Public Statements

Limit results to:

Date Range

Keyword Search

Search string must be longer than 3 characters.

results per page:
Date Title Politician
Dec. 14, 2020 Scott and colleagues celebrate passage of bill to train pilots, support ROTC students at HBCUs Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 11, 2020 Scott Bill To Strengthen Partnerships Between HBCUs and Federal Agencies Headed To White House Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "1 year ago, the House passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. By refusing to act, the GOP has paved the way for modern-day voter suppression tactics. As we look forward, I hope we'll honor John Lewis by restoring the voting rights protections he fought to secure." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Although this was not the first bus boycott to take place, it did have an enormous impact on the civil rights movement, and it showed the power we can have when we demand change." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 21, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 10, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "New @TrevorProject survey: 60% of Black LGBTQ youth respondents who wanted mental health care were not able to get it, with over half citing affordability as the reason. We must address disparities in access to care. The Senate must pass The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas - Chairs Lofgren, Clyburn, And Maloney Challenge Voter Suppression By Texas Governor Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud @RepBonnie's tenacious efforts to address the rise in Black youth suicides. Her hearings, meetings & public events have informed this legislation and shined a light on the need for more funding and research to prevent these needless tragedies." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 30, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Clyburn, Sen. Coons Introduce Legislation Commemorating Multi-State Brown v. Board of Education Sites Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Clyburn, Johnson, Johnson and Lawson call on Senate to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Looking forward to celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth with the Latinx communities in South Carolina and all across the country. The Latinx American community has made significant contributions to our nation. We celebrate those contributions this month, and every day." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Proud the House passed @RepMarciaFudge's Strength in Diversity Act to spur school integration. Our schools are the most segregated they've been since the 60s. This would be the first pro-integration law passed in over 30 years. Mitch McConnell must allow a Senate vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, Emmett Till was lynched by two white men. Today, we are still witnessing the modern-day lynching of Black men and women by police in this country. Until we put an end to police brutality and modern-day lynching, we will never have liberty and justice for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago women got the right to vote. As we commemorate the 19th amendment, we must recognize that we have a long way to go before women are truly equal in this country. Women must have access to equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal treatment. #WomensEqualityDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 23, 2020 Fox News "Sunday Morning Features" - Transcript Interview with Tim Scott and Kevin McCarthy Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "This nation had a Post Office before it even had a Constitution and it is the main thread that keeps the fabric of this country together. If we pull that thread out of the fabric, it comes apart. #DontMessWithUSPS" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago the #19thAmendment was ratified empowering women to vote. However, Black people were blocked from exercising that right until 1965 & voting rights are still being infringed by voter suppression tactics. We must fight for equal access to the ballot box for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 16, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "No voter should be forced to wait for hours in line or risk their health to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote. We can prevent this by offering adequate early voting, sufficient polling locations and hours, and mail-in or absentee voting options." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We witnessed numerous problems during this year's primary elections, including closed polling places, long lines, and poll worker shortages. Officials must plan now so states are fully prepared to ensure every eligible voter can freely and safely cast their ballot in November." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Black women only earn 62 cents for every dollar that a white man makes. Racial and gender pay disparities are unacceptable. Period. The House has taken steps to close the wage gap; now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Dec. 14, 2020 Scott and colleagues celebrate passage of bill to train pilots, support ROTC students at HBCUs Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 11, 2020 Scott Bill To Strengthen Partnerships Between HBCUs and Federal Agencies Headed To White House Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "1 year ago, the House passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. By refusing to act, the GOP has paved the way for modern-day voter suppression tactics. As we look forward, I hope we'll honor John Lewis by restoring the voting rights protections he fought to secure." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Although this was not the first bus boycott to take place, it did have an enormous impact on the civil rights movement, and it showed the power we can have when we demand change." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 21, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 10, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "New @TrevorProject survey: 60% of Black LGBTQ youth respondents who wanted mental health care were not able to get it, with over half citing affordability as the reason. We must address disparities in access to care. The Senate must pass The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas - Chairs Lofgren, Clyburn, And Maloney Challenge Voter Suppression By Texas Governor Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud @RepBonnie's tenacious efforts to address the rise in Black youth suicides. Her hearings, meetings & public events have informed this legislation and shined a light on the need for more funding and research to prevent these needless tragedies." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 30, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Clyburn, Sen. Coons Introduce Legislation Commemorating Multi-State Brown v. Board of Education Sites Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Clyburn, Johnson, Johnson and Lawson call on Senate to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Looking forward to celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth with the Latinx communities in South Carolina and all across the country. The Latinx American community has made significant contributions to our nation. We celebrate those contributions this month, and every day." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Proud the House passed @RepMarciaFudge's Strength in Diversity Act to spur school integration. Our schools are the most segregated they've been since the 60s. This would be the first pro-integration law passed in over 30 years. Mitch McConnell must allow a Senate vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, Emmett Till was lynched by two white men. Today, we are still witnessing the modern-day lynching of Black men and women by police in this country. Until we put an end to police brutality and modern-day lynching, we will never have liberty and justice for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago women got the right to vote. As we commemorate the 19th amendment, we must recognize that we have a long way to go before women are truly equal in this country. Women must have access to equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal treatment. #WomensEqualityDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 23, 2020 Fox News "Sunday Morning Features" - Transcript Interview with Tim Scott and Kevin McCarthy Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "This nation had a Post Office before it even had a Constitution and it is the main thread that keeps the fabric of this country together. If we pull that thread out of the fabric, it comes apart. #DontMessWithUSPS" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago the #19thAmendment was ratified empowering women to vote. However, Black people were blocked from exercising that right until 1965 & voting rights are still being infringed by voter suppression tactics. We must fight for equal access to the ballot box for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 16, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "No voter should be forced to wait for hours in line or risk their health to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote. We can prevent this by offering adequate early voting, sufficient polling locations and hours, and mail-in or absentee voting options." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We witnessed numerous problems during this year's primary elections, including closed polling places, long lines, and poll worker shortages. Officials must plan now so states are fully prepared to ensure every eligible voter can freely and safely cast their ballot in November." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Black women only earn 62 cents for every dollar that a white man makes. Racial and gender pay disparities are unacceptable. Period. The House has taken steps to close the wage gap; now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
arrow_upward