{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"SC\" and year = 2021 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-praises-passage-of-the-catawba-indian-nation-lands-act/", "CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN PRAISES PASSAGE OF THE CATAWBA INDIAN NATION LANDS ACT", "2021-12-27", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "COLUMBIA, SC \u2013 Congressman James E. Clyburn praised the enactment of the Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act included in the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law by President Biden today.\n\nThe Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act clarifies that the Catawba Indian Nation is subject to the well-established rules and regulations of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act on their modern and ancestral lands in the State of North Carolina. This new law clarifies the Tribe\u2019s 1993 land claims settlement act and reaffirms recent action taken by the Department of Interior to take land into trust for the Tribe.\n\n\u201cI was proud to work with my colleagues in the House and Senate to ensure passage of this bipartisan piece of legislation,\u201d said Congressman Clyburn. \u201cThe Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act is a very significant step towards rectifying historic injustices that have been perpetrated against the Catawba Indian Nation. This legislation will be crucial in helping the Catawba Indian Nation secure economic self-sufficiency.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-and-moulton-condemn-russias-aggression-on-ukraine-border", "Wilson and Moulton Condemn Russia's Aggression on Ukraine Border", "2021-12-19", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressmen Joe Wilson and Seth Moulton issued a joint statement in support of Ukraine's independence, while condemning Russia's aggressive behavior at their common border.\n\n\"Having returned from Ukraine last week, on a bipartisan delegation, we remain deeply concerned by Russia's confrontational buildup of its military in and around the country. The support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the U.S. Congress is unwavering.\n\n\"We stand ready to work with the Administration and our transatlantic partners to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine, including by imposing new, crippling sanctions on Russia should it continue its invasion into Ukraine. As tens of thousands of Russian troops assemble on Ukraine's border, we support the accelerated distribution of additional lethal and nonlethal military equipment to Ukraine and remain steadfast in our commitment to the security of our NATO allies, especially those in Eastern Europe that face the threat posed by Putin's Russia every day.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1103", "Senator Scott, Representative Norman Lead Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers", "2021-12-16", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On Thursday, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5) led a bicameral letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning the negative impact his department\u2019s recent actions could have on religious liberties.\n\nIn total, 102 members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives signed this letter requesting information from Secretary Becerra on the withdraw of non-discrimination waivers for several states, including South Carolina, a decision which is likely to harm faith-based adoption and foster care agencies.\n\nAdditionally, the letter seeks information as to why Secretary Becerra revoked the authority of his Department\u2019s Office for Civil Rights to receive and review complaints concerning possible violations of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).\n\nThursday\u2019s letter to Secretary Becerra affirms that faith-based child welfare providers perform critical services for hundreds of thousands of foster children across the nation. Further, it questions why the Biden administration appears to be placing ideology over the interests of the law, children, and faith-based partners who only want to continue serving their communities. It asks HHS to provide:\n\nbetter answers as to why the Department rescinded previously granted waivers; and\n\nreasoning as to why HHS stripped its Office for Civil Rights of its existing authority to investigate and oversee complaints under RFRA and the religion clauses of the First Amendment.\n\nRep. Norman issued the following statement on Thursday: \u201cFaith-based child welfare agencies are doing incredible work throughout our nation and here in South Carolina, and it is unconscionable that government bureaucrats would seek to roadblock their efforts. By withdrawing non-discrimination waivers and cutting out the Office for Civil Rights\u2019 authority to review religious freedom complaints, this appears to be a deliberate attempt by this Administration to devalue religious liberties, making them a mere footstool to elevate their far-left agenda. On behalf of countless faith-based agencies and the families they serve, I want to know exactly how HHS and Secretary Becerra have reached these alarming decisions, and what the Secretary intends to do to reaffirm and protect religious freedoms.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-reminds-constituents-to-sign-up-for-health-insurance-during-open-enrollment/", "CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN REMINDS CONSTITUENTS TO SIGN UP FOR HEALTH INSURANCE DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT", "2021-12-13", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "COLUMBIA \u2013 Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn is reminding constituents that there is still time to sign up for affordable health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace until January 15, 2022. For coverage beginning January 1, individuals must enroll by December 15. Due to the work of Democrats in Congress, the recently enacted American Rescue Plan has made enrolling in quality health insurance through the Marketplace more affordable and accessible than ever. Because of these new changes, 80 percent of individuals and families are now able to find a quality plan for just under $10 a month and more people are eligible to buy subsidized health insurance through the marketplace.\n\n\u201cCOVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the health and wellbeing of our communities and has burdened many families with high medical costs. It is more important now than ever to ensure that families have access to quality, affordable health insurance,\u201d said Congressman Clyburn. \u201cWhen we passed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, our goal was to ensure all Americans have access to the health care they need. Under the American Rescue Plan, Democrats have continued this mission and have made health insurance more affordable than ever before. I encourage all South Carolinians in need of health insurance to visit the marketplace during open enrollment to get covered with an affordable plan today.\u201d\n\nAdditional information to know:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-to-attend-dr-mary-mcleod-bethune-statue-ceremony-in-mayesville/", "CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN TO ATTEND DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE STATUE CEREMONY IN MAYESVILLE", "2021-12-10", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "COLUMBIA \u2013 Next Friday, Congressman James E. Clyburn will help welcome Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune\u2019s statue as it makes a stop in her hometown of Mayesville, South Carolina on its way to the U.S. Capitol. The 11-foot, 3-ton marble statue will be on display for public viewing on North Main Street East for the day to give community members the opportunity to view Bethune\u2019s statue before it continues its journey to Washington, D.C.\n\nBorn to former slaves in 1875 on a plantation in Mayesville, Bethune would go on to become one of the country\u2019s most influential educators and civil rights leaders. Florida selected Bethune to replace a Confederate General as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, representing the state where she founded Bethune-Cookman University. Each state sends two statues to the collection, and Bethune\u2019s addition is historic as she becomes the first Black person to be sent to the Capitol from a state.\n\n\u201cSoon, the statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune will depart Daytona Beach, Florida \u2013 her home where she founded Bethune-Cookman University. As she makes her way to her place of honor in the United States Capitol, it is fitting that Dr. Bethune be honored in her birthplace of Mayesville, South Carolina. This Homecoming will give South Carolinians an opportunity to admire the beauty of the historic sculpture and reflect upon the magnificence of her life. The visit to Mayesville has been a dream I have shared with my friend, Congressman Jim Clyburn. I appreciate the work it took to coordinate this stop in Mayesville so that South Carolinians can share in the celebration of her life,\u201d Representative Castor said.\n\n\u201cI was pleased to work with Congresswoman Kathy Castor of Florida and the Town of Mayesville to bring the statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to her birthplace, and I thank Wells Fargo and the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Statuary Fund, Inc. for helping us honor her at home in this way,\u201d said Congressman Clyburn. \u201cAs a young child, my mother revered Dr. Bethune, and had me learn all that I could about her. It was her roots in South Carolina that fueled her passion for education and enabled her to serve as a counselor to U.S. Presidents and a tremendous advocate for the Black community. I spearheaded the effort to have her portrait in the South Carolina Statehouse in the 1970s, and 50 years later, I look forward to welcoming her statue to the halls of Congress.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis moment in history would not have been possible if it were not for our esteemed Congressman and Majority Whip, James E. Clyburn,\u201d said Mayesville Mayor Hollimon-Miller. \u201cMy aunt, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was called \u201cThe First Lady of the Struggle\u201d for her persistent influence on the Roosevelt Administration on civil rights issues that impacted her people throughout the world. As one of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune\u2019s family descendants and Mayor of her birthplace, seeing her statue move from her college, Bethune-Cookman University with a stop at her birthplace, is truly an inspiration of God Himself. This is so spiritual and befitting for God to honor her wishes to one day return home on her way to the nation\u2019s capital where she will rest throughout eternity.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is an honor to witness the recognition of Dr. Bethune\u2019s legacy,\u201d said William Daley, Wells Fargo Vice Chairman for Public Affairs. \u201cThrough her work as an educator, civil rights activist, and advocate for women\u2019s equality, Dr. Bethune\u2019s impact on our nation will be felt for generations to come.\u201d\n\nA ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17 to celebrate Mary McLeod Bethune\u2019s legacy and officially welcome her statue to Mayesville.\n\nWho: Congressman James E. Clyburn\n\nMayor Jereleen Hollimon-Miller\n\nWilliam M. Daley, Vice Chairman, Wells Fargo\n\nNilda Comas, Master Sculptor\n\nMorris College Choir Ensemble\n\nWhat: Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Ceremony\n\nWhere: Mary McLeod Bethune Learning Center and Art Gallery\n\n35 North Main Street East Mayesville, South Carolina 29104\n\nWhen: Friday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-statement-on-house-passage-of-fy2022-national-defense", "Wilson Statement on House Passage of FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act", "2021-12-08", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on the House passage of the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):\n\n\"This year's NDAA represents the ongoing commitment my colleagues and I have for our national security, servicemembers, veterans, and their families. As a Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am grateful for the opportunity to represent my country and the Second District of South Carolina on this critical legislation that advances peace through strength. Enactment of this bill would be the 61st consecutive fiscal year that the NDAA has passed, exhibiting the truly bipartisan nature of the process.\n\n\"Many of the initiatives I have championed this Congress are in this year's NDAA, including language to reduce barriers for military voters, exercise Congressional oversight of the Biden Administration's catastrophic withdrawal of Afghanistan endangering American families at home, provide support for military families with members who have special needs, encourage uniform cost parity between male and female servicemembers through the Military FATIGUES Act, and prevent malign actors from abusing INTERPOL with the TRAP Act.\n\n\"Military families are the strong foundation of the nation's military, which is why I am focused on ensuring servicemembers and their families continue to receive the benefits they deserve. This NDAA provides a 2.7 percent increase in basic pay, expands the in-home childcare pilot program, increases allowable parental leave, and ensures incentive pay parity for our National Guard and Reserve components.\n\n\"This legislation removes attempts by Democrats to restrict the Second Amendment rights of servicemembers and require women to register for the selective service and prohibits the Department of Defense (DoD) from dishonorably discharging servicemembers who choose not to take the COVID-19 vaccine.\n\n\"This bill also provides full funding authorization for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility and Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) at the Savannah River Site, all of which I have worked to secure through the committee process.\n\n\"As a veteran and father of four sons who have served in the military overseas, I appreciate these victories for our military and am committed to continuing to work for our servicemembers and their families. I am thankful to have worked with my colleagues to advance this important, bipartisan legislation.\"\n\nHighlights of the FY22 NDAA:\n\nSavannah River Site (SRS)\n\nIncludes authorization for full funding for the missions of the Savannah River Site, including laying the groundwork for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility and modernization of our nuclear triad\n\nSecures an additional authorization of $6 million to fund Payment in Lieu of Taxes for the communities of the Savannah River Site\n\nSupport for Military Families\n\nAuthorizes a 2.7% pay raise for servicemembers\n\nIncludes Congressman Wilson's effort to expand the advisory panel supporting our military families with members who have special needs\n\nThe panel will now include a broader representation of families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to ensure this critical military population receives the support they need\n\nIncludes Congressman Wilson's bicameral, bipartisan Military Forces Assuring that Treatment of Items by Gender are Uniform and Equal across the Services (FATIGUES) Act, which encourages uniform cost parity between male and female servicemembers\n\nIncludes Congressman Wilson's amendment focusing $10 million in educational impact aid for military families with children enrolled in EFMP\n\nIncreases allowable parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, including foster parents\n\nExpands the in-home childcare pilot program providing financial assistance for in-home childcare\n\nRequires the military to provide Reserve and National Guard servicemembers incentive and special duty pay at the same rate as their active-duty counterparts\n\nEstablishes a \"Special Trial Counsel\" within the Uniform Code of Military Justice system to make prosecutorial determinations for offenses of sexual assault, murder, and other serious crimes\n\nAfghanistan Oversight and Accountability\n\nIncludes Congressman Wilson's requirement that DoD detail a systematic, sustainable, and interagency method of determining eligibility for the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, which will enhance the security of the program and help us fulfill our obligation to local nationals who provide crucial support to our armed forces\n\nProhibits DoD from providing any financial support to the Taliban\n\nProhibits the use of DoD aircraft to transfer frozen currency reserves or other assets to the Taliban\n\nEstablishes an independent commission to review the entirety of the Afghanistan War, including the disastrous withdrawal, and present findings and recommendations to Congress\n\nMilitary Readiness\n\nReverses Biden's disastrous cuts to readiness and modernization priorities by adding $25 billion to Biden's dangerously inadequate defense budget topline\n\nThis prevents our military from being shortchanged as they balance the Global War on Terrorism and other emerging threats while modernizing critical warfighting capabilities\n\nIncludes Congressman Wilson's effort to make tactical training safer by establishing a Joint Safety Council to examine serious training incidents and help standardize best prevention practices across the services\n\nReducing Barriers for Military Voting\n\nIncludes language from Congressman Wilson's bill, the Reducing Barriers for Military Voters Act, to explore the benefit of secure, auditable electronic ballot delivery for members of our military deployed in areas without postal service\n\nSecond Amendment Protections\n\nCongressman Wilson joined the effort to remove \"Red Flag\" provisions included in a previous version of the bill, safeguarding the Second Amendment rights of our servicemembers\n\nOversight of DoD Vaccine Mandates\n\nPrevents DoD from dishonorably discharging servicemembers that refuse the COVID-19 vaccine\n\nRequires DoD to establish uniform standards for exemptions for administrative, medical, or religious reasons\n\nRequires DoD to consider the effects of natural immunity in setting medical standards\n\nRequires DoD to take into account whether the servicemember is approaching retirement when setting administrative exemption standards\n\nRequires DoD to track and record any adverse reactions to vaccines\n\nBorder Security\n\nContinues funding for the deployment of the National Guard to the Southern U.S. border\n\nReauthorizes authority for DoD to support U.S. law enforcement counter-narcotic and counter-transnational crime efforts\n\nRequires an assessment of the impact on military readiness of forcing DoD to transport illegal immigrants\n\nCountering Russia and China\n\nIncludes Congressman Wilson's Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention (TRAP) Act\n\nEstablishes reforms to prevent authoritarian regimes like China and Russia from continuing to abuse INTERPOL to harass and pursue political dissidents and whistleblowers\n\nProhibits U.S. agencies or departments from extraditing an individual based solely on an INTERPOL notice\n\nRequires the Departments of Justice and State to take actions to increase transparency of INTERPOL and requires reports on countries that abuse INTERPOL communications for political motives and other unlawful purposes\n\nSouth Carolina Military Installations\n\nSupports military aircraft in South Carolina at Shaw Air Force Base, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, and Joint Base Charleston by funding the F-35 joint strike fighter and AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Blackhawk, CH-47 Chinook helicopters\n\nInvests in South Carolina military installations by funding:\n\nFort Jackson's Reception Barracks\n\nJoint Base Charleston's Fire and Rescue Station and Flightline Support Facility\n\nMcEntire Joint National Guard Base's Hazardous Cargo Pad and upgraded F-16 Mission Training Center (MTC)\n\nMarine Corps Air Station Beaufort's Instrument Landing System, F-35 Operational Support Facility, Recycling/Hazardous Waste Facility, and Aircraft Maintenance Hangar\n\nMarine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island's Entry Control Facility", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-on-the-passing-of-bob-dole", "Congressman Wilson on the Passing of Bob Dole", "2021-12-05", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement: \"I was saddened to hear of the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole today.\n\n\"A great American hero and statesman, Bob Dole gallantly served his country in the Second World War, where he was severely wounded trying to help a comrade in danger, and went on to represent his home state of Kansas for over four decades, initially as a state house member, through his time in the U.S. House of Representatives and then in the leadership of the U.S. Senate, including time as chairman of the Republican National Committee. It was in the Senate where his dedication to the disabled was especially noteworthy, as he was instrumental in the landmark Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination. After his public service career, he continued supporting veterans issues, including as an important fundraiser for the World War II Memorial on the Mall in Washington, DC.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1087", "Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation to Expedite FDA Compliance with FOIA Requests for Vaccine Approval Data", "2021-12-02", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On Thursday, Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced legislation that would require the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to release all records of information submitted to the FDA regarding the authorization of emergency use of, or licensing of all COVID-19 vaccines. The bill requires all records and information to be released to the public no later than 100 days.\n\nBackground\n\nThe Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was licensed by the FDA on August 23, 2021, 108 days after Pfizer began submitting documents for approval by the FDA.\n\nThe Public Health and Medical Professionals for Transparency (PHMPT) is a group of public health and medical professionals, which includes professors and scientists from universities including Yale, Harvard, UCLA, and Brown.\n\nThrough a Freedom of Information Act, PHMPT sought an expedited request \"to obtain the data and information relied upon by the FDA to license the Pfizer Vaccine\" in part to \"confirm the FDA\u2019s conclusion that the Pfizer Vaccine is safe and effective.\"\n\nThe FDA denied expedited processing of PHMPT's request, prompting that organization to file a lawsuit against the FDA in September 2021. In total, PHMPT is seeking more than 329,000 pages of documents detailing the approval of the Pfizer vaccine.\n\nOn November 15, 2021, FDA attorneys asked the court to allow the FDA to release just 500 pages per month to the public, resulting in a timeline of roughly 55 years for the disclosure of all documents. More than 256 million doses of Pfizer's vaccine have been administered in the United States since the approval of the vaccine in August 2021 by the FDA.\n\nThe FOIA request and lawsuit are exclusive to the FDA approved Pfizer vaccine, but Rep. Norman's legislation would require the public release of all documentation related to Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines.\n\nRep. Norman issued the following statement on Thursday:\n\n\"The FDA's only priority should be the health and safety of consumers. The agency has compromised its integrity by delaying information that belongs to the public. Since the Biden administration is hell-bent on forcing these vaccine mandates on us, the public has every right to know how this vaccine was approved, especially in such a short amount of time. After all, the FDA managed to consider all 329,000 pages of data and grant emergency approval of the Pfizer vaccine within just 108 days. So it\u2019s hard to rationalize why it now needs 55 years to fully release that information to the public.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-and-rice-introduce-legislation-to-revise-standards-for-disaster-recovery-grants/", "CLYBURN AND RICE INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO REVISE STANDARDS FOR DISASTER RECOVERY GRANTS", "2021-12-01", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Representatives James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Tom Rice (R-S.C.) this week introduced legislation to revise the standards for eligibility for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grants for communities after major disasters.\n\nThis legislation corrects an imbalance in the standards for an area to be considered as having suffered sufficient concentrated damages following a disaster from a minimum threshold dollar amount to any zip code for which the median household income is less than 75 percent of the national median household income.\n\n\u201cIt is often in times of crisis that inequities in our country are most pronounced. This was especially true in South Carolina after many rural and disadvantaged communities suffered significant losses during the 2015 100-year flood,\u201d said Congressman Clyburn. \u201cI am pleased to join this effort to ensure low-income communities are not discriminated against in the allocation of disaster recovery funding merely because their damages don\u2019t meet an arbitrary minimum dollar amount.\u201d\n\n\u201cSouth Carolina faced challenges with how the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) allocations were weighted during past disasters, such as after Hurricane Florence. Currently, the HUD formulas favor large counties and discriminate against small counties, regardless of damages sustained during a major disaster,\u201d said Congressman Rice. \u201cI\u2019m proud to work across the aisle with Congressman Clyburn on this important correction that will better help disadvantaged areas of South Carolina receive our due federal disaster funding in the future.\u201d\n\n\u201cCommunities across our nation face unique challenges in the aftermath of natural disasters. Modifying the CDBG-DR funding methodology is a great step towards more equitable recovery funding particularly in our state\u2019s rural counties,\u201d said South Carolina Chief Resilience Officer Benjamin I. Duncan II.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-votes-against-massive-socialist-spending-package", "Congressman Wilson Votes Against Massive Socialist Spending Package", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement after voting against today's massive, Democrat-proposed spending package:\n\n\"\u2018Build Back Bankrupt' is a sad day for young Americans to be saddled with unimaginable debt, destroying jobs, and a sad day for older Americans with Biden inflation crushing retirement accounts, undermining Social Security, and compromising Medicare.\n\n\"This confirms that the Democrat elite think they are smarter than everyone and think Democrat voters are ignorant that this multi-trillion dollar legislation \"costs zero.'\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-wilson-and-cohen-introduce-resolution-to-end-us-recognition", "Congressmen Wilson and Cohen Introduce Resolution to End U.S. Recognition of Vladimir Putin as President of Russia in 2024", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, better known as the Helsinki Commission, along with Co-Chairman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09), introduced a Congressional Resolution to end recognition of Vladimir Putin as president of Russia after May 7, 2024, if the autocrat remains in power.\n\n\"The inspiring people of Russia deserve better than endless corruption and authoritarianism. Vladimir Putin has shown time and time again that he is willing to subvert the law and the will of the people by continuing to enrich himself and his cronies. The United States should make it clear that it will not recognize desperate attempts by Vladimir Putin to cling to power and continue criminal activities, enriching oligarchs across the globe.\"\n\nThe resolution notes the irregularities in elections that kept Putin in power and makes the case that his continuation in office is illegitimate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1076", "Reps. Norman and Comer's Request John Kerry's Testimony Before House Oversight Committee", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5), Ranking Member of the Environment Subcommittee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. James Comer (R-KY-1), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter to the committee Chairwoman, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12) concerning John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.\n\nThis letter requests the chairwoman convene a hearing with Mr. Kerry concerning \u201chow the Administration\u2019s climate policies are impacting the American economy, including skyrocketing gas prices, and surging inflation.\u201d To date, the House Oversight Committee has held six (6) hearings related to climate change, but has yet to hear from any Biden Administration official responsible for directing climate change policy.\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\nRep. Norman issued the following statement on Tuesday: \u201cThe real \u2018climate crisis\u2019 we face is the Biden administration disregarding sound climate policy in favor of woke virtue signaling and a shameful reluctance to admit the Chinese Communist Party, guilty of human rights abuses, is the greatest threat to this planet both philosophically and ecologically. John Kerry can continue jetting around the globe building his narrative or he can buck up and come have a chat about real solutions to climate change with members of the Oversight Committee.\u201d\n\nRep. Comer added: \u201cPresident Biden granted his Climate Czar, John Kerry, the ability to unilaterally set foreign policy and bind the United States to international agreements without consent from Congress. The American people deserve to fully understand Kerry\u2019s role in the Biden Administration and what closed-door deals he is making with any potential foreign adversary. Democrats should begin to take their oversight responsibilities seriously and immediately join our request for Secretary Kerry to appear before this Committee and answer the American people\u2019s questions.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCommittee Democrats have continuously advocated for oil companies to reduce production and have attacked the American gas and oil industry, consequently impacting the U.S. economy and creating a massive energy crisis nationwide.\n\nAs U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry\u2019s newly established position was created \u201cto reflect the President-elect\u2019s commitment to addressing climate change as an urgent national security issue,\u201d though the administration\u2019s commitment to addressing climate change has been absent within the Committee on Oversight and Reform thus far despite the roaring domestic energy crisis that continues to worsen.\n\nThe Committee on Oversight and Reform exists to hold the Executive Branch accountable and a testimony from John Kerry -- considering the current state of energy in the nation -- is overdue.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/another-terrorist-attack-in-united-kingdom", "Another Terrorist Attack in United Kingdom", "2021-11-16", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 It is horrifying to hear of a second fatal terrorist attack in the United Kingdom in a month, following the October murder of Member of Parliament, David Amess. Sadly, the Global War on Terrorism continues as it moves from the safe haven of Afghanistan across the world.\n\nOn Sunday, a taxi passenger asked to be dropped off at the Liverpool Women's Hospital, when an explosive device was set off upon nearing its destination. The passenger was killed, while the driver, David Perry, escaped with minor injuries. Hailed by Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson as \u2018heroic,' Mr. Perry locked the doors, trapping the passenger, before escaping the burning taxi and preventing any further incident.\n\nThese actions have caused the UK terror level to be raised to \"severe,\" indicating that another attack was \"highly likely,\" said Prime Minister Boris Johnson.\n\nThe Global War on Terrorism is in our streets and those of our allies. We must do what we can to stop it and keep citizens safe, as an unknown number of persons on our terrorist watchlist have crossed the open Southern Border to conduct suicide bombings.\n\nAmerica proudly stands with its valued ally, the United Kingdom. As a co-chair of the Congressional UK Caucus, it is so assuring to know the American people stand solidly with the citizens of the UK.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-embassy-in-yemen-breached", "U.S. Embassy in Yemen Breached", "2021-11-16", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 In its latest escalation, this weekend the Houthi terrorists breached the U.S. embassy compound in Sana'a, Yemen, and detained and harassed U.S. locally-employed staff. The Iranian-backed Houthis now feel they have nothing to lose as the Biden administration fails to address the threat posed by Iran.\n\nThe people of Yemen are suffering tremendously as the Houthis continue to divert critical aid and deploy missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles from within Yemen. The consequences of the Biden administration's policy of appeasement toward the Iranian regime and by extension, its proxies, are disastrous.\n\nAmerica should work with our decades-long ally Saudi Arabia to stop the murderous subjugation of the oppressed people of Yemen who suffer from Iranian aggression.\n\nIran continues its goal, \"Death to America, Death to Israel.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1063", "Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation To Safeguard Religious Exemptions at Higher Education Institutions with Covid Vaccine Mandates", "2021-11-15", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On Monday, Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC-5) introduced H.R. 5967, a bill to ensure higher education institutions provide an opportunity for religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccine requirements.\n\nSpecifically, this bill would hold public colleges and universities accountable by:\n\n(1) Assuring reasonable opportunity is provided for an individual to receive religious exemption from such vaccination requirement and require schools to notify students and employees about the exemption process using accessible forms of communication.\n\n(2) Permitting the Secretary of Education to withhold funding from the school contingent upon a report to the Department of Education denoting their rationale for denying religious exemption requests and evidence demonstrating how such religious exemption would place an undue hardship on the school.\n\nFollowing the introduction of the bill, Rep. Norman issued the following statement: \u201cStudents\u2019 education should not be disrupted or compromised because of COVID-19 vaccine mandates. At a time of so much uncertainty, it is vital we protect the freedom of medical choice for our students, especially where religion is concerned. The students, not the school administrators, should have sole responsibility and decision making power over whether or not they choose to receive the vaccine.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-applauds-the-more-than-6-billion-in-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-funding-coming-to-south-carolina/", "CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN APPLAUDS THE MORE THAN $6 BILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT FUNDING COMING TO SOUTH CAROLINA", "2021-11-10", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "COLUMBIA- South Carolina will receive more than $6 billion in direct allocations through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will soon be signed into law by President Biden. Many millions more will come to the state through competitive grants included in this legislation.\n\nCongressman Clyburn helped broker the deal to pass this historic bipartisan infrastructure package in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday. All House Republican members representing South Carolina voted against approving these federal investments for the state. Only one of two South Carolina Senators voted for the package in the Senate.\n\nThese infrastructure investments are critical to South Carolina. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state a C- grade on its infrastructure report card. Receiving the transformational investment of more than $6 billion will create jobs, improve the quality of life for South Carolinians, and make strides to address climate change.\n\n\u201cThe path to progress is never easy, but it is necessary if we are to continue our efforts to make America\u2019s greatness accessible and affordable for all,\u201d Congressman Clyburn said. \u201cThis a is long-overdue and essential investment in our nation\u2019s infrastructure, and it begins to expand our definition of infrastructure beyond traditional roads and bridges, water and sewer, and ports and airports.\u201d\n\nBased on formula funding in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, South Carolina can expect to receive the following allocations over the next five years:\n\n$4.6 billion to maintain federal highways\n\n$274 million to replace and repair bridges\n\n$510 million to improve water infrastructure\n\n$161 million to upgrade airports\n\n$366 million to improve public transportation\n\n$70 million to support the expansion of an EV charging network\n\n$100 million at minimum to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure, with additional funds provided based on the number of unserved locations in the state\n\n$18.3 million to protect against cyberattacks\n\n\u201cThis legislation goes a long way toward addressing the systemic lack of investment in South Carolina\u2019s infrastructure,\u201d Congressman Clyburn continued. \u201cI am especially pleased that it contains two priorities I have long championed in Congress that aren\u2019t considered traditional infrastructure\u2014access to affordable high-speed internet and assistance to improve the energy efficiency of our homes.\u201d\n\nCongressman Clyburn is the founder and Chair of the House Rural Broadband Task Force and is a leading voice on closing the digital divide. In addition to funds to expand high-speed broadband coverage, the bill requires an affordable option to be offered along the newly built networks and invests in projects to facilitate internet adoption. Critically, it establishes the Affordability Connectivity Program, which will allow eligible households to continue to receive a monthly discount their internet bills. 1.5 million South Carolinians\u201429 percent of our state\u2019s population\u2014will be eligible for this benefit.\n\nCongressman Clyburn is also a longstanding proponent of federal funds for energy efficiency. He is creator of the Rural Energy Savings Program enacted in 2014, which allows homeowners to borrow money from their local electric cooperatives to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. As homeowners pay back the loan on their utility bill, the cost of the loan is often covered by the energy savings they realize from the upgrades. In this area, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes:\n\n$3.5 billion for the Weatherization Assistance Program\n\n$550 for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program\n\n$250 million for the Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) grant program\n\nThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also includes $12 billion for flood mitigation, $17 billion for port infrastructure, and $55 billion for clean drinking water, all of which will meet needs that are pressing for our state.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1056", "Rep. Norman Introduces Daylight Act To Observe Year-round Daylight Saving Time", "2021-11-06", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On Friday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) introduced the DAYLIGHT Act, a bill to allow states to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time.\n\nAdditionally, the DAYLIGHT Act would include a Government Accountability Office (GAO) Study in which the Comptroller General would submit to Congress a report with the results of implementing daylight savings year-round no later than two years after enacted.\n\nBackground\n\nNineteen states, including South Carolina, have enacted legislation in favor of year-round daylight saving time. Current federal law only enables states to opt out of daylight saving time and keep standard time year-round. This bill would amend the current law to also include the option for states to have daylight saving time year round.\n\nResearch suggests an association between the time change and Seasonal Affective Disorder, stroke, and cardiac arrest. Permanent daylight saving time has the potential to decrease the risk of car accidents and crime while increasing consumer spending.\n\nRep. Norman said on Friday, \u201cDisrupting our circadian rhythm twice a year has proven to do more harm than good. It is evident that health benefits and safety of Americans would be increased by giving states the freedom to opt into year-round daylight savings, as well as continuing the option of year round standard time.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1052", "Reps. Norman, Rice, and Joyce Introduce The PROMISE Act to Hold Big Tech Accountable", "2021-11-04", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On Tuesday, Representatives Ralph Norman (R-SC), Tom Rice (R-SC), and David Joyce (R-OH) introduced The Promoting Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social Media Environment (PROMISE) Act, a bill to hold Big Tech companies accountable for their promises to operate without political bias. This is companion legislation to a bill introduced by Senator Mike Lee\u2019s PROMISE Act in the U.S. Senate.\n\nThe PROMISE Act would:\n\n(1) Require a \u201ccovered entity\u201d to implement, operate, and disclose information moderation policies that explain the standards, processes, and policies regarding its moderation of information provided by a user or other information content provider.\n\nSuch policy must include: (A) categories of information not permitted on its service or subject to moderation by users or the entity itself; (B) the process used in moderating content; and (C) the notification process (if any) utilized to inform users of a moderation action taken, the rationale for the moderation decision, and options for redress (if any).\n\n(2) Prohibits a \u201ccovered entity\u201d from making a \u201cdeceptive policy statement\u201d with respect to its information moderation policy. A \u201cdeceptive policy statement\u201d carries with it a rebuttable presumption that a statement is material and likely to cause injury.\n\n(3) Make violations of the requirements to implement, operate, or disclose an \u201cinformation moderation policy\u201d or to not make a \u201cdeceptive policy statement\u201d constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a))\n\n\u201cFor too long, Silicon Valley Elites have leveraged the power of Big Tech to not only censor conservatives but smear us. This legislation will bring about transparency for consumers and dilute any deniability social media giants still retain in moderating or removing user content without reason or cause,\u201d said Congressman Norman.\n\n\u201cFrom deleting conservative content to banning conservative ads, we\u2019ve seen time and time again that Big Tech lies to the American people when they claim to operate under the guise of neutrality,\u201d said Congressman Rice. \u201cThe PROMISE Act will help keep Big Tech from weaponizing against Americans who hold differing views than the billionaires of Silicon Valley. This legislation requires Big Tech to explain their content moderation policies and holds them accountable to following those policies.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith just a small handful of platforms dominating the exchange of ideas online, it\u2019s critical that their content moderation policies be implemented consistently and fairly across the board,\u201d said Congressman Joyce. \u201cUnfortunately, we now know that Big Tech and Silicon Valley often do the exact opposite, suppressing speech and views they disagree with. The natural competition of all thought and expression \u2013 not just those that are popular in elite circles \u2013 is a staple of any free, democratic society. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to introduce the PROMISE Act. By holding Facebook and other online platforms accountable for their biased censorship decisions, this important legislation will help ensure the internet fosters the free exchange of all ideas, no matter if they are liberal or conservative.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nIn a Pew Research study conducted in August 2020, polls show most Americans, both liberal and conservative, believe that Big Tech is involved in censoring opinions and information the company does not agree with. Additionally, the same research polls show Americans from both parties also agree these companies tend to favor liberal ideologies over conservative views.\n\nMore recently, Facebook has been the center of scrutiny within Congress. Although it tried its efforts in a campaign earlier this year to promote \u201ccontent modification\u201d and increased speech regulation, some believe Facebook and other media tech giants are not doing enough to eliminate speech they simply do not agree with.\n\nThe PROMISE Act aims to preserve our First Amendment rights by holding Big Tech accountable and requiring transparency in how information is moderated and shared to ensure political bias is not in question.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1053", "Rep. Norman Issues Statement Concerning Extension of the Consent Order for New Indy", "2021-11-04", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) released the following statement concerning an extension of the Consent Order for New Indy, which was granted last Friday by the South Carolina District Court:\n\n\"New Indy and the EPA have been working together for months to help finalize a plan to address emissions from the Catawba facility. And now we learn the emergency order has been granted another 60 days. Although strides have been made by both parties in community engagement and process reforms, the public deserves to know when a final order will be issued and a consent resolution is reached once and for all.\n\n\"I have personally visited the New Indy facility. I have met with the EPA Regional Administrator, spoken with the president of The Kraft Group, and my office is in regular communication with the EPA and others.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/international-nuclear-forum-says-iran-months-away-from-having-enough", "International Nuclear Forum Says Iran Months Away From Having Enough Material for Nuclear Weapon", "2021-10-22", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member of the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism Subcommittee and other members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee met with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today to review the Iranian nuclear program and other IAEA operations.\n\nAs stated in the October 19, 2021, Financial Times and reiterated in today's meeting, the Director General said \"Iran was \"\u2018within a few months'\" of having enough material for a nuclear weapon...\"\n\nMr. Grossi has also said in the past, we cannot put the genie back in the bottle. Iran's nuclear program has grown more sophisticated and continues to do so. For this reason, I call upon the Administration to abandon its pursuit of a return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and instead focus on putting in place strong, verifiable restrictions that will permanently block Iran's path to a bomb.\n\nI remain alarmed by the actions of this predatory government, and along with the Committee, will continue to work with the IAEA to monitor this situation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1036", "Rep. Norman Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Curb Congressional Perks", "2021-10-21", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Yesterday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5), along with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would terminate certain lifetime benefits that are currently provided to former members of Congress.\n\nThe \u201cStop Congressional Retirees Accessing Perks\u201d (SCRAP) Act will reform the following:\n\nFirst, the SCRAP Act will prohibit federal funds from being used for death gratuity payments to the survivors of a Member of Congress who dies in office, except as authorized on a case-by-case basis by House leadership.\n\nSecond, this bill will prohibit a former member from receiving benefits in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). This is currently a lifetime perk afforded to anyone who serves in Congress, even for a single term. With this legislation, however, once a Member leaves office, his/her participation in FEHB will end, just as it does for all other federal employees.\n\nAnd third, this bill will terminate certain lifetime access currently provided to former members, including access to the Hall of the House of Representatives, House athletic facilities, the Members\u2019 Dining Room, designated parking spaces, and other House facilities and resources.\n\nThis legislation is particularly relevant and timely, as so far this year, at least ten (10) members in the House of Representatives have announced they will not seek re-election.\n\nAfter filing this bill on Wednesday, Rep. Norman issued the following statement: \u201cCorruption in Washington is a bipartisan problem. For too long, politicians have received special privileges, inaccessible to the American people, because of their positions of power. It's no surprise they have safeguarded them for so long. The SCRAP Act is a bipartisan bill and part of a larger effort to restore integrity in Congress and weed out individuals here for the wrong reasons.\"\n\nRep. Khanna added, \u201cFormer members of Congress should have to play by the same rules as every American. It\u2019s past time we end the special privileges and luxuries for former members at the expense of taxpayers by passing the SCRAP Act. Let\u2019s work to restore accountability in Congress.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-more-than-15-million-for-construction-and-capital-improvements-of-south-carolina-community-health-centers/", "CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $15 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS", "2021-10-13", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "COLUMBIA \u2013 Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $15 million to 21 community health centers in South Carolina. These Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awards will be used to fund capital improvements and construction costs for facilities in communities disproportionally affected by COVID-19. These funds, made available through the American Rescue Plan legislation passed by Democrats and signed by President Biden in March, will be crucial to improving South Carolina\u2019s healthcare infrastructure and will help ensure that all South Carolinians have access to state-of-the-art medical facilities.\n\n\u201cThese resources championed by President Biden and Congressional Democrats are an investment in making health care more accessible and affordable for all,\u201d said Congressman James E. Clyburn. \u201cThroughout the pandemic these facilities have been lifelines to many communities across the state by providing patients with free and low-cost access to testing, vaccines and treatment. As we begin to emerge from the devastation of this virus, these funds will ensure that individuals in rural and underrepresented communities have access to high quality healthcare in expanded and modernized health centers.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-applauds-the-appointment-of-dr-saundra-glover-and-laurie-funderburk-to-south-carolina-usda-positions/", "CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN APPLAUDS THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. SAUNDRA GLOVER AND LAURIE FUNDERBURK TO SOUTH CAROLINA USDA POSITIONS", "2021-10-12", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "COLUMBIA, SC \u2013 Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn praised the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) South Carolina State Director of Rural Development and Laurie Funderburk as the USDA South Carolina Farm Service Agency Executive Director.\n\n\u201cI want to thank President Biden for accepting my recommendations and making these outstanding appointments to the South Carolina offices of the USDA,\u201d said Congressman Clyburn. \u201cDr. Glover and Ms. Funderburk have led distinguished careers, and I am confident their extensive backgrounds and experiences working with rural and farming communities will allow them to continue to serve this state well.\u201d\n\nDr. Glover is the former Vice President for Research and Economic Development at South Carolina State University and distinguished Professor Emerita at the University of South Carolina. During her career, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to the advancement of economic development in rural South Carolina. She exhibits a wealth of experience in closing racially-based health outcome gaps, developing comprehensive socio-economic policies, and addressing the disparities that limited-resource farmers face when impacted by natural disasters. She is a graduate of South Carolina State University and received her MBA and Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-schneider-and-murphy-introduce-the-us-israel-military-technology", "Wilson, Schneider and Murphy Introduce the U.S.-Israel Military Technology Cooperation Act", "2021-09-21", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC -- Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) introduced the U.S.-Israel Military Technology Cooperation Act. This bipartisan bill, which was submitted as an amendment for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, would require the creation of a United States-Israel Operations-Technology Working Group. Developed in collaboration with Israel, this group would address methods and practices to best share intelligence-informed, military capability requirements, and provide a stand-alone forum designed to further strengthen our efforts to meet and overcome current and future threats.\n\n\"The United States has no better friend in the Middle East region than Israel. Our two nations face a number of evolving vulnerabilities and it is critical that we strategically work together to eliminate technology gaps when confronting common enemies,\" said Wilson. \"Further strengthening our already robust defense coordination to ensure we are on the cutting edge of research and development is a matter of readiness and it will be achieved through the establishment and implementation of this working group. I am grateful to introduce this bipartisan legislation along with my colleagues, Representative Brad Schneider and Representative Stephanie Murphy.\"\n\n\"Israel is our single most important ally in the Middle East. An Operations-Technology Working Group between our two nations would enhance our mutual security and the security of the region as a whole. I'm proud to co-lead this bipartisan amendment and legislation with Congressman Wilson and Congresswoman Murphy to protect our historic alliance,\" said Schneider.\n\n\"The relationship between the United States and Israel is rooted in shared values, common interests, and a deep historical connection,\" said Murphy. \"Our two countries have much to learn from each other when it comes to military technology, and I'm proud to co-lead this bipartisan bill with Congressmen Wilson and Schneider to further strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance to the benefit of both nations.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-praises-the-245-8-million-in-tax-cuts-provided-to-south-carolina-families-with-children-in-august/", "CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN PRAISES THE $245.8 MILLION IN TAX CUTS PROVIDED TO SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN AUGUST", "2021-09-14", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "COLUMBIA, SC \u2013 Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn praised the findings of a new report from the Joint Economic Committee which estimates that 577,000 Child Tax Credit payments were sent to families in South Carolina in the month of August. A total of $245.8 million in tax cuts went back into the pockets of hardworking families across the state. These monthly Child Tax Credit payments were enacted into law by Democrats in Congress to help families recover from the throes of the pandemic and to help alleviate some of the high costs of childcare. Not a single Republican member of Congress voted for this historic tax cut for working families.\n\n\u201cWhen we passed the American Rescue Plan in March, we called it a rescue plan for a reason,\u201d said Congressman James E. Clyburn. \u201cThese Child Tax Credit payments have been a lifeline to many families across South Carolina and have enabled them to pay for basic needs such as transportation, food, and school expenses for their children. We ought to build on the tremendous progress we have made for families and extend the tax cut for families with children.\u201d\n\nThe American Rescue Plan (ARP) dramatically increased the value of the Child Tax Credit from $2,000 per child to up to $3,600 per child under six and $3,000 per child six and older. The ARP also expanded the Child Tax Credit so that it is now fully refundable, and previously ineligible low-income families are receiving the full credit. The average payment per South Carolina household was $426.\n\nThe new report also estimates that the expanded Child Tax Credit is generating over $19 billion in local economic activity each month nationwide, supporting local businesses and jobs.\n\nBelow is the August data for each Congressional District in South Carolina:\n\nDistrict\n\nNumber of Qualifying Children\n\nTotal Number of Payments\n\nTotal Payment Amount (In Millions)\n\n01\n\n147,000\n\n87,000\n\n$37.7\n\n02\n\n142,000\n\n86,000\n\n$36.5\n\n03\n\n132,000\n\n82,000\n\n$33.9\n\n04\n\n147,000\n\n88,000\n\n$37.7\n\n05\n\n147,000\n\n92,000\n\n$37.6\n\n06\n\n117,000\n\n68,000\n\n$30.1\n\n07\n\n126,000\n\n75,000\n\n$32.3", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-applauds-national-park-service-historic-preservation-grant-awards-for-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/", "CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN APPLAUDS NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT AWARDS FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES", "2021-09-09", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "COLUMBIA, SC \u2013 Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the National Park Service has awarded a new round of $9.7 million in historic preservation grants to 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities across 10 states, including two in South Carolina.\n\nFunding for these awards were made available through the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program, which Congressman Clyburn has championed since he began his career in Congress to renovate historic buildings and structures on HBCU campuses. In 2019, Congressman Clyburn was instrumental in getting language included in the Natural Resources Management Act to reauthorize the program within the U.S. Department of Interior and ensure it\u2019s funding until 2025. To date, the HBCU Historic Preservation program has awarded over $60 million in grants to over 80 HBCUs.\n\n\u201cThis funding is a clear example of the Biden Administration\u2019s commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and to improving the lives of minority students across the country,\u201d said Congressman Clyburn. \u201cThese awards build on the Administration\u2019s historic debt elimination for HBCU capital loans and will help restore and preserve buildings on these two campuses to ensure students have safe and adequate facilities in which to learn and excel.\u201d\n\nBenedict College and South Carolina State University will receive $1.5 million in this round of HBCU grant awards.\n\nBenedict College will receive a total of $1 million, which will be split equally to renovate Antisdel Chapel and Duckett Hall. The chapel renovation project will repair stained-glass windows and pews as well as renovate the floors and paint the exterior and interior of the building. This award will also help fund repairs to Antisdel Chapel\u2019s electrical infrastructure, lighting (interior and exterior), roof, plaster walls, plumbing, and HVAC system.\n\nDuckett Hall, will use the funding to address severe water infiltration, window repairs, renovation of the restrooms, building systems upgrades, and replace the elevator.\n\n\u201cBenedict College is immensely grateful to the National Park Service for providing essential preservation funding for Antisdel Chapel and Duckett Hall on our campus. Our heartfelt appreciation is also extended to Congressman Clyburn for his unwavering advocacy and support for the preservation of our historic buildings,\u201d said Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO. \u201cAntisdel Chapel was built in 1932 as a house of worship for students, faculty, staff and the community. Duckett Hall was erected in 1925 as a science building and now houses the Tyrone A. Burroughs School of Business & Entrepreneurship, which welcomes over 300 students or 17% of the student population daily. Both buildings are a part of Benedict\u2019s historic district. As a result of NPS funding over the last three years totaling $2.5 million, all five buildings in the Benedict College Historic District will be architecturally and structurally preserved.\u201d\n\nSouth Carolina State University will receive $500,000 to make needed HVAC repairs at Wilkinson Hall. Wilkinson Hall was constructed in 1938 and is part of the South Carolina State College Historic District. In its early history, the building functioned as the University\u2019s library and law school building. This project will assess the effectiveness of the current HVAC systems, and install new heating and air conditioning if necessary.\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the South Carolina State University family, I thank the National Park Service for its ongoing support of the Wilkinson Hall revitalization project,\u201d SC State Acting President Alexander Conyers said. \u201cThis grant represents the NPS\u2019 third crucial contribution to the project. Wilkinson Hall is an important part of SC State\u2019s history, and preserving it means it will continue to serve generations of students who call our campus home. I also personally thank Congressman Clyburn for his steadfast support of his alma mater. SC State is fortunate to have such a loyal and dedicated son among its ranks.\u201d\n\nBelow is a full list of institutions receiving grant awards:\n\n