{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-tim-scott-highlights-major-legislative-wins-during-july-work-period/", "Senator Tim Scott Highlights Major Legislative Wins During July Work Period", "2025-08-05", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is concluding the July work period with significant legislative accomplishments and continued focus on advancing policies that create opportunity, foster innovation, and support American families and small businesses.\n\nThroughout the month, Senator Scott worked to move forward legislation addressing critical issues ranging from tax relief and financial innovation to affordable housing and workforce modernization. His approach prioritizes practical, effective solutions aimed at strengthening the economy and improving the quality of life for constituents in South Carolina and across the nation. The senator also emphasized President Trump\u2019s efforts to secure the southern border\u2014completing the wall with additional resources and cracking down on the flow of fentanyl entering through ports of entry.\n\n\u201cThis month\u2019s progress reflects what\u2019s possible when we stay focused on delivering results for the American people,\u201d said Senator Scott. \u201cFrom start to finish, our efforts were rooted in addressing kitchen table issues and creating opportunities for American workers and families. I\u2019m grateful to my colleagues for their partnership in our accomplishments, and I look forward to continuing this momentum in the months ahead.\u201d\n\nKey Policy Wins in July\n\nMajor Tax Reform Enacted\n\nThe One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law, delivering tax relief for working families and small businesses.\n\nExpanded access to capital through Opportunity Zones and pro-growth incentives for underserved communities.\n\nSimplified the tax code and promoted upward mobility for low-income Americans.\n\nRead more in the full press release here.\n\nFirst Crypto Law in U.S. History\n\nThe Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act became the first digital asset legislation ever signed into law.\n\nEstablished consumer protections and legal clarity for digital assets.\n\nPositioned the United States to lead in financial technology innovation.\n\nRead more in the full press release here.\n\nBipartisan Housing Reform Advanced\n\nLed unanimous advancement of the first comprehensive housing bill in more than a decade.\n\nModernized outdated federal programs and increased accountability.\n\nExpanded tools to support affordable housing development.\n\nRead more in the full press release here.\n\nLegislation Introduced in July\n\nPortable Benefits for Independent Workers: Expands access to flexible benefits for gig and independent workers.\n\nImproving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act: Targets shortages and outdated care systems in rural areas.\n\nHospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act: Supports cost-effective, at-home care options for Medicare patients.\n\nProtecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act: Protects small lenders from federal overreach.\n\nIRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act: Strengthens transparency, oversight, and taxpayer protections.\n\nLooking Ahead\n\nAs the Senate enters its state work period, Senator Scott will return to South Carolina to meet with constituents, hear directly from families and small businesses, and continue building momentum on policy priorities.\n\nFor more updates on Senator Scott\u2019s work, visit www.scott.senate.gov or follow him on social media.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:02:47Z"]], "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"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-tim-scott-highlights-major-legislative-wins-during-july-work-period/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9473343379795551, "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"}