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May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 7, 2021
Reps. Adams & Hill, Sens. Scott & Coons, Announce Landmark Legislation on HBCUs
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 4, 2021
Rep. Mace Cosponsors Bipartisan Whistleblower Protection Bill
Rep. Nancy Mace
May 3, 2021
Tweet - "The problem we have in this country is that there are jurisdictions that do in fact pass racist legislation. Now we have to decide as a nation whether or not we will condone that. Are we going to coddle racists, or are we going to deal with the racists?"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 28, 2021
Remarks: Senator Scott Response to the Joint Address
Sen. Tim Scott
April 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Rep. Mace Sounds Alarm on Post Office's "Covert" Online Surveillance Program
Rep. Nancy Mace
April 22, 2021
Tweet - "There are 712,000 DC residents that are currently being denied a voice in Congress. They have been silenced for too long. It's time for #DCStatehood."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 21, 2021
Tweet - "The #NoBanAct will prevent xenophobic acts, like the Trump Administration's Muslim Ban, from ever becoming law again. Our nation was built on freedom from religious persecution. It's time we return to the foundation of our democracy & get the No Ban Act to the President's desk."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 13, 2021
Tweet - "Today @TheBlackCaucus met with President Biden to discuss key priorities important to our caucus like voting rights & policing. We see President Biden's programs as being key to getting our nation back to a better place, & we look forward to working with him to make that happen."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
April 5, 2021
Tweet - "The late John Lewis nearly gave his life to secure the right to vote & I am committed to honoring his legacy & preserving our democracy. It's our responsibility to ensure that all eligible Americans have the right to cast a ballot that will be counted & make their voices heard."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021
Clyburn, Williams, Gillibrand, And Warnock Announce Introduction Of Voter Empowerment Act
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021
Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
April 2, 2021
Letter to Honorable Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina - Rep. Mace Joins Gov. McMaster in Opposition to Vaccine Passports
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "It is a contradiction to say we must protect minority rights in the Senate while refusing to protect minority rights in our society. There's no way under the sun that in 2021 that we are going to allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "The AAPI community has faced relentless physical and verbal attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hate and violence have no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry and #StopAsianHate"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 25, 2021
ICYMI: Senator Scott on Ruthless Podcast
Sen. Tim Scott
March 24, 2021
The Washington Post - Opinion: Tim Scott: Let's Set the Record Straight on 'Woke Supremacy' and Racism
Sen. Tim Scott
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "@LeaderMcConnell seems hellbent on using the archaic filibuster to allow the Senate minority to block any legislation designed to protect voting & civil rights for our country's minority citizens as we continue our pursuit toward fulfillment of "liberty & justice for all."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021
Scorched Earth to Mississippi Burning
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "If we allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights, it will be catastrophic for the future of this country and the future of our democracy."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021
Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Daines Pushes to Restart Construction on Southern Border Wall, Slams Biden for Violating the Law over Border Wall Funding
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Capito Leads Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Tillis: President Biden Escalated Border Crisis by Illegally Stopping Border Wall Construction
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Hoeven Joins Effort Outlining Unlawful Freezing of Border Wall Funding
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
March 10, 2021
Tweet - "I look at this legislation & I see it being targeted. One report yesterday said this program of doing more for Black farmers than anything since the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This legislation targets children who need to get back in school. That's targeting to me."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 9, 2021
Tweet - "I think it is very clear, if we can make an exception to the filibuster rules for budgets, we ought to be able to make it for any civil or voting right that exists. If the President wants to keep the filibuster, fine, but let's do away w/ it for civil rights and voting rights."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 7, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks the first time we are recognizing the anniversary of Bloody Sunday without my good friend, John Lewis. 56 years ago, he and others marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and were greeted with violence. Today, we continue their fight for a more perfect union."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2021
Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on House Passage of The for The People Act and The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 3, 2021
Mace Opposes Democrats' Effort to Nationalize Elections
Rep. Nancy Mace
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Blacks in America know all too well the pain of voter suppression and police brutality; our nation has been plagued by racial inequities since its founding. Today, House Democrats voted to repair these longstanding faults that strip power and justice from communities of color."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 1, 2021
Tribute for the 60th Anniversary of the Edwards V. South Carolina March
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2021
Timmons Votes No on H.R. 5, the So-Called "Equality Act"
Rep. William Timmons
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "65 years ago, nearly 100 men and women were arrested for standing up against the injustices of this nation during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Today we honor and recognize them, and are encouraged to continue to rise in the face of injustice."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021
Tweet - "This pandemic has amplified racial inequities that have long existed in this nation. We've witnessed a disproportionate rate of infection, hospitalization, & death among minorities yet they are receiving fewer vaccinations. #VaccineEquity is essential to defeating this virus."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Failure to achieve vaccination equity would not only compound the suffering in communities of color--failure would also delay or even derail containment of the virus across the country, which could hinder a safe return to normal life for everyone."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 8, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021
Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden is making racial equity & fairness in America a priority of his Administration. With just a week in office, he's already working to address past inequities. I look forward to working together to make America's greatness accessible & affordable to all."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "In order for America to truly be great, we must ensure that its greatness is accessible and affordable for all. Today, President Biden is issuing Executive Orders to advance equity by expanding fair housing, eliminating private prisons, and engaging with tribal nations."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 25, 2021
Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution
Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 18, 2021
Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 13, 2021
Tweet - "Today, the House upheld our oath to the Constitution & held this president accountable for his high crimes & misdemeanors. Both Democrats & Republicans recognized the clear & present danger that this president is to our democracy. I hope our Senate colleagues will do the same."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 13, 2021
Tweet - "Today, we must do our constitutional duty once again. While the president failed in his attempt to upend our democracy, last Wednesday's events make clear that if we do not hold him accountable and remove him from power, a future attempt could succeed."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date
Title
Politician
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 7, 2021
Reps. Adams & Hill, Sens. Scott & Coons, Announce Landmark Legislation on HBCUs
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 4, 2021
Rep. Mace Cosponsors Bipartisan Whistleblower Protection Bill
Rep.Nancy Mace
May 3, 2021
Tweet - "The problem we have in this country is that there are jurisdictions that do in fact pass racist legislation. Now we have to decide as a nation whether or not we will condone that. Are we going to coddle racists, or are we going to deal with the racists?"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 28, 2021
Remarks: Senator Scott Response to the Joint Address
Sen.Tim Scott
April 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Rep. Mace Sounds Alarm on Post Office's "Covert" Online Surveillance Program
Rep.Nancy Mace
April 22, 2021
Tweet - "There are 712,000 DC residents that are currently being denied a voice in Congress. They have been silenced for too long. It's time for #DCStatehood."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 21, 2021
Tweet - "The #NoBanAct will prevent xenophobic acts, like the Trump Administration's Muslim Ban, from ever becoming law again. Our nation was built on freedom from religious persecution. It's time we return to the foundation of our democracy & get the No Ban Act to the President's desk."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 13, 2021
Tweet - "Today @TheBlackCaucus met with President Biden to discuss key priorities important to our caucus like voting rights & policing. We see President Biden's programs as being key to getting our nation back to a better place, & we look forward to working with him to make that happen."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
April 5, 2021
Tweet - "The late John Lewis nearly gave his life to secure the right to vote & I am committed to honoring his legacy & preserving our democracy. It's our responsibility to ensure that all eligible Americans have the right to cast a ballot that will be counted & make their voices heard."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021
Clyburn, Williams, Gillibrand, And Warnock Announce Introduction Of Voter Empowerment Act
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021
Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
April 2, 2021
Letter to Honorable Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina - Rep. Mace Joins Gov. McMaster in Opposition to Vaccine Passports
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "It is a contradiction to say we must protect minority rights in the Senate while refusing to protect minority rights in our society. There's no way under the sun that in 2021 that we are going to allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "The AAPI community has faced relentless physical and verbal attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hate and violence have no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry and #StopAsianHate"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 25, 2021
ICYMI: Senator Scott on Ruthless Podcast
Sen.Tim Scott
March 24, 2021
The Washington Post - Opinion: Tim Scott: Let's Set the Record Straight on 'Woke Supremacy' and Racism
Sen.Tim Scott
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "@LeaderMcConnell seems hellbent on using the archaic filibuster to allow the Senate minority to block any legislation designed to protect voting & civil rights for our country's minority citizens as we continue our pursuit toward fulfillment of "liberty & justice for all."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021
Scorched Earth to Mississippi Burning
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "If we allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights, it will be catastrophic for the future of this country and the future of our democracy."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021
Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Daines Pushes to Restart Construction on Southern Border Wall, Slams Biden for Violating the Law over Border Wall Funding
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Capito Leads Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Tillis: President Biden Escalated Border Crisis by Illegally Stopping Border Wall Construction
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Hoeven Joins Effort Outlining Unlawful Freezing of Border Wall Funding
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
March 10, 2021
Tweet - "I look at this legislation & I see it being targeted. One report yesterday said this program of doing more for Black farmers than anything since the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This legislation targets children who need to get back in school. That's targeting to me."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 9, 2021
Tweet - "I think it is very clear, if we can make an exception to the filibuster rules for budgets, we ought to be able to make it for any civil or voting right that exists. If the President wants to keep the filibuster, fine, but let's do away w/ it for civil rights and voting rights."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 7, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks the first time we are recognizing the anniversary of Bloody Sunday without my good friend, John Lewis. 56 years ago, he and others marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and were greeted with violence. Today, we continue their fight for a more perfect union."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2021
Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on House Passage of The for The People Act and The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 3, 2021
Mace Opposes Democrats' Effort to Nationalize Elections
Rep.Nancy Mace
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Blacks in America know all too well the pain of voter suppression and police brutality; our nation has been plagued by racial inequities since its founding. Today, House Democrats voted to repair these longstanding faults that strip power and justice from communities of color."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 1, 2021
Tribute for the 60th Anniversary of the Edwards V. South Carolina March
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2021
Timmons Votes No on H.R. 5, the So-Called "Equality Act"
Rep.William Timmons
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "65 years ago, nearly 100 men and women were arrested for standing up against the injustices of this nation during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Today we honor and recognize them, and are encouraged to continue to rise in the face of injustice."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021
Tweet - "This pandemic has amplified racial inequities that have long existed in this nation. We've witnessed a disproportionate rate of infection, hospitalization, & death among minorities yet they are receiving fewer vaccinations. #VaccineEquity is essential to defeating this virus."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Failure to achieve vaccination equity would not only compound the suffering in communities of color--failure would also delay or even derail containment of the virus across the country, which could hinder a safe return to normal life for everyone."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 8, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021
Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden is making racial equity & fairness in America a priority of his Administration. With just a week in office, he's already working to address past inequities. I look forward to working together to make America's greatness accessible & affordable to all."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "In order for America to truly be great, we must ensure that its greatness is accessible and affordable for all. Today, President Biden is issuing Executive Orders to advance equity by expanding fair housing, eliminating private prisons, and engaging with tribal nations."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 25, 2021
Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution
Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 18, 2021
Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 13, 2021
Tweet - "Today, the House upheld our oath to the Constitution & held this president accountable for his high crimes & misdemeanors. Both Democrats & Republicans recognized the clear & present danger that this president is to our democracy. I hope our Senate colleagues will do the same."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 13, 2021
Tweet - "Today, we must do our constitutional duty once again. While the president failed in his attempt to upend our democracy, last Wednesday's events make clear that if we do not hold him accountable and remove him from power, a future attempt could succeed."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
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