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July 1, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for accessible, affordable health care for all Americans. As we celebrate the anniversary of Medicare today, let us do so with a renewed commitment to ensure health care is considered a civil right." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth today, we must remember that it was a lack of communication that gave rise to this holiday. Going forward, we must remember to communicate with one another as we fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years ago, a gunman entered Pulse nightclub and took the lives of 49 innocent people. The victims of that shooting and their families deserve more than just thoughts and prayers, they deserve action. The House has acted. Now the Senate must act as well. #PulseRemembranceDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor all those who bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy 76 years ago on #DDay. Those sacrifices made in order to protect our freedoms will never be forgotten." 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 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 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
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 7, 2020 Oversight Republicans ask for info to hold Kennedy Center accountable on coronavirus aid Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
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 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 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
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 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 2, 2020 Congressman Wilson Encourages Students to Participate in the Congressional Art Competition 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
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. 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. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the birthday of our nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the @NAACP . Their mission to achieve equality for all is still as vital today as it was when they were founded 111 years ago." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, giving African American men the right to vote. For much of its first 100 years, the right existed only on paper. And we still face voter discrimination. We must continue to fight to remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth this year, I thought it important that we recognize some unsung heroes that contributed to our history. Let us recognize those who dreamed far beyond their own circumstances & made significant sacrifices to shape the future of this country." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 29, 2020 Rep. Norman Issues Statement on H.R. 943 Vote Rep. Ralph Norman
Jan. 28, 2020 Welcoming Reverend Jeffrey F. Kirby Rep. Ralph Norman
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of #RoevWade which gave women the right to control their own bodies. Any attack against it is an attack on women's reproductive rights. We must not go backwards in this fight." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 20, 2020 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "As we approach this holiday season, I hope that we will not forget the brave men and women who sacrificed so much to serve and protect our great republic. And as we end this year and look to next year, let us strive to create peace and happiness throughout the world." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "This weekend, my colleagues & I joined @SpeakerPelosi in Belgium where we honored World War II heroes & marked the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. We must never forget the sacrifices of all of our brave men & women who have served to defend & protect our freedoms." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "It's been over 280 days since the House passed bipartisan legislation to #EndGunViolence. It's been 7 years since 26 innocent children and adults were gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It's been 7 years too long. It's time for the Senate to act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember and honor all of the brave men and women who fought and died in the Battle of Pearl Harbor. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Montgomery bus boycott was a true act of resistance in the fight for civil rights. They stood on the shoulders of others to secure our rights, and now we stand on their shoulders as we continue to fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The victims, survivors, and first responders of the Pulse Nightclub shooting deserve proper memorialization. We ought to honor their memory by designating Pulse Nightclub as a federally recognized National Memorial site. #OrlandoStrong" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago Sen. Fritz Hollings led a Hunger Tour through SC, which moved Pres. Nixon to support the creation of SNAP. Now this Admin is undermining this successful program to combat food insecurity, making it harder for Americans to access assistance they need. #HandsOffSNAP" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep. William Timmons, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Native American history is American history. This month, we celebrate all of the incredible contributions that Native Americans have made and continue to make to this country. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "History has proven time & time again that freedom is not achieved by building walls. As we celebrate #WorldFreedomDay & the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we must remember that America is at its greatest when we tear down barriers to those fleeing oppression." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the 51st anniversary of Shirley Chisholm becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress. A few years after her historic win, she ran for president and I was proud to be one of two delegates to vote for her at the 1972 Democratic National Convention." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "The nation has lost a defender of Civil Rights, the Congress has lost a founder of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Detroit has lost an advocate of the people. I was proud to call him a friend." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "One year ago, worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania fell victim to gun violence, antisemitism and hate. We must combat the gun violence epidemic, and must the dispel the culture of hate that has been rising in this country. #DisarmHate" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "If we all had as much passion for preserving this democracy as my good friend Elijah did, our country would be a much better place." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Congressman Elijah Cummings's legacy can be remembered in two ways: 1. It matters not where you start life, but where you finish. 2. The goodness of people will dictate the greatness of this country. - via @morning_joe" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 24, 2019 U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn's Remarks Delivered at The U.S. Capitol Service for Chairman Elijah E. Cummings Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "We're going to miss Elijah Cummings. All of us in this body will stand upon his strong shoulders. Thank you Elijah…thank you." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today we have lost a giant. @RepCummings was a public servant to his core. He served his constituents in Maryland with dignity & grace, while defending our democracy with a sense of duty & steady strength. My thoughts & prayers are with the Cummings family today and always." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 17, 2019 Clyburn Mourns Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Two years ago, a gunman opened fire on innocent concert-goers in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we remember those lives that were lost, we must commit to taking action to stop gun violence, so we can prevent tragedies like these from happening again." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Cokie Roberts was a legendary journalist and a pioneer in the media industry. She paved the way for a number of women in news and served as a role model to so many. She will be greatly missed." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth to all those celebrating in South Carolina & across the country! Hispanic Americans contribute immeasurably to their communities and their pride, patriotism, & accomplishments make our nation more vibrant and prosperous." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "On this solemn anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America, we honor those we lost and the bravery and sacrifice of our first responders. #NeverForget" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "54 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid were signed into law. This not only brought health care to the elderly and the poor, but also quietly ended segregation in hospitals by restricting Medicare and federal funds from hospitals that weren't yet desegregated." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "This week marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and I'm proud to cosponsor the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act which properly recognizes the outstanding women at @NASA who were an integral part of the success of the U.S. space program. #Apollo50th" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We must continue to work in a bipartisan manner as we did back then so that we can ensure that America's greatness is applied fairly and equitably to ALL Americans." 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember & honor the 32 lives that were lost during the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. @HouseDemocrats have taken the first steps toward reforming gun laws to prevent these tragedies from happening again. It's time that our Senate colleagues do the same. #VTWeRemember" Rep. Jim Clyburn
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
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember the lives lost during the horrific act of terror at the Boston Marathon in 2013. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and with those who found the courage to lace up their shoes and keep running. #PatriotsDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Clyburn Mourns the Passing of Ernest "Fritz" Hollings Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Tweet - "America has lost a one of a kind statesman. Fritz Hollings was an astute politician who was motivated by service. He was truly devoted to advancing the cause of our democracy and bettering the lives all Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "When I got the news of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination 51 years ago today, I went home, numb. I sat in my house, turned the radio on and just listened. I just sat there, the rest of the night. The sun came up with me sitting there. #MLK51" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "This #PublicLands package not only preserves and protects buildings on HBCU campuses and Reconstruction Era sites but it also documents and promotes the history of Reconstruction which is critical to avoiding past mistakes and guiding our pursuit of a more perfect union." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for accessible, affordable health care for all Americans. As we celebrate the anniversary of Medicare today, let us do so with a renewed commitment to ensure health care is considered a civil right." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth today, we must remember that it was a lack of communication that gave rise to this holiday. Going forward, we must remember to communicate with one another as we fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years ago, a gunman entered Pulse nightclub and took the lives of 49 innocent people. The victims of that shooting and their families deserve more than just thoughts and prayers, they deserve action. The House has acted. Now the Senate must act as well. #PulseRemembranceDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor all those who bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy 76 years ago on #DDay. Those sacrifices made in order to protect our freedoms will never be forgotten." 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 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 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
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 7, 2020 Oversight Republicans ask for info to hold Kennedy Center accountable on coronavirus aid Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
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 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 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
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 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 2, 2020 Congressman Wilson Encourages Students to Participate in the Congressional Art Competition 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
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. 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. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the birthday of our nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the @NAACP . Their mission to achieve equality for all is still as vital today as it was when they were founded 111 years ago." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, giving African American men the right to vote. For much of its first 100 years, the right existed only on paper. And we still face voter discrimination. We must continue to fight to remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth this year, I thought it important that we recognize some unsung heroes that contributed to our history. Let us recognize those who dreamed far beyond their own circumstances & made significant sacrifices to shape the future of this country." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 29, 2020 Rep. Norman Issues Statement on H.R. 943 Vote Rep.Ralph Norman
Jan. 28, 2020 Welcoming Reverend Jeffrey F. Kirby Rep.Ralph Norman
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of #RoevWade which gave women the right to control their own bodies. Any attack against it is an attack on women's reproductive rights. We must not go backwards in this fight." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 20, 2020 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "As we approach this holiday season, I hope that we will not forget the brave men and women who sacrificed so much to serve and protect our great republic. And as we end this year and look to next year, let us strive to create peace and happiness throughout the world." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "This weekend, my colleagues & I joined @SpeakerPelosi in Belgium where we honored World War II heroes & marked the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. We must never forget the sacrifices of all of our brave men & women who have served to defend & protect our freedoms." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "It's been over 280 days since the House passed bipartisan legislation to #EndGunViolence. It's been 7 years since 26 innocent children and adults were gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It's been 7 years too long. It's time for the Senate to act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember and honor all of the brave men and women who fought and died in the Battle of Pearl Harbor. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Montgomery bus boycott was a true act of resistance in the fight for civil rights. They stood on the shoulders of others to secure our rights, and now we stand on their shoulders as we continue to fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The victims, survivors, and first responders of the Pulse Nightclub shooting deserve proper memorialization. We ought to honor their memory by designating Pulse Nightclub as a federally recognized National Memorial site. #OrlandoStrong" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago Sen. Fritz Hollings led a Hunger Tour through SC, which moved Pres. Nixon to support the creation of SNAP. Now this Admin is undermining this successful program to combat food insecurity, making it harder for Americans to access assistance they need. #HandsOffSNAP" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep.William Timmons, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Native American history is American history. This month, we celebrate all of the incredible contributions that Native Americans have made and continue to make to this country. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "History has proven time & time again that freedom is not achieved by building walls. As we celebrate #WorldFreedomDay & the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we must remember that America is at its greatest when we tear down barriers to those fleeing oppression." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the 51st anniversary of Shirley Chisholm becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress. A few years after her historic win, she ran for president and I was proud to be one of two delegates to vote for her at the 1972 Democratic National Convention." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "The nation has lost a defender of Civil Rights, the Congress has lost a founder of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Detroit has lost an advocate of the people. I was proud to call him a friend." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "One year ago, worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania fell victim to gun violence, antisemitism and hate. We must combat the gun violence epidemic, and must the dispel the culture of hate that has been rising in this country. #DisarmHate" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "If we all had as much passion for preserving this democracy as my good friend Elijah did, our country would be a much better place." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Congressman Elijah Cummings's legacy can be remembered in two ways: 1. It matters not where you start life, but where you finish. 2. The goodness of people will dictate the greatness of this country. - via @morning_joe" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 24, 2019 U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn's Remarks Delivered at The U.S. Capitol Service for Chairman Elijah E. Cummings Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "We're going to miss Elijah Cummings. All of us in this body will stand upon his strong shoulders. Thank you Elijah…thank you." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today we have lost a giant. @RepCummings was a public servant to his core. He served his constituents in Maryland with dignity & grace, while defending our democracy with a sense of duty & steady strength. My thoughts & prayers are with the Cummings family today and always." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 17, 2019 Clyburn Mourns Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Two years ago, a gunman opened fire on innocent concert-goers in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we remember those lives that were lost, we must commit to taking action to stop gun violence, so we can prevent tragedies like these from happening again." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Cokie Roberts was a legendary journalist and a pioneer in the media industry. She paved the way for a number of women in news and served as a role model to so many. She will be greatly missed." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth to all those celebrating in South Carolina & across the country! Hispanic Americans contribute immeasurably to their communities and their pride, patriotism, & accomplishments make our nation more vibrant and prosperous." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "On this solemn anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America, we honor those we lost and the bravery and sacrifice of our first responders. #NeverForget" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "54 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid were signed into law. This not only brought health care to the elderly and the poor, but also quietly ended segregation in hospitals by restricting Medicare and federal funds from hospitals that weren't yet desegregated." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "This week marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and I'm proud to cosponsor the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act which properly recognizes the outstanding women at @NASA who were an integral part of the success of the U.S. space program. #Apollo50th" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We must continue to work in a bipartisan manner as we did back then so that we can ensure that America's greatness is applied fairly and equitably to ALL Americans." 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember & honor the 32 lives that were lost during the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. @HouseDemocrats have taken the first steps toward reforming gun laws to prevent these tragedies from happening again. It's time that our Senate colleagues do the same. #VTWeRemember" Rep.Jim Clyburn
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
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember the lives lost during the horrific act of terror at the Boston Marathon in 2013. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and with those who found the courage to lace up their shoes and keep running. #PatriotsDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Clyburn Mourns the Passing of Ernest "Fritz" Hollings Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Tweet - "America has lost a one of a kind statesman. Fritz Hollings was an astute politician who was motivated by service. He was truly devoted to advancing the cause of our democracy and bettering the lives all Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "When I got the news of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination 51 years ago today, I went home, numb. I sat in my house, turned the radio on and just listened. I just sat there, the rest of the night. The sun came up with me sitting there. #MLK51" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "This #PublicLands package not only preserves and protects buildings on HBCU campuses and Reconstruction Era sites but it also documents and promotes the history of Reconstruction which is critical to avoiding past mistakes and guiding our pursuit of a more perfect union." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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