{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\", state = \"SC\" and year = 2026 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-swearing-in-of-u-s-senator-darline-graham-nordone-of-south-carolina/", "Clyburn Statement on Swearing-In of U.S. Senator Darline Graham Nordone of South Carolina", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the swearing-in of U.S. Senator Darline Graham Nordone of South Carolina:\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Senator Darline Graham Nordone on this historic achievement. Her appointment marks a significant milestone for our state.\n\n\u201cA 2009 graduate of South Carolina State University, Senator Graham Nordone becomes the first woman and the first HBCU graduate to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate. This is a testament to the progress our nation continues to make in expanding opportunities for women to serve at the highest levels of public office.\n\n\u201cI feel certain her historic accomplishment will inspire generations of South Carolinians to believe that no barrier is beyond reach and wish her Godspeed.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-15T07:12:08Z", "2026-07-15T07:13:45Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-appointment-of-darline-graham-nordone-as-u-s-senator-of-south-carolina/", "Clyburn Statement on Appointment of Darline Graham Nordone as U.S. Senator of South Carolina", "2026-07-13", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on Governor Henry McMaster\u2019s appointment of Darline Graham Nordone to serve as U.S. Senator for the state of South Carolina:\n\n\u201cI congratulate Darline Graham Nordone on her appointment to serve as U.S. Senator for the state of South Carolina for the remainder of the 119th Congress. While this moment comes in the shadow of the profound loss of her beloved brother, it is my hope that we will continue to diligently work together as we have in the past.\n\n\u201cI wish her success as she takes on this new role, and I have confidence we will use every opportunity in the months ahead to do all we can to help make America\u2019s greatness accessible and affordable for all.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-14T07:08:55Z", "2026-07-14T07:10:52Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-the-passing-of-u-s-senator-lindsey-graham/", "Clyburn Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham", "2026-07-12", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "COLUMBIA, SC \u2014 Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham:\n\n\u201cI was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. Our political relationship was sometimes partisan and passionate, but always pleasant and productive on behalf of the people of South Carolina. My family and I send our deepest condolences to Darlene and the entire Graham family.\n\n\u201cFor more than three decades, we served the people of the Palmetto state together in Congress. Throughout that time, we maintained a relationship grounded in mutual respect, even when our political differences were significant. His commitment to public service and the people he represented will remain an enduring part of his legacy.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-14T07:08:55Z", "2026-07-14T07:10:52Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-scott-blunt-rochester-carey-reintroduce-renewing-the-african-american-civil-rights-network-act/", "Clyburn, Scott, Blunt Rochester, Carey Reintroduce Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act", "2026-06-12", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) reintroduced the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act. The proposed legislation aims to authorize the National Park Service to coordinate and facilitate Federal and non-Federal activities to commemorate, honor, and interpret the history of the African American civil rights movements, the significance of civil rights activities as crucial elements in the evolution of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and recognize the relevance of the African American civil rights movements in fostering the spirit of social justice and national reconciliation.\n\nThe Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act would reauthorize the program for ten years following the enactment of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act.\n\n\u201cThe importance of this legislation is embodied in that one word \u2014 network,\u201d said Congressman James E. Clyburn. \u201cToday, South Carolina\u2019s top economic engines are transportation and tourism. And the fastest growing aspect of tourism is Heritage tourism. This legislation is pivotal because it involves a network of 29 states that designate sites for visitation that will grow the economy most especially in rural communities. These sites encapsulate the challenges and triumphs of African Americans\u2019 ongoing journey towards a more perfect Union. We must reauthorize this effort so we can continue telling America\u2019s full history.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe African American Civil Rights Network not only helps preserve our nation\u2019s history but also strengthens our local economies through cultural tourism,\u201d said Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). \u201cAs home to the largest share of AACRN sites in the country, South Carolina proves the immense value of reauthorizing this program. We must make sure future generations can walk these historic grounds, learn from our past, and continue striving for a future where the promise of the American Dream is within reach for all.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017 cemented the historic Civil Rights Movement\u2019s legacy in communities across the country. Now, as we celebrate America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this is a moment to further reflect on how the movement shaped our nation,\u201d said Senator Blunt Rochester. \u201cI\u2019m proud to lead the bipartisan African American Civil Rights Network Reauthorization Act alongside Senator Scott, Congressman Clyburn, and Congressman Carey to continue preserving our nation\u2019s history and honor the Americans who led an era of change.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great country, we must focus on preserving our history for future generations of Americans,\u201d said Rep. Carey. \u201cPreserving the stories and sites of the civil rights movement in Ohio and across the country will ensure that future generations have a better understanding of our nation\u2019s rich history and the ongoing pursuit of equality for all Americans, all while increasing tourism and economic activity in our communities. I would like to thank Congressman Clyburn for his leadership on this important legislation and am proud to join him in this effort.\u201d\n\n\u201cTrust for Public Land applauds Congressman Jim Clyburn, Congressman Mike Carey, Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Senator Tim Scott for their outstanding leadership and diligent efforts to connect Americans to our shared history, as evidenced today through the introduction of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act,\u201d said Dr. Jocelyn Imani, Director of Black History and Culture at Trust for Public Land. \u201cThis legislation will enable the continuation of this vital National Park Service program, linking together the people, places, and moments from the African American Civil Rights movement and preserving and sharing this monumental chapter of our nation\u2019s history. As we reflect on the enduring pursuit of those self-evident truths first penned in our Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, we urge Congress to advance and pass this important legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe National Trust for Historic Preservation\u2019s Action Fund and its partners are proud to stand in solidarity with organizations across the African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN) in affirming that sustained support for this National Park Service program is critical to preserving a powerful and uniquely American legacy for future generations. The AACRN is a vital network of preservation partners committed to telling the full story of America\u2019s civil rights journey,\u201d said Brent Leggs, executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and strategic advisor to the CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. \u201cWe applaud the bipartisan leadership of Representatives Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and Mike Carey (R-OH) and Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Tim Scott (R-SC) in sponsoring this critical legislation, and we urge Congress to reauthorize the AACRN program to enable continued advancement of its mission.\u201d\n\nFull text of the legislation can be found here.", 1, "2026-06-13T06:32:19Z", "2026-06-13T06:34:27Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-van-hollen-carson-delauro-johnson-khanna-nadler-lead-119-democrats-in-condemning-the-anti-muslim-sharia-free-america-caucus-and-harmful-legislation/", "Clyburn, Van Hollen, Carson, DeLauro, Johnson, Khanna, Nadler Lead 119 Democrats in Condemning the Anti-Muslim \u201cSharia-Free America Caucus\u201d and Harmful Legislation", "2026-06-08", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group, and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), with Representatives Andre Carson (IN-07), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Hank Johnson (GA-07), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) led 119 Democratic Members in a letter condemning the establishment of the bicameral, anti-Muslim, self-styled \u201cSharia-Free America Caucus,\u201d which would promote legislation that discriminates against the faith tradition of American Muslims. Ugly voices are growing louder and threatening to strip away our First Amendment rights to freely practice our faith and to violate the Constitutional prohibition of government picking one religion over another. We must oppose efforts to spread racist and xenophobic misrepresentations that sow more ignorance and hate.\n\nThe premise underlying this caucus and the measures associated with it reflects longstanding Islamophobic narratives and anti-Muslim sentiment rather than any demonstrated policy need.\n\nIn their letter, the lawmakers denounced the hateful caucus and urged leadership to speak clearly against initiatives that discriminate and stigmatize against any religious community.\n\n\u201cTo be clear, American Muslims serve this nation in every capacity and are entitled to the same constitutional protections as all other Americans. They are guided by both faith and civic responsibility to respect the U.S. Constitution, follow the law, and contribute positively to their communities and to the nation they call home. Congress must not legitimize anti-Muslim proposals that undermine those protections or foster division among the people we represent.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers condemned the following legislation associated with the \u201cSharia-Free America Caucus\u201d:\n\nPreserving a Sharia-Free America Act (H.R. 5722 / S. 3009)\n\nNo Shari\u2019a Act (H.R. 5512 / S. 3008)\n\nProtecting Puppies from Sharia Act (H.R. 7611)\n\nThe lawmakers continued, \u201cThese proposals address no identifiable gap in U.S. law and raise serious constitutional concerns. The U.S. Constitution already makes clear that federal and state law govern civil and criminal matters, and courts have repeatedly invalidated measures that single out a particular religion for disfavored treatment.\n\n\u201cSharia, like Catholic canon law and Jewish Halakha, is a system of personal religious guidance developed through centuries of religious scholarship. For American Muslims, it primarily governs matters of faith and ethics, such as prayer, charity, honesty, family responsibilities, and service to others, and does not supersede U.S. law. Islamic teachings emphasize that Muslims should honor the laws of the country in which one resides.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-09T06:27:37Z", "2026-06-09T06:30:10Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-davis-cohen-lead-legislation-to-create-julius-rosenwald-and-rosenwald-schools-national-historical-park/", "Clyburn, Davis, Cohen Lead Legislation to Create Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park", "2026-05-27", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "Legislation would honor the Chicago business leader and philanthropist whose partnership with Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, and Black communities helped educate generations of African American children across the South\n\nWASHINGTON, DC \u2014 This month, Representatives James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Steve Cohen (D-TN) led the House introduction of the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act, legislation to establish a multi-site National Historical Park honoring Julius Rosenwald, the Rosenwald Schools, and one of the most consequential educational and philanthropic partnerships in American history. The bill\u2019s introduction aligns with the anniversary of the historic Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which the Rosenwald Fund helped fund in its early stages, and with May being Jewish American Heritage Month.\n\nJulius Rosenwald, the son of German-Jewish immigrants, helped build Sears, Roebuck and Company into a retail powerhouse from its base in Chicago. He then used his fortune to expand opportunities for others. During the Jim Crow era, Rosenwald partnered with Booker T. Washington, the Tuskegee Institute, and thousands of Black communities across the South to help build Rosenwald Schools, which educated more than 600,000 African American children and helped narrow the education gap in the South.\n\nThe Rosenwald Fund supported institutions and initiatives that shaped American life, including early NAACP legal efforts that helped lead to Brown v. Board of Education, fellowships for African American artists and scholars such as Jacob Lawrence, Marian Anderson, Zora Neale Hurston, and Langston Hughes, and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In Chicago, Rosenwald\u2019s civic legacy includes support for major institutions such as the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry.\n\nThe Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act would:\n\nEstablish the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park to commemorate Rosenwald\u2019s life, philanthropy, and partnership with African American communities.\n\nPreserve representative Rosenwald Schools, including San Domingo School in Maryland, St. George Rosenwald School in South Carolina, and Woodville Rosenwald School in Virginia.\n\nCreate a National Park Service network to connect remaining Rosenwald Schools and related sites nationwide.\n\nInterpret Rosenwald\u2019s legacy at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site in Alabama.\n\n\u201cIt is fitting and proper to honor Julius Rosenwald for his enduring legacy of opportunity, education, and community. I am proud to support a historic national park that bears the name of this man who has impacted so many lives,\u201d said Congressman James E. Clyburn. \u201cJulius Rosenwald helped establish and develop thousands of schools for Black children across the segregated South in the early 20th century. Documenting and preserving African American\u2019s rich history and enduring struggle for freedom and liberty are essential in our pursuit of a more perfect Union. Rosenwald\u2019s legacy and contributions will tell the story of struggle and perseverance for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cJulius Rosenwald\u2019s story is a Chicago story, a civil rights story, a Jewish American story, and an American story,\u201d said Congressman Davis. \u201cFrom the Sears complex in Chicago to the rural schoolhouses built through the sacrifice and determination of Black communities across the South, this legislation will help ensure that future generations understand how education, philanthropy, interracial cooperation, and community action changed the course of our nation. I am proud to lead this bill to preserve and interpret the legacy of Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools.\u201d\n\n\u201cJulius Rosenwald was a visionary philanthropist whose altruism and philosophy of giving embodied the Jewish concept of tzedakah \u2013 social justice and charity to those in need,\u201d said Congressman Steve Cohen. \u201cDecades before Brown v Board of Education overturned the \u201cseparate but equal\u201d doctrine, he partnered with African American communities across the South to help build schools for children with limited access to good public education. At one time, one-third of all Black students in the rural South received their education in a Rosenwald School. I am proud to co-lead this bill with Congressmen Davis and Clyburn to preserve Rosenwald\u2019s legacy so that others may learn and be inspired by his story.\u201d\n\n\u201cBetween 1912 and 1932 Julius Rosenwald partnered first with Booker T Washington and then with African-American communities in 15 southern states to build nearly 5,000 schools for their children who previously had little or no access to education. The two men had one dream, and the communities through their hope, faith, courage, determination, and resilience made that dream a reality. Over 600,000 students attended the schools and were given the opportunity to lead a better life. And they did! This is a remarkable story of how people of different backgrounds and cultures worked together to make our country a better place. It needs to be told in a new National Historical Park,\u201d said Dorothy Canter, President, Campaign to Create Julius Rosenwald & Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park\n\nThe legislation builds on Rep. Davis\u2019s and Rep. Cohen\u2019s enacted Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act, which required the National Park Service to conduct a Special Resource Study of sites associated with Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools. In the Senate, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) champions companion legislation. The bill is supported by more than 200 nonprofit organizations, including national parks, civil rights, African American, Jewish, historic preservation, cultural, educational, museum, synagogue, church, and Rosenwald School preservation organizations.", 1, "2026-05-28T06:29:45Z", "2026-05-28T06:31:18Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/republican-transportation-housing-and-urban-development-funding-bill-makes-cost-of-living-crisis-worse/", "Republican Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Funding Bill Makes Cost of Living Crisis Worse", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "Bill Makes It More Difficult for Americans to Buy a Home or Find Secure and Affordable, Safe Rental Housing\n\nWASHINGTON \u2014 House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft fiscal year 2027 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. While Americans continue to struggle with the high cost of living, the bill makes it more expensive for Americans to keep a roof over their heads, commute to work and school, and have a chance at homeownership.\n\nFor 2027, the funding bill provides $92.2 billion, including $434 million to support maritime defense readiness programs at the Department of Transportation. After accounting for housing revenues, $100.9 billion is provided for federal transportation and housing programs, a cut of nearly $8.8 billion, or 8 percent, from 2026.\n\nThe legislation:\n\nDoes nothing to address the rising cost of living by slashing investments in programs that expand affordable housing production and help communities fund locally driven solutions to cut red tape and eliminating eviction prevention grants that help families stay in their homes.\n\nStrips away opportunities for families to become homeowners or access safe, decent, affordable housing by slashing housing counseling assistance and cutting the fair housing enforcement work that protects housing choice for all Americans.\n\nIncreases congestion on roads and hurts our economy by stalling supply chain networks, walking away from critical public-private investments that advance our transportation systems,keep our construction workers on the job, and grow American manufacturer and supplier businesses.\n\n\u201cThe bill before us falls short of the American people\u2019s needs, and once again, fails to meet this country\u2019s growing housing shortage, most especially in the area of homelessness, and our aging populace,\u201d Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) said. \u201cWe have yet to realize the full potential of resources approved by this Committee on a bipartisan basis. The current state of accessibility and affordability in America require us to take stock of our national priorities, and this appropriations bill fails to meet the moment. I implore my colleagues on this panel to work together on a bipartisan basis to find real solutions to the housing and jobs crisis and drive down the cost of living for everyday Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cHouse Republicans are doing nothing to address the cost of living crisis. Instead, they want to make it harder for the working class, the middle class, and vulnerable Americans to keep a roof over their heads, own a home, rent a safe place to raise their families, and commute to work and school,\u201d Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) said. \u201cRepublicans\u2019 2027 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development bill misses the reality that Americans just want relief from skyrocketing prices. It strips away critical investments in housing and community development while cutting Amtrak and other critical transportation resources, putting more commuters on the road, and adding more delays getting to work or school. Republicans\u2019 bill slows the shipment of products American families depend on, further threatening to raise prices at a time when President Trump\u2019s tariffs continue to weaken the economy. This bill would have lasting, harmful consequences on the health and safety of our communities.\u201d\n\nA summary of House Republicans\u2019 2027 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill is here. A fact sheet is here. The text of the bill is here. The subcommittee markup will be webcast live on the House Committee on Appropriations website.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-21T06:28:16Z", "2026-05-21T06:29:43Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-on-louisiana-v-callais/", "Clyburn Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on\u00a0Louisiana v. Callais", "2026-04-29", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling on Louisiana v. Callais:\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais is a giant step backward in our \u201cpursuit of a more perfect Union,\u201d as this activist court continues to dismantle the 1965 Voting Rights Act, one decision at a time.\n\n\u201cThis decision threatens to send our country deeper into the thicket of never-ending redistricting fights, with repeated aggressive map redraws, protracted legal battles, and relentless partisan tugs-of-war, all of which are destined to result in more regressive Court decisions.\n\n\u201cThis Court seems hellbent on redeeming the post-Reconstruction America that neutered the 1875 Civil Rights Act and other legislative and judicial actions that drastically limited Black participation and achievement, and eliminated African American political representation in multiple Southern states.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-30T06:05:15Z", "2026-04-30T06:07:09Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-announces-1642458-in-department-of-transportation-aviation-grant-funding-for-rural-airports-in-south-carolinas-6th-congressional-district/", "Clyburn Announces $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation Aviation Grant Funding for Rural Airports in South Carolina\u2019s 6th\u00a0Congressional District", "2026-04-22", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA \u2014 Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for rural airports in South Carolina\u2019s 6th Congressional District:\n\n\u201cImproving the safety, efficiency, and infrastructure of our airports in South Carolina remains one of my key priorities as Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies,\u201d said Congressman James E. Clyburn. \u201cThese upgrades mean more reliable service, jobs, and opportunities for our state. I continue to support the need for robust investments in our local transportation and airport centers, and welcome these grants that will help improve the day-to-day lives for South Carolinians and those travelling throughout our state.\u201d\n\nThe following grants awarded in South Carolina\u2019s 6th Congressional District are:\n\n$443,000 for Allendale County: This project rehabilitates existing Runway 17/35 lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consist of construction. This grant is associated with an Airport Improvement Program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase.\n\n$282,000 for the City of Orangeburg: This project updates the existing airport layout plan.\n\n$917,458 for the City of Walterboro: This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project constructs a 300-foot Taxiway to bring the airport into conformity with current standards.", 1, "2026-04-23T05:48:52Z", "2026-04-23T05:50:10Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-delivers-floor-remarks-honoring-the-late-reverend-jesse-louis-jackson-sr/", "Clyburn Delivers Floor Remarks Honoring The Late Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.", "2026-04-14", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Congressman James E. Clyburn joined the Congressional Black Cacusus to deliver the following remarks on the House floor honoring the late Reverend Jesse Jackson:\n\nMr. Speaker,\n\nI rise today to honor and pay homage to the late Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.\n\nOn Tuesday, February 14, 2026, I joined the nation in mourning the passing of one of the most quintessential civil rights leaders \u2013 Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.\n\nOur relationship began as students at rival high schools in South Carolina, he at Sterling in Greenville and me, at Mather Academy in Camden.\n\nOur schools played football and basketball against each other. Jesse was the star quarterback at Sterling, and I was a prolific benchwarmer at Mather. But the rivalry was there. He could play, and I could yell.\n\nThat relationship was extended and intensified when he enrolled at North Carolina A&T, an 1890 Land Grant HBCU in Greensboro, NC. I was already attending South Carolina State the 1890 HBCU in our home state.\n\nThere was, and still is, an intense rivalry between those two iconic institutions. But, then independent of each other, we both pledged and became members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. And it was in that brotherhood, and during our political activism, although not always in the same camp, that we developed a love and respect that lasted throughout the ages. His mother Helen was one of my biggest political boosters and a valued friend.\n\nJesse and I had a genuine friendship, in large measure, because our mothers \u201cwilled\u201d it to be. During my political visits to Greenville and the Piedmont area, his mother Helen and her good friend Lottie Gibson, would make sure I had as much sustenance that their southern fried chicken could provide.\n\nI shall never forget the night I kicked off my campaign for South Carolina\u2019s Secretary of State in Georgetown every bit of a four-hour drive from Greenville. Just as that rally began, I looked up and who was walking through the door of that church \u2013 Helen Jackson and Lottie Gibson. They had driven all the way from Greenville down to Georgetown, to help me in that effort.\n\nI lost that race and, as one can imagine, with that loss came some anxieties about the future. But as fate would have it, I was destined to serve here Congress and eventually, with two of her grandsons, Jesse\u2019s sons. And today, some of our children have become friends. Ours was a friendship that spanned four generations.\n\nJesse was a son of Greenville, South Carolina. Born to a mother who was just 16 years old at the time of his birth. His grandmother raised him until he was 13, when he was then adopted by his stepfather, Charles Jackson.\n\nJesse began his activism in the summer of 1960 as a student seeking to desegregate the Greenville Public Library. Jesse recounted how painful it was to not be allowed access to the books in that Library. And after being denied that privilege, Jesse vowed to return that summer to advocate for the library\u2019s desegregation. He became a leader in the sit-in movement.\n\nJesse led seven Black high school students into the whites-only Greenville Public Library. They were arrested for sitting down in that library and became known as \u201cThe Greenville Eight.\u201d Interestingly, around that same time I became one of the leaders of a sit-in in Orangeburg and some referred to us as the \u201cOrangeburg Seven.\u201d\n\nThe Greenville Eight ultimately won the right to have access to that library. Today, the Greenville Public Library serves all people, and that episode launched what would become for Jesse, a life of civil rights and political activism.\n\nHe became Director of Operation Breadbasket and the founder of the venerable Rainbow PUSH Coalition \u2013 an intergenerational movement to uplift \u201cthe voiceless and downtrodden.\u201d His passion to bring together people of all colors and creeds is a testament to his vision of unity, and oneness, as proclaimed by our nation\u2019s motto \u2013 E Pluribus Unum \u2013 out of many, one.\n\nOperation PUSH became renowned for using direct action, selective buying and creative negotiations to encourage major corporations to be more inclusive, hire more Black executives, and support and contract with Black-owned businesses and corporations.\n\nThe Rainbow Coalition was \u2013 and is \u2013 about dignity, fairness, justice, and hope. As I might say, Jesse worked to make the greatness\u2019s of this country accessible and affordable for all.\n\nJesse\u2019s historic presidential runs in 1984 and 1988 were reflective of his strong will, guiding faith, and belief in possibility. Those two precedential campaigns came up short.\n\nBut that didn\u2019t stop him. Jesse\u2019s efforts brought an end to the winner-take-all distribution of delegates, a creative device comparable to those that were prevalent post-Reconstruction.\n\nWhere is the fairness when the candidate who gets 51 percent of the votes receives 100 percent of the delegates?\n\nDespite what may be said to the contrary, it is a fact that this change allowed underdogs and non-wealthy candidates to compete, increased voter diversity, and paved the way for future candidates.\n\nWere it not for the proportional voting in our primaries, Barack Obama would not have received or Party\u2019s nomination and would not have become our 44th President of these United States of America. Jesse\u2019s efforts were not in vain.\n\nA life lived defying odds, Reverend Jackson showed us that if we remain focused, work hard, and unite in our purpose \u2013 we can continue bending the arc of the moral universe towards justice and continuing our \u201cpursuit of a more perfect Union.\u201d\n\nOperation Breadbasket, anti-apartheid activism, voter registration, and corporate diversity were among just a few of his initiatives that advanced opportunity and equality for Black Americans.\n\nIt should not be lost on any of us the impact that Jesse had on the nation and the world. His visionary leadership is his legacy, and his orations continue to inspire all of us as we continue our pursuit of justice and equality.\n\nIn 3 months, we will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of this country\u2019s existence. I quote Thomas Paine\u2019s famous words in the opening line of \u201cThe American Crisis,\u201d published in January 1776 during the American Revolution.\n\nHe wrote,\n\n\u201cThese are the times that try men\u2019s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.\u201d\n\nJesse Louis Jackson was not a summer soldier; he was not a sunshine patriot. He stood with the times. And because of his efforts, many of us can stand where we stand today.\n\nJesse endured setbacks, losses, and the scrutiny of those who did not believe in him. But still, Jesse taught us to renew our faith in what is possible. My favorite Old Testament scripture is Micah 6:8, For he has shown thee old man that which is required, \u201cto do justly, be merciful and walk humbly.\u201d\n\nIn the late 1970s and 1980s, when this country grew weary of justice, it was Jesse \u2013 that led us to keep walking humbly and maintain hope. Jesse believed and internalized the admonition that \u201cfaith without works is dead.\u201d Jesse\u2019s voice calls on each of us to keep that faith.\n\nJesse understood that we must find the strength to fight for a more perfect union and find the compassion to make it universal. On March 2, 2026, the late Reverend Jesse Jackson returned home to South Carolina, to lie in State at the South Carolina State Capitol. I had the honor of paying homage to him that day and hundreds filed pass his casket to pay our respects.\n\nJesse\u2019s efforts in the place he called home never wavered. In 2015, he came home to advocate for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the South Carolina state house grounds after nine Black worshippers were killed at Mother Emanuel AME in Charleston by a young white supremacist, who worshiped that flag and wanted his act to start a \u201crace war.\u201d\n\nJesse became the second Black person to lie in state in the South Carolina Capitol. The first was his, and my friend, the late pastor and State Sen. Clementa Pinckney who was one of the \u201cEmanuel 9.\u201d\n\nSo, I am pleased to be here this evening, and to be a part of this Congressional Black Caucus Special Order Hour to honor Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson.\n\nAnd I close by thanking his family for what they mean to me and my family. It is an emotional connection that is not easy to explain.\n\nIn his 1984, Rainbow Coalition speech, Jesse said, \u201cNo matter how difficult the days and dark the nights, there is a brighter side somewhere. In Angola, Mozambique, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Greenville, South Carolina, and Harlem, there is a brighter side.\u201d\n\nThe impact of his enduring legacy will resonate for years to come. May he take his rightful place among those who have shaped this nation\u2019s course and pushed us further toward a more perfect union.", 1, "2026-04-16T05:48:36Z", "2026-04-16T05:50:08Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-joins-groundbreaking-for-i-95-bridges-over-lake-marion-replacement-project/", "Clyburn Joins Groundbreaking for I-95 Bridges Over Lake Marion Replacement Project", "2026-04-06", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "SANTEE, SC \u2014 Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina joined local leaders and officials for the groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the replacement of the I-95 bridges over Lake Merion in Clarendon County.\n\nThis major infrastructure investment will enhance safety, improve traffic flow, support regional and interstate commerce along one of the Southeast\u2019s most critical transportation corridors. The I-95 bridges over Lake Marion serve as a vital link for freight and passenger travel along the East Coast. The replacement project will modernize the corridor, improve structural integrity, and enhance long-term reliability for motorists traveling through South Carolina.\n\nThe project is supported by a significant federal investment made possible through one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever received by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, underscoring the strong partnership between state and federal leaders to modernize America\u2019s infrastructure. This $175 million grant award was a USDOT milestone first federal grant agreement under the Bridge Investment Program.\n\n\u201cFor years, we have worked to secure the resources needed to modernize this critical corridor,\u201d said Congressman James E. Clyburn. \u201cThis investment will not only improve safety and reliability but also strengthen our economy by ensuring goods can move efficiently along the East Coast. I am proud to support this project and the benefits it will bring to South Carolina and beyond.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s groundbreaking is a proud moment for Team South Carolina and a testament to what can be accomplished when state and federal partners work together to deliver for the people of South Carolina,\u201d said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. \u201cThese new bridges will strengthen one of our most important transportation corridors, improve safety for drivers, and help drive continued economic development across our state.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Trump Administration is delivering results at an unprecedented pace to rebuild America\u2019s crumbling infrastructure one project at a time,\u201d said Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster. \u201cThis investment in South Carolina exemplifies Secretary Duffy\u2019s leadership to get America Building Again and put shovels in the ground to deliver for South Carolina\u2019s transportation needs, not just for South Carolina today, but for its future.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis project represents a major milestone for South Carolina and for everyone who relies on I-95,\u201d said Justin Powell, Secretary of Transportation for SCDOT. \u201cReplacing the Lake Marion bridges ensures we are delivering a safer, more reliable corridor that supports economic growth and keeps people and goods moving efficiently through our state for decades to come.\u201d\n\nThe project includes full replacement of both bridge structures and improvements to the surrounding roadway approaches. Once complete, the new bridges will meet current engineering standards and provide long-term durability with reduced maintenance needs. Construction is expected to take several years, with work phased to minimize disruptions to traffic along this vital interstate corridor.", 1, "2026-04-08T05:38:19Z", "2026-04-08T05:39:49Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-requests-fy27-funding-for-south-carolina-community-projects/", "Congressman Clyburn Requests FY27 Funding for South Carolina Community Projects", "2026-03-27", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "As an unabashed advocate for the Sixth District of South Carolina and one who champions investments that enhance educational opportunities and promote economic development, Rep. Jim Clyburn requested direct federal funding for the community projects listed below:", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-gillibrand-reintroduce-legislation-to-protect-voting-rights/", "Clyburn, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation To Protect Voting Rights", "2026-03-25", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) reintroduced bicameral legislation to modernize America\u2019s voter registration system and protect voting rights. The Voter Empowerment Act (VEA) would expand voter registration and voting access by requiring states to make online voter registration available, establish automatic voter registration systems, permit same-day voter registration, and accept voter registration applications from citizens under the age of 18.\n\n\u201cThe right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. While it should be a sacred and affirmed right for every eligible American, unfettered access to the ballot box continues to be under attack across the country, including with the dangerous SAVE America Act that Trump and MAGA Republicans are trying to ram through Congress,\u201d said Congressman Clyburn. \u201cOur democracy is only as strong as our ability to protect it. With President Trump openly boasting that the goal of the SAVE America Act is to guarantee election results regardless of the will of the voters, I urge my colleagues to join me in safeguarding the integrity of our elections.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs Republicans across the country seek to pass voter suppression laws that will disenfranchise millions of voters, we must do more to make sure that voting is fair and accessible for all Americans,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThe Voter Empowerment Act is commonsense legislation to modernize voter registration and protect our elections from interference. I am proud to introduce it alongside my good friend Rep. Clyburn, and I am determined to get it passed.\u201d\n\nIn recent years, many states have passed new voting restrictions, from limits on absentee ballots to onerous voter ID requirements. These restrictions were empowered by the Supreme Court\u2019s decision in Shelby County v. Holder (2013) overturning preclearance requirements from the Voting Rights Act of 1965 \u2013 allowing states to pass restrictive voting legislation without federal oversight. As of late 2024, at least 31 states had passed 114 new restrictive voting laws in the wake of the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling.\n\nThe reintroduction of the VEA also comes as President Trump and his Republican allies in Congress are trying to further restrict voting and voter registration through the SAVE America Act.\n\nThe VEA responds to recently proposed federal and state-level restrictions by improving and protecting voter registration for all voters. Specifically, the bill would:\n\nModernize and streamline voter registration. The bill would require states to provide both same-day and online registration \u2013 including the option to update personal information online. States would also be required to automatically register voters whose information passes through another state or federal agency.\n\nProhibit interference in voter registration. The VEA would prohibit anyone from hindering another person from registering to vote and outlaw voter caging \u2013 the practice of removing voters from voter rolls because mail sent to them was returned to sender.\n\nImprove accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The VEA would require a broad range of improvements to voter registration, polling places, and absentee voting to better accommodate individuals with disabilities.\n\nIncrease and protect access to the ballot box. The bill would establish minimum requirements for early voting access, prevent states from adding extra conditions to absentee voting, and require states to notify individuals when their polling place changes. The bill would also protect the right to vote for convicted criminals (unless actively serving a felony sentence) and allow a sworn written statement or student ID to fulfill state-mandated ID requirements.\n\nPermanently reauthorize the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The VEA would also direct the EAC to provide grants for states to implement activities that advance and secure the right to vote, including the recruiting and training of poll workers.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-to-co-host-the-faith-and-politics-institutes-2026-congressional-civil-rights-pilgrimage-in-charleston-south-carolina/", "Clyburn To Co-Host the Faith and Politics Institute\u2019s 2026 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Charleston, South Carolina", "2026-03-13", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "\u2018One Country, One Destiny: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.\u2019\n\nCHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA \u2013 Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) will co-host the Faith and Politics Institute\u2019s Annual Pilgrimage in Charleston, South Carolina alongside Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, this year\u2019s congressional pilgrimage will offer Members of Congress and leaders a powerful opportunity for reflection and growth.\n\nThis bipartisan journey invites participants to engage with Charleston\u2019s complex history and cultivate resilience for a brighter future for all Americans and towards a more perfect union. Charleston and its people have played a pivotal role in the American Revolution and the evolution of our nation\u2019s ideals. This Pilgrimage aims to illuminate these inspiring and sometimes poignant stories, fostering education among Members of Congress through a weekend filled with meaningful events and enriching programs.\n\nIn 1998, Congressman John Lewis began leading the Faith & Politics Institute\u2019s Congressional pilgrimages to Alabama to retrace his steps on the anniversary of \u201cBloody Sunday,\u201d which occurred on March 7, 1965. Since then, the Faith & Politics Institute has organized annual pilgrimages to Alabama and other domestic and international locations. The pilgrimages include intergenerational conversations that facilitate the sharing of wisdom among activists, changemakers, contemporary thought leaders in politics, historians, and figures from the arts.\n\n\u201cIt is my pleasure to welcome my Congressional colleagues, partners, and community members to the 2026 Faith and Politics Institutes\u2019 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage. As we come together in my home state of South Carolina, I am inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when he intoned: \u2018We must keep moving. If you can\u2019t fly, run; if you can\u2019t run, walk; crawl; but by all means keep moving,\u2019\u201d said Congressman James E. Clyburn. \u201cMovement defines the American story which encompasses African American history in which this state has played a pivotal and powerful role. South Carolina is inextricably linked to the struggles as well as the achievements of our great nation. As we begin this pilgrimage, let us recognize and properly honor the past, but also acknowledge the present and embrace opportunities for positive change.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am honored to be able to welcome all of the participants of the 2026 Faith and Freedom Pilgrimage to my hometown of Charleston, South Carolina,\u201d said Senator Tim Scott. \u201cCharleston\u2019s history predates the founding of our nation, and it is a place where faith has anchored communities through every trial this nation has faced. Here, the American promise has been imperfectly kept but never abandoned. I believe our nation is capable of living up to her founding ideals, and I look forward to exploring that with my colleagues. We will come together not in a spirit of division, but of unity, grateful for how far we have come and committed to the values that have carried us this far.\u201d\n\n\u201cHosting this bipartisan pilgrimage in Charleston is both a privilege and a responsibility,\u201d said Robert Traynham, President of the Faith & Politics Institute. \u201cAs we reflect on the theme One Country, One Destiny, we are reminded that understanding our history, especially in places as consequential as Charleston, is essential to building a more perfect union.\u201d\n\nAdditional information on the Faith and Politics 2026 pilgrimage can be found here.\n\n#", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-iran-war-powers-resolution-vote/", "Clyburn Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Vote", "2026-03-05", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement via X on his vote for the Iran War Powers Resolution:\n\n\u201cI voted for the Iran war powers resolution because I believe the Constitution gives the power to declare war to Congress to avoid precisely this scenario: a misguided president putting American lives at risk in a military conflict without a clear national security justification and without a coherent plan to achieve a successful outcome.\n\n\u201cThe American people want us to focus on making their lives better, not on the constantly shifting, ill-defined objectives that have been put forth by Trump and his advisers as the supposed goals of this war of choice.\n\n\u201cIt is highly regrettable that the president and the vast majority of Republicans in Congress are acting contrary to the Constitution and to the will of the American people.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-u-s-strikes-on-iran/", "Clyburn Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran", "2026-03-02", "2026", "2026-03", "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 (SC-06) released the following statement via X on U.S. strikes on Iran:\n\n\u201cThe Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war for a reason: to ensure that such a consequential decision is made only after full consideration by the people\u2019s representatives of the case for military action, the plan for success, the potential costs, and any alternative options. The Trump Administration, in disregarding this constitutional requirement in attacking Iran, has put American lives at risk despite the apparent absence of an imminent threat to our country or a coherent strategy to achieve a successful outcome.\n\n\u201cGeorge Santayana famously warned, \u201cThose who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.\u201d In this case, we need only remember the recent past\u2014events in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya\u2014to expect that another major American military campaign in the Middle East will encounter significant challenges. Such challenges are more likely to be avoided, confronted, and overcome if the decision to engage in military action is made in a deliberative, transparent, and democratic manner consistent with the framers\u2019 intent.\n\n\u201cI urge the Trump Administration to make the adjustments necessary to align its actions with the Constitution, and I hope all of my colleagues of both political parties will join me in this demand. The lives of our service members and the security of our nation depend on it.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-the-passing-of-dr-norman-francis-of-xavier-university-of-louisiana/", "Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Dr. Norman Francis of Xavier University of Louisiana", "2026-02-23", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Norman Francis of Xavier University of Louisiana:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend, Norman Francis, the first Black president of Xavier University of Louisiana and civil rights pioneer. Bolstered by strong values of faith and community, Norman served as America\u2019s longest-serving college president. Because of his leadership, Xavier is consistently cited for sending more Black students to medical school than any other four-year college in the U.S. The first Black student to integrate Loyola University in 1952, the life of Norman Francis was, in so many ways, exceptional.\n\n\u201cNorman was a tenacious warrior on the battlefield of justice. Serving on the Board of the Voter Education Project under his Chairmanship was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. And working with him during the Katrina/Rita crisis was a real blessing. Norman was an embodiment of Luke 12:48, \u201cto whom much is given, much is required.\u201d\n\n\u201cMy prayers are with his family and loved ones.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-the-passing-of-reverend-jesse-jackson/", "Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson", "2026-02-17", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "SOUTH CAROLINA \u2014 Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson:\n\n\u201cToday, I join the nation in mourning the passing of one of the most quintessential civil rights leaders \u2013 Reverend Jesse Jackson.\n\n\u201cOur relationship began as students at rival high schools in South Carolina and continued at rival HBCUs in the South \u2013 he at North Carolina A&T State University and me at South Carolina State University. These rivalries forged a friendship that remain constant and mutually beneficial. His mother helped me launch my political career back in the 1970s and our children have carried our family and political relationships into a third generation.\n\n\u201cA native of Greenville, South Carolina, Reverend Jackson began his activism in the summer of 1960 as a student seeking to desegregate the local public library in Greenville and then as leader in the sit-in movement. He grew to become one of the founders of the momentous Rainbow PUSH Coalition \u2013 an intergenerational movement to uplift the \u201cthe voiceless and downtrodden.\u201d His passion to bring together all creeds is a testament to his vision of unity, oneness, and a nation under one accord.\n\n\u201cHis historic presidential runs in 1984 and 1988 reflect his strong will, guiding faith, and motivation that anything is possible. A life lived defying odds, Reverend Jackson showed us that if we all work together \u2013 we can bend the arc of the moral universe and change history. Operation Breadbasket, anti-apartheid activism, voter registration, and corporate diversity were among just a few of his initiatives that advanced opportunity and equality for Black Americans.\n\n\u201cIt should not be lost on any of us the impact that Reverend Jackson has had on the nation, Black Americans, and movements to encourage civic participation around the world. His vision is his legacy, and his teachings continue to inspire me as I continue the pursuit of justice and equality.\n\n\u201cMy prayers are with Reverend Jackson\u2019s family and loved ones. The impact of his enduring legacy will resonate for years to come. May he take his rightful place among those who have shaped this nation\u2019s course and pushed us to a more perfect union.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:26:08Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-delivers-floor-remarks-honoring-black-veterans-and-servicemembers-during-the-100th-anniversary-of-black-history-month/", "Clyburn Delivers Floor Remarks Honoring Black Veterans and Servicemembers During The 100th Anniversary of Black History Month", "2026-02-10", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "Mr. Speaker,\n\nWe have come to the floor today to pay homage to the Black men and women of our armed forces whose service and sacrifices have far too often unrecognized and underappreciated. And to make matters worse, they have often been denied their proper benefits as veterans who have proudly served our nation. There has been no war fought by or within the United States in which Blacks did not participate.\n\nThe men and women who we are honoring tonight, as we commemorate the 100th year of celebrating Black History, made memorable and consequential contributions to the greatness of this country, and it should not be insulting to any red-blooded to hear about them, read about them, and learn about them in the same manner that we learn about others whose contributions were similar but their skin color made more worthy.\n\nWhen we hear the story of the American Revolution, we don\u2019t often learn of Crispus Attucks. Significant Black figures in the military, like Attucks, paved the way for America\u2019s final victory in the war for independence.\n\nIn 1770, Crispus Attucks, a Black man, became the first casualty of the American Revolution, when he was shot and killed in what became known as the Boston Massacre.\n\nDebated as a hero or a violent instigator, his murder stirred the revolutionary fervor and America\u2019s fight for its liberation from the British.\n\nThe life of Crispus Attucks is far less documented than his death. Crispus escaped from slavery in Framingham, Massachusetts in 1750, and spent two decades on trading ships and whaling vessels. His death continues to serve as a reminder that African Americans took an active role in the path to American independence, not a passive one, and the first death in the American Revolution, belonged to a Black man.\n\nIn his 1994 book, We Can\u2019t Wait, Martin Luther King, Jr. pays homage to Attucks for his courage and defining role in our textbooks. Why don\u2019t our textbooks?\n\nIn his 1881 autobiography, Life and Times of Frederick Douglas, he said, \u201cI urged every man who could to enlist to get an eagle on his button, a musket on his shoulder, the star-spangled banner over his head, and there is no power on earth which can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship in the United States\u2026\u201d\n\nDouglas believed the Civil War offered the Black soldier an opportunity to gain his stripes, but he could not convince his friend President Abraham Lincoln to allow Blacks to serve. But in August 1862, a formerly enslaved Black man from South Carolina came here to Wahington and convinced Lincoln to allow Blacks to serve. History records that 170,000 Blacks joined the Union Army and 19,000 joined the Union Navy, and 40,000 died. Smalls became a Captain in that Navy, participated in 18 battles and was the only genuine hero of the Civil War. And in my not so humble opinion, the most consequential South Carolinian who ever lived.\n\nIn 1865, Abraham Lincoln acknowledged their value saying, \u201cWithout the military help of the Black freedman, the war would have been won.\u201d\n\nThe Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the U.S. armed forces, flying over 15,000 combat missions that played a vital role in the Allied victory in WWII. Instead of being defined by the discrimination and the doubts of those around them, they became one of the most successful pursuit squadrons in our military. They went on to embody the true meaning of Black excellence.\n\nThey left a segregated country to fight in war, and painfully returned to one that was still segregated. They had movies made about them, but were not give their GI benefits.\n\nOn July 26, 1948 \u2013 President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981, desegregating the armed forces. Truman declared, \u201cThere shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin.\u201d\n\nMany servicemen wrote to President Truman \u2013 perhaps the most pivotal letter written to President Truman came from Isaac Woodard, Jr., a World War II veteran who, hours after being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, was dragged off a bus and beaten until blind by police in Batesburg, South Carolina.\n\nIn response to Woodward\u2019s letter, President Truman declared, \u201cWhen a Mayor and City Marshal can take a Negro Sergeant off a bus in South Carolina, beat him up and put out one of his eyes, and nothing is done about it by the State authorities, something is radically wrong with the system.\u201d\n\nIn January 2025, President Trump made the decision to stop teaching Air Force recruits about the Tuskegee Airmen in the name of banning DEI initiatives.\n\nBlack soldiers returning home from World War II found themselves facing the same socioeconomic and racial discrimination they had faced before. Instead of being welcomed with open arms, they struggled to find jobs, get educated, and purchase homes.\n\nWe cannot undo the injustices of our past. But we can begin to restore the possibility of full economic mobility for those that the original G.I. Bill left behind. The G.I. Bill Restoration Act would bring us one step closer to that goal.\n\nAmerica can\u2019t change what happened to these Black soldiers. We can\u2019t change what happened to too many soldiers like Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. who went uncelebrated because our nation judged them by the color of their skin and not the content of their character. But we can do our best to make it right. And that begins with passing my legislation that I co-lead with Congressman Seth Moulton \u2013 the Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox G.I. Bill Restoration Act.\n\nJust two years after Truman issued his Executive Order desegregating the Armed Forces \u2013 the Korean War put Truman\u2019s Executive Order into action and was greeted with resistance. Truman\u2019s 1948 executive order inspired many Black men to join, believing the military would provide an equality of opportunity the greater American society lacked.\n\nIt was in the Korean War, that African Americans were able to serve shoulder to shoulder with soldiers of all races and backgrounds for the first time. A message resounded throughout the nation \u2013 if people of different races could serve as comrades in combat abroad, they could live as neighbors at home.\n\nThe quest for racial equality extended far past the barracks or on the battlefield \u2013 but that same quest for racial equality returned home with Black soldiers.\n\nAt just the age of seventeen, Charlie Rangel left school and joined the Army to help his mother support his family. Soon after his enlistment in 1948, he deployed to Korea for what he thought was a police action but soon realized it was a full scale war. With a fighting spirit, he found himself in combat during the Korean War and risked his life to rescue 40 soldiers from behind enemy lines.\n\nReturning home to Harlem, NY, Rangel was first elected to Congress in 1970 and would go on to serve 23 terms in this body. For it not for Mr. Rangel \u2013 we would not be here today. Mr. Rangel is the proud co-founder of the Congressional Black Caucus.\n\nToday, America is faced with a turbulent reality as the Trump administration is still trying to purge our U.S. Armed Forces of Black officers, diversity, and honoring Black history.\n\nIn February 2025, President Donald Trump fired General Charles \u201cCQ\u201d Brown, then chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The words Trump used to justify his firing, like \u201cwoke\u201d and \u201cDEI\u201d \u2014 we know what they mean. He was the Air Force\u2019s first Black commander of the Pacific Air Forces, and later its first Black Chief of Staff, making him the first African American to lead any branch of the U.S. military. Why would they apply the term \u201cwoke\u201d to him?\n\nIn March 2025, Arlington National Cemetery erased from its website educational materials about the history of Black service members, including the Tuskegee Airmen and even General Colin Powell, the first Black Joint Chiefs chairman.\n\nLet me clear \u2014 the White House and the so-called \u201cDepartment of War\u201d appear determined to undermine, discredit, and even erase the evidence of Black patriotism and Black servicemembers who have faithfully served our nation.\n\nAgainst this backdrop, we must remain vigilant against these attacks on Black servicemembers and veterans, recognize their valor and sacrifice, and work diligently to offer them the promise of this country that they deserve.\n\nIn all too many instances, Black veterans have had to fight for equal access to benefits and respect upon returning home. Black veterans have struggled and died in a dual battle: fighting abroad in defense of country and fighting at home for opportunity, change, and their rights as American citizens.\n\nMillions of Black Americans have answered the call to \u201cserve and protect\u201d the American people from all threats, both foreign and domestic. Today, 350,000 Black men and women serve in the U.S. military and there are over 2.4 million Black veterans.\n\nThank you, and I will now yield to my colleague \u2013 the gentlewoman of Ohio, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:26:08Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-announces-50-million-in-community-project-funding-for-south-carolinas-6th-congressional-district-in-government-funding-legislation/", "Clyburn Announces $50 Million in Community Project Funding for South Carolina\u2019s 6th Congressional District in Government Funding Legislation", "2026-01-22", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC\u2013 U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, announced that he has secured $50 million in federal funding for local projects in South Carolina\u2019s Sixth Congressional District. This funding, included in the federal spending package, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs facing communities across South Carolina.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve dedicated my time and efforts in Congress to ensuring federal government investments in the communities I serve, especially those that have been historically neglected. This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in those communities,\u201d said Congressman Clyburn. \u201cThese investments will help grow South Carolina\u2019s economy, improve our water supply, support our local colleges and universities, ensure public safety in our rural communities, and more. I look forward to continue working with my colleagues to make America\u2019s greatness accessible and affordable to all.\u201d\n\nAs Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Clyburn secured the following in the federal spending package:\n\nA 3.8% Increase in pay for Air Traffic Control Workers\n\n$30 million in research funding for the South Carolina State University Nuclear and Technology Research Program\n\n$45 million in workforce development funding for aviation workforce development\n\nListed below is a summary of the projects Clyburn secured funding for in SC-06.\n\nCommerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies:\n\nColumbia: $1,031,000 for Benedict College, Quantum Information Science Hub\n\nSumter County: $1,031,000 for Sumter County Public Safety Enhancement Project\n\nInterior, Environment, and Related Agencies:\n\nOrangeburg County: $1,092,000 for County of Orangeburg for Wastewater\n\nTreatment Plant Expansion\n\nEnergy and Water Development and Related Agencies\n\nLake Marion and Moultrie: $22,455,000 for Lakes Marion and Moultrie, Section\n\n219, SC; U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Construction\n\nTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies\n\nOrangeburg: $15,000,000 for South Carolian State University Military Science Center for Excellence\n\nOrangeburg: $3,000,000 for Claflin University Boulevard Street Economic Renewal\n\nBamberg: $1,500,000 for Bamberg County Downtown Renaissance\n\nSummerton: $1,500,000 for the Town of Summerton Blight Removal Capital, Improvements, and Community Development\n\nSumter: $1,250,000 for Morris College Small Business Entrepreneur Incubator Center Acquisition Development, and Construction\n\nClarendon County: $1,000,000 for Clarendon County Intergenerational Wellness Complex Facilities Upgrades\n\nThese additional community projects included in the federal spending package are in South Carolina\u2019s 6th Congressional District;\n\nEnergy and Water:\n\nCharleston: $9,375,000 for Section 219, SC; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction\n\nMount Pleasant, Charleston: $4,688,000 for Section 219, SC; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction\n\nCharleston: $500,000 for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\n\nColumbia: $6,000,000 for University of South Carolina Battery Cycling Research\n\nColumbia: $4,500,000 for the University of South Carolina Semiconductor Chips\n\nCommerce, Justice and Science, and Related Agencies:\n\nCharleston: $441,000 for the South Carolina Aquarium\n\nCharleston: $825,000 for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources\n\nTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies\n\nColumbia: $2,239,000 for the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) Grants-in-Aid for Airports Program\n\nSouth Carolina: $20,500,000 for the Airport Connect Road Project, U.S. Department of Transportation Highway Infrastruction Program\n\nColumbia: $12,61,000 for the University of South Carolina Facility Improvements\n\nColumbia: $10,000,000 for the University of South Carolina Veterans Military Center of Excellence\n\nDefense:\n\n*Congressman Clyburn requested $72,400,000 for South Carolina in plus-ups in the Defense Appropriations Funding Bill.\n\nColumbia: $8,000,000 for University of South Carolina Talent and Technology Navy Power and Energy Systems \u2013 includes Benedict and S.C. State\n\nColumbia: $12,000,000 for University of South Carolina Unmanned Logistics Solutions for the USMC\n\nClemson: $15,000,000 for Clemson Digital Transportation for Integrating Human Ground-Air Machine Formations\n\nLadson: $5,000,000 for KEEL USA \u2013 Ship Concept Advanced Design\n\nColumbia: $20,000,000 for EPSCoR Program \u2013 Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research\n\nAiken: $12,400,000 for Antares \u2013 Special Purpose Power Generation for Novel Effectors \u2013 Savannah River Site\n\nA detailed summary of the bills are available below:\n\nAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies\n\nBill Summary\n\nCommerce, Justice, and Science\n\nBill Summary\n\nDefense\n\nBill Summary\n\nEnergy and Water\n\nBill Summary\n\nFinancial Services and General Government\n\nBill Summary\n\nHomeland Security\n\nBill Summary\n\nInterior and Environment\n\nBill Summary\n\nLabor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies\n\nBill Summary\n\nLegislative Branch\n\nBill Summary\n\nMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies\n\nBill Summary\n\nNational Security, Department of State, and Related Programs\n\nBill Summary\n\nTransportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T15:05:35Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 20, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, year, month, party, chamber, state, member_name, bioguide_id, domain, scraper, source, date_source, text, has_text, collected_at, updated_at from releases where \"party\" = :p0 and \"state\" = :p1 and \"year\" = :p2 order by date desc limit 101", "params": {"p0": "Democrat", "p1": "SC", "p2": "2026"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=SC&year=2026", "results": [{"value": "Democrat", "label": "Democrat", "count": 20, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=SC&year=2026", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=SC&year=2026", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 20, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=SC&year=2026&chamber=House", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=SC&year=2026", "results": [{"value": "SC", "label": "SC", "count": 20, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&year=2026", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=SC&year=2026", "results": [{"value": "2026", "label": "2026", "count": 20, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=SC", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": null, "next_url": null, "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 105.73886800557375, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}