebrating those who sought to destroy our nation by perpetuating slavery. Confederate statues have no place in the U.S. Capitol." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan is working. The virus is being contained, and Americans are going back to work. But we're just getting started--we're working to pass President Biden's American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan to build back better. #HelpIsHere" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2021 Rep. Mace Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Ban Mink Farming Rep.Nancy Mace
July 1, 2021 Letter to Frank Pallone, Chairman of House Energy & Commerce Committee and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member of House Energy & Commerce Committee - Gonzalez Leads Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee Requesting a Hearing on Name, Image, and Likeness Rep.William Timmons, ...
June 30, 2021 Rep. Norman's Statement on January 6th Commission Vote Rep.Ralph Norman
June 30, 2021 Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 29, 2021 I often say that the Hall of Congress is America's classroom. We ought to teach and honor, in this hall, that which makes our country great -- not celebrate those who were proponents of racial inequity and hatred. It is long past time we #RemoveHate from the U.S. Capitol."Tweet - " Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "On this day three years ago, five journalists tragically lost their lives in a shooting at the Capital Gazette. Inaction on the issue of gun violence cannot continue. The Senate must get House-passed gun violence legislation to President Biden's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that established marriage equality in the United States. While we celebrate marriage equality today, we must also continue to fight until we achieve equality in all aspects of life for LGBTQ+ Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "Shelby v. Holder decision, 8 years ago, gutted voter protections and led to states enacting laws making it harder for communities of color to vote. We must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act so every American has equal access to the ballot box. #RestoreTheVote" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2021 Bacon Leads House Colleagues on Legislation to Study Antifa Involvement in National Riots Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
June 24, 2021 Scott, Booker, Bass Statement on Police Reform Negotiations Sen.Tim Scott
June 24, 2021 Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 24, 2021 Rep. Mace Cosponsors Legislation to Investigate Antifa Involvement in 2020 Riots Rep.Nancy Mace
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight's Senate vote was only the beginning of the process. Democrats are going to keep fighting for S.1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will not rest until every American has unfettered access to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2021 Tweet - "When it comes to the fundamental right to vote, it ought not be subjected to the filibuster. Using the filibuster to subvert access to the ballot box will be disastrous for the future of our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 18, 2021 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Nancy Mace Rep.Nancy Mace
June 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the Senate - Senator Baldwin Urges House and Senate Leadership to Prioritize Maternal Health in Next Recovery Package Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 16, 2021 The Post and Courier - Clyburn: US Senate is fiddling while our democracy burns Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Today I met the Texas state legislators who stood strong in defense of the fundamental right to vote against those seeking to subvert the will of the people. It is our responsibility to protect our democracy from all threats." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is on fire & the Senate is fiddling away precious time. Fueled by the big lie, free & fair elections are being suppressed. The Senate makes an exception to the filibuster for the budget -- they ought to do the same to protect voting rights." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Nearly 6 years after the tragedy at Emanuel AME Church, our nation has yet to take serious action to prevent gun violence. Common sense reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, would protect our communities & save lives. The Senate must act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Testifies On The Southern Campaign Of The Revolution National Heritage Corridor Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2021 Tweet - "When we learn about the American Revolution, we don't often hear of the significant American victories won in the Carolinas. Today I testified before @NRDems in support of my bill to establish the Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2021 Tweet - "On the 9th anniversary of DACA, we celebrate the hundreds of thousands of Dreamers who call America home. Dreamers & TPS recipients are our neighbors, friends, and colleagues. They deserve more than a life of fear & uncertainty. The Senate must pass the #DreamandPromise Act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has the constitutional authority to determine how federal elections are conducted and protect the fundamental right to vote. That's what #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act do." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the 49 innocent lives taken 5 years ago at Pulse Nightclub. The National Pulse Memorial will forever honor their memory, but Congress has a responsibility to do more. The Senate must send the House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2021 Tweet - "Child and elder care are a critical part of our nation's infrastructure. Investing in our #CareEconomy will allow parents and caregivers to return to work knowing their loved ones are well cared for." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2021 Tweet - "Voting rights are fundamental rights. Suppressing the vote disproportionately hurts the Black community, but let me tell you, it will hurt this entire country if it is allowed to continue." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021 ICYMI: Senator Scott the First Guest on Trey Gowdy's Sunday Night in America Sen.Tim Scott
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Strom Thurmond used the filibuster to try and block the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Today, it's still an obstacle to equal access to the ballot box. The right to vote in free and fair elections must be safeguarded over all else. Without it, we lose our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "The attacks on voting rights are destroying the democratic principles upon which this country is based. It's like a cancer -- if we don't get the cancer out of the system, the system will die. We must do everything we can to protect access to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2021 Tweet - "There are 47 states that have now proposed legislation that could suppress votes. We need to pass #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote across the country." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic in this country. The House has passed not one, but two, gun violence prevention bills, including my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole. The Senate must get these bills to the President's desk so we can make progress to #EndGunViolence. #WearOrange" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "No one wants to take law-abiding citizens' guns away. Gun reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, is about keeping firearms out of the hands of those that ought not have them. We will continue to work to broaden background checks & protect the American public." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Every American deserves the right to participate in the political process and make their voice heard. Voting rights are under attack across the country. We must continue the fight for unfettered access to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2021 Rosen, Scott, Booker Announce Formation of Bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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