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June 26, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that established marriage equality in the United States. While we celebrate marriage equality today, we must also continue to fight until we achieve equality in all aspects of life for LGBTQ+ Americans."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2021
Tweet - "Shelby v. Holder decision, 8 years ago, gutted voter protections and led to states enacting laws making it harder for communities of color to vote. We must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act so every American has equal access to the ballot box. #RestoreTheVote"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2021
Bacon Leads House Colleagues on Legislation to Study Antifa Involvement in National Riots
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
June 24, 2021
Graham Opposes ATF Nominee David Chipman
Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 24, 2021
Rep. Mace Cosponsors Legislation to Investigate Antifa Involvement in 2020 Riots
Rep. Nancy Mace
June 24, 2021
Scott, Booker, Bass Statement on Police Reform Negotiations
Sen. Tim Scott
June 24, 2021
Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Tonight's Senate vote was only the beginning of the process. Democrats are going to keep fighting for S.1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will not rest until every American has unfettered access to the ballot box."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 21, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 20, 2021
Fox News "Fox News Sunday" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 19, 2021
Tweet - "When it comes to the fundamental right to vote, it ought not be subjected to the filibuster. Using the filibuster to subvert access to the ballot box will be disastrous for the future of our democracy."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 18, 2021
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Nancy Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace
June 17, 2021
Whitehouse, Graham, Blumenthal, Tillis Reintroduce Legislation to Fight Cybercrime
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
June 17, 2021
Scott, Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Preserve and Protect Flood-Prone Communities
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 17, 2021
Senator Scott Statement on SCOTUS Decision Protecting Faith-Based Foster Care Providers
Sen. Tim Scott
June 16, 2021
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
Tweet - "Today I met the Texas state legislators who stood strong in defense of the fundamental right to vote against those seeking to subvert the will of the people. It is our responsibility to protect our democracy from all threats."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
Tweet - "Nearly 6 years after the tragedy at Emanuel AME Church, our nation has yet to take serious action to prevent gun violence. Common sense reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, would protect our communities & save lives. The Senate must act."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
The Post and Courier - Clyburn: US Senate is fiddling while our democracy burns
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
Tweet - "Our democracy is on fire & the Senate is fiddling away precious time. Fueled by the big lie, free & fair elections are being suppressed. The Senate makes an exception to the filibuster for the budget -- they ought to do the same to protect voting rights."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. J. Russell George, Inspector General for Tax Administration - Cassidy, Finance Committee Republicans Demand Investigation into Massive, Illegal IRS Data Leak
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Steil Presses Biden Administration on Removing Individuals and Entities from U.S. Sanctions List
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 13, 2021
Tweet - "Congress has the constitutional authority to determine how federal elections are conducted and protect the fundamental right to vote. That's what #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act do."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2021
Tweet - "Today we remember the 49 innocent lives taken 5 years ago at Pulse Nightclub. The National Pulse Memorial will forever honor their memory, but Congress has a responsibility to do more. The Senate must send the House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2021
Tweet - "Voting rights are fundamental rights. Suppressing the vote disproportionately hurts the Black community, but let me tell you, it will hurt this entire country if it is allowed to continue."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021
Tweet - "The attacks on voting rights are destroying the democratic principles upon which this country is based. It's like a cancer -- if we don't get the cancer out of the system, the system will die. We must do everything we can to protect access to the ballot box."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021
ICYMI: Senator Scott the First Guest on Trey Gowdy's Sunday Night in America
Sen. Tim Scott
June 7, 2021
Tweet - "Senator Strom Thurmond used the filibuster to try and block the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Today, it's still an obstacle to equal access to the ballot box. The right to vote in free and fair elections must be safeguarded over all else. Without it, we lose our democracy."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2021
Tweet - "There are 47 states that have now proposed legislation that could suppress votes. We need to pass #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote across the country."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2021
Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic in this country. The House has passed not one, but two, gun violence prevention bills, including my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole. The Senate must get these bills to the President's desk so we can make progress to #EndGunViolence. #WearOrange"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021
Tweet - "No one wants to take law-abiding citizens' guns away. Gun reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, is about keeping firearms out of the hands of those that ought not have them. We will continue to work to broaden background checks & protect the American public."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021
Tweet - "Every American deserves the right to participate in the political process and make their voice heard. Voting rights are under attack across the country. We must continue the fight for unfettered access to the ballot box."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021
The Washington Post - The Way Forward On Containing Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
June 2, 2021
Rosen, Scott, Booker Announce Formation of Bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 1, 2021
Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct would combat rampant voter suppression legislation being passed around the country. Every American deserves equal access to the ballot box. I applaud Majority Leader Schumer for bringing this critical legislation to the floor for a vote."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 1, 2021
Rep. Mace Reacts to Her Home Being Vandalized With Antifa Symbols and Profanity on Memorial Day
Rep. Nancy Mace
June 1, 2021
Tweet - "June is #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. @HouseDemocrats have passed two gun violence prevention bills, including my bill to help close the #CharlestonLoophole. Inaction on this issue cannot continue. The Senate must get these bills to the President's desk."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2021
Tweet - "The House has passed the #EqualityAct to combat discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we celebrate #PrideMonth this June, the Senate must ensure equal rights for our fellow Americans by sending this critical legislation to the President's desk."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2021
Tweet - "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "We will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." As anti-Semitism spikes across the country, we cannot be silent. We must come together to condemn this scourge and work toward its elimination."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2021
Reps. Mace, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Cyber Workforce Program Act
Rep. Nancy Mace
May 28, 2021
Rep. Norman Introduces Bill to Protect American Research and Intellectual Property
Rep. Ralph Norman
May 27, 2021
Reps. Nadler, Jeffries, Bacon, Mace & Jackson Lee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Advance the Goals of the First Step Act
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
May 27, 2021
Graham Meets with Family of Officer Sicknick and Responding Officers
Sen. Lindsey Graham
May 25, 2021
Rep Lieu Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Encryption Laws
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
May 25, 2021
Tweet - "I hope these negotiations will come up with a very good definition for what qualified immunity is, and we can agree to something that both sides will be relatively satisfied with. You never get all that you want, but I hope we'll get something between no loaf and the full loaf."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 24, 2021
Scott, Booker, Bass Joint Statement
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2021
Tweet - "102 years ago, the House passed the #19thamendment to prohibit disenfranchisement on the basis of sex. Unfortunately we are still witnessing blatant voter suppression across our country. We must continue to fight for voting rights until there are no barriers to the ballot box."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ahead of Hurricane Season, Wicker & Hyde-Smith Seek to Ensure FEMA Prepared for Workforce Shortage
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 20, 2021
Rep. Mace Cosponsors Resolution to Recognize the National Debt as a Threat to National Security
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 26, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that established marriage equality in the United States. While we celebrate marriage equality today, we must also continue to fight until we achieve equality in all aspects of life for LGBTQ+ Americans."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2021
Tweet - "Shelby v. Holder decision, 8 years ago, gutted voter protections and led to states enacting laws making it harder for communities of color to vote. We must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act so every American has equal access to the ballot box. #RestoreTheVote"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2021
Bacon Leads House Colleagues on Legislation to Study Antifa Involvement in National Riots
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
June 24, 2021
Graham Opposes ATF Nominee David Chipman
Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 24, 2021
Rep. Mace Cosponsors Legislation to Investigate Antifa Involvement in 2020 Riots
Rep.Nancy Mace
June 24, 2021
Scott, Booker, Bass Statement on Police Reform Negotiations
Sen.Tim Scott
June 24, 2021
Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Tonight's Senate vote was only the beginning of the process. Democrats are going to keep fighting for S.1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will not rest until every American has unfettered access to the ballot box."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 21, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 20, 2021
Fox News "Fox News Sunday" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 19, 2021
Tweet - "When it comes to the fundamental right to vote, it ought not be subjected to the filibuster. Using the filibuster to subvert access to the ballot box will be disastrous for the future of our democracy."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 18, 2021
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Nancy Mace
Rep.Nancy Mace
June 17, 2021
Whitehouse, Graham, Blumenthal, Tillis Reintroduce Legislation to Fight Cybercrime
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
June 17, 2021
Scott, Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Preserve and Protect Flood-Prone Communities
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 17, 2021
Senator Scott Statement on SCOTUS Decision Protecting Faith-Based Foster Care Providers
Sen.Tim Scott
June 16, 2021
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
Tweet - "Today I met the Texas state legislators who stood strong in defense of the fundamental right to vote against those seeking to subvert the will of the people. It is our responsibility to protect our democracy from all threats."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
Tweet - "Nearly 6 years after the tragedy at Emanuel AME Church, our nation has yet to take serious action to prevent gun violence. Common sense reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, would protect our communities & save lives. The Senate must act."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
The Post and Courier - Clyburn: US Senate is fiddling while our democracy burns
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021
Tweet - "Our democracy is on fire & the Senate is fiddling away precious time. Fueled by the big lie, free & fair elections are being suppressed. The Senate makes an exception to the filibuster for the budget -- they ought to do the same to protect voting rights."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. J. Russell George, Inspector General for Tax Administration - Cassidy, Finance Committee Republicans Demand Investigation into Massive, Illegal IRS Data Leak
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Steil Presses Biden Administration on Removing Individuals and Entities from U.S. Sanctions List
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 13, 2021
Tweet - "Congress has the constitutional authority to determine how federal elections are conducted and protect the fundamental right to vote. That's what #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act do."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2021
Tweet - "Today we remember the 49 innocent lives taken 5 years ago at Pulse Nightclub. The National Pulse Memorial will forever honor their memory, but Congress has a responsibility to do more. The Senate must send the House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2021
Tweet - "Voting rights are fundamental rights. Suppressing the vote disproportionately hurts the Black community, but let me tell you, it will hurt this entire country if it is allowed to continue."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021
Tweet - "The attacks on voting rights are destroying the democratic principles upon which this country is based. It's like a cancer -- if we don't get the cancer out of the system, the system will die. We must do everything we can to protect access to the ballot box."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021
ICYMI: Senator Scott the First Guest on Trey Gowdy's Sunday Night in America
Sen.Tim Scott
June 7, 2021
Tweet - "Senator Strom Thurmond used the filibuster to try and block the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Today, it's still an obstacle to equal access to the ballot box. The right to vote in free and fair elections must be safeguarded over all else. Without it, we lose our democracy."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2021
Tweet - "There are 47 states that have now proposed legislation that could suppress votes. We need to pass #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote across the country."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2021
Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic in this country. The House has passed not one, but two, gun violence prevention bills, including my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole. The Senate must get these bills to the President's desk so we can make progress to #EndGunViolence. #WearOrange"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021
Tweet - "No one wants to take law-abiding citizens' guns away. Gun reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, is about keeping firearms out of the hands of those that ought not have them. We will continue to work to broaden background checks & protect the American public."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021
Tweet - "Every American deserves the right to participate in the political process and make their voice heard. Voting rights are under attack across the country. We must continue the fight for unfettered access to the ballot box."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021
The Washington Post - The Way Forward On Containing Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
June 2, 2021
Rosen, Scott, Booker Announce Formation of Bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 1, 2021
Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct would combat rampant voter suppression legislation being passed around the country. Every American deserves equal access to the ballot box. I applaud Majority Leader Schumer for bringing this critical legislation to the floor for a vote."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 1, 2021
Rep. Mace Reacts to Her Home Being Vandalized With Antifa Symbols and Profanity on Memorial Day
Rep.Nancy Mace
June 1, 2021
Tweet - "June is #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. @HouseDemocrats have passed two gun violence prevention bills, including my bill to help close the #CharlestonLoophole. Inaction on this issue cannot continue. The Senate must get these bills to the President's desk."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2021
Tweet - "The House has passed the #EqualityAct to combat discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we celebrate #PrideMonth this June, the Senate must ensure equal rights for our fellow Americans by sending this critical legislation to the President's desk."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2021
Tweet - "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "We will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." As anti-Semitism spikes across the country, we cannot be silent. We must come together to condemn this scourge and work toward its elimination."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2021
Reps. Mace, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Cyber Workforce Program Act
Rep.Nancy Mace
May 28, 2021
Rep. Norman Introduces Bill to Protect American Research and Intellectual Property
Rep.Ralph Norman
May 27, 2021
Reps. Nadler, Jeffries, Bacon, Mace & Jackson Lee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Advance the Goals of the First Step Act
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
May 27, 2021
Graham Meets with Family of Officer Sicknick and Responding Officers
Sen.Lindsey Graham
May 25, 2021
Rep Lieu Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Encryption Laws
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
May 25, 2021
Tweet - "I hope these negotiations will come up with a very good definition for what qualified immunity is, and we can agree to something that both sides will be relatively satisfied with. You never get all that you want, but I hope we'll get something between no loaf and the full loaf."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 24, 2021
Scott, Booker, Bass Joint Statement
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2021
Tweet - "102 years ago, the House passed the #19thamendment to prohibit disenfranchisement on the basis of sex. Unfortunately we are still witnessing blatant voter suppression across our country. We must continue to fight for voting rights until there are no barriers to the ballot box."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ahead of Hurricane Season, Wicker & Hyde-Smith Seek to Ensure FEMA Prepared for Workforce Shortage
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 20, 2021
Rep. Mace Cosponsors Resolution to Recognize the National Debt as a Threat to National Security
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
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