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March 27, 2020
Congressman Joe Wilson Statement on Passage of the CARES Act
Rep. Joe Wilson
March 26, 2020
Tweet - "The health and economic well-being of the millions of Americans are depending on this bill. The impacts of this pandemic are widespread, and the response must be broad. We have crafted a bipartisan package that begins to provide immediate relief."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2020
Graham Supports CARES Act, Plans to Revisit Unemployment Provision
Sen. Lindsey Graham
March 25, 2020
Congressman Clyburn Announces Over $500,000 in Coronavirus Supplemental Funding for Sixth District Community Health Centers
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 25, 2020
Scott Votes For Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen. Tim Scott
March 24, 2020
Graham Backs Reduction in U.S. Aid to Afghanistan
Sen. Lindsey Graham
March 23, 2020
Timmons: "We do not have time to waste"
Rep. William Timmons
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen. Lindsey Graham
March 13, 2020
Majority Whip Clyburn, Sen. Bennet, Reps. Price, Clarke, and Khanna Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Assistance to Tenants Facing Eviction
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 11, 2020
U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation to Permanently Ban Federal Earmarks
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
March 9, 2020
Murphy Introduces Legislation to Save $15 Billion in Federal Spending
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
March 4, 2020
Tweet - "Today, the House passed an $8.3 billion package, funding a robust response to the coronavirus. This includes funds for vaccine development as well as ensuring those vaccines are affordable to all. This package fully addresses the scale & seriousness posed by this health crisis."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Yet again this President is undermining the Constitution by diverting military funding appropriated by Congress for his unnecessary border wall. This country doesn't need more walls & it certainly doesn't need a President who steals from his own military."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - "At his #SOTU address, the President said he would always protect social security and medicare. Less than a week later, he released his budget proposal which would cut nearly $500 Billion from social and safety net programs. #TrumpBudget"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Puerto Ricans are Americans and deserve assistance when disaster strikes. Today, the House is voting on a $4.67 Billion earthquake supplemental package to get Puerto Rico the disaster relief they need now and to help provide long-term recovery for the future."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie, Cárdenas, Blumenauer, Kelly Lead Bipartisan Effort to Secure Medicare Advantage
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 4, 2020
Majority Whip Clyburn Responds to State of The Union Address
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020
House Passes Congressman Clyburn's Priorities in Appropriations Packages
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 28, 2020
Tweet - "GOP tax cuts for the rich = trillion-dollar deficits for the foreseeable future. We can't let Republicans use their fiscal irresponsibility as an excuse to cut Medicare & Social Security. We must enact sustainable budgets that invest in all Americans."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Enzi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget, Hon. John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Committee on the Budget, Hon. Bernie Sanders, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Budget, and Hon. Steve Womack, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Budget - Rep. Ted Budd Joins Coalition to Direct CBO to Include National Debt Costs
Rep. William Timmons, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Tweet - "I have long advocated for targeting persistent poverty communities with federal funding, including through my 10-20-30 plan, so we can help bridge the economic divide. That way towns like Pembroke Township get the infrastructure and investment they need."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "I'm pleased that Congress has reached a bipartisan agreement to fulfill our Constitutional duty to fund the government for another year. This legislation contains many of my priority projects for South Carolina. A thread:"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019
Majority Whip Clyburn Applauds the Future Act Becoming Law
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Bergman Leads Colleagues in Urging Congressional Leadership to Pass No Budget, No Pay Proposal
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The President can't steal funds appropriated by Congress for the military to build his unnecessary and ineffective border wall. I urge the Admin to accept this ruling & restore funds to projects like the Laurel Bay Fire Station replacement in Beaufort."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "As a proud @SCState1896 graduate, I know HBCUs and MSIs play an important role in educating millions of students nationwide. I'm pleased that Congress was able to come together to permanently authorize funding to support these historic institutions. #ForTheFUTURE"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "HBCUs and MSIs generate billions of dollars for the U.S. economy every year and provide pathways to success for millions of students across the country. The FUTURE Act is vital to the future of these students and the students after them. We must fund them now. #ForTheFUTURE"
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. 21, 2019
U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation to Help Control Needless Spending
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
New Bill to Improve Presidential Rescission Requests
Rep. Ralph Norman
Nov. 20, 2019
Kicking the Can Down the Road
Rep. Ralph Norman
Nov. 18, 2019
Common Sense Budget Legislation
Rep. Ralph Norman
Nov. 15, 2019
U.S. Congressmen Ralph Norman Co-Sponsors Two Bills to Address Federal Budget, Debt, and Spending
Rep. Ralph Norman
Nov. 1, 2019
Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group to Promote Reforms for Broken Budget Process
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks one month since Title III Federal funding expired for HBCUs. The House has done its part by passing the FUTURE Act, reauthorizing necessary funding, yet the Senate hasn't even taken it up for a vote. Our students cannot afford to wait. They need this funding now."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 29, 2019
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Oct. 29, 2019
Congressmen Wilson, Kildee, Chabot, and Gonzalez on Introduction of H.R. 4868
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
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. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services - Thank You for the Decision on Electively-Aborted Human Fetal Tissue
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
FY2020 State & Foreign Operations Bill Advanced by Full Committee
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Graham Releases FY2020 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Senators Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, Lindsey Graham and Johnny Isakson Introduce the Hurricane Dorian Charitable Giving Act
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Sept. 5, 2019
Tweet - "The President's decision to steal money from the military for his ineffective, wasteful border wall is a violation of the Constitution and undermines America's safety and the military's morale. The House will continue to fight this egregious abuse of power."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Graham, Rogers Express Concerns about Proposed USAID Rescission
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Scott Statement On Budget Vote
Sen. Tim Scott
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "I'm pleased to see that the Senate has passed our bipartisan budget deal that not only advances our national security, but also invests in the well-being of the American people."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the House passed a bipartisan budget deal that will advance our national security AND invest in the well-being of the American people. I'm glad that we are ending unnecessary government shutdowns so we can continue our important work for hard-working Americans."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 25, 2019
Rep. Timmons Votes No on Irresponsible Budget Deal
Rep. William Timmons
July 23, 2019
Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on Budget Caps and Debt Limit Agreement
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "I am pleased with this bipartisan agreement that puts an end to the harmful threat of sequester by lifting the spending caps, protecting the full faith and credit of our country and raising the debt limit through July 2021."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date
Title
Politician
March 27, 2020
Congressman Joe Wilson Statement on Passage of the CARES Act
Rep.Joe Wilson
March 26, 2020
Tweet - "The health and economic well-being of the millions of Americans are depending on this bill. The impacts of this pandemic are widespread, and the response must be broad. We have crafted a bipartisan package that begins to provide immediate relief."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2020
Graham Supports CARES Act, Plans to Revisit Unemployment Provision
Sen.Lindsey Graham
March 25, 2020
Congressman Clyburn Announces Over $500,000 in Coronavirus Supplemental Funding for Sixth District Community Health Centers
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 25, 2020
Scott Votes For Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen.Tim Scott
March 24, 2020
Graham Backs Reduction in U.S. Aid to Afghanistan
Sen.Lindsey Graham
March 23, 2020
Timmons: "We do not have time to waste"
Rep.William Timmons
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen.Lindsey Graham
March 13, 2020
Majority Whip Clyburn, Sen. Bennet, Reps. Price, Clarke, and Khanna Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Assistance to Tenants Facing Eviction
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 11, 2020
U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation to Permanently Ban Federal Earmarks
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
March 9, 2020
Murphy Introduces Legislation to Save $15 Billion in Federal Spending
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
March 4, 2020
Tweet - "Today, the House passed an $8.3 billion package, funding a robust response to the coronavirus. This includes funds for vaccine development as well as ensuring those vaccines are affordable to all. This package fully addresses the scale & seriousness posed by this health crisis."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Yet again this President is undermining the Constitution by diverting military funding appropriated by Congress for his unnecessary border wall. This country doesn't need more walls & it certainly doesn't need a President who steals from his own military."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - "At his #SOTU address, the President said he would always protect social security and medicare. Less than a week later, he released his budget proposal which would cut nearly $500 Billion from social and safety net programs. #TrumpBudget"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Puerto Ricans are Americans and deserve assistance when disaster strikes. Today, the House is voting on a $4.67 Billion earthquake supplemental package to get Puerto Rico the disaster relief they need now and to help provide long-term recovery for the future."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie, Cárdenas, Blumenauer, Kelly Lead Bipartisan Effort to Secure Medicare Advantage
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 4, 2020
Majority Whip Clyburn Responds to State of The Union Address
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020
House Passes Congressman Clyburn's Priorities in Appropriations Packages
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 28, 2020
Tweet - "GOP tax cuts for the rich = trillion-dollar deficits for the foreseeable future. We can't let Republicans use their fiscal irresponsibility as an excuse to cut Medicare & Social Security. We must enact sustainable budgets that invest in all Americans."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Enzi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget, Hon. John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Committee on the Budget, Hon. Bernie Sanders, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Budget, and Hon. Steve Womack, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Budget - Rep. Ted Budd Joins Coalition to Direct CBO to Include National Debt Costs
Rep.William Timmons, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Tweet - "I have long advocated for targeting persistent poverty communities with federal funding, including through my 10-20-30 plan, so we can help bridge the economic divide. That way towns like Pembroke Township get the infrastructure and investment they need."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "I'm pleased that Congress has reached a bipartisan agreement to fulfill our Constitutional duty to fund the government for another year. This legislation contains many of my priority projects for South Carolina. A thread:"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019
Majority Whip Clyburn Applauds the Future Act Becoming Law
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Bergman Leads Colleagues in Urging Congressional Leadership to Pass No Budget, No Pay Proposal
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The President can't steal funds appropriated by Congress for the military to build his unnecessary and ineffective border wall. I urge the Admin to accept this ruling & restore funds to projects like the Laurel Bay Fire Station replacement in Beaufort."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "As a proud @SCState1896 graduate, I know HBCUs and MSIs play an important role in educating millions of students nationwide. I'm pleased that Congress was able to come together to permanently authorize funding to support these historic institutions. #ForTheFUTURE"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "HBCUs and MSIs generate billions of dollars for the U.S. economy every year and provide pathways to success for millions of students across the country. The FUTURE Act is vital to the future of these students and the students after them. We must fund them now. #ForTheFUTURE"
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. 21, 2019
U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation to Help Control Needless Spending
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
New Bill to Improve Presidential Rescission Requests
Rep.Ralph Norman
Nov. 20, 2019
Kicking the Can Down the Road
Rep.Ralph Norman
Nov. 18, 2019
Common Sense Budget Legislation
Rep.Ralph Norman
Nov. 15, 2019
U.S. Congressmen Ralph Norman Co-Sponsors Two Bills to Address Federal Budget, Debt, and Spending
Rep.Ralph Norman
Nov. 1, 2019
Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group to Promote Reforms for Broken Budget Process
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks one month since Title III Federal funding expired for HBCUs. The House has done its part by passing the FUTURE Act, reauthorizing necessary funding, yet the Senate hasn't even taken it up for a vote. Our students cannot afford to wait. They need this funding now."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 29, 2019
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Oct. 29, 2019
Congressmen Wilson, Kildee, Chabot, and Gonzalez on Introduction of H.R. 4868
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
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. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services - Thank You for the Decision on Electively-Aborted Human Fetal Tissue
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
FY2020 State & Foreign Operations Bill Advanced by Full Committee
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Graham Releases FY2020 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Senators Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, Lindsey Graham and Johnny Isakson Introduce the Hurricane Dorian Charitable Giving Act
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Sept. 5, 2019
Tweet - "The President's decision to steal money from the military for his ineffective, wasteful border wall is a violation of the Constitution and undermines America's safety and the military's morale. The House will continue to fight this egregious abuse of power."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Graham, Rogers Express Concerns about Proposed USAID Rescission
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Scott Statement On Budget Vote
Sen.Tim Scott
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "I'm pleased to see that the Senate has passed our bipartisan budget deal that not only advances our national security, but also invests in the well-being of the American people."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the House passed a bipartisan budget deal that will advance our national security AND invest in the well-being of the American people. I'm glad that we are ending unnecessary government shutdowns so we can continue our important work for hard-working Americans."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 25, 2019
Rep. Timmons Votes No on Irresponsible Budget Deal
Rep.William Timmons
July 23, 2019
Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on Budget Caps and Debt Limit Agreement
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "I am pleased with this bipartisan agreement that puts an end to the harmful threat of sequester by lifting the spending caps, protecting the full faith and credit of our country and raising the debt limit through July 2021."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
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