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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 - "This is now the longest period in U.S. history without an increase to the federal minimum wage. Workers ought to have a living wage. The #RaiseTheWage Act would provide >180K South Carolina workers w/ an average salary increase of $3,900/year." 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 14, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Tweet - "We need to allow people to get the kind of post-secondary education that will help them achieve their dreams and aspirations, and earn a living to become productive members of society. #CancelMyDebt" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2019 Scott, Manchin Introduce Legislation to Expand Credit Access Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2019 Tweet - "For far too many students & families, the cost of higher education has meant daunting debt & a lifetime of student loan repayments. I look forward to working with @SenWarren on legislation to provide affordable access to education for all Americans. #CancelMyDebt" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 12, 2019 Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Young Introduce Hud Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Young, Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Introduce HUD Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Scott, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent and Combat Obesity Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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 12, 2019 U.S. Senators Smith, Cortez Masto, Scott, Cramer, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Manufactured Housing as Part of Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 10, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill Providing Tax Relief to College Scholarship Recipients Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct to prevent discrimination against women in pay. It's now 2019, yet we are still seeing vast differences in pay between men and women. The House has done its part. It's time for our Senate colleagues to do theirs." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
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
June 3, 2019 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly 2/3 of Americans have no retirement savings. @HouseDemocrats are fighting to ensure people can retire with the financial peace of mind they've earned through decades of hard work. #SECUREAct" 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 22, 2019 Tweet - "The @CFPB was designed to ensure Americans have an independent champion that will protect them from unfair, deceptive or abusive practices by financial institutions. This admin has been trying to dismantle that but today's #ConsumersFirst Act will ensure it remains protected." 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 21, 2019 Durbin, Scott, Menendez, Young, Duckworth, Kaine, Portman, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2019 Menendez Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Lead Exposure Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2019 Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on Transportation and Infrastructure Resilience Rep. Ralph Norman
May 20, 2019 Senator Scott Statement on HUD Carbon Monoxide Announcement Sen. Tim Scott
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 16, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Engel, Olson Lead 300 Members of Congress In Bipartisan Effort To Preserve Lifeline For Safety-Net Hospitals Rep. William Timmons, ...
May 16, 2019 Tweet - "Health care is a right, not a privilege. Today's legislation takes meaningful steps to control prescription drug costs so patients don't have to choose between their life-saving medications or other necessities like rent or food. #ProtectOurCare" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable for a family to have to forgo saving for their child's education in order to afford prescription medications. @HouseDemocrats will continue to fight to make health care & prescription drugs affordable & accessible for all Americans. #ProtectOurCare" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their health insurance because of this lawsuit & they deserve answers. In the meantime, @HouseDemocrats will vote this week to protect the ACA & curb the rising cost of health care & prescription drugs. https://wapo.st/2WJ7Xvw " Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee - Raising Concerns About Nation's Growing Debt, Committee Republicans Request Hearing on Modern Monetary Theory Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 9, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 378 members of Congress urge House leaders to continue funding special diabetes research program Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "While our committees are providing oversight, the rest of the @HouseDemocrats are pushing forward with our agenda. We're voting today to preserve assistance to people with pre-existing conditions in the ACA. We can walk & chew gum at the same time. - via @MSNBC w/ @craigmelvin" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "The Reeves's story is all too familiar. No family should have to forgo saving for their child's education in order to pay for prescription medications. No person should be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition. We must keep fighting to #ProtectOurCare." 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 3, 2019 Sen. Scott Joins Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Access to Life-Saving Transplants Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 2, 2019 Scott, Jones Introduce Bill to Allow State Insurance Commissioner a Vote on the Financial Stability Oversight Council Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "Community health centers keep people healthy and the National Health Service Corps is vital to increasing the number of primary care doctors. That's why @SenSanders and I are fighting to increase their funding b/c every person in this country deserves access to primary care." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "As a former public-school teacher, I know the empowerment education can offer students. Teachers ought to be adequately compensated for their tireless work. South Carolina's education system is due for an upgrade & I'll continue to work to ensure it gets one. #AllOutMay1" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the first day of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. For people of color, mental health is often stigmatized but mental illness is much more common than we think. If you are in a mental health crisis, you are not alone. Text NAMI to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-8255." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2019 Tweet - "We can't begin to solve the health disparities in minority communities without addressing: Access to healthy foods Inadequate health care Pollution and environmental factors #MinorityHealthMonth" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senators Warren Leads Colleagues in Calling on CMS Administrator Seema Varma to Remove Regulations that Restrict Access to Hearing Health Services Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Marshall Leads Bipartisan Letter to HHS Against New Organ Transplant Rule 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 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 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
Date Title Politician
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 - "This is now the longest period in U.S. history without an increase to the federal minimum wage. Workers ought to have a living wage. The #RaiseTheWage Act would provide >180K South Carolina workers w/ an average salary increase of $3,900/year." 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 14, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Tweet - "We need to allow people to get the kind of post-secondary education that will help them achieve their dreams and aspirations, and earn a living to become productive members of society. #CancelMyDebt" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2019 Scott, Manchin Introduce Legislation to Expand Credit Access Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2019 Tweet - "For far too many students & families, the cost of higher education has meant daunting debt & a lifetime of student loan repayments. I look forward to working with @SenWarren on legislation to provide affordable access to education for all Americans. #CancelMyDebt" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 12, 2019 Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Young Introduce Hud Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Young, Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Introduce HUD Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Scott, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent and Combat Obesity Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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 12, 2019 U.S. Senators Smith, Cortez Masto, Scott, Cramer, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Manufactured Housing as Part of Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 10, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill Providing Tax Relief to College Scholarship Recipients Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct to prevent discrimination against women in pay. It's now 2019, yet we are still seeing vast differences in pay between men and women. The House has done its part. It's time for our Senate colleagues to do theirs." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
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
June 3, 2019 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly 2/3 of Americans have no retirement savings. @HouseDemocrats are fighting to ensure people can retire with the financial peace of mind they've earned through decades of hard work. #SECUREAct" 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 22, 2019 Tweet - "The @CFPB was designed to ensure Americans have an independent champion that will protect them from unfair, deceptive or abusive practices by financial institutions. This admin has been trying to dismantle that but today's #ConsumersFirst Act will ensure it remains protected." 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 21, 2019 Durbin, Scott, Menendez, Young, Duckworth, Kaine, Portman, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2019 Menendez Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Lead Exposure Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2019 Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on Transportation and Infrastructure Resilience Rep.Ralph Norman
May 20, 2019 Senator Scott Statement on HUD Carbon Monoxide Announcement Sen.Tim Scott
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 16, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Engel, Olson Lead 300 Members of Congress In Bipartisan Effort To Preserve Lifeline For Safety-Net Hospitals Rep.William Timmons, ...
May 16, 2019 Tweet - "Health care is a right, not a privilege. Today's legislation takes meaningful steps to control prescription drug costs so patients don't have to choose between their life-saving medications or other necessities like rent or food. #ProtectOurCare" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable for a family to have to forgo saving for their child's education in order to afford prescription medications. @HouseDemocrats will continue to fight to make health care & prescription drugs affordable & accessible for all Americans. #ProtectOurCare" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their health insurance because of this lawsuit & they deserve answers. In the meantime, @HouseDemocrats will vote this week to protect the ACA & curb the rising cost of health care & prescription drugs. https://wapo.st/2WJ7Xvw " Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee - Raising Concerns About Nation's Growing Debt, Committee Republicans Request Hearing on Modern Monetary Theory Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 9, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 378 members of Congress urge House leaders to continue funding special diabetes research program Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "While our committees are providing oversight, the rest of the @HouseDemocrats are pushing forward with our agenda. We're voting today to preserve assistance to people with pre-existing conditions in the ACA. We can walk & chew gum at the same time. - via @MSNBC w/ @craigmelvin" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "The Reeves's story is all too familiar. No family should have to forgo saving for their child's education in order to pay for prescription medications. No person should be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition. We must keep fighting to #ProtectOurCare." 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 3, 2019 Sen. Scott Joins Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Access to Life-Saving Transplants Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 2, 2019 Scott, Jones Introduce Bill to Allow State Insurance Commissioner a Vote on the Financial Stability Oversight Council Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "Community health centers keep people healthy and the National Health Service Corps is vital to increasing the number of primary care doctors. That's why @SenSanders and I are fighting to increase their funding b/c every person in this country deserves access to primary care." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "As a former public-school teacher, I know the empowerment education can offer students. Teachers ought to be adequately compensated for their tireless work. South Carolina's education system is due for an upgrade & I'll continue to work to ensure it gets one. #AllOutMay1" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the first day of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. For people of color, mental health is often stigmatized but mental illness is much more common than we think. If you are in a mental health crisis, you are not alone. Text NAMI to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-8255." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2019 Tweet - "We can't begin to solve the health disparities in minority communities without addressing: Access to healthy foods Inadequate health care Pollution and environmental factors #MinorityHealthMonth" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senators Warren Leads Colleagues in Calling on CMS Administrator Seema Varma to Remove Regulations that Restrict Access to Hearing Health Services Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Marshall Leads Bipartisan Letter to HHS Against New Organ Transplant Rule 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 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 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
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