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Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember the lives lost one year ago in El Paso, the deadliest attack on the Latinx community in modern American history. We must stand up against hate, racism, xenophobia, and senseless gun violence." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2020 Clyburn Hails House Passage of Appropriations Bills that Deliver for South Carolina; Urges Senate Action Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 2, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "As we work toward safely resuming schooling in our country, we must ensure that all of our students have access to high-speed internet. Without high-speed internet, many of our nation's students will be left behind their peers, especially in rural areas. #RuralBroadbandDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House is well on its way to completing our constitutional responsibility to fund the government. These 10 bills enable a strong economic recovery that makes America's greatness affordable & accessible to all Americans, including my constituents in the 6th District." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "The United States response to the coronavirus crisis is among the worst of any country in the world. America needs a comprehensive, national plan that prioritizes science over politics. That includes having enough tests and protective gear, and clear public health guidance." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid were signed into law, providing health care for millions of Americans. What many don't know is that in order to participate in the programs, hospitals had to desegregate, leading to more equitable treatment in health care delivery." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Over 50% of South Carolina renters may be at risk of eviction if the safeguards provided by the CARES Act are not renewed. The House extended these protections two months ago with the HEROES Act. The Senate needs to act before Americans lose their homes." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 yesterday. If Senate leadership and the President want to truly honor John Lewis, they'll pass this bill." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "In any movement, there will be a few, sometimes only one, that rises head and shoulders above all others. And so it was with my good friend, John Robert Lewis. Rest In Peace my friend." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "It is fitting that today as we memorialize John Lewis in the Capitol Rotunda, we honor his memory by renaming this legislation with which he is so closely identified. Enacting the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act is the best thing we can do to honor this American hero." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "We could never could do what John did, and that's what made John such an effective leader of the movement, and that's why today people all over the world are mourning his loss b/c John internalized nonviolence. We adopted nonviolence. It was a tactic for us, but he absorbed it." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed robust investments to safeguard national security, support troops & veterans, advance our values & interests, protect the environment, preserve treasured lands, expand opportunity for Native Americans & Americans in rural areas, & improve global health." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 23, 2020 Scott Applauds Passage of FY21 NDAA Sen. Tim Scott
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, @SenWarren and I introduced our Student Loan Debt Relief Act. Cancelling student loan debt would provide a much-needed boost to our economy and would provide financial relief for millions of Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Sens. Cruz, Scott, Alexander Introduce School Choice Now Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 22, 2020 Scott and Chairman Alexander Introduce School Choice Now Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of the bipartisan effort shown in the House today to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for 2021. This bill: Authorizes a 3% pay raise for our troops Strengthens our defense against future pandemics And removes names of Confederates from military bases" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 Gov. Henry McMaster Creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants Rep. William Timmons, ...
July 20, 2020 USA Today - Rep. James E. Clyburn: John Lewis made his life a sermon. Honor him with moral deeds. Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 AMENDMENT NO. 406 Offered by Mr. Zeldin of New York Rep. Ralph Norman
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John was both a minister & a living example, who demonstrated what it means to follow the moral compass directed by one's faith. My favorite Old Testament scripture is Micah 6:8, "do justly, be merciful and walk humbly." It must have been John's as well." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The country lost a hero last night. The movement lost an icon. And I lost a personal friend. But I do believe that as the sun set on John Lewis's life last night, the sun rises on a movement that will never die. Thank you, John, rest in peace my brother." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, the House voted to raise the minimum wage so workers could afford necessities they & their families need. This pandemic has demonstrated how essential these workers are & they deserve to be paid a living wage. The Senate must do the right thing & raise minimum wage." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Reverend C.T. Vivian was a man of deep belief who demonstrated his adherence to the Biblical admonition "faith without works is dead."" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Introduces Bill To Explore TSA Temperature Checks Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 16, 2020 Rep. Norman Introduces Healthy Skies Act for Study on Passenger Temperature Screenings at TSA Checkpoints Rep. Ralph Norman
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Rick Crawford Encourages the House to Lead Reforms in Agriculture Supply Chain Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide Rep. William Timmons, ...
July 13, 2020 Murphy Joins As Original Co-Sponsor on Bipartisan Legislation to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment Rep. William Timmons, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Memorials that glorify the Confederacy, segregationists, and white supremacists should not hold places of honor in our nation's Capitol. These hallowed halls should be used to promote true American heroes and all its people. https://majorityleader.gov/sites/democraticwhip.house.gov/files/HR%207573%20text%20071320.pdf" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tillis and Warner Lead Bipartisan Push for Cotton and Textile Industry Assistance in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "We have to get serious about making health care accessible and affordable to all, and that starts with access to broadband so Americans can have access to telehealth." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Chairs Maloney and Clyburn Request GAO Study and American Manufacturing Opportunities for PPE Supply Chain Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Expanded assistance for unemployed Americans expires in 18 days. The House voted to extend benefits in May with the #HeroesAct, but McConnell has yet to take it up in the Senate. COVID-19 cases are rising and unemployment is historically high. Americans need help now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 7, 2020 DOD Portfolio Management Accountability Act Included in NDAA Rep. Joe Wilson
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus infections & hospitalizations spike around the country, communities are facing alarming shortages of PPE & testing supplies. We need urgent action from this Admin to address these shortages before more people are exposed & the virus spins further out of control." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #IndependenceDay today, we do so while recognizing that many Americans are still fighting for basic rights. We must continue the fight for freedom until America's greatness is accessible and affordable to all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 3, 2020 Joint Statement on Fy21 NDAA Including Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act Rep. Joe Wilson
July 2, 2020 Congressman Wilson Praises Committee Passage of Fy21 NDAA Rep. Joe Wilson
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "To slow this pandemic, we all need to do our part. The @scchamber and I urge you to wear a mask to help keep South Carolina safe. #WearItSC" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "More than 5 months into this pandemic, after nearly 130,000 Americans have died, our country is still facing critical shortages in personal protective equipment and testing supplies. If not resolved, this could cripple our nation's ability to slow the spread of this virus." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was key to starting a cascading effect of change across this country. It was not perfect & we still have much progress to make before America's greatness is truly accessible & affordable for all, but we've come a long way toward achieving that goal." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The jobs crisis won't be over until the public health crisis is over. This Administration is burying its head in the sand and pretending that the virus is going to miraculously disappear. It won't. And that approach will only prolong our nation's crisis." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and to the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Senate Chicken Caucus calls for direct COVID-19 relief for chicken farmers Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Frankel, Rooney Lead 123 Members of Congress in Requesting Robust Funding for the International Response to COVID-19 Rep. William Timmons, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember the lives lost one year ago in El Paso, the deadliest attack on the Latinx community in modern American history. We must stand up against hate, racism, xenophobia, and senseless gun violence." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2020 Clyburn Hails House Passage of Appropriations Bills that Deliver for South Carolina; Urges Senate Action Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 2, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "As we work toward safely resuming schooling in our country, we must ensure that all of our students have access to high-speed internet. Without high-speed internet, many of our nation's students will be left behind their peers, especially in rural areas. #RuralBroadbandDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House is well on its way to completing our constitutional responsibility to fund the government. These 10 bills enable a strong economic recovery that makes America's greatness affordable & accessible to all Americans, including my constituents in the 6th District." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "The United States response to the coronavirus crisis is among the worst of any country in the world. America needs a comprehensive, national plan that prioritizes science over politics. That includes having enough tests and protective gear, and clear public health guidance." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid were signed into law, providing health care for millions of Americans. What many don't know is that in order to participate in the programs, hospitals had to desegregate, leading to more equitable treatment in health care delivery." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Over 50% of South Carolina renters may be at risk of eviction if the safeguards provided by the CARES Act are not renewed. The House extended these protections two months ago with the HEROES Act. The Senate needs to act before Americans lose their homes." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 yesterday. If Senate leadership and the President want to truly honor John Lewis, they'll pass this bill." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "In any movement, there will be a few, sometimes only one, that rises head and shoulders above all others. And so it was with my good friend, John Robert Lewis. Rest In Peace my friend." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "It is fitting that today as we memorialize John Lewis in the Capitol Rotunda, we honor his memory by renaming this legislation with which he is so closely identified. Enacting the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act is the best thing we can do to honor this American hero." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "We could never could do what John did, and that's what made John such an effective leader of the movement, and that's why today people all over the world are mourning his loss b/c John internalized nonviolence. We adopted nonviolence. It was a tactic for us, but he absorbed it." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed robust investments to safeguard national security, support troops & veterans, advance our values & interests, protect the environment, preserve treasured lands, expand opportunity for Native Americans & Americans in rural areas, & improve global health." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 23, 2020 Scott Applauds Passage of FY21 NDAA Sen.Tim Scott
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, @SenWarren and I introduced our Student Loan Debt Relief Act. Cancelling student loan debt would provide a much-needed boost to our economy and would provide financial relief for millions of Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Sens. Cruz, Scott, Alexander Introduce School Choice Now Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 22, 2020 Scott and Chairman Alexander Introduce School Choice Now Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of the bipartisan effort shown in the House today to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for 2021. This bill: Authorizes a 3% pay raise for our troops Strengthens our defense against future pandemics And removes names of Confederates from military bases" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 Gov. Henry McMaster Creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants Rep.William Timmons, ...
July 20, 2020 USA Today - Rep. James E. Clyburn: John Lewis made his life a sermon. Honor him with moral deeds. Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 AMENDMENT NO. 406 Offered by Mr. Zeldin of New York Rep.Ralph Norman
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John was both a minister & a living example, who demonstrated what it means to follow the moral compass directed by one's faith. My favorite Old Testament scripture is Micah 6:8, "do justly, be merciful and walk humbly." It must have been John's as well." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The country lost a hero last night. The movement lost an icon. And I lost a personal friend. But I do believe that as the sun set on John Lewis's life last night, the sun rises on a movement that will never die. Thank you, John, rest in peace my brother." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, the House voted to raise the minimum wage so workers could afford necessities they & their families need. This pandemic has demonstrated how essential these workers are & they deserve to be paid a living wage. The Senate must do the right thing & raise minimum wage." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Reverend C.T. Vivian was a man of deep belief who demonstrated his adherence to the Biblical admonition "faith without works is dead."" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Introduces Bill To Explore TSA Temperature Checks Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 16, 2020 Rep. Norman Introduces Healthy Skies Act for Study on Passenger Temperature Screenings at TSA Checkpoints Rep.Ralph Norman
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Rick Crawford Encourages the House to Lead Reforms in Agriculture Supply Chain Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide Rep.William Timmons, ...
July 13, 2020 Murphy Joins As Original Co-Sponsor on Bipartisan Legislation to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment Rep.William Timmons, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Memorials that glorify the Confederacy, segregationists, and white supremacists should not hold places of honor in our nation's Capitol. These hallowed halls should be used to promote true American heroes and all its people. https://majorityleader.gov/sites/democraticwhip.house.gov/files/HR%207573%20text%20071320.pdf" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tillis and Warner Lead Bipartisan Push for Cotton and Textile Industry Assistance in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "We have to get serious about making health care accessible and affordable to all, and that starts with access to broadband so Americans can have access to telehealth." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Chairs Maloney and Clyburn Request GAO Study and American Manufacturing Opportunities for PPE Supply Chain Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Expanded assistance for unemployed Americans expires in 18 days. The House voted to extend benefits in May with the #HeroesAct, but McConnell has yet to take it up in the Senate. COVID-19 cases are rising and unemployment is historically high. Americans need help now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 7, 2020 DOD Portfolio Management Accountability Act Included in NDAA Rep.Joe Wilson
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus infections & hospitalizations spike around the country, communities are facing alarming shortages of PPE & testing supplies. We need urgent action from this Admin to address these shortages before more people are exposed & the virus spins further out of control." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #IndependenceDay today, we do so while recognizing that many Americans are still fighting for basic rights. We must continue the fight for freedom until America's greatness is accessible and affordable to all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 3, 2020 Joint Statement on Fy21 NDAA Including Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act Rep.Joe Wilson
July 2, 2020 Congressman Wilson Praises Committee Passage of Fy21 NDAA Rep.Joe Wilson
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "To slow this pandemic, we all need to do our part. The @scchamber and I urge you to wear a mask to help keep South Carolina safe. #WearItSC" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "More than 5 months into this pandemic, after nearly 130,000 Americans have died, our country is still facing critical shortages in personal protective equipment and testing supplies. If not resolved, this could cripple our nation's ability to slow the spread of this virus." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was key to starting a cascading effect of change across this country. It was not perfect & we still have much progress to make before America's greatness is truly accessible & affordable for all, but we've come a long way toward achieving that goal." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The jobs crisis won't be over until the public health crisis is over. This Administration is burying its head in the sand and pretending that the virus is going to miraculously disappear. It won't. And that approach will only prolong our nation's crisis." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and to the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Senate Chicken Caucus calls for direct COVID-19 relief for chicken farmers Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Frankel, Rooney Lead 123 Members of Congress in Requesting Robust Funding for the International Response to COVID-19 Rep.William Timmons, ...
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