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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 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 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 1, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for accessible, affordable health care for all Americans. As we celebrate the anniversary of Medicare today, let us do so with a renewed commitment to ensure health care is considered a civil right." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth today, we must remember that it was a lack of communication that gave rise to this holiday. Going forward, we must remember to communicate with one another as we fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2020 Five-Year Anniversary of Charleston Church Shooting Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years ago, a gunman entered Pulse nightclub and took the lives of 49 innocent people. The victims of that shooting and their families deserve more than just thoughts and prayers, they deserve action. The House has acted. Now the Senate must act as well. #PulseRemembranceDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor all those who bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy 76 years ago on #DDay. Those sacrifices made in order to protect our freedoms will never be forgotten." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #MemorialDay today, we honor all the men and women who have given their lives to serve and protect this country. Their tremendous sacrifices for our freedom will never be forgotten." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Harvey Milk was one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials, and he was not afraid to speak up for what was right, even when it was difficult. Today we honor his life and legacy. #HarveyMilkDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 101 years since the House passed the #19thamendment, removing sex as a barrier to the polls. However, we are still seeing blatant attempts to suppress voting rights. We must continue the fight for voting rights until all have equal access to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweets - "We should be informed by history and guided by science as we consider reopening the country. Doing so before the proper safeguards are in place will only cause more sickness and death." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor the memories of the 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust. As we do so, it is imperative that we never forget the lessons learned so that "never again" remains a reality. #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2020 Oversight Republicans ask for info to hold Kennedy Center accountable on coronavirus aid Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Deborah Rutter, President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Rep. Green Joins Oversight Republicans in Demanding Answers on Kennedy Center Layoffs Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 7, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces More than $1 Million in African American Civil Rights Historic Preservation Fund Grants for South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "52 years ago I got the news of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. I went home, numb, sat in my house, turned on the radio and just listened. I sat there, the rest of the night. The sun came up with me sitting there." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is nothing without its workers. As we recognize #CesarChavezDay today, let us thank and honor this nation's workers, especially those on the front lines of this pandemic. Thank you for all that you do." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago, a brave group of people, including my friend @RepJohnLewis , were attacked on Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama while marching for voting rights. They stood up for what they believed in. Today, we continue to stand up in pursuit of equal rights for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "This month we take the time to celebrate and salute incredible women who have changed the world. As we reflect on the women who have paved the path forward, we must also continue to fight to achieve equality for all women. #WomensHistoryMonth" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2020 Congressman Wilson Encourages Students to Participate in the Congressional Art Competition Rep. Joe Wilson
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor and remember mathematician Katherine Johnson, who broke down barriers of race and gender at NASA, and whose work was instrumental to the first human space flight. Her legacy will not be forgotten." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 18, 2020 Remarks by President Trump in a Briefing with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and LA 2028 Organizers | Beverly Hills, CA Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the birthday of our nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the @NAACP . Their mission to achieve equality for all is still as vital today as it was when they were founded 111 years ago." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth this year, I thought it important that we recognize some unsung heroes that contributed to our history. Let us recognize those who dreamed far beyond their own circumstances & made significant sacrifices to shape the future of this country." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, giving African American men the right to vote. For much of its first 100 years, the right existed only on paper. And we still face voter discrimination. We must continue to fight to remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 29, 2020 Rep. Norman Issues Statement on H.R. 943 Vote Rep. Ralph Norman
Jan. 28, 2020 Welcoming Reverend Jeffrey F. Kirby Rep. Ralph Norman
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of #RoevWade which gave women the right to control their own bodies. Any attack against it is an attack on women's reproductive rights. We must not go backwards in this fight." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 20, 2020 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sen. Tim Scott
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. 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. 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 - "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
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
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. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
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. 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. 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 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
Date Title Politician
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 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 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 1, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for accessible, affordable health care for all Americans. As we celebrate the anniversary of Medicare today, let us do so with a renewed commitment to ensure health care is considered a civil right." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth today, we must remember that it was a lack of communication that gave rise to this holiday. Going forward, we must remember to communicate with one another as we fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2020 Five-Year Anniversary of Charleston Church Shooting Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years ago, a gunman entered Pulse nightclub and took the lives of 49 innocent people. The victims of that shooting and their families deserve more than just thoughts and prayers, they deserve action. The House has acted. Now the Senate must act as well. #PulseRemembranceDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor all those who bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy 76 years ago on #DDay. Those sacrifices made in order to protect our freedoms will never be forgotten." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #MemorialDay today, we honor all the men and women who have given their lives to serve and protect this country. Their tremendous sacrifices for our freedom will never be forgotten." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Harvey Milk was one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials, and he was not afraid to speak up for what was right, even when it was difficult. Today we honor his life and legacy. #HarveyMilkDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 101 years since the House passed the #19thamendment, removing sex as a barrier to the polls. However, we are still seeing blatant attempts to suppress voting rights. We must continue the fight for voting rights until all have equal access to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweets - "We should be informed by history and guided by science as we consider reopening the country. Doing so before the proper safeguards are in place will only cause more sickness and death." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor the memories of the 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust. As we do so, it is imperative that we never forget the lessons learned so that "never again" remains a reality. #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2020 Oversight Republicans ask for info to hold Kennedy Center accountable on coronavirus aid Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Deborah Rutter, President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Rep. Green Joins Oversight Republicans in Demanding Answers on Kennedy Center Layoffs Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 7, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces More than $1 Million in African American Civil Rights Historic Preservation Fund Grants for South Carolina Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "52 years ago I got the news of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. I went home, numb, sat in my house, turned on the radio and just listened. I sat there, the rest of the night. The sun came up with me sitting there." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is nothing without its workers. As we recognize #CesarChavezDay today, let us thank and honor this nation's workers, especially those on the front lines of this pandemic. Thank you for all that you do." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago, a brave group of people, including my friend @RepJohnLewis , were attacked on Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama while marching for voting rights. They stood up for what they believed in. Today, we continue to stand up in pursuit of equal rights for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "This month we take the time to celebrate and salute incredible women who have changed the world. As we reflect on the women who have paved the path forward, we must also continue to fight to achieve equality for all women. #WomensHistoryMonth" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2020 Congressman Wilson Encourages Students to Participate in the Congressional Art Competition Rep.Joe Wilson
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor and remember mathematician Katherine Johnson, who broke down barriers of race and gender at NASA, and whose work was instrumental to the first human space flight. Her legacy will not be forgotten." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 18, 2020 Remarks by President Trump in a Briefing with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and LA 2028 Organizers | Beverly Hills, CA Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the birthday of our nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the @NAACP . Their mission to achieve equality for all is still as vital today as it was when they were founded 111 years ago." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth this year, I thought it important that we recognize some unsung heroes that contributed to our history. Let us recognize those who dreamed far beyond their own circumstances & made significant sacrifices to shape the future of this country." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, giving African American men the right to vote. For much of its first 100 years, the right existed only on paper. And we still face voter discrimination. We must continue to fight to remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 29, 2020 Rep. Norman Issues Statement on H.R. 943 Vote Rep.Ralph Norman
Jan. 28, 2020 Welcoming Reverend Jeffrey F. Kirby Rep.Ralph Norman
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of #RoevWade which gave women the right to control their own bodies. Any attack against it is an attack on women's reproductive rights. We must not go backwards in this fight." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 20, 2020 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sen.Tim Scott
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. 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. 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 - "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
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
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. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
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. 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. 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 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
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