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Feb. 6, 2024
CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN DELIVERS REMARKS AT CONVENING OF SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSIONERS
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 16, 2023
CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 10, 2023
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cassidy, Foxx, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Revoke their Reckless Student Loan Scheme
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Oct. 8, 2022
Tweet - "The GI Bill Restoration Act is an opportunity for America to repair an egregious fault--the denial of benefits to Black WWII veterans & their descendants. Black veterans answered the call & sacrificed for this country. It's long past time they receive the benefits they earned."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 4, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Senator Coons and fellow HBCU Caucus co-chairs urge DOJ and FBI to support HBCUs impacted by continuing bomb threats
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Scott, Blumenthal Lead Effort to Improve Mental Health on College Campuses
Sen. Tim Scott
Sept. 12, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Burr, Senators Oppose Biden Admin's Title IX Changes, Call for Enforcement of Existing Regulations
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Wyden, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 20, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary U.S. Department of Education - Burr, Senators Oppose Biden Admin's Flawed Title IX Proposal, Urge Extension of Public Comment Period
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 24, 2022
Letter to Christi Grimm, Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lankford, Bicameral Members Want Immediate Check On Claims Of Fetal Tissue Research at University of Pittsburgh
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 23, 2022
Tweet - "Today I had the distinct honor of accepting an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during the 321st commencement ceremony at @Yale University. It was a privilege to share a stage with such bright and distinguished graduates. Congratulations and best of luck in your next chapter."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 18, 2022
Romney, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop President Biden from Cancelling Student Loan Debt
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 14, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to join my Omega brothers today at @BethuneCookman where I delivered the 2022 Spring Commencement address and received an honorary doctoral degree. Congratulations to all of the graduates and their loved ones on this immense achievement."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 11, 2022
Letter to Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Adams Lead Bicameral Push to Invest in Research & Development at HBCUs
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
April 29, 2022
Tweet - "Congratulations to Col. Alexander Conyers on being named the 13th president of @SCSTATE1896 . President Conyers has shown remarkable leadership as interim president and I am confident that his skills and experiences will help lead this great institution to new heights."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2022
Tweet - "Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced they will extend the pause on federal student loan repayments until August 31 -- critical yet temporary relief for millions of Americans. I urge the President to use his authority and #CancelStudentDebt."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Extending the student loan repayment pause and #CancellingStudentDebt would help millions of Americans, especially people of color, struggling to make ends meet. I proudly join nearly 100 of my colleagues in urging the Biden Admin to take swift action."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause, and Ultimately Cancel Student Debt
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 31, 2022
Schumer, Warren, Pressley, Padilla, Warnock, Omar, Jayapal, Clyburn, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Extend The Payment Pause And Cancel Student Debt
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 30, 2022
Tweet - "It's an honor to join the @HBCUCaucus for their #HBCUSTEAM Days of Action. As a proud HBCU graduate, I recognize the critical role these institutions play in preparing young Black students for a bright future. We ought to ensure our HBCUs have the resources they need to thrive."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 17, 2022
Rep. Mace Statement on Threats Targeting Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Rep. Nancy Mace
March 17, 2022
Comer, Donalds, and Mace Open Hearing on the Importance of HBCUs and Responding to Campus Threats
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
March 17, 2022
Tweet - "The cowardly bomb threats against #HBCUs have had a serious impact on students. That's why I'm pleased the Biden-Harris Admin is moving to support students, staff and faculty by making Project School Emergency Response to Violence funding available."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "The cowardly bomb threats against #HBCUs rob students on these campuses of their sense of safety and disrupt their education. That's why I support H. Con. Res. 70, a resolution to condemn these racially-motivated threats and support our HBCU students."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "This week marks the 1 year anniversary of the #AmericanRescuePlan -- one of the largest investments in colleges and universities ever. Democrats secured more than $2.7 billion to keep HBCUs open, including nearly $112 million for 8 HBCUs in South Carolina."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2022
Grassley Joins Scott, Coons, Colleagues To Condemn Recent Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Dec. 22, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration's decision to extend the pause on federal student loan repayments until May 1, 2022. As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, this will ensure the American people and our country continue to recover and build back better."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 11, 2021
Tweet - "When I earned my diploma from S.C. State in 1961, I did not have the opportunity to walk the stage. Next week, 60 years later, I'll have that chance -- an occasion made all the more special as I have the honor of welcoming @POTUS back to my alma mater."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 17, 2021
Senate adopts Sens. Coons and Scott's resolution designating November as National College Application Month
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lina Khan, Chair Federal Trade Commission - Education and Labor Republicans Call Out FTC's Unfair Treatment of For-Profit Colleges
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "HBCUs are some of the most important institutions in our country, yet they are often underfunded and undermaintained. As an HBCU graduate, I know the greatness these institutions have to offer. Congress must ensure they have the resources they need. #FullyFundHBCUs"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 9, 2021
Congressman Clyburn Applauds National Park Service Historic Preservation Grant Awards for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 12, 2021
Scott, Tuberville Lead Effort to Formally Designate "HBCU Week'
Sen. Tim Scott
Aug. 11, 2021
Tuberville, Scott Lead effort to Formally Designate 'HBCU Week'
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 16, 2021
Tweet - "#HelpIsHere from the American Rescue Plan. More than 2,500 @SCSTATE1896 students will have debt forgiven, totaling $9.8 million. Without help, many would've had to drop out. We must continue this progress to make education affordable & accessible for all."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2021
Letter to Frank Pallone, Chairman of House Energy & Commerce Committee and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member of House Energy & Commerce Committee - Gonzalez Leads Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee Requesting a Hearing on Name, Image, and Likeness
Rep. William Timmons, ...
June 25, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Call for Student Loan Transparency
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 21, 2021
Letter to Harris Pastides, President University of South Carolina, to James P. Clements, President Clemson University - Rep. Norman Leads Letter to Clemson & University of South Carolina Regarding Critical Race Theory
Rep. Ralph Norman
June 18, 2021
Blackburn, Cotton, Hagerty, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect American Universities from Foreign Influence
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 19, 2021
Rep. Mace Legislative Initiative to Extend Tuition Assistance for Veterans' Families Passes House
Rep. Nancy Mace
May 7, 2021
Reps. Adams & Hill, Sens. Scott & Coons, Announce Landmark Legislation on HBCUs
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 7, 2021
ICYMI: Senator Scott and HBCU Caucus Colleagues Fight to Improve HBCU Infrastructure
Sen. Tim Scott
May 4, 2021
Rep. Mace Sees First Legislative Initiative Passed Out of VA Committee
Rep. Nancy Mace
April 12, 2021
151 Organizations Endorse Bipartisan College Transparency Act
Sen. Tim Scott
April 8, 2021
Rep. Mace Co-Sponsors Bill to Remove Burdensome Age Restrictions on Truckers
Rep. Nancy Mace
April 1, 2021
Rep. Mace Introduces Bill to Support Veteran Families, Remove Arbitrary Time Limit on Tuition Benefits
Rep. Nancy Mace
March 18, 2021
Cassidy, Warren, Scott, Whitehouse Reintroduce College Transparency Act
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 6, 2024
CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN DELIVERS REMARKS AT CONVENING OF SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSIONERS
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 16, 2023
CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 10, 2023
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cassidy, Foxx, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Revoke their Reckless Student Loan Scheme
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Oct. 8, 2022
Tweet - "The GI Bill Restoration Act is an opportunity for America to repair an egregious fault--the denial of benefits to Black WWII veterans & their descendants. Black veterans answered the call & sacrificed for this country. It's long past time they receive the benefits they earned."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 4, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Senator Coons and fellow HBCU Caucus co-chairs urge DOJ and FBI to support HBCUs impacted by continuing bomb threats
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Scott, Blumenthal Lead Effort to Improve Mental Health on College Campuses
Sen.Tim Scott
Sept. 12, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Burr, Senators Oppose Biden Admin's Title IX Changes, Call for Enforcement of Existing Regulations
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Wyden, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 20, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary U.S. Department of Education - Burr, Senators Oppose Biden Admin's Flawed Title IX Proposal, Urge Extension of Public Comment Period
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 24, 2022
Letter to Christi Grimm, Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lankford, Bicameral Members Want Immediate Check On Claims Of Fetal Tissue Research at University of Pittsburgh
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 23, 2022
Tweet - "Today I had the distinct honor of accepting an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during the 321st commencement ceremony at @Yale University. It was a privilege to share a stage with such bright and distinguished graduates. Congratulations and best of luck in your next chapter."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 18, 2022
Romney, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop President Biden from Cancelling Student Loan Debt
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 14, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to join my Omega brothers today at @BethuneCookman where I delivered the 2022 Spring Commencement address and received an honorary doctoral degree. Congratulations to all of the graduates and their loved ones on this immense achievement."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 11, 2022
Letter to Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Adams Lead Bicameral Push to Invest in Research & Development at HBCUs
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
April 29, 2022
Tweet - "Congratulations to Col. Alexander Conyers on being named the 13th president of @SCSTATE1896 . President Conyers has shown remarkable leadership as interim president and I am confident that his skills and experiences will help lead this great institution to new heights."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2022
Tweet - "Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced they will extend the pause on federal student loan repayments until August 31 -- critical yet temporary relief for millions of Americans. I urge the President to use his authority and #CancelStudentDebt."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Extending the student loan repayment pause and #CancellingStudentDebt would help millions of Americans, especially people of color, struggling to make ends meet. I proudly join nearly 100 of my colleagues in urging the Biden Admin to take swift action."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause, and Ultimately Cancel Student Debt
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 31, 2022
Schumer, Warren, Pressley, Padilla, Warnock, Omar, Jayapal, Clyburn, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Extend The Payment Pause And Cancel Student Debt
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 30, 2022
Tweet - "It's an honor to join the @HBCUCaucus for their #HBCUSTEAM Days of Action. As a proud HBCU graduate, I recognize the critical role these institutions play in preparing young Black students for a bright future. We ought to ensure our HBCUs have the resources they need to thrive."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 17, 2022
Rep. Mace Statement on Threats Targeting Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Rep.Nancy Mace
March 17, 2022
Comer, Donalds, and Mace Open Hearing on the Importance of HBCUs and Responding to Campus Threats
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
March 17, 2022
Tweet - "The cowardly bomb threats against #HBCUs have had a serious impact on students. That's why I'm pleased the Biden-Harris Admin is moving to support students, staff and faculty by making Project School Emergency Response to Violence funding available."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "The cowardly bomb threats against #HBCUs rob students on these campuses of their sense of safety and disrupt their education. That's why I support H. Con. Res. 70, a resolution to condemn these racially-motivated threats and support our HBCU students."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "This week marks the 1 year anniversary of the #AmericanRescuePlan -- one of the largest investments in colleges and universities ever. Democrats secured more than $2.7 billion to keep HBCUs open, including nearly $112 million for 8 HBCUs in South Carolina."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2022
Grassley Joins Scott, Coons, Colleagues To Condemn Recent Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Dec. 22, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration's decision to extend the pause on federal student loan repayments until May 1, 2022. As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, this will ensure the American people and our country continue to recover and build back better."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 11, 2021
Tweet - "When I earned my diploma from S.C. State in 1961, I did not have the opportunity to walk the stage. Next week, 60 years later, I'll have that chance -- an occasion made all the more special as I have the honor of welcoming @POTUS back to my alma mater."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 17, 2021
Senate adopts Sens. Coons and Scott's resolution designating November as National College Application Month
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lina Khan, Chair Federal Trade Commission - Education and Labor Republicans Call Out FTC's Unfair Treatment of For-Profit Colleges
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "HBCUs are some of the most important institutions in our country, yet they are often underfunded and undermaintained. As an HBCU graduate, I know the greatness these institutions have to offer. Congress must ensure they have the resources they need. #FullyFundHBCUs"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 9, 2021
Congressman Clyburn Applauds National Park Service Historic Preservation Grant Awards for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 12, 2021
Scott, Tuberville Lead Effort to Formally Designate "HBCU Week'
Sen.Tim Scott
Aug. 11, 2021
Tuberville, Scott Lead effort to Formally Designate 'HBCU Week'
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 16, 2021
Tweet - "#HelpIsHere from the American Rescue Plan. More than 2,500 @SCSTATE1896 students will have debt forgiven, totaling $9.8 million. Without help, many would've had to drop out. We must continue this progress to make education affordable & accessible for all."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2021
Letter to Frank Pallone, Chairman of House Energy & Commerce Committee and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member of House Energy & Commerce Committee - Gonzalez Leads Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee Requesting a Hearing on Name, Image, and Likeness
Rep.William Timmons, ...
June 25, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Call for Student Loan Transparency
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 21, 2021
Letter to Harris Pastides, President University of South Carolina, to James P. Clements, President Clemson University - Rep. Norman Leads Letter to Clemson & University of South Carolina Regarding Critical Race Theory
Rep.Ralph Norman
June 18, 2021
Blackburn, Cotton, Hagerty, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect American Universities from Foreign Influence
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 19, 2021
Rep. Mace Legislative Initiative to Extend Tuition Assistance for Veterans' Families Passes House
Rep.Nancy Mace
May 7, 2021
Reps. Adams & Hill, Sens. Scott & Coons, Announce Landmark Legislation on HBCUs
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 7, 2021
ICYMI: Senator Scott and HBCU Caucus Colleagues Fight to Improve HBCU Infrastructure
Sen.Tim Scott
May 4, 2021
Rep. Mace Sees First Legislative Initiative Passed Out of VA Committee
Rep.Nancy Mace
April 12, 2021
151 Organizations Endorse Bipartisan College Transparency Act
Sen.Tim Scott
April 8, 2021
Rep. Mace Co-Sponsors Bill to Remove Burdensome Age Restrictions on Truckers
Rep.Nancy Mace
April 1, 2021
Rep. Mace Introduces Bill to Support Veteran Families, Remove Arbitrary Time Limit on Tuition Benefits
Rep.Nancy Mace
March 18, 2021
Cassidy, Warren, Scott, Whitehouse Reintroduce College Transparency Act
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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