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Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Almost 2 Million South Carolinians with pre-existing conditions are at risk of losing their health care coverage if Republicans win their anti-health lawsuit. No American should face discrimination because they have a pre-existing condition. #ProtectOurCare" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - In Letter to Education Secretary Devos, Blunt, Daines, Ernst, Lankford, & Scitt Back Proposed Rule to Protect Religious Liberty in Student Aid Program Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The EPA is failing to address the threat of #PFAS chemicals. The PFAS Action Act provides protections impacted communities need quickly & for the long term. This comprehensive legislation will: regulate PFAS chemicals clean up contamination protect public health" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 9, 2020 Timmons Votes No on Democrats' War Powers Resolution Rep. William Timmons
Jan. 9, 2020 Congressman Joe Wilson on Vote to Limit President Trump's Power on Iran Rep. Joe Wilson
Jan. 8, 2020 Senator Scott on President Trump's Remarks Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Iranian missile strikes against an American military base heightens concerns about the safety and security of our troops and Americans abroad. They should be this Administration's top priority. Escalating tensions with Iran is not the answer." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 3, 2020 Timmons Statement on Death of Qassem Soleimani Rep. William Timmons
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The President's unilateral action places our country at greater risk with no evidence of a strategy. His failure to even consult Congress--entrusted by the Constitution to authorize military force--is alarming. Congress must uphold our responsibility to protect national security." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "In 2019, I introduced legislation on affordable housing, student loan debt, reducing gun violence, and more. As we go into 2020, I will continue to fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Blunt Rochester Leads Colleagues in Letter to National Institutes of Health Requesting Information on Grant Funding Disparities Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
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. 17, 2019 Scott Applauds Passage of FY 2020 NDAA Sen. Tim Scott
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. 12, 2019 Senator Tim Scott Secures Another Win for HBCUs Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "H.R. 3 not only provides American consumers with accessible & affordable prescription drugs but also funds expansion of community health centers which provide quality health care in hard-to-reach communities. I urge my Senate colleagues to bring this bipartisan bill to a vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "H.R. 3 is a huge win for American consumers, providing price reductions on prescription drugs & putting money back in their pockets. This bill also funds provisions from my Community Health Centers legislation providing critical, quality health care in hard-to-reach communities." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased with House passage of NDAA today, which includes important provisions to support our national defense & meets the needs of our troops & their families. I'm also pleased the NDAA includes my legislation authorizing 8th graders to participate in JROTC programs nationwide." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019 Congressman Wilson on NDAA: Grateful to Finally AXE the "Widow's Tax" Rep. Joe Wilson
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. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @USDA's SNAP proposal would cause nearly #1MillionKids to lose access to free school meals. This is unacceptable. Children need access to nutritious foods both at home and during the school day. We must protect our children." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services - Congressman Denver Riggleman Signs Letter to Protect Americans' Personal Information from Disclosure in Democrats' Impeachment Probe Rep. William Timmons, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to Committee Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson - Science Committee Republicans Call for Renewed Focus on Critical Science and Basic R&D Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
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. 18, 2019 Tweet - "This is exactly why the Opportunity Zone program must be changed. The Opportunity Zone Reform Act would eliminate zones that aren't low-income & would prohibit investments in projects like parking lots & stadiums that don't directly benefit the community." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 14, 2019 Scott commends Treasury decision preserving state-based insurance systems Sen. Tim Scott
Nov. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury - Scott leads letter to Treasury regarding international insurance capital standard negotiations Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Our economy is seeing a growing number of jobs in the STEM/STEAM fields. By exposing our children to the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, & math at a young age, we can ensure that they're prepared for the jobs of tomorrow. #STEMDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Broadband internet access in rural areas can be the difference between life & death. 1,200 South Carolinians gave birth in 2018 without receiving prenatal care & 11 counties don't have a single OB-GYN. Broadband can bring prenatal care to moms in need." 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. 30, 2019 Tweet - "This administration wants to auction off our public lands to the highest bidder. We will not sit idly by and allow this president to contaminate our lands and desecrate our national resources for monetary gain. We must #ProtectOurLands." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Black women have the highest breast cancer mortality rates in the U.S. despite having a lower incidence rate than white women. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth we look to shed light on the ways we can better serve those disproportionately impacted by this disease." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 28, 2019 Timmons Praises U.S. Special Forces, Trump Admin, and Allies for Successful Raid on ISIS Leader Rep. William Timmons
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 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senator Collins, Bipartisan Group Call for Expanded Access to Care and Resources for Families with Alzheimer's Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, US Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, US Senate - Warren, Pressley, Sanders, and Colleagues Seek Strong, Long-Term Funding for Community Health Programs 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. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The growing gap between wages and housing costs is a crisis that must be addressed. Our legislation offers bold solutions to immediately ensure that cost-burdened families can afford their rent while taking steps to bring down rent for everyone." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 23, 2019 Clyburn, Booker Take Innovative, Two-Pronged Approach to Tackling Affordable Housing Crisis Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Almost 2 Million South Carolinians with pre-existing conditions are at risk of losing their health care coverage if Republicans win their anti-health lawsuit. No American should face discrimination because they have a pre-existing condition. #ProtectOurCare" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - In Letter to Education Secretary Devos, Blunt, Daines, Ernst, Lankford, & Scitt Back Proposed Rule to Protect Religious Liberty in Student Aid Program Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The EPA is failing to address the threat of #PFAS chemicals. The PFAS Action Act provides protections impacted communities need quickly & for the long term. This comprehensive legislation will: regulate PFAS chemicals clean up contamination protect public health" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 9, 2020 Timmons Votes No on Democrats' War Powers Resolution Rep.William Timmons
Jan. 9, 2020 Congressman Joe Wilson on Vote to Limit President Trump's Power on Iran Rep.Joe Wilson
Jan. 8, 2020 Senator Scott on President Trump's Remarks Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Iranian missile strikes against an American military base heightens concerns about the safety and security of our troops and Americans abroad. They should be this Administration's top priority. Escalating tensions with Iran is not the answer." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 3, 2020 Timmons Statement on Death of Qassem Soleimani Rep.William Timmons
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The President's unilateral action places our country at greater risk with no evidence of a strategy. His failure to even consult Congress--entrusted by the Constitution to authorize military force--is alarming. Congress must uphold our responsibility to protect national security." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "In 2019, I introduced legislation on affordable housing, student loan debt, reducing gun violence, and more. As we go into 2020, I will continue to fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Blunt Rochester Leads Colleagues in Letter to National Institutes of Health Requesting Information on Grant Funding Disparities Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
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. 17, 2019 Scott Applauds Passage of FY 2020 NDAA Sen.Tim Scott
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. 12, 2019 Senator Tim Scott Secures Another Win for HBCUs Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "H.R. 3 not only provides American consumers with accessible & affordable prescription drugs but also funds expansion of community health centers which provide quality health care in hard-to-reach communities. I urge my Senate colleagues to bring this bipartisan bill to a vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "H.R. 3 is a huge win for American consumers, providing price reductions on prescription drugs & putting money back in their pockets. This bill also funds provisions from my Community Health Centers legislation providing critical, quality health care in hard-to-reach communities." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased with House passage of NDAA today, which includes important provisions to support our national defense & meets the needs of our troops & their families. I'm also pleased the NDAA includes my legislation authorizing 8th graders to participate in JROTC programs nationwide." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019 Congressman Wilson on NDAA: Grateful to Finally AXE the "Widow's Tax" Rep.Joe Wilson
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. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @USDA's SNAP proposal would cause nearly #1MillionKids to lose access to free school meals. This is unacceptable. Children need access to nutritious foods both at home and during the school day. We must protect our children." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services - Congressman Denver Riggleman Signs Letter to Protect Americans' Personal Information from Disclosure in Democrats' Impeachment Probe Rep.William Timmons, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to Committee Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson - Science Committee Republicans Call for Renewed Focus on Critical Science and Basic R&D Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
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. 18, 2019 Tweet - "This is exactly why the Opportunity Zone program must be changed. The Opportunity Zone Reform Act would eliminate zones that aren't low-income & would prohibit investments in projects like parking lots & stadiums that don't directly benefit the community." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 14, 2019 Scott commends Treasury decision preserving state-based insurance systems Sen.Tim Scott
Nov. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury - Scott leads letter to Treasury regarding international insurance capital standard negotiations Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Our economy is seeing a growing number of jobs in the STEM/STEAM fields. By exposing our children to the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, & math at a young age, we can ensure that they're prepared for the jobs of tomorrow. #STEMDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Broadband internet access in rural areas can be the difference between life & death. 1,200 South Carolinians gave birth in 2018 without receiving prenatal care & 11 counties don't have a single OB-GYN. Broadband can bring prenatal care to moms in need." 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. 30, 2019 Tweet - "This administration wants to auction off our public lands to the highest bidder. We will not sit idly by and allow this president to contaminate our lands and desecrate our national resources for monetary gain. We must #ProtectOurLands." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Black women have the highest breast cancer mortality rates in the U.S. despite having a lower incidence rate than white women. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth we look to shed light on the ways we can better serve those disproportionately impacted by this disease." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 28, 2019 Timmons Praises U.S. Special Forces, Trump Admin, and Allies for Successful Raid on ISIS Leader Rep.William Timmons
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 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senator Collins, Bipartisan Group Call for Expanded Access to Care and Resources for Families with Alzheimer's Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, US Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, US Senate - Warren, Pressley, Sanders, and Colleagues Seek Strong, Long-Term Funding for Community Health Programs 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. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The growing gap between wages and housing costs is a crisis that must be addressed. Our legislation offers bold solutions to immediately ensure that cost-burdened families can afford their rent while taking steps to bring down rent for everyone." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 23, 2019 Clyburn, Booker Take Innovative, Two-Pronged Approach to Tackling Affordable Housing Crisis Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
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