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| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-2022-year-in-review/ | Senator Scott 2022 Year in Review | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released his 2022 year in review, highlighting the work his office did on behalf of the people of South Carolina and advancing his Opportunity Agenda across the country. This year, Senator Scott introduced 18 bills, 7 resolutions, and 13 amendments. Twenty one pieces of his legislation were in part or fully enacted this year. While he voted against the Democrats’ big spending increase in the omnibus bill, the senator was able to secure passage of many bills and provisions he led or supported in the accompanying legislative package. Among those wins were: Portions of Senator Scott’s MADE in America Act that strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain; A 2-year extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities; A 2-year extension of the hospital at home program, based off of language in Senator Scott’s Hospital Inpatient Modernization Act; Senator Scott’s Advancing Auto Portability Act, which cuts red tape to help Americans who change jobs frequently to increase retirement savings; and Key provisions of Senator Scott’s IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act. South Carolina Senator Scott continued his emphasis on communicating directly with constituents. To that end, he increased the number of letters sent annually by nearly 70%, amounting to more than 17,000 letters sent in 2022 alone. The senator continued his efforts to aid the South Carolina Port Authority in its harbor deepening project, and joined with South Carolina leaders earlier this month to celebrate Charleston becoming home to the deepest port on the East Coast. As a result of his efforts to strengthen the Minority Business Development Agency, South Carolina was issued a grant for $1.6 million. Law Enforcement In recognition of his work to support and increase funding for training for police departments across the country, Senator Scott was given numerous awards from law enforcement organizations. At the beginning of the month, the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation honored the senator with their Nat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=7765556E-4576-4022-897F-09B84AD24361 | Graham on Passing of Joe Taylor Jr. of Columbia | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham today made this statement on the passing of Joe Taylor Jr. of Columbia. “I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my good friend, Joe Taylor. “Joe was a force in South Carolina business and politics, and a friend to so many. His time as South Carolina’s Secretary of Commerce was one of unprecedented growth for our state. He was also a strong and challenging voice on the Columbia City Council - always looking out for the taxpayer. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=CD470C38-AE55-4ACB-9A06-7A8D854662BD | Graham, Whitehouse Russian Oligarch Asset Seizure Amendment Unanimously Passes Senate | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of consideration of their amendment calling for asset seizure for Ukraine reconstruction. The Graham-Whitehouse amendment allows the sale and proceeds from assets - including seized mega-yachts, private jets, mansions, and expensive art - from sanctioned Russian oligarchs and entities supporting Putin to be used to the benefit of the Ukrainian people. Ukrainian President Zelensky has called on nations to use seized assets to help pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The provisions outlined in the Graham-Whitehouse amendment would make Putin and his cronies pay for the infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and homes his military has destroyed without any cost to the American taxpayer. The amendment applies to sanctioned persons already designated for malign activity outlined in executive orders and for those who facilitate Putin’s war efforts. “I’m very pleased the Senate unanimously adopted my amendment with Senator Whitehouse to allow assets seized from sanctioned Russian oligarchs and entities supporting Putin to be used to the benefit of the Ukrainian people,” said Senator Graham. “This change in U.S. law allows the proceeds of seized assets to support Ukrainian war efforts, which is a win-win for the people of Ukraine and the American taxpayer. I expect over time billions of dollars in seized assets will be sent to help Ukraine in their fight for freedom. Our amendment also takes pressure off the American taxpayer.” “President Zelenskyy’s address last night was a reminder of what Senator Graham and I have believed from the earliest days – victory for Ukraine can be achieved with our continued support. My amendment with Senator Graham gives the Biden administration authority to transfer the proceeds from recovered Russian oligarch assets back to the victims in Ukraine. It unlocks billions of dollars for the Ukrainian people to rebuild their schools, hospitals, homes, an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F3D64163-4140-4869-A324-1F503443DCDF | Graham on End of Year Spending Bill | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement after voting in favor of the end of year spending bill. “This bill is a big win for the American military. It gives a much-needed boost to the Department of Defense and a well-deserved pay raise to our men and women in uniform. A ten percent increase in defense spending will add real dollars to our defense budget. The legislation also contains vital aid to Ukraine to deal a decisive defeat to Putin in his war of aggression. I’m also pleased my amendment with Senator Whitehouse was adopted that allows the proceeds from confiscated property from Russian oligarchs to be sent to Ukraine to support their efforts to rebuild their country. This over time could be billions of dollars for Ukrainian war efforts. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-tim-scott-votes-no-on-bloated-omnibus-bill/ | Senator Tim Scott Votes “No” on Bloated Omnibus Bill | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on his vote against the bloated and rushed omnibus spending package. “A rushed end-of-year vote on a $1.7 trillion spending package chock full of government waste is exactly the type of bad governance South Carolinians sent me to Washington to fight against,” said Senator Tim Scott. “For two years, Democrats’ out-of-control spending has fueled record-high inflation that’s squeezing the budgets of hard-working Americans and families growing up in poverty like I did. Instead of crafting a bill focused on bringing down prices, helping small business owners, securing our border, and increasing opportunity for all Americans, we are being asked to blindly pass legislation that will plunge our nation even further into debt in service of liberal priorities like more IRS funding and a radical climate agenda. “While I was pleased to see legislation I authored included in the package, I could not in good conscience vote for yet another debt-increasing, taxpayer-dollar-wasting, big-government spending bill. I will continue to stand up against this type of mismanagement that puts the American Dream further and further out of reach for the next generation.” Background Bundled with the omnibus spending bill was a legislative package that contained a number of Scott-led bills or supported provisions, including: An extension of the National Flood Insurance Program authorization and borrowing authority; Portions of Senator Scott’s MADE in America Act that strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain; A 2-year extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities; A 2-year extension of the hospital at home program, based off of language in Senator Scott’s Hospital Inpatient Modernization Act; Senator Scott’s Advancing Auto Portability Act, which cuts red tape to help Americans who change jobs frequently to increase retirement savings; and Key provisions of Senator Scott’s IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=77BFD05B-D57C-477B-B290-1798AF7F611F | Graham Announces South Carolina Projects in Year End Spending Bill | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the South Carolina projects that were included in the year-end spending bill set to be debated and voted on in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate this week. Graham made these funding requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee, a committee on which he serves. Among the South Carolina funding included in the legislation: Aiken (City): $4.5 million for water treatment system upgrades. Aiken – Rural Health Services: $422,000 for facilities and equipment to improve health care access. Aiken County: $413,000 to purchase updated firefighting equipment. Aiken County: $5 million for wastewater treatment plant expansion. Anderson – Restoration Project Foundation: $650,000 to develop and implement curriculum. Beaufort (City): $800,000 for storm water management. Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry: $1.5 million for facility improvements. Calhoun County: $10.511 million for water infrastructure expansion. Cayce: $858,000 to upgrade police equipment. Charleston (City): $200,000 to conduct a feasibility study to mitigate the effects of tidal and inland flooding in the Charleston area. Charleston (City): $13.325 million for preconstruction, engineering, and design to protect against severe storms and storm surge impacts at the Charleston Peninsula. Cheraw: $423,000 for water plant improvements. Clemson: $2.629 million for public infrastructure improvements. Clemson University: $6 million to improve student health care delivery. Columbia International University: $915,000 for nursing education program and equipment. Folly Beach: $500,000 to mitigate extensive shoreline erosion due to severe storms. Francis Marion University: $1.09 million for equipment for science, health care, and engineering. Greenville – MetroConnects: $4 million for sewer system upgrades. Greenville – REWA Renewable Water Resources: $6.3 million to construct wastewater infrastructure sewer and pumping station upgrades in Greenville Cou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=BF04436C-1269-481C-BCB8-992C0FD21F49 | Graham: Where is the Commander in Chief When it Comes to the Border Crisis? | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) joined Jesse Watters on Fox News Channel to discuss the crisis on the southern border, including the expiration of a Biden Administration policy, known as Title 42, to prevent illegal immigrants from being deported due to public health concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic. GRAHAM:“…We went from the lowest illegal crossings when Trump was president to the highest of all time.” https://youtu.be/mC8tjz6zXbM?t=17 GRAHAM:“I am calling on President Biden tonight to reinstate Title 42 by executive action. That’s one thing to do. Number two, I’ll introduce a bill. You get behind it President Biden and we’ll get 80 votes in the Senate to make it a statute.” https://youtu.be/mC8tjz6zXbM?t=39 GRAHAM: “[Biden] is choosing to allow Title 42 authority to go away. He is choosing to allow the number of illegal immigrants to come into our country to double. He is choosing that.” https://youtu.be/mC8tjz6zXbM?t=56 GRAHAM:“If you want to look at a humanitarian nightmare, go to our border. I can’t believe the President of the United States has not visited the border. He is the Commander in Chief. You’ve got the Governor of California, a Democrat, who went to the border and said if we repeal Title 42, you’ll destroy California. You have the mayor of New York City, a Democrat, suggesting that if Title 42 is changed, it will overwhelm New York City.” https://youtu.be/mC8tjz6zXbM?t=94 GRAHAM:“El Paso has declared a state of emergency. Fourteen thousand pounds of fentanyl have come across this broken border. The border is not open, it’s been obliterated by the policies of Biden. He has surrendered the border. Where is the Commander in Chief when it comes to this crisis?” https://youtu.be/mC8tjz6zXbM?t=121 GRAHAM: “Title 42 authority allows the United States to deport people [in the country illegally] based on a COVID problem without a whole lot of delay. It is a tool that actually works. There are thousands of people waiting for it to expire. We are going to double the numbe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-fischer-duckworth-and-colleagues-press-the-biden-administration-on-mexicos-proposed-ban-on-us-corn/ | Scott, Fischer, Duckworth, and Colleagues Press the Biden Administration on Mexico’s Proposed Ban on U.S. Corn | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) in authoring a bipartisan letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing concern over Mexico’s efforts to ban certain American-grown corn. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s plans, which amount to unilaterally abandoning a long-held science-based regulatory system, would threaten the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). “These actions are unsupported by science and a breach of USMCA. It would be detrimental to food security in Mexico, hurt U.S. agricultural sustainability, and stifle future agricultural technology innovations that would benefit both nations. While we appreciate the efforts of USTR and USDA to resolve this issue by engaging with Mexican officials, we also encourage the administration to consider all options available in an effort to hold Mexico to their trade commitments including pursuing a dispute settlement process through USMCA,” the senators wrote in their letter. Joining Senators Scott, Fischer, and Duckworth on the letter are Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.), Debbie Stabebow (D-Mich.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Michael Rounds (R-S.D.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Thune (R-S.D.), and Rob Portman (R-Ohio). The full text of the letter is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=567A1CC5-8DFA-4815-99F7-B1728FA0AD2A | Graham Applauds South Carolina Projects Included In Defense Bill | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on South Carolina priorities included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. “I’m very pleased that we were able to secure authorizations for a number of South Carolina priorities in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This makes 62 years in a row that the NDAA has passed. This bill authorizes pay increases for our military, upgrades our national defense, benefits a number of critical South Carolina projects, and eliminates the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which was hurting recruiting and retention. Overall, this legislation is good for our nation’s men and women in uniform.” Senator Graham worked with South Carolina congressional delegation colleagues to secure authorizations for the following projects: Total FY23 South Carolina MILCON Authorizations: $91.6 million $38.3 million for the Marine Corps Depot Parris Island Recruit Barracks #2. $37.6 million for the Marine Corps Depot Parris Island Recruit Barracks #1. $10 million for the Shaw Air Force Base Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) Facility to provide safe and orderly air traffic control support and services for aircraft. $4.8 million for planning and design to replace the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Ambulatory Care Center (Dental). $900,000 for planning and design to replace the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Fuel Pier. Total Savannah River Site (SRS) Authorizations: $3 billion, including: $1.258 billion for SRS Plutonium Modernization, including the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF). $460.3 million for SRS risk management operations. $12.137 million for SRS payments in lieu of taxes. Other South Carolina Priorities: Authorizes millions in defense related research and development funding that can benefit academic institutions across the state. Provision allowing for the transfer a small portion of Joint Base Charleston land to the city of North Charleston. South… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-celebrates-passage-of-bipartisan-de-escalation-training-bill-urges-biden-to-sign/ | Scott Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan De-escalation Training Bill, Urges Biden to Sign | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), along with Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), released statements celebrating House passage of the bipartisan Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act. The bill, which now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature, would equip law enforcement officers with the tools to effectively and safely respond to people in crisis. “Equipping America’s law enforcement officers with resources and training to respond to all types of emergencies is critical for the safety of both the officers and the communities they serve,” said Senator Scott. “That’s why I’ve been calling for more resources for de-escalation training, as a part of my years-long efforts to pass comprehensive police funding and reform legislation. I was pleased that my colleagues in the House joined in our bipartisan push for more and better training by passing our bipartisan Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act last night. I urge President Biden to sign it into law as soon as possible.” “By giving law enforcement the tools they need to help those experiencing mental health emergencies and other crises, we can help make communities safer by building a stronger bridge between the criminal justice system and mental health care,” said Sen. Cornyn “I’m grateful to my colleagues in the House for passing this critical legislation, and I urge the President to promptly sign this bill into law.” “I’m pleased to see the House pass the Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act and send it the President’s desk,” said Sen. Whitehouse. “Every day police officers are called on to respond to complex situations involving mental and behavioral health issues. I’m grateful for Senator Cornyn’s partnership on this bipartisan piece of legislation that will equip officers with the training and resources to handle those issues safely and appropriately. Many Rhode Island police departments have shown real leadership in this area and I’m grateful to them for their advice and support.” Senator… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-joins-boozman-and-colleagues-to-protect-farmers-from-sec/ | Scott Joins Boozman and Colleagues to Protect Farmers From SEC | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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– This week, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined six other senators in cosponsoring the Protect the Farmers from the SEC Act introduced by Senator John Boozman (R- Ark.). This legislation would protect family farmers and ranchers from burdensome greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting rules proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Farmers and ranchers are the people responsible for feeding America. The last thing they need is to be subjected to intrusive, unnecessary, and overwhelming requirements from the government,” said Senator Scott. “Instead of burdening these families with compliance paperwork, we should be looking for ways to support them and lighten an already heavy load.” “The authors of this rule clearly lack an understanding of how agriculture works. The publicly traded corporations overseen by the SEC won’t be the ones tasked with complying with these onerous ‘value chain’ rules. That responsibility would fall on America’s family farmers and ranchers who would be forced to deal with unprecedented amounts of unnecessary paperwork. This is the last thing they need as they struggle in the face of record high input costs, supply chain bottlenecks, labor shortages, drought and other natural disasters,” Boozman said. Joining Senators Scott and Boozman are Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R- Miss.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), and Cynthia Lummis (R- Wyo.). Background In March 2021, the SEC announced a climate disclosure proposal that would require all public companies to disclose GHG emissions from operations a company owns or controls; from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heat or cooling consumed by company operations; and, if material, indirect GHG emissions that occur in the upstream and downstream activities of a registrant’s value chain. The value chain reporting component of this proposal would place an undue burden on the farmers and ranchers who provide raw products to the value chain, inund… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-tim-scott-statement-on-passage-of-the-ndaa/ | Senator Tim Scott Statement on Passage of the NDAA | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on his vote to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “I’m proud to have fought for a robust increase to military funding in this year’s NDAA, including a pay raise for our troops for the fourth year in a row,” said Senator Scott. “As the world’s fiercest defender of democracy, we must take seriously our responsibility to modernize in order to compete and win against adversaries around the globe. Investing in a strong national defense means American families can sleep easier at night knowing our men and women in uniform have the resources they need to keep us safe.” Background: The FY23 NDAA authorizes $847 billion to support U.S. national defense and includes a 4.6% pay increase for the troops and rescinds the onerous COVID vaccine mandate for service members. The bill invests in advanced weapons systems, including the procurement of hypersonic missiles, to deter aggressors like Russia and China. It also includes a Scott-supported provision that bolsters missile defense integration between the U.S., Israel, and Arab partners to further the goal of stability in the Middle East. Many of the priorities Senator Scott advocated made it into the final NDAA, including a requirement for each military department to increase transparency in the process used to score the quality of life on military bases, in order to help South Carolina remain one the most military friendly states in the country. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) included in the NDAA contained Scott-advocated funding authorizations for projects in Horry County, Myrtle Beach, and North Myrtle Beach, as well as increased funding for Lake Marion Regional Water Agency. Additional South Carolina wins championed by Senator Scott include: $10 million, Shaw Air Force Base’s RAPCON Facility $75.9 million, Parris Island’s Recruit Barracks $4.8 million, Parris Island’s Ambulatory Care Center Replacement $900,000, USMC Air Station Beaufort Fuel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-sen-tim-scott-spoke-on-the-senate-floor-against-biden-admin-charter-school-rule/ | ICYMI: Sen. Tim Scott Spoke on the Senate Floor Against Biden Admin Charter School Rule | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) spoke on the Senate floor about his fight against the Biden administration’s attacks on public charter schools, which provide crucial opportunity for many American students. This afternoon, the Senate will vote on his Congressional Review Act (CRA) legislation to nullify new Department of Education rules that would stifle education options for parents and students. Watch Senator Scott’s floor speech here On the charter school resolution vote… “…tomorrow, we will have an opportunity to vote for students. Tomorrow, we will have an opportunity to vote for parents. Tomorrow, Mr. President, we will have the opportunity to vote for common sense in the United States Senate. Tomorrow, we will have an opportunity to vote for my resolution to stop the Biden Department of Education from destroying educational opportunities for millions of students and their parents during the pandemic.” On giving parents educational options for their children… “Parents, are the ones who know what’s best for their kids. They need flexibility. They deserve choice. One of those options should always be high quality public charter schools. These charter schools continue to outkick their coverage. Charter schools only represent 12%, 12% of all public high schools, but they make up 22% of the top 100 public high schools.” On the Biden administrations attack on charter schools… “Despite their proven track record of success for students, for parents, and, of course, for common sense, the Biden administration continues to attack charter schools. He campaigned against them. And then as soon as he got in office, he directed the bureaucrats at the DOE, the Department of Education, to put new restrictions on charter schools, [that are] desperately looking for funding. These restrictions are a slap in the face to parents who are turning to charter schools as a better alternative for their children.” On the need for bipartisan support… “I can’t imagine a world where my friends across the aisle, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/remarks-ranking-member-scott-opening-remarks-at-hearing-on-expanding-entrepreneurship-and-investment-opportunities/ | REMARKS: Ranking Member Scott Opening Remarks at Hearing on Expanding Entrepreneurship and Investment Opportunities | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Securities, Insurance, and Investment subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, led a hearing on increasing opportunity for and diversity among entrepreneurs and investors through capital markets. Ranking Member Scott and members of the subcommittee asked witnesses about structural challenges that rural, women, low- and moderate-income, military veteran, and minority business founders, investors, and workers face in accessing capital formation, investment, and employment opportunities. The hearing also highlighted a legislative framework aimed at spurring capital formation for underserved communities and expanding opportunities for retail investors. Click here to watch Ranking Member Scott’s remarks On providing pathways for Americans of all backgrounds to build their own version of the American Dream… “It does not matter whether you are Black or white, a man or woman, or living in rural South Carolina or downtown Chicago; these three tools – homeownership, entrepreneurship, and investing in markets – are the great equalizer.” On improved capital access for America’s job creators… “I believe that there is more opportunity today in the United States than at any time in our history. Founders and entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds… were once almost completely unable to access the same early stage and growth funding opportunities as their peers. Today, these groups are now receiving a growing share of investment capital to start and scale their businesses.” On improved market participation for Main Street investors… “In 1989, less than one-third of American families owned any stocks or bonds. Now, over half of U.S. families are accessing the U.S. capital markets – one of the most powerful and transformative drivers of economic growth, job creation, and wealth accumulation in the world.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-booker-sickle-cell-awareness-resolution-passes-the-senate/ | Scott, Booker Sickle Cell Awareness Resolution Passes the Senate | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – This week, a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R- S.C.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) designating September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. Joining Scott and Booker, the resolution was cosponsored by Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.). “Sickle cell disease continues to be a prevalent blood disorder affecting many in the Black community today,” said Senator Scott. “This resolution exhibits a commitment to raising awareness and supporting the eradication of this terrible disease.” “We must continue to raise awareness of sickle cell disease and ensure that communities that are disproportionally affected by this condition have equitable access to care and treatments that help improve their health,” said Senator Booker. “The passage of this resolution reaffirms our commitment to raise awareness, improve access to care, and help find a cure for this disease.” Senator Scott’s signature sickle cell legislation, the Sickle Cell and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Act, was signed into law in 2018. The Senator continues the work of raising awareness and advocating for the sickle cell community today. Full text of the resolution can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=2541D61B-03E9-4C9B-A867-AE476CD8F7BE | Graham, Menendez Applaud Iran Nuclear Monitoring Language in NDAA | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Bob Menendez (D-New Jersey), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today applauded the inclusion of provisions from their Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability Monitoring Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation they introduced this summer to establish a State Department led joint task force to monitor and regularly provide reports to Congress regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons and missile capabilities, in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In addition to the original provisions establishing a task force led by the Department of State, new language included in the NDAA expands the task force’s purview and requires it to coordinate and synthesize U.S. government efforts concerning Iran and its proxies’ regional and global terrorism activities. Working in conjunction with the intelligence community, the task force will report to the appropriate congressional committees on all the above activities in order to provide Congress a more complete picture of the nefarious activities Iran is engaging in domestically and globally. “It is imperative the United States government stays focused on monitoring Iranian nuclear ambitions,” said Senator Graham. “The National Defense Authorization Act includes language that I authored with Senator Menendez requiring the intelligence community and other federal agencies to report to Congress on the status of Iran’s nuclear ambitions in a number of areas critical to developing a nuclear weapons capability. This extra monitoring will make it harder for Iran to break out in a nuclear fashion. I’m pleased we’ve increased scrutiny of the Iranian Nuclear Program in a bipartisan fashion at a very critical time.” “The inclusion of our legislation to better track Iran’s nuclear efforts in the NDAA is an important step forward as the United States continues to look for creative ways to fully address Iran’s illicit nuclear program in 2023,” Chairman Menendez said. “In establishing a managed process for enhanced Cong… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sens-scott-booker-warnock-pass-resolution-celebrating-senate-black-legislative-staff-caucus-45th-anniversary/ | Sens. Scott, Booker, Warnock Pass Resolution Celebrating Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus’ 45th Anniversary | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – This week, the Senate unanimously passed Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Raphael Warnock’s (D-Ga.) resolution celebrating the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus’ 45th Anniversary. “Congratulations for reaching this incredible milestone. The mission of the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus is rooted in diversifying Capitol Hill—bringing people from all walks of life to help our nation’s leaders better understand who we are serving.” said Senator Scott “For decades, the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus has served as an important community and support system among Black Senate staffers and I am proud to help commemorate the 45th anniversary of this incredible group. Those who represent us in government should reflect the rich diversity of our nation. Increasing diversity within the Senate is a goal we all should strive for,” said Senator Booker. “For 45 years, the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus has provided crucial resources and support to recruit and develop Black congressional staff,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “I’m proud to congratulate the SBLSC —a pillar in the effort to ensure that the staff who shape our laws be as diverse as the country itself.” Read our resolution here. Background: The Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus is a professional and social network for Black legislative staff in the United States Senate. Established in 1977 as a non-partisan, official staff organization, SBLSC is the oldest congressional staff caucus on the Hill. SBLSC’s goal is to build a sense of community and support among minority Senate staffers by increasing diversity and access to resources in the Senate. SBLSC also provides professional resources and programming to ensure that staffers are successful. This resolution honors and celebrates the vision, foresight, and legacy of Jackie Parker and Ralph Everett which sought to cultivate a Senate culture that reflects America. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-senator-tim-scott-receives-federal-law-enforcement-foundations-national-service-award/ | ICYMI: Senator Tim Scott Receives Federal Law Enforcement Foundation’s National Service Award | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – Last week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott attended the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation’s 34th Annual Luncheon and Awards Ceremony as the keynote speaker and recipient of the organization’s National Service Award. He discussed his positive experiences with our nation’s law enforcement community, the current crime epidemic, and his partnership with law enforcement leaders on police funding and reform efforts. On personal experience with law enforcement… “I had a tough start. Sometimes you have to thank God for a miserable beginning. In part, one of the reasons why I became a fan of law enforcement so early in life was because of some of the challenges that I’ve seen in my lifetime… For the last 42 years, I have been a raving fan of law enforcement. And it’s that perspective I had as a young man in the midst of a really bad situation, that I understood very quickly that those who are running into danger—those who are showing up at the scenes—are those people called to the mission of public safety. And I’m a fan of every single man and every single woman who wears a badge, who supports public safety.” On increased violence and crime rates…“…At no time has resources been more important than the times in which we live—in my lifetime. When we’ve seen a 70% increase in violence against police officers. We’ve seen over 380 officers shot in the line of duty. Seventy officers ambushed; just trying to do their jobs and go home to their families. I think about two of those officers, Wilbert Mora and Jason Rivera. I think about the comments of Mrs. Rivera during that painful scene, suggesting and saying very clearly that the system has failed us. Too often we see too many violent criminals back on the streets as soon as they are arrested because too many weak prosecutors continue to put the lives of the officers in jeopardy and the lives of the community in jeopardy by putting those violent criminals back on the streets of this country. That is wrong and we should do something about it.” On bridging the gap between … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-cassidy-colleagues-sound-alarm-demand-transparency-from-biden-administration-on-far-left-organizations-involved-in-parent-education-council/ | Scott, Cassidy, Colleagues Sound Alarm, Demand Transparency from Biden Administration on Far-Left Organizations Involved in Parent Education Council | 2022-12-05 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) in penning a letter demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona regarding the National Parents and Families Engagement Council. The senators outlined their concerns with the hyper-partisan makeup of the council, as its members are representatives of organizations that have little to no interaction at the local level and support anti-school choice policies. “It is troubling that you seem to have forgotten to include any actual families or local level officials in it. Instead, the Department has filled the Council with organizations that have limited, if any, engagement at the local level. Most, if not all, of these organizations are liberal advocacy groups that seek to nationalize our education systems into a one-size-fits-all system while eliminating parental choice and leaving the individual needs of our students behind,” wrote the senators. “…a recent lawsuit against the Council alleges that the highest-ranking executives for eleven of the fourteen represented organizations donated to President Biden, Democratic lawmakers, Democratic fundraisers, or other entities affiliated with Democrats. Additionally, the former director of one of the organizations was appointed to serve in the Department, and one even hosted President Biden at its annual convention. The uniformly partisan members of the Council demonstrate this administration’s commitment to putting the interest of unions, teachers, non-education associations, and the radical left above students and parents,” continued the senators. Read the full letter here or below: Dear Secretary Cardona: I write to convey my disappointment with the seemingly prejudiced National Parents and Families Engagement Council (Council) recently announced by the Department of Education (Department). If this Council continues to exist, I seek to ensure you will establish objectivity and nominate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-tim-scott-announces-senate-banking-committee-republican-staff-director/ | Senator Tim Scott Announces Senate Banking Committee Republican Staff Director | 2022-12-05 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), who is set to serve as the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, announced today his intention to appoint Lila Nieves-Lee as the Committee’s Republican staff director in the 118th Congress. “Lila Nieves-Lee’s career has been defined by her passion to expand economic opportunity for all Americans,” said Senator Scott. “She will be instrumental in shaping a committee agenda that makes the right tools and opportunities available for Americans to achieve financial security, provide for their families, gain an education, start a business, buy a house, and engage in the modern economy – without unnecessary red tape and regulations. Having been such an important part of our achievements in the Banking Committee last Congress, I cannot imagine taking on the role of ranking member of the Committee without her by my side.” Nieves-Lee, who is currently the senior director for U.S. Government Engagement at Visa, previously worked on the senator’s policy staff and served as his staff director of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protections under Scott’s leadership. “I want to thank Senator Scott for the opportunity to expand on the work we did together to protect American consumers and put hardworking families first,” said Nieves-Lee. “The Senate Banking Committee is uniquely positioned to pursue an Opportunity Agenda centered around a fundamental belief that every American has the right to succeed. I look forward to carrying out that vision.” In addition to her roles at Visa and in the Senate, Nieves-Lee served as vice president of Autos Drive America, a trade association representing the U.S. operations of international automakers. She also served as a political appointee in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative as director of Congressional Relations and helped usher Members of Congress and staff through the NAFTA/USMCA and KORUS renegotiation processes. A native of California, Lila started… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-joins-colleagues-to-direct-offshore-energy-funds-back-to-the-states-help-strengthen-coastal-communities/ | Scott Joins Colleagues to Direct Offshore Energy Funds Back to the States, Help Strengthen Coastal Communities | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 – This week, Senator Scott joined Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and 20 of their Senate colleagues as a cosponsor of the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economics and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act. The legislation would direct money generated from offshore wind projects back to the states nearest to those projects. Current law requires that all revenues generated from offshore wind leases and production beyond six nautical miles from states be sent to the U.S. Treasury. The RISEE Act would allow South Carolina to generate revenue from these leases, giving the state and local governments more resources to better protect the Carolina coastline. “Coastal states like South Carolina are actively pursuing an all of the above energy approach, especially now that failed leadership in Washington has crippled our domestic energy production and endangered our national security,” said Senator Scott. “I would rather see revenue from these newer projects get into the capable hands of South Carolinians instead of it all going to the U.S. Treasury. Leaders in the state know the needs of our coast better than any of the bureaucrats in Washington.” State funds from offshore wind revenue could be used for the following: Coastal restoration, hurricane protection, or resiliency infrastructure; Mitigating damage to natural resources; or Implementing a marine, coastal, or conservation management plan. Additionally, 37.5 percent of offshore wind revenues would serve as a further dedicated funding source for the National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund (NOCSF). This fund provides competitive grants to coastal communities to respond to coastal erosion and sea level rise, restore coastal habitat, and make improvements to coastal infrastructure. The RISEE Act would also amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) to create a new stream of funding by equalizing mineral rights revenues for offshore leases and devoting that money to coastal resiliency and flood mitigation projects. The bill amends … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-joins-bipartisan-group-urging-usda-to-give-farmers-more-time-to-comment-on-new-rule-with-major-impact-for-chicken-industry/ | Scott Joins Bipartisan Group Urging USDA to Give Farmers More Time to Comment on New Rule With Major Impact for Chicken Industry | 2022-11-22 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), co-chairs of the Senate Chicken Caucus, and 16 of their Senate colleagues urging the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the time farmers have to comment on a proposed rule that would have a major impact on the poultry industry. Granting a 180-day extension, as the letter requests, would allow farmers and constituents to consider more carefully the new rule created through the Packers and Stockyards Act and provide the most substantive comments possible of the effects of the rule on the poultry, cattle, and hog industries. “The proposed rule entitled ‘Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act’ introduces novel regulatory concepts, which would have wide-ranging impacts on the contracting of poultry, cattle, and hogs. … It is appropriate that additional time is allotted to stakeholders and our constituents so that they may provide the most substantive comments possible,” wrote the Senators. “We respectfully request that USDA extend the comment period of the proposed rule for 180 days. This would allow stakeholders and constituents to study the impact that the Department’s full competition agenda would have on industry efficiency and compliance costs, food availability and hunger, and inflationary pressures on consumers. As you know, the chicken industry is essential to our domestic and global food security because of our significant exports. We therefore urge you to let stakeholders comment on all proposed rules together and to take steps to mitigate any interruptions to the poultry supply chain,” wrote the Senators. A bipartisan group of 16 senators joined Senators Scott, Coons, and Wicker in signing the letter, including Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-thune-grassley-and-senate-republican-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-hold-the-irs-more-accountable/ | Scott, Thune, Grassley & Senate Republican Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Hold the IRS More Accountable | 2022-11-22 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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 – U.S. Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Oversight, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and a current member of the Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, recently led their Republican colleagues on the Senate Finance Committee in introducing the IRS Funding Accountability Act. The legislation responds to the Democrats’ use of the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) to infuse the IRS with $80 billion of new funding without any oversight measures to prevent waste, protect taxpayer rights, or measure improvements of service. The IRS Funding Accountability Act would give Congress a direct say in how this new funding could be spent, hold the IRS more accountable, and provide more transparency for the American people. “DC Democrats poured tens of billions of dollars into the IRS, an agency with a well-documented history of political bias and abuse of power. Yet, the Biden administration has not released a plan to conduct oversight to ensure taxpayers know how their hard-earned money is being spent. Our bill would implement appropriate accountability measures to give the American people full transparency.” said Scott. “The Democrats’ attempt to supersize the IRS without holding the agency accountable to Congress and American taxpayers is dangerous and irresponsible,” said Thune. “This legislation would provide much-needed oversight of the unprecedented $80 billion in new funding to the agency, more than half of which Democrats have directed toward enforcement-related measures, including audits. If our bill becomes law, the Biden administration’s IRS would have to answer to the American people, not Washington bureaucrats.” “Government, especially when it comes to the treatment of taxpayers, needs to be accountable and transparent to the American people,” said Grassley. “When Democrats’ partisan spending bill gave the IRS an extra 80 billion dollars, their legisl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-and-coons-resolution-celebrating-national-college-application-month-passes-in-the-senate/ | Scott and Coons’ Resolution Celebrating National College Application Month Passes in the Senate | 2022-11-18 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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 – This week, the Senate unanimously passed Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris Coons’ (D-Del.) resolution designating November as National College Application Month. The bipartisan resolution encourages students to focus on their options for pursuing higher education and commends the parents, educators and mentors who partner in guiding them through the process. The resolution, also cosponsored in the Senate by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Angus King (I-Maine), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Tom Carper (D-DE), highlights findings from the Pew Economic Mobility Project that shows those who earn a college degree are more likely to achieve upward mobility. “A college education continues to increase opportunities for students of all backgrounds,” said Senator Scott. “I encourage families, educators, and mentors to continue to work together to provide awareness and assistance to students pursuing educational excellence.” “Higher education provides an important path of students to expand their skillset, worldview, and career opportunities. National College Application Month is an opportunity to make sure students are aware of their options and encourages them to explore resources as they take the next steps in their education,” said Senator Coons. “I’m glad to bring my colleagues together in recognition of this exciting moment in so many people’s lives, and proud to see this measure move forward unanimously in the Senate.” “We appreciate that members of the U.S. Senate recognize the importance of ensuring that every student has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. ACT’s American College Application Campaign works each year to support all high school seniors, especially those who are systemically underserved, in applying to at least one college. Students from low-income families and those who are the first in their families to attend college are often faced with many obstacles to completing an application, from confusion about how to apply, to financial concerns.” – Janet Godwin, ACT CEO Full te… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-and-rosen-introduce-israeli-american-heritage-resolution-recognizing-israeli-american-contributions/ | Scott and Rosen Introduce Israeli-American Heritage Resolution Recognizing Israeli-American Contributions | 2022-11-18 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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 – This week, Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced a resolution recognizing Israeli-American contributions and condemning antisemitism. The bipartisan resolution introduced by the co-chairs of the Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations condemns discrimination and violence faced by Israeli-Americans while recognizing their important cultural contributions to America. “Israeli-American and Jewish Americans have been incredible contributors to the success of the United States and have made valuable improvements to our society. Furthermore, in America, where everyone is free to pursue the American dream regardless of their race, religion, or ethnic background, discrimination of any kind has no place,” said Senator Scott. “I stand with my Jewish brothers and sisters against antisemitic hate.” “As the third Jewish woman to ever serve in the U.S. Senate, I’m proud to help introduce this resolution to honor the culture, heritage, and legacy of Israeli-Americans,” said Senator Rosen. “At a time of rising antisemitism that impacts Israeli-Americans, this resolution recognizes their contributions to the United States and condemns all forms of hate and discrimination.” The Israeli-American Coalition voiced its support for the resolution noting the importance of vigilance against antisemitism in America. “We are proud that our community and institutions have matured to the point that the Israeli-American story and our contributions to America are worthy of such acknowledgement,” said the IAC. Background: As a founding member of the Senate Black-Jewish Relations Caucus, Senator Tim Scott has worked to combat antisemitism in America and on the world stage. Recently, Sens. Scott and Rosen worked together to introduce a bill to introduce halting the United Nation Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) biased inquiry into Israel. He also sponsored the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act. Full text of the resolution can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-daines-colleagues-demand-nonpartisan-assessment-of-democrats-reckless-and-inflationary-spending/ | Scott, Daines, Colleagues Demand Nonpartisan Assessment of Democrats’ Reckless and Inflationary Spending | 2022-10-27 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.), members of the Senate Committees on Finance and Banking, along with a group of their colleagues, sent a letter to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) demanding a swift and thorough assessment of the short- and long-term effects of the Democrats’ reckless spending and inflationary policies on the nation’s fiscal future. “We write to obtain CBO’s assessment of the effects of rapid acceleration of interest rates on net interest costs of servicing the $31-trillion-plus, and growing, federal debt, and effects of the runaway 40-year high consumer price inflation that has been hammering American families and eroding workers’ paychecks,” the senators wrote. “Given the upcoming two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on November 1st and 2nd, at which it is widely expected that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by at least 75 basis points, please reply as soon as possible after November 2nd so that lawmakers and the public can be equipped with the most accurate data possible when making policy decisions,” the senators continued. Senators Scott and Daines were joined by Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and James Lankford (R-Okla). Read the senators’ full letter sent to the Congressional Budget Office here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=E6E67CC5-FB4A-4741-B4F6-8E9BB84A7F76 | Graham On The Passing Of Secretary Carter | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the passing of former U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. “I’m very sad to hear of the passing of former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. “He was a good friend and worked hard for the men and women in uniform on his watch. “He will be missed by his many friends and his loving family. “Rest in Peace, my friend.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-applauds-fhfa-efforts-to-responsibly-expand-homeownership-to-more-americans/ | Scott Applauds FHFA Efforts to Responsibly Expand Homeownership to More Americans | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released a statement on this week’s announcement by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Sandra Thompson that the Agency validated and approved both FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0 for use by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) and will eventually require lenders to deliver both credit scores with each loan sold to the GSEs. “A lot has changed about the world in the two decades since the GSEs’ accepted scoring model was last updated – including tremendous technical advancements in credit modeling technology and significant changes to consumer consumption trends – and this announcement marks an important step in helping make our country’s housing system more fair for everyone without lowering the bar for qualification,” said Senator Scott. “Homeownership is a central part of the American Dream, and I am optimistic that the changes outlined by FHFA today will responsibly assist millions of hardworking, qualified, and creditworthy people across the country to accomplish that goal.” Background: In 2017, Sen. Scott partnered with Senator Mark Warner (R-Va.) to introduce the Credit Score Competition Act, which directed the FHFA to create a process by which credit scoring models can be validated and approved for use by the GSEs when they purchase mortgages. The bill was ultimately part of the bipartisan financial regulatory tailoring package, S. 2155 — the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, which was signed into law in May 2018. FHFA began efforts to implement Sen. Scott’s legislation shortly afterward. Read more about Senator Scott’s work to level the homeownership playing field for creditworthy Americans here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-graham-colleagues-raise-concerns-over-proposed-noaa-rule/ | Scott, Graham, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Proposed NOAA Rule | 2022-10-24 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 – Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) in sending a letter to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding a recently proposed change to the North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. In their letter, the senators argue the rule change would slow operations at the port, hurt sport fishers and boat manufacturers, and threaten the lives of harbor pilots. The senators wrote, “After briefings from our harbor pilots and ports experts, the proposed changes as we understand them would challenge navigation safety, endanger mariners, and threaten the viability of South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida ports, as well as the boating and fishing industries and communities in our states. … “Again, while we support NOAA’s efforts to protect the NARW, these efforts should not put mariners in danger, or unnecessarily disrupt the maritime supply chain that is so important to our country’s economy and national security. We urge NOAA to work in good faith with key stakeholders, including ports, pilots, shipping, and labor organizations, to modify its proposal so that the NARW is protected, but the unintended consequences discussed above can be eliminated,” the senators concluded. Read their letter in full here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-finance-committee-republicans-irs-requires-unbiased-oversight-of-unprecedented-funding-boost/ | Scott, Finance Committee Republicans: IRS Requires Unbiased Oversight of Unprecedented Funding Boost | 2022-10-21 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Finance Committee Republicans in sending a letter to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Comptroller General Gene Dodaro requesting an update on outstanding issues that GAO has previously advised the IRS to remedy. The senators note the IRS lacks substantive attention to oversight, transparency and accountability, raising the need for increased oversight by Congress and others. With roughly $80 billion in unbridled new funding, the IRS has no excuse for not addressing existing problems at the agency, including lack of taxpayer privacy protections in light of IRS data leaks. The letter: Requests information on what high-risk IRS issues previously identified by GAO remain outstanding; Requests details of the “significant deficiencies in internal controls” identified in GAO’s recent audit of IRS’s FY 2021 and FY 2020 financial statements; Requests details of the “unresolved information system security control deficiencies” identified in that audit; Asks for confirmation that IRS, prior to the IRA, already received more than $3 billion of supplemental funding for FY 2020 and FY 2021; and Asks for a list of outstanding GAO recommendations to the IRS for agency improvements and adherence to the law. The senators wrote, “Among the many unfortunate characteristics of what P.L. 117-169 labels ‘enhancement’ of IRS resources is absence of any substantive enhancement to how the supersized funding will be managed and overseen. This works against accountability, transparency and protections against abuse, and improved internal funding controls. … “Concerns over lack of additional oversight resources proportionate to the vast increase in IRS funding derived from partisan legislation are especially warranted given recent IRS abuses of taxpayers, including violations of civil rights, inappropriate and systematic targeting of non-profit applicants and groups based on political beliefs an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-tillis-and-colleagues-send-letter-seeking-answers-on-changed-paypal-policy-to-financially-punish-customers-over-misinformation/ | Scott, Tillis, and Colleagues Send Letter Seeking Answers on Changed PayPal Policy to Financially Punish Customers Over ‘Misinformation’ | 2022-10-20 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and five of their Senate Republican colleagues in penning a letter to PayPal seeking answers over PayPal’s recent announcement of a policy intended to financially punish its own customers for expressing views which PayPal arbitrarily classifies as “misinformation.” Though PayPal ultimately rescinded the policy before it could go into effect, the senators “remain concerned about the processes and values in place at PayPal that allowed a policy such as this to move forward in the first place.” The senators wrote, “As widely reported, PayPal issued an update to the terms and conditions of its AUP, which is scheduled to take effect on November 3, 2022. This update included language that would have allowed PayPal to fine any one of its 429 million users up to $2,500 per offense for spreading ‘misinformation.’ Disturbingly, the drafting of the policy gave PayPal ‘sole discretion’ regarding what constitutes ‘misinformation.’ In effect, PayPal sought the ability to define, then punish its users’ public thoughts.” The senators continued, “Additionally, PayPal attempted to downplay the dramatic shift in policy this provision envisioned by arguing that its user agreement ‘has long-stated that PayPal can take funds of up to $2,500 or local equivalent from an account for each violation of the Acceptable Use Policy.’ Yet a review of PayPal’s current Prohibited Activities list shows the vast majority of violations arise from breaches of public law or transactions for specific disfavored items or business practices. The addition of a vague prohibition on spreading ‘misinformation’ not only would have concerningly expanded the scope of punishable actions, but also would have decreased clarity and increased subjectivity within the Prohibited Activities list. PayPal users deserve clear rules of the road for using the platform, not punishments for open-ended, subjective offenses.” “Greater encroachment by large technology and financial companies into… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-cotton-colleagues-call-for-answers-on-possible-double-dipping-student-loan-refunds-for-federal-employees/ | Scott, Cotton, Colleagues Call for Answers on Possible Double-Dipping Student Loan “Refunds” for Federal Employees | 2022-10-14 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), along with Sens. John Boozman (R-Ark.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), sent a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona seeking answers about federal employees potentially receiving refunds for student loan payments that the federal government made on their behalf. The senators wrote, “Your current guidance raises the troubling possibility that over 12,000 federal employees who benefit from these taxpayers funded repayment programs could receive direct checks to ‘reimburse’ them for loan repayments already made by taxpayers. Your Department explicitly tells borrowers that payments can only be ‘refunded to you, even if someone else made a payment on your loan.’ This could allow federal employees to receive thousands of dollars in refunds for student loans payments that they never actually made themselves.” Read full text of the letter here and below. Dear Secretary Cardona, Your agency recently released a guidance document stating that federal student loan borrowers who made repayments since March 13, 2020 will receive an automatic refund for their payments because both the requirement to make payments and the accrual of interest were paused since this time period. As you know, the federal government already offers generous repayment programs to its employees, which continued during the pandemic. Reports suggest roughly 2,000 Capitol Hill staffers and 10,400 executive branch employees benefit from these generous repayment plans. Your current guidance raises the troubling possibility that over 12,000 federal employees who benefit from these taxpayers funded repayment programs could receive direct checks to “reimburse” them for loan repayments already made by taxpayers. Your Department explicitly tells borrowers that payments can only be “refunded to you, even if someone else made a payment on your loan.” This … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-accepting-applications-for-spring-2023-internships/ | Senator Scott Accepting Applications for Spring 2023 Internships | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for the spring of 2023. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to work with public service professionals and gain practical experience in constituent services, government policy, and more. Washington, D.C. Office: In Washington, interns will research legislation, attend Congressional hearings and briefings, assist with press tasks, and help manage correspondence on various issues. Responsibilities also include answering phones and other administrative tasks. Interns in this office will gain a stronger understanding of the lawmaking process, while also improving their communications skills. South Carolina Offices (North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville): In the state offices, interns will take an active role in the community, working on state-based projects while also answering phones, completing research, and being an integral part of day-to-day office operations. Interns in these offices are able to assist with issues that affect South Carolinians each day. Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students’ course schedules but generally run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students may also gain course credit for completing the internship program. Interested students can apply through our website at https://www.scott.senate.gov/constituent-services/internships. For additional questions, contact the internship coordinator at internships@scott.senate.gov or (202) 224-6121. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/tim-scott-letter-to-paypal-financial-institutions-are-not-engineers-of-social-policy/ | Tim Scott Letter to PayPal: Financial Institutions Are Not Engineers of Social Policy | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) wrote a letter to PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman, following the company’s announcement that their policy fining users $2,500 for spreading “misinformation” was published by mistake. In the letter, Sen. Scott urges PayPal to disavow discrimination in the financial services industry and requests more information related to the development and publication of the erroneous policy. Sen. Scott wrote,“I was gravely concerned by the recently reported updates to PayPal, Inc.’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) that would provide the firm carte blanche authority to levy financial penalties against users it determines have violated poorly-defined anti-“misinformation” policies. … “Financial institutions provide financial services; they are not engineers of social policy. They should not punish legal industries like firearms dealers or media companies because they disagree politically, nor should they promote credit to politically favored industries. Increasingly, companies seek to benefit from US regulatory backstops and stability, while blatantly ignoring or subverting long-standing US protections for free speech and political diversity. Going forward, I strongly urge PayPal to clarify how it will make its business decisions based on consistent, quantifiable risk-based analysis of customers, rather than internal policy decisions about what legal products and services should be available to consumers and markets.” Read full text of the letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-graham-colleagues-introduce-religious-education-week-resolution/ | Scott, Graham, Colleagues Introduce Religious Education Week Resolution | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in introducing a resolution designating October 2 through October 8, 2022, as “Religious Education Week” to celebrate religious educational institutions and the options they provide to families seeking the best education for their children. “Each year, millions of families across the nation choose to enroll their children in religious education,” said Sen. Scott. “With this resolution, we affirm that decision and commit to ensuring religious schools can thrive alongside their secular counterparts. Families should be able to educate their children in the way they see fit, and religious schools play a large role in making that possible.” The resolution is cosponsored by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Todd Young (R-Ind.). Organizations in support of the resolution include the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, Coalition for Jewish Values, Foundation for American Christian Education, School Time Bible Ministries, Association of Christian Schools International, Agudath Israel of America, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Christian Coalition, Alliance Defending Freedom, Christian Legal Society, Catholic Education Partners, Family Research Council, National Committee for Religious Freedom, and Catholics Count. The full text of the resolution is attached. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-sens-scott-and-brown-op-ed-urges-support-for-bipartisan-legislation-to-create-a-more-secure-financial-future/ | ICYMI: Sens. Scott & Brown Op-Ed Urges Support for Bipartisan Legislation to Create a More Secure Financial Future | 2022-10-06 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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— This week, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) penned an op-ed in The Hill explaining the importance of advancing their auto portability legislation, which will help all Americans establish a more secure financial future. Creating a more secure financial future for American workers The Hill By Sens. Tim Scott and Sherrod Brown October 5, 2022 “Americans shouldn’t have to jump through hoops and do cumbersome paperwork just to keep their hard-earned retirement savings. When you change jobs your retirement savings should go with you. Period. “It’s why we teamed up to introduce the Advancing Auto Portability Act of 2022, to save workers both time and money. […] “Today, if workers have less than $5,000 in their retirement accounts, those savings are shifted out of retirement savings and are often cashed out. When that happens, workers may have to pay taxes and fees on the money they’ve saved.? They also lose the important benefit of compounding retirement growth. “In 2015, the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI) estimated that Americans lost $92.4 billion due to ‘leakages’ from their retirement cash-outs.? This means Americans are losing retirement savings simply because they changed jobs.?This represents a serious problem that undermines the ability of 401(k) plans to support Americans in their retirements. “According to EBRI, more than 5 million Americans with retirement plan account balances of less than $5,000 leave jobs each year. More than half of those workers have their money leak out of the qualified system within a year, and a close look at the data reveals that money is disproportionately lost by Black and Latino workers, and those in the lowest income brackets. “The Advancing Auto Portability Act of 2022 — which we introduced this summer— would solve this problem by allowing workers to automatically roll over savings from their previous employer to a new employer. Creating continuity will help workers keep more of what they’ve earned for retirement and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-hagerty-colleagues-lambaste-amalgamated-bank-for-weaponizing-financial-system-to-infringe-on-americans-second-amendment-rights/ | Scott, Hagerty, Colleagues Lambaste Amalgamated Bank for Weaponizing Financial System to Infringe on Americans’ Second Amendment Rights | 2022-10-05 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 – United States Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Senators Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and 23 colleagues in sending a letter to Amalgamated Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Priscilla Sims Brown, criticizing the bank’s manipulation of an international rules organization to force U.S. financial services firms to categorize gun purchases—an indefensible attempt to target law-abiding Americans exercising their right to purchase firearms and to enact far-left political goals. “Your bank is attempting to restrict the Second Amendment rights of Americans by going around the democratic process. You should expect Congressional oversight of your actions,” the senators wrote. The Senators pointed to Amalgamated Bank’s website, where its anti-firearm agenda is made alarmingly clear. “It is clear from Amalgamated Bank’s website that it has fully embraced an anti-firearm agenda. Whether it is choosing to debank firearms manufacturers, forcing all commercial clients to adopt anti-gun control codes, or divesting customer assets from lawful businesses, these decisions demonstrate your attempt to force your political views on law-abiding Americans. If you want to change gun policy, you should run for office and make yourself accountable to voters. What’s worse, these actions weren’t enough for you, so you set your sights on forcing these radical and discriminatory policies on the entire financial system,” the senators continued. Prior to the International Standards Organization (ISO)’s recent creation of a merchant category code (MCC) that will target, surveil and discourage gun and ammunition sellers earlier this month, Amalgamated Bank submitted three applications for its anti-firearm policies—each of which were rejected. “Let us be clear: weaponizing the financial system to enact far-left political goals is inexcusable… You should consider this notice to retain all communications involving your role in ISO’s categorization scheme, and you shou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-hbcu-caucus-co-chairs-urge-fbi-and-doj-to-help-protect-hbcus-from-recent-bomb-threats/ | Scott, HBCU Caucus Co-Chairs Urge FBI and DOJ to Help Protect HBCUs from Recent Bomb Threats | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 – Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Representative French Hill (R-Ark.), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-N.C.) — co-chairs of the Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus — sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Merrick Garland and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray. In their letter, the members urge the FBI and DOJ to provide additional information about the ongoing bomb threats against HBCUs, along with guidance outlining resources available for HBCUs to protect against these threats. The members wrote, “As you know, at least 57 bomb threats have been made to HBCUs across the country. Notably, Howard University has received eight bomb threats, including two recently within the same week. Bomb threats should not be a normal part of the campus experience. … As the co-chairs of the Congressional HBCU Caucus, we are concerned that the ongoing nature of these threats may and embolden others who wish to do these schools, and their students, harm. We look forward to continuing to work with you to ensure institutions receive timely and relevant communications to ensure school leaders and law-enforcement officials have all they need to keep safe as you work expeditiously to identify those responsible.” Background: At least 57 bomb threats have been made to HBCUs in 2022, including to Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Sen. Scott has been working to get to the bottom of these incidents and ensure students feel safe as they continue their education. To that end, the senator: Sent a letter to the Biden administration, alongside the other HBCU caucus chairs, requesting information about the bomb threats; Introduced a Senate resolution condemning these bomb threats and reaffirming the Senate’s commitment to combating violence against HBCU students, staff, and faculty; and Testified at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing title “Combating the Rise in Hate Crimes” where he denounced the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=B6522484-9A68-4504-B8DE-3D2A898B152A | Graham, Blumenthal Oppose Russia Annexation | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today introduced legislation and a resolution that makes clear the United States views the annexation of any Ukrainian territory by the Russian Federation as illegal and unworthy of recognition by the international community. “This is one of the greatest shams since World War II,” said Graham. “It reeks of Putin’s desperation and violates every tenet of international law and human decency. We must stand strong and reject this illegal and immoral annexation. Territorial integrity is one of the bedrocks of the international order, and any nation which recognizes this illegal act should lose all military and economic assistance from the United States.” “Our legislation would, very simply, immediately require cutting off economic and military aid to any country that recognizes Vladimir Putin’s illegal annexation of four regions of Ukraine,” said Blumenthal. “Vladimir Putin is pushing the countries that have backed Ukraine to somehow moderate what they’re doing, and it won’t work. Any nation that aids and abets Vladimir Putin in this absolutely illegal action ought to be held responsible for its complicity. No economic aid, no military aid to any country that recognizes this annexation. It’s a land grab, it’s a steal, and it’s another craven, brazen tactic by Vladimir Putin to test the west’s support for Ukraine. We will continue this effort to hold accountable nations that fail to side with international law, with the fight for freedom, and independence on the part of Ukraine.” Graham and Blumenthal noted that pro-Russian authorities conducted the sham referenda in four regions in Eastern Ukraine (Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia) between September 23 -27, 2022 with the ultimate goal of annexing these regions into the Russian Federation. There were multiple reports of Russian officials visiting schools, hospitals, and workplaces and forcing Ukrainians to vote in favor of annexation. According to publishe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-toomey-meijer-introduce-legislation-to-bolster-americans-retirement-savings/ | Scott, Toomey, Meijer Introduce Legislation to Bolster Americans’ Retirement Savings | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and U.S. Representative Peter Meijer (Mich.-03) today introduced the Retirement Savings Modernization Act to bolster Americans’ retirement savings by allowing workers to diversify assets included in defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) plans. This legislation will amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to clarify that private sector retirement plan sponsors may offer plans, including both pensions and 401(k)s, that are prudently diversified across the full range of asset classes. Since 1982, pension plans have incorporated exposure to asset classes outside of the public markets, such as private equity and real estate. Even though they are covered by the same law, 401(k) plans almost never incorporate exposure to alternative assets due to fiduciaries’ anticipated litigation risk. “Inflation has eroded and devalued the savings many Americans spent their lives accumulating,” said Sen. Scott. “This bill would modernize retirement plans to ensure they can provide diverse investments with higher returns. American workers and their families deserve to go about their lives with peace of mind, knowing their hard-earned money will be secure when they choose to retire.” “With inflation at record highs, a stock market downturn, and a potential recession on the horizon, many Americans are rightfully concerned about their financial future,” said Sen. Toomey. “Our legislation will provide the millions of American savers invested in defined contribution plans with the option to enhance their retirement savings through access to the same wide range of alternative assets currently available to savers with defined benefit pension plans. This reform will open the door to higher returns and a more secure retirement for millions of Americans.” “Americans deserve flexibility with their retirement options, especially in times of fiscal uncertainty,” said Rep. Meijer. “It is past due for retirement plans to reflect the demands of the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-scott-talks-economy-education-and-inflation-on-fox-news-america-reports/ | ICYMI: Scott Talks Economy, Education, and Inflation on Fox News’ “America Reports” | 2022-09-28 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Sandra Smith and John Roberts on Fox News’ “America Reports” to discuss the state of the economy, the latest report from the Federal Reserve, and parental rights in education. Click to watch On the nation’s skyrocketing inflation … “Let me tell you this. One of the things that the American people are focused on is the fact that for six consecutive months, inflation has been over 8%. For 17 consecutive months, inflation has outpaced wage growth. So, when you talk to the average voter across the country, as I am, in person— the one thing they talk about is inflation.” On the state of the economy … “The truth is, 75 basis points is the best they could have done. We’re already in a recession; more than half this country has less than $1,000 in their savings accounts. The truth is, Sandra, as a kid who grew up in a single parent household— I will tell you, when my mom pulled up to the gas pump and gas is 50 or 60% higher, that was a crisis in our lives.” On his PROTECT Kids Act … “The fact of the matter is that your child is your most precious possession and your greatest asset, and is your wonderful hope for your future. And to literally separate the child from the parent at nine, ten, eleven, and twelve years old. I just can’t imagine—it’s unimaginable. All what’s happening in schools, big labor unions and bureaucrats are stopping parents from knowing what’s happening to their kids.” “Parents should be talking to their teachers, not having to file a Freedom of Information Act to see if their kid is learning about CRT or some gender issue. In the fourth grade? That’s unconscionable. Literally unconscionable. We should stop seeing schools indoctrinate kids and get back to educating that child.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-blumenthal-lead-effort-to-improve-mental-health-on-college-campuses/ | Scott, Blumenthal Lead Effort to Improve Mental Health on College Campuses | 2022-09-28 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led a bipartisan group of six senators in introducing legislation to encourage higher education institutions to develop and implement comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention plans. “Mental health issues have skyrocketed on college campuses, where students struggle with depression and anxiety at an alarming rate,” said Sen. Scott. “Sadly many students — particularly those at smaller universities with fewer resources — lack the help they need. This bill will help address those gaps and enable students to focus on what matters: their friends, their activities, and most importantly, their education.” “This bipartisan measure will provide students with the mental health support they need to succeed,” said Sen. Blumenthal. “Our country is in the midst of a youth mental health crisis with serious cases of anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide growing among college students. Our bill aims to ensure colleges are prepared with the best evidence-based plans to promote positive mental health on campus and to support students when they need help the most.” The Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act would amend the Higher Education Act to provide for increased coordination between the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and encourage higher education institutions to create proactive plans for preventing suicide and promoting positive mental health among students to address the mental health crisis. These plans would align with strategies recommended by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Suicide Prevention Resource Center, specifically its nine-part Comprehensive Approach to Suicide Prevention. In the Senate, the legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.). In the House, the bill was led by U.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-manchin-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-designate-september-2022-as-national-childhood-cancer-awareness-month/ | Scott, Manchin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Designate September 2022 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) led a bipartisan resolution to designate September 2022 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This resolution recognizes the impact of cancer on the lives of children, urges stakeholders at every level of government to increase public awareness about the risks of cancer and reminds Americans of the bravery of children who are diagnosed with and recover from cancer. “I am proud to co-lead a resolution designating September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,” said Senator Scott. “Childhood should be filled with vibrant memories of family gatherings, sports, school, and holiday parties. Children who battle cancer have these memories overshadowed. That’s why my Senate colleagues and I will continue to support these little heroes and their families who endure cancer battles every day.” “Far too many children in West Virginia and across the country are bravely fighting a cancer diagnosis or have lost loved ones to this devastating disease, and childhood cancer is especially heartbreaking,” said Senator Manchin. “I am proud to lead this bipartisan effort to ensure September is dedicated to raising awareness for the terrible battle that many of our children face every day. Gayle and I will continue to keep all cancer patients and their families across West Virginia and the country in our prayers.” “Each year in the U.S. an estimated 16,000 children are diagnosed with cancer, and unfortunately, cancer remains the most common cause of death by disease for children in America. The Alliance for Childhood Cancer thanks Senator Manchin for introducing a resolution to designate September, 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This resolution will raise awareness and encourage research into cures for pediatric cancers,” the Alliance for Childhood Cancer said in a statement. Senators Scott and Manchin were joined by Senators Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Josh Hawle… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-finance-committee-republicans-demand-answers-on-irs-use-of-massive-funding-boost/ | Scott, Finance Committee Republicans Demand Answers on IRS Use of Massive Funding Boost | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Finance Committee Republicans in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig, requesting detailed plans for how the agency will spend the massive $80 billion injection of funds provided through the Democrats’ latest spending bill, including whether it will fix existing problems and satisfy the critical need for improved customer service, transparency, and accountability. Rather than vague plans outlined by the Treasury Department to date, the senators request detailed information on how the IRS will: Prioritize taxpayer services; Guard against partisan targeting; Protect taxpayer privacy; Modernize technology; and Track and publish timely and reliable reports to establish comprehensive transparency and accountability, allowing for meaningful independent oversight. From the letter: On Prioritizing Taxpayer Services: “…In 2021, taxpayers waited at length for their refunds and approximately 250 million calls to the IRS went unanswered. Millions of taxpayers should not wait well over a year for their refund or spend days trying to connect with the IRS. The situation is particularly dire for millions faced with 40-year high inflation and in need of their tax refund to support their families. . . . The IRS should use its additional funding to prioritize clearing the backlog of returns and correspondence, and expediently pay taxpayers who are owed a refund.” On Guarding Taxpayers Against Partisan Targeting: “Americans should be able to trust that the government will enforce the law without regard to political beliefs, religion, or party affiliation. Compared to other government agencies, the IRS has a broad and powerful reach into Americans’ daily lives. The American people have a right to expect the IRS will exercise its power in a fair, neutral, and impartial manner. There should be no hint of religious or political bias or partisanship; th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-hosts-inaugural-school-choice-caucus-breakfast-feat-secretary-devos-releases-video/ | Scott Hosts Inaugural School Choice Caucus Breakfast Feat. Secretary DeVos, Releases Video | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) — co-chair of the bicameral School Choice Caucus — hosted his inaugural School Choice Caucus Breakfast, featuring former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and caucus co-chair, Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Mich.). Caucus members discussed ways to expand families’ access to education options that work best for their children. “It’s unacceptable that, in America today, thousands of kids still lack access to quality education simply because of their zip code,” said Sen. Scott. “Their futures — and the future of our nation — depend on us taking action. That’s why I founded the School Choice Caucus, to put the focus back on children and their unique education needs. I’m thankful for Secretary DeVos’ leadership on this issue and look forward to our continued efforts to advance education freedom for all kids.” Sen. Scott released the following video recapping the event. Click to watch Background: With education at the top of mind for parents and families across the nation, Sen. Scott has led several efforts to give them greater autonomy over their children’s education. This year, Sen. Scott: Introduced thePROTECT Kids Act to protect parental rights and combat indoctrination in schools; LedCongressional Review Act (CRA) legislation to nullify the Biden administration’s new rules adding burdensome requirements to charter schools seeking funding; Introduced theRECOVER Act to allow states and school districts to use unspent COVID funds to issue Child Opportunity Scholarships directly to parents; Penned aWall Street Journal op-ed on the RECOVER Act; Penned aWashington Examiner op-ed on families’ desire for school choice; Introduced aresolution celebrating National Charter Schools Week; Urged the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider proposed rules redefining the Charter School Program, stripping parents of their ability to choose the best school for their child; Penned a Washington Examiner op-ed with Congressman Burgess Owens about the merits of school choice; … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=1DEEA7EC-BE6B-4B41-801E-3BA374A1FFC2 | Graham to Harris: Tell the Truth | 2022-09-20 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after Vice President Harris’s misleading comments in South Carolina on the recently introduced Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act. “I’m glad the Vice President visited South Carolina and she is always welcome, but when she comes to our state, she should tell the truth – not mislead. “Vice President Harris and Democrats in Washington must be held accountable for their extreme position on abortion. “The Biden-Harris Administration has the country on the wrong track when it comes to border security, immigration policy, crime, national security – and now they want to put us on the Chinese and North Korean track of abortion on demand up until the moment of birth. “I reject their position. It is not good for America. It is cruel, inhumane, and out of line with the civilized world – and their idea must be soundly rejected. “They want a national law that allows abortion on demand – anywhere, anytime, up until the moment of birth. They even want to use taxpayer dollars to pay for it. The Biden-Harris-Schumer proposal puts America in line with communist China and North Korea, where abortion is available until the moment of birth. “What I’m trying to do at the national level is create a national minimum standard of banning abortion at 15 weeks, when a baby can feel pain, with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life and physical health of the mother. States that have more protections for the unborn in place will not be affected. My proposal puts us in line with 47 out of 50 European countries that have abortion bans at 12 to 14 weeks. It is common-sense protection of the unborn.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-introduces-bill-to-protect-parental-rights-combat-indoctrination-in-schools/ | Scott Introduces Bill to Protect Parental Rights, Combat Indoctrination in Schools | 2022-09-20 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Parental Rights Over the Education and Care of Their (PROTECT) Kids Act, to protect parental rights by preventing schools from concealing information about students’ gender from their parents. “Schools exist to educate children — not indoctrinate them. And a quality education requires input from those who know children best: their parents,” said Sen. Scott. “Sadly, radical and secretive gender policies have shut parents out of the conversation and broken their trust. My bill will safeguard parental rights, improve the crucial relationship between parents and schools, and ensure that children can learn in an environment free from activist ideology.” The PROTECT Kids Act would restrict federal funding for any elementary or middle school that allows students to change their pronouns, gender markers, or sex-based accommodations (including locker rooms and bathrooms) without the consent of their parents. The bill is supported by Parents Defending Education Action and Independent Women’s Voice. Read more about the bill from the Washington Examiner. Read full text of the bill here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=5075B4EE-CB3F-4B4C-B91D-4ED657446D51 | Graham, Senate Republicans Call for Hunter Biden Prosecutor to be Given Special Counsel Authority | 2022-09-19 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and more than 30 other colleagues today sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding that U.S. Attorney David Weiss be extended special counsel protections and authorities to conduct the investigation into Hunter Biden: “There is no way of knowing the entire scope of the investigation, but evidence seems to be mounting that Hunter Biden committed numerous federal crimes, including, but not limited to, tax fraud, money laundering, and foreign-lobbying violations,” the Senators wrote Attorney General Garland. “Given that the investigation involves the President’s son, we believe it is important to provide U.S. Attorney Weiss with special counsel authorities and protections to allow him to investigate an appropriate scope of potentially criminal conduct, avoid the appearance of impropriety, and provide additional assurances to the American people that the Hunter Biden investigation is free from political influence.” “Given the politicization of the DOJ under your watch and the importance of avoiding any appearance of impropriety, the undersigned request that you provide U.S. Attorney Weiss the full protections and authorities of a special counsel. This is one important action that you can take that will go a long way in restoring faith in our governmental institutions.” Full text of the senators’ letter is here. It was signed by Senators Graham, John Cornyn (R-TX), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Charles Grassley (R-IA), John Thune (R-SD), John Barrasso (R-WY), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Rick Scott (R-FL), Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Mike Lee (R-UT), Steve Daines (R-MT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), James Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Inhofe (R-OK), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), John Kennedy (R-LA), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Shelley Moore-Capito (R-WV), Tim Scott (R-SC), Bill Cassidy … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-cornyn-31-senate-republicans-call-for-hunter-biden-prosecutor-to-be-given-special-counsel-authority/ | Scott, Cornyn, 31 Senate Republicans Call for Hunter Biden Prosecutor to be Given Special Counsel Authority | 2022-09-19 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), along with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and 30 other colleagues, today sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding that U.S. Attorney David Weiss be extended special counsel protections and authorities to conduct the investigation into Hunter Biden. “There is no way of knowing the entire scope of the investigation, but evidence seems to be mounting that Hunter Biden committed numerous federal crimes, including, but not limited to, tax fraud, money laundering, and foreign-lobbying violations,” the senators wrote. “Given that the investigation involves the President’s son, we believe it is important to provide U.S. Attorney Weiss with special counsel authorities and protections to allow him to investigate an appropriate scope of potentially criminal conduct, avoid the appearance of impropriety, and provide additional assurances to the American people that the Hunter Biden investigation is free from political influence.” “Given the politicization of the DOJ under your watch and the importance of avoiding any appearance of impropriety, the undersigned request that you provide U.S. Attorney Weiss the full protections and authorities of a special counsel. This is one important action that you can take that will go a long way in restoring faith in our governmental institutions.” Full text of the senators’ letter is here. It was signed by Senators Scott, Cornyn, McConnell, Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), John Thune (R-S.D.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), James Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Cynthia Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Dan Sullivan (R-A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-finance-committee-republicans-demand-accountability-for-continued-late-release-of-medicare-social-security-trustees-reports/ | Scott, Finance Committee Republicans Demand Accountability for Continued Late Release of Medicare, Social Security Trustees Reports | 2022-09-19 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Finance Committee Republicans in a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), requesting the agency monitor the managing trustee’s flagrant disregard for statutory deadlines. Required by law, the Medicare and Social Security Trustees reports are to be issued no later than April 1, yet the 2021 and 2022 reports were issued August 31 and June 2, respectively. The Biden administration has repeatedly ignored congressional inquiries as to why the trustees reports have not been submitted in a timely manner. Neither Treasury Secretary Yellen nor the Board of Trustees have signaled any intent to modify internal procedure regulating management of the report schedule, nor have they adopted previous GAO recommendations to improve communication with Congress. It is the responsibility of the treasury secretary to provide these reports to Congress in a timely manner, as required by law, or provide Congress and the American people with explanations for late work. From theletter: “With respect to reporting on the financial conditions of trust funds, once again this year the reports were issued well beyond the statutory deadline, and there was no process followed by the Managing Trustee for informing the public or members of Congress about the delay or reasons for the delay. … “Late reporting on financial conditions of important trust funds that support multi-trillion-dollar Social Security and Medicare programs does not seem important to the administration, even in light of the striking decision by the President to politicize the Social Security Administration.” Read the full letterhere. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=A3635053-6D21-4BA6-96F3-AD8FE21F5DFE | Graham Praises Texas, Florida Governors' Actions in Support of Securing the Border | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on efforts by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to force the Biden Administration to protect our southern border. “Governor Abbott and Governor DeSantis: Keep it up! “Make this problem real for the Liberal elite. You are welcoming them to the reality facing our border communities who do not get a break from illegal immigration. “Liberals should be trying to fix the problem and securing the border, not complaining about where the migrants go. “According to some on the left, sending illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard is inhumane. What’s inhumane is the Biden immigration policy that entices people to make a dangerous journey to the United States. What makes no sense is to continue these open border policies where our country is flooded with drugs and illegal immigrants, including people on the terrorist watch list. “My message to President Biden: Go to the border. Visit border communities. Talk to the Border Patrol officials on the ground. It’s past time you understand the chaos you have created.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-colleagues-introduce-permitting-reform-legislation/ | Scott, Colleagues Introduce Permitting Reform Legislation | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and 44 of their colleagues in introducing the Simplify Timelines and Assure Regulatory Transparency (START) Act. This legislation would implement comprehensive federal regulatory permitting and project review reform. “The failure of Democrat leadership has made the link between energy and national security more apparent than ever before,” said Senator Scott. “Republicans are focused on efficient solutions like the START Act to provide the necessary framework for states to promptly address the challenges to undertaking necessary energy and infrastructure projects across the country.” “Since our calls for action and offers to see legislative text from the permitting ‘deal’ remain unheeded, Republicans are introducing this legislation today to deliver solutions to the roadblocks, delays, and postponements of key infrastructure projects across the country,” said Senator Capito. “The START Act would provide regulatory certainty to states, expedite permitting and review processes, codify substantive environmental regulatory reforms, and expedite permitting of the critically important Mountain Valley Pipeline. Republicans are unified in working to deliver needed permitting reform, and this legislation is a blueprint for how we can help communities benefit from being able to finally get critical projects across the finish line.” This bill was co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), John Thune (R-S.D.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Todd Young (R-I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=E1E4AC04-AD2B-4D60-9DA0-A59D1646CAA5 | Graham Applauds Clemson, SC State University Funding Announcement | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award Clemson University and South Carolina State University up to $70 million under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant program. The grant will strengthen South Carolina’s agricultural economy, promote climate-smart production strategies, and enhance the conservation of natural resources. Clemson University and South Carolina State University, South Carolina’s land-grant institutions, have established strategic partnerships with 27 regional entities to establish a pilot project to provide incentives to peanut, vegetable, beef cattle, and forest product growers and landowners to implement climate-smart production practices. The statewide project will enroll hundreds of South Carolina farmers to ensure meaningful involvement of small and underserved producers. “I very much appreciate Secretary Vilsack awarding this grant to strengthen South Carolina’s agriculture economy,” said Graham. “The world is experiencing a food crisis, and Clemson University, South Carolina State University, and South Carolina farmers are on the forefront of increasing crop yields and helping poverty-stricken regions through cutting-edge research. Investing in research and development – particularly as it pertains to agriculture – is a no-brainer. I was proud to be a partner in the efforts to get this done.” Graham wrote to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack this summer encouraging USDA to make this important investment. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=FE52B63F-C004-47BF-B036-F122EB7864C3 | Graham, Blumenthal Introduce Russian State Sponsor of Terrorism Bill | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today introduced the Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act, legislation that would designate the Russian Federation a State Sponsor of Terrorism. The Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act would designate the Russian Federation a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST). This designation would: Drastically curtail defense and technology exports to Russia, Significantly reduce foreign assistance and impose additional financial restrictions on Russia, and Eliminate Russia’s sovereign immunity in the eyes of U.S. courts, opening Russia’s government to lawsuits and other civil claims from the families of victims of its state-sponsored terrorism. “Putin has crossed every line of civilized norms during the war in Ukraine and years before,” said Senator Graham. “He has engaged in state-sponsored assassinations, the Wagner group supported by Russia terrorizes the world, and the war crimes being committed in Ukraine on a daily basis shock the conscious. If Putin’s regime is not a State Sponsor of Terrorism after all this, then the designation is meaningless. We believe that it is long past due to designate Putin’s Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and suffer the consequences thereof because he is a terrorist. Ukrainians have been asking for this designation, and we are listening. This will be a game changer in how we deal with terrorists worldwide.” “The events of these past days and weeks have shown more than ever that Russia should be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism,” said Senator Blumenthal. “What has been revealed in Ukraine’s success on the battlefield is not only its military prowess and Russia’s weakness, but also Putin’s reliance on brutal atrocities, genocide, and war crimes against the people of Ukraine. Russia has more than earned the right to be among the club of pariah nations.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=8F99177C-2BD3-44CA-9D7F-E86AA1A25BF9 | Graham Introduces Legislation to Protect Unborn Children, Bring U.S. Abortion Policy in Line with Other Developed Nations | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today introduced the Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act in the United States Senate. The legislation would set a federal minimum protection for unborn children that is in line with European limits and ban abortion after 15 weeks gestation when unborn children can feel pain. Graham noted that the current standard of medical care calls for unborn babies to receive pain medication during fetal surgery at 15 weeks gestation. Life-saving surgeries performed in utero, using pain medication, include treatment for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and spina bifida. “Working closely with the preeminent pro-life groups in the country, we are today introducing legislation to ban abortion at a time when unborn children can feel pain,” said Graham. “Our legislation, which bans abortion after 15 weeks gestation, will put the United States abortion policy in line with other developed nations such as France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, and other European nations.” The Graham legislation: Prohibits doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks gestation – when an unborn child can feel pain – except in situations involving rape, incest, or risks to the life and physical health of the mother. Leaves in place state laws that are more protective of unborn life. Puts the United States in line with other modern societies – 47 out of 50 European nations limit elective abortion prior to 15 weeks gestation. “After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Democrats in Congress have rallied behind pro-choice legislation which allows abortion right up until the moment of birth. I view the Democrat proposal as radical and one that Americans will ultimately reject. Our legislation is a responsible alternative as we provide exceptions for cases of rape, incest, and life and physical health of the mother,” concluded Graham. Graham noted that over 55,000 abortions at 15 weeks gestation or later occur each year in the United States, and the most recen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=E6F52D7A-4FBF-4F7A-834F-83B1E809456D | Graham: We Cannot Abandon The Unborn | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement in response to Andrew McCarthy’s “Confession of Error on My Abortion Post” analysis of the Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act. “I’ve known Andy McCarthy for years. He’s a strong conservative voice on many issues, including national security matters. While we’ve had our disagreements, I’ve always respected his point of view. I have never respected Andy more than I do now. “Andy took time to actually read the legislation and better understand what we’re trying to accomplish, and I hope others follow suit. “The legislation we introduced today, with the support of America’s leading pro-life groups, is designed to create a minimum standard in America when it comes to the unborn. “I agree that abortion is now in the hands of the states, but it does not mean that Washington is closed for business when it comes to protecting the unborn. While I’m a strong believer in the Tenth Amendment, many abuses have been justified under the guise of states’ rights. I do not believe completely abandoning the unborn under the guise of states’ rights serves the conservative cause or makes us a better nation. “The radical Left recently pushed legislation in Washington – supported by nearly every Democrat – that will allow abortion up until the point of birth. Their legislation is well outside the mainstream of the world, and I have been working with pro-life groups to produce an alternative. “The Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act is a rational, scientifically sound answer to this emotional issue. “The legislation I introduced is in the mainstream of the developed world. 47 out of 50 European nations have abortion restrictions more protective than 15 weeks. France, Denmark, and Norway are at 12 weeks. Germany, Spain, and Belgium are 14 weeks. There are only 7 nations that allow abortion on demand up until the point of birth – North Korea and China among them. “I believ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-finance-committee-republicans-introduce-bill-to-protect-middle-class-small-businesses-from-supersized-irs/ | Scott, Finance Committee Republicans Introduce Bill to Protect Middle Class, Small Businesses from Supersized IRS | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and all other committee Republicans in introducing a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using the Democrats’ massive, $80 billion infusion of taxpayer dollars to squeeze more revenue out of Americans earning less than $400,000 per year. “The Democrats’ plan to supersize the IRS flies in the face of President Biden’s promise not to increase taxes on middle-class and low-income Americans. The truth is: The majority of taxes gained from IRS audits come from individuals making less than $200,000 a year,” said Sen. Scott. “The American people are tired of this administration’s vague, misleading messages. This bill would hold President Biden to his word and ensure hard-working Americans are not forced to pay for yet another broken promise.” “Democrats cannot achieve their desired tax revenue goals without targeting the middle class, small businesses and taxpayers earning under $400,000 per year–taxpayers who cannot afford teams of lawyers and legal fees–which is why they rejected my original amendment,” said Sen. Crapo. “While advocates promise they do not intend to increase audits on people making less than $400,000, the best way to protect those taxpayers is to turn that promise into law.” The legislation would prevent the IRS from using any of the $80 billion of funding for audits on hard-working American taxpayers — including individuals and small businesses — with taxable incomes below $400,000. For bill text, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-leads-effort-to-protect-charter-schools-from-biden-admins-attacks/ | Scott Leads Effort to Protect Charter Schools from Biden Admin’s Attacks | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) led 21 colleagues in introducing Congressional Review Act (CRA) legislation to nullify the Biden administration’s new rules adding burdensome requirements to charter schools seeking funding. “Time and time again, this administration has bowed to big-labor unions and liberal extremists at the expense of children’s futures. Now they are outdoing themselves with rules that will undermine charter schools — tuition-free, top-notch public education options that serve primarily disadvantaged students,” said Senator Scott. “Support for these schools has never been a partisan issue. It’s time the administration put politics aside and joined parents in the fight for quality education.” Co-signing the resolution are Senators Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas), James Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.). Background: Earlier this year, the Department of Education announced new rules overhauling the 28-year-old, bipartisan Charter School Program (CSP). The changes would place federal, one-size-fits-all requirements on charter schools, making it difficult — if not impossible — for many of these high-quality public schools to receive funding. Despite substantial bipartisan backlash, the administration is moving ahead with its plans, which will strip families of education choice and give more power to big labor unions and bureaucrats in D.C. For months, Sen. Scott has been leading the charge to protect charter schools from this brazen attack. He wrote to Secretary Cardona on several occasions: In April, Sen. Scott and several Republicans expressed deep concern over… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-on-passing-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/ | Scott Statement on Passing of Queen Elizabeth II | 2022-09-08 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. “I am saddened to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and my prayers go out to the Windsor family and all the people of the United Kingdom who are mourning her death. As the longest serving British monarch, her seven decades of steadfast leadership and commitment to building strong relationships with American leaders will be pillars of her larger than life legacy.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=2504979E-6F5A-4F88-9C62-EDEB7A4DB539 | Graham on Fallout of Afghanistan Withdrawal, Mar-A-Lago Raid | 2022-08-24 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today joined Fox & Friends to discuss where we are one year after the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and the latest on the actions of the Department of Justice in regards to the raid of Mar-A-Lago. On Afghanistan: GRAHAM: “This was the withdrawal heard around the world…this withdrawal was heard in Moscow. It was heard in every terrorist camp throughout the world. The terrorists are on steroids, and all of our allies have been shaken by this withdrawal.” https://youtu.be/L3KWWWE9aCI?t=128 GRAHAM: “This has reset the War on Terror in all the worst ways. We had just about cleaned up the mess from the Iraq withdrawal that led to ISIS and the rise of terrorism and thousands of people getting killed all over the world. So apparently Biden learned nothing from Iraq, and this decision to withdraw all of our forces and turn Afghanistan back over the Taliban is setting up another 9/11. This is a very big deal. We're not prepared for the consequences of this withdrawal. You'll never convince me this didn't affect Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine.” https://youtu.be/L3KWWWE9aCI?t=150 On the Department of Justice: GRAHAM: “I want somebody outside of DOJ to look through these documents...I want the affidavit released to the American public. We’re 80 days before a midterm election and we're going to be reading every few days in the Washington Post, the New York Times, and other liberal media outlets about what's in these documents and what Trump knew and what he did. If you release the affidavit, all of us can judge what was there or not there. So this idea of drip, drip, drip 80 days before an election needs to stop. We need to see the affidavit.” https://youtu.be/L3KWWWE9aCI?t=29 GRAHAM: “I read about the Mueller investigation every week in the New York Times and Washington Post. Nobody told me that [Department officials] altered information to the FISA court. Nobody told me that they had information that the entire basis for the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=FD5BBB89-E73D-47CD-89E1-AB237375F6C9 | Graham, Blumenthal Statement on Six-Month Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine | 2022-08-24 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today made the following statement on the six-month anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “It has been six months since Putin invaded Ukraine – a sovereign nation and American democratic partner. “We were told by intelligence and military officials that this war would last a matter of days. But where are we six months later? “In our recent visit to Ukraine, we witnessed with our own eyes the brutality of the Russian invaders and the determination of the Ukrainian people and their leaders to fight back against Putin’s unprovoked invasion. “With the support of the American people, our Allies and other partners throughout the world, Ukraine has taken the weapons provided and fought like tigers. This has been a disaster for Putin. “Six months after the invasion, NATO is on the verge of expanding to 32 countries, the Russian economy has been crippled, and the Russian military is breaking. “Thanks to the help of the United States and other western allies, Ukraine is attacking Russian forces throughout their country with weapons and assistance. “Six months later, Ukraine has been bloodied but unbowed and remains a vibrant, sovereign democratic nation. Putin is more isolated than ever, and the International Criminal Court is pressing on all fronts to hold Putin and his cronies accountable for their war crimes. “We remain in awe of the determination of the Ukrainian people and leadership to fight against Putin in Ukraine. On this Ukrainian Independence Day, we recognize and celebrate the freedom which Ukraine is fighting so fervently to defend and we recommit ourselves to military, economic, and humanitarian assistance to ensure Ukraine remains free. “It is now time to deliver a decisive blow to the Putin regime by designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under U.S. law. This would be a decisive blow to Putin’s economy and make it more difficult for others to come to his aid. “The Senate unanim… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-tim-scott-statement-on-bidens-300-billion-student-loan-plan/ | Senator Tim Scott Statement on Biden’s $300 Billion Student Loan Plan | 2022-08-24 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on President Biden’s plan to force Americans who didn’t attend college to pay for student loan forgiveness. “Only one third of Americans have a college degree, and the majority of higher education debt is held by the wealthiest among us. President Biden’s plan to cancel student debt will amount to a $300 billion tax burden that will be paid for by low and middle-class families in the midst of a recession,” said Sen. Scott. “My mom is one of millions of Americans who didn’t go to college. She worked double shifts to keep the lights on and provide for my brother and me. Hardworking Americans like my mom and millions of others should not be responsible for this politically-motivated giveaway. It does nothing to solve the cost of higher education and will only pour more fuel on an overheated economy. Our country is in desperate need of better leadership that works for everyone. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=B30539A3-0FC6-474F-95F4-275DA4090ADC | Graham on One-Year Anniversary of Afghanistan Withdrawal | 2022-08-16 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today joined America’s Newsroom to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. GRAHAM: “The likelihood of another attack on American soil and on American allies emanating from Afghanistan because of what Biden did is through the roof. We haven't ended any war at all – we started a new one.” https://youtu.be/v8ctg0MVUdE?t=39 GRAHAM: “Al-Qaeda training camps are emerging in Afghanistan as I speak…We're repeating history and it was all avoidable.” https://youtu.be/v8ctg0MVUdE?t=123 GRAHAM: “It was Biden's decision to pull the plug on Afghanistan against sound military advice. There were conditions in place for our withdrawal. The Taliban were not meeting those conditions. This was a political decision by Biden.” https://youtu.be/v8ctg0MVUdE?t=97 GRAHAM: “You’ve got ISIS fighting al-Qaeda, and al-Qaeda is aligned with the Taliban. What do these three groups have in common? They’re radical Islamists. What have we learned in the last year? If you're a woman in a radical Islamic country, your life is miserable. We're teaching a new generation of young boys to disrespect women. They're starving to death because radical Islamists couldn't run a one car funeral. The conditions in Afghanistan are deplorable. Everything we worked for the last 20 years was wasted, and the training camps that existed before 9/11 are being re-established.” https://youtu.be/v8ctg0MVUdE?t=200 GRAHAM: “It’s just a matter of time before terrorism in Afghanistan migrates to America and the likely path would be a broken southern border.” https://youtu.be/v8ctg0MVUdE?t=234 Watch Full Interview Here ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=805DCD02-1B4F-47CA-AC93-FFAC0E8CBA97 | Graham, McMaster Slam Democrat Spending Bill: "Nightmare for South Carolina" | 2022-08-11 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster today spoke in a press conference on the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act and the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago. On Inflation Reduction Act: GRAHAM: “This bill is a nightmare for South Carolina. It’s a nightmare for the American economy…The bottom line is that this bill raises taxes and creates new federal government programs at a time that we're in a recession. The best way to get out of a recession is limit federal government spending and incentivize growth in the private sector.” McMASTER: “This is dangerous. There's never a good time to raise taxes – we are taxed enough. What we need to do is spend the money on the right things. This is going in the wrong direction.” GRAHAM: “This would harm South Carolina's economy. It would deepen the recession. It is a power grab in the name of climate change. It is a tax and spend bill at a time we can least afford it. And every Republican from Susan Collins to Ted Cruz to Lindsey Graham voted no. The reason that we voted no is that we understood in March 2021 when [Democrats proposed] the American Rescue Plan it would not work.” McMASTER: “The Biden Administration is saying, and the Democrats in the Senate are saying, ‘well it is going to be paid for, it’s going to cut inflation,’ and all that. That is the same rhetoric that we've been hearing year after year from the people on the Left, and what has it gotten us? It has gotten us a $30.59 trillion national debt, which means it is not paid for. It does not cut inflation. It does not create business. It does not spur the economy. It does exactly the opposite.” GRAHAM: “The same people who are telling you this bill will lower inflation are the same people in March 2021 who passed a $1.9 trillion bill along party lines that has wrecked our economy. In March 2021, inflation was 2.6% in this country. It is now 9.1%. The massive spending and taxes in the American Rescue Plan led us to where we are today, and this new bi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=AF4E5C3D-D4A2-4162-A781-26D38AB723CB | Graham Statement on Attorney General Press Conference | 2022-08-11 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after Attorney General Merrick Garland’s press conference in Washington. “The primary reason the Attorney General and FBI are being pushed to disclose why the search was necessary is because of the deep mistrust of the FBI and DOJ when it comes to all things Trump - such as the Crossfire Hurricane and Mueller investigations. “What I am looking for is the predicate for the search. Was the information provided to the judge sufficient and necessary to authorize a raid on the former president’s home within ninety days of the midterm election? I am urging, actually insisting, that the DOJ and the FBI lay their cards on the table as to why this course of action was necessary. Until that is done the suspicion will continue to mount. “After Crossfire Hurricane and the Mueller investigation, where FISA Court rebuked the FBI and DOJ for failing to disclose exculpatory material, there is no benefit of the doubt when it comes to investigating President Trump. “Half the country believes that when it comes to President Trump there are no rules. They have lost faith in the system. The only way to address that problem is full disclosure of the facts and circumstances which led to this unprecedented action.” ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-solidify-us-sanctions-on-iran/ | Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Solidify U.S. Sanctions on Iran | 2022-08-10 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act (SISA) to make the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 permanent. With Iran continuing to pursue a nuclear weapon and carrying out malign activity in the Middle East, our sanctions regime is our best tool to restrain Iran’s ability to fund operations that endanger Israel, Arab partners, and even U.S. military personal. “The United States, Israel, and our Arab partners remain concerned about the looming threat that a nuclear Iran poses to the stability of the region,” said Senator Scott. “U.S. sanctions are a necessary deterrent for this dangerous and unstable regime, which is why my bill will make the cornerstone of sanctions on Iran permanent.” “Iran has repeatedly undertaken destabilizing activities in the Middle East. This bipartisan legislation will ensure that we continue U.S. sanctions on Iran, which are important for restraining Iran’s ability to pursue weapons and technology that threaten our national security and the safety of Israel, our strongest partner in the region,” said Senator Hassan. “I’m pleased to be an original co-sponsor of the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022, a bill that will make permanent the Iran Sanctions Act, a cornerstone law in America’s broader sanctions program against Iran’s terror-sponsoring regime,” said Senator Hagerty. “As Iran increases its nuclear and ballistic missile threats and its support for terrorism and militancy in the Middle East, the United States should not ease sanctions and make it easier for the regime to continue its malign behavior.” “The Iran Sanctions Act helped bring Iran to the negotiating table. For decades, Congress has extended this critical legislation on a bipartisan basis,” said Senator Rosen. “With Iran closer than ever to a nuclear weapon, I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation that ensures we maintain the full range of our economic and diplomatic tools to p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-pushes-to-redirect-dems-irs-funding-to-parents-for-education-purposes/ | Scott Pushes to Redirect Dems’ IRS Funding to Parents for Education Purposes | 2022-08-07 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today offered a motion to amend the Democrats’ latest spending spree. The Democrats’ plan puts $45 billion toward enlarging the IRS and hiring thousands of new agents to shake down hardworking Americans. Sen. Scott’s motion would have redirected that money to parents, empowering them to get their children back on track after months — and in some cases, years — of learning loss caused by school closures. All 50 Senate Democrats voted against the motion. Click to watch Sen. Scott’s speech on the Senate floor. Remarks as delivered: “Mr. President, in this underlying bill, there is $87 billion for the IRS. Democrats want to make the IRS — the three letters you never want to see in your mailbox — bigger than the Pentagon, the State Department, the FBI, and the Border Patrol combined. “Instead, Mr. President, what my motion does is it would take $45 billion from enforcement and give it to parents so that they can help their kids make up for the learning loss that occurred during the pandemic. “And oh, by the way, when you think about the size of the IRS — when you think about the enforcement — realize that according to the CBO, 90% of the targeting would be on household incomes under $200,000. “I urge my colleagues to support my motion.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-on-democrats-latest-spending-spree/ | Scott Statement on Democrats’ Latest Spending Spree | 2022-08-07 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement after voting against the Democrats’ latest big-government spending package. “Today, Democrats once again tried to spend their way out of the inflation caused—ironically—by their reckless spending. With inflation raging and our economy heading into a recession, Democrats still chose to spend money we don’t have on things Americans don’t need—and didn’t ask for. Make no mistake: this bill will increase tax burdens on generations of Americans. That’s why I voted ‘no’ and will continue fighting against Democrats’ economic plans that put the American Dream further out of reach for families across our nation.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-rubio-colleagues-introduce-lifting-local-communities-act/ | Scott, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Lifting Local Communities Act | 2022-08-05 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 – This week, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and several of his colleagues in introducing the Lifting LocalCommunities Act. Faith-based organizations are some of our nation’s best social service providers, but they often face unjust barriers and uncertainty when applying to administer federally funded services in theircommunities. This act will make it easier for faith-based organizations to apply for, and receive, government grants and other types of funding without fear of arbitrary religious limitations and vindictive litigation. “Faith-based organizations are constantly responding to crises within ourcommunities, yet they often face difficulties seeking federal resources,”said Senator Scott. “This bill will ensure they do not face federal discrimination for their deeply-held religious beliefs, enabling them to continue uplifting localcommunities across the nation.” “Churches and other faith-based organizations play a vital role inlifting up theircommunities. These organizations should not be discriminated against because of their faith or held back by bureaucratic red tape. This bill would ensure that faith-based organizations do not have to compromise their beliefs to provide critical social services to those in need,”said Senator Rubio. Senators Scott and Rubio are joined by Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) as cosponsors of the bill. The bill is also supported by several organizations including CatholicVote, Family Research Council, First Liberty Institute, Faith & Freedom Coalition, and Heritage Action. “Catholic Charities is fighting in the courts, legislatures and public arena to preserve their adoption services against new legal pressures to close their doors because they abide by Catholic doctrine. Marco Rubio’s legislation would protect those agencies, as well as similar relief agencies, from being shut down by an overwoke government. The welfare of children s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=0380E79C-3753-4E11-B9A8-55BE3524C359 | Graham, Senators Send Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Expressing Concern about Afghanistan, Terrorist Infiltration at Southern Border | 2022-08-03 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), along with Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), and Marco Rubio (R-Florida), today sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas seeking information on how the department plans to secure the border against terrorist infiltration in light of the assassination of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan. In the letter, the senators warn: “We have been sounding the alarm for several years about how our broken border is a ripe opportunity for terrorists to enter the homeland. With all due respect, Mr. Secretary, our border is not secure. We have lost complete operational control of the southern border, and it serves as a calling card for terrorists everywhere.” The senators noted: Terrorist groups that have already found a foothold in Central and South America, including in the Tri-Border area and elsewhere, now have an opportunity to enter the United States by way of Mexico. In the past nine months, the Border Patrol has apprehended at least 56 individuals who were on the Terrorist Screening Database. Given the unprecedented number of “got-aways” – 500,000 that we know about since last October – it is a near certainty that other individuals on the Terrorist Screening Database have entered the United States undetected, via our open southern border. “The most devastating event would be an organized terrorist attack, originating from Afghanistan, against our homeland via our southern border,” they continued. “We are tremendously exposed, as the unrelenting surge of illegal immigration on our southern border is tying up resources, and taking our eye off the ball when it comes to terrorism, drugs, and crime. The Border Patrol union and others have raised concern regarding the diversion and misuse of resources at the border. We must not ignore their concerns.” The full text of the letter is below. ##### Dear Secretary Mayorkas: We are sure you are well aware of the recent drone s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-scott-op-ed-previews-bill-to-empower-parents-to-solve-the-learning-loss-crisis/ | ICYMI: Scott Op-Ed Previews Bill to Empower Parents to Solve the Learning Loss Crisis | 2022-08-03 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) penned an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, previewing his new bill—the Raising Expectations with Child Opportunity Vouchers for Educational Recovery (RECOVER) Act—to empower parents to solve the crisis of learning loss facing today’s students. School Districts Are Hoarding Federal Covid Funds My new bill would make it possible to direct them directly to parents. The Wall Street Journal U.S. Senator Tim Scott The Biden administration marketed its American Rescue Plan as the solution to the academic setbacks students across the country experienced during the pandemic. But rather than solving the problem, this latest bailout exposed a fundamental reality: Government alone cannot solve the education crisis facing our nation’s children. My new bill—the Raising Expectations with Child Opportunity Vouchers for Educational Recovery Act, or Recover Act for short—empowers parents to fix this crisis. The Wall Street Journal reported that as of May, states and school districts had spent only 7% of the $122 billion set aside for education under the American Rescue Plan more than a year ago. The Los Angeles Unified School District was allocated over $2.5 billion and hasn’t spent a penny. While states and school districts sit on billions, students are struggling. […] Parents, fearful of the long-term consequences of lost learning, are desperate to help because they know the clock is ticking. The fourth-grader who is still unable to read can’t wait. The junior in high school who won’t be ready for college courses can’t wait. The student with disabilities who hasn’t received consistent services in two years can’t wait. The Recover Act would allow states and school districts to use their unspent dollars from the American Rescue Plan to issue Child Opportunity Scholarships directly to parents. The scholarships, targeted for low-income students, could be used for tutoring, school tuition, curriculum materials, educational therapies for children with disabili… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-introduces-bill-to-empower-parents-to-solve-the-learning-loss-crisis/ | Scott Introduces Bill to Empower Parents to Solve the Learning Loss Crisis | 2022-08-03 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Raising Expectations with Child Opportunity Vouchers for Educational Recovery (RECOVER) Act to empower parents to solve the learning loss crisis facing today’s students. “States and school districts have only spent a fraction of the education funds they received through the Democrats’ American Rescue Plan — leaving kids helpless as they struggle to recover from academic setbacks,” said Senator Scott. “It’s clear that big-government bailouts won’t solve our education crisis. That’s why the RECOVER Act allows those funds to flow to a much better steward: parents. I urge all of my colleagues to join me on this bill that would empower parents to help their kids thrive once again.” Joining Sen. Scott on the RECOVER Act are Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). Congressman Burgess Owens (R-Utah) is introducing companion legislation in the House of Representatives. “As pandemic learning loss continues to crush the academic progress of millions of students across the country, only 7% of the so-called solution – $122 billion in American Rescue Plan funding – has been spent,” said Congressman Owens. “Not only is our nation falling behind as a leader in education, but our one-size-fits-all system is leaving our most vulnerable kids behind and pushing parents out of the driver’s seat. I am proud to introduce the RECOVER Act with Senator Scott to bring parents off the sidelines of their kid’s education by allowing states to reallocate billions in unspent dollars so that low-income students can receive the targeted support they need to reach their God-given potential.” Background: As of May, states and school districts had yet to spend 93% of the education funding allocated to them under the Democrats’ American Rescue Plan Ac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-accepting-applications-for-fall-2022-internships/ | Senator Scott Accepting Applications for Fall 2022 Internships | 2022-08-03 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for the fall of 2022. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to work with public service professionals and gain practical experience in constituent services, government policy, and more. Washington, D.C. Office: In Washington, interns will research legislation, attend Congressional hearings and briefings, assist with press tasks, and help manage correspondence on various issues. Responsibilities also include answering phones and other administrative tasks. Interns in this office will gain a stronger understanding of the lawmaking process, while also improving their communications skills. South Carolina Offices (North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville): In the state offices, interns will take an active role in the community, working on state-based projects while also answering phones, completing research, and being an integral part of day-to-day office operations. Interns in these offices are able to assist with issues that affect South Carolinians each day. Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students’ course schedules but generally run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students may also gain course credit for completing the internship program. Interested students can apply through our website at https://www.scott.senate.gov/constituent-services/internships. For additional questions, contact the internship coordinator at internships@scott.senate.gov or (202) 224-6121. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-sullivan-and-senate-colleagues-support-visit-to-taiwan-by-speaker-pelosi/ | Scott, Sullivan, and Senate Colleagues Support Visit to Taiwan by Speaker Pelosi | 2022-08-02 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and 24 of their colleagues today issued the following joint statement in support of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stopping in Taiwan during her diplomatic trip to Asia. “We support Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan. For decades, members of the United States Congress, including a previous Speaker of the House, have travelled to Taiwan. This travel is consistent with the United States’ One China policy to which we are committed. We are also committed now, more than ever, to all elements of the Taiwan Relations Act.” Joining Sens. Scott and Sullivan on the statement are Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), and John Boozman (R-Ark.) ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=9CD80923-FC0A-4A7B-ADCF-497C6E26F8BB | Graham, Blumenthal Applaud Senate Passage of Russian State Sponsor of Terrorism Resolution | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today applauded the passage of a resolution they introduced affirming that the United States Senate views the actions of the government of the Russian Federation, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin, as sponsoring acts of terrorism. GRAHAM: “To the Biden Administration: You have the complete unanimous support of the United States Senate to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. Do it.” BLUMENTHAL: “This designation is more than just symbolism – it has practical significance. I join in urging the Administration to heed this call…on this point, Americans are united. We’re backing Ukraine, we have your back. Your adversary is a state sponsor of terrorism. That’s the message I hope will come from Congress, and I respectfully suggest to the Secretary of State that he should follow that lead and heed that call because this moment is one that uniquely calls for that kind of leadership.” GRAHAM: “The sanctions have been effective, but we need to do more…there’s one thing we haven’t done in Washington that can really matter: designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism under U.S. law. What does it mean? It means that doing business with Russia with that designation gets to be exceedingly hard – it has secondary effect sanctions, it would limit dual export items, and more importantly it would waive sovereign immunity when it came to suing Russia in U.S. courts. This designation would be a nightmare for Russia, it would be an encouraging event for the people of Ukraine, and more importantly, it would be a statement to the world that the United States, in a bipartisan fashion, when it comes to Russia, we are not forgiving and we are not forgetting.” BLUMENTHAL: “Every time I think of this resolution, I have in my mind President Zelensky’s face as we presented him with a framed copy of the resolution. It’s difficult for me to overstate the sense of gratitude and even admiration as we presented him with this re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-address-violent-crime/ | Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Violent Crime | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 – This week, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 22 Republican colleagues in introducing a comprehensive package aimed at strengthening the violent crime laws related to homicide, bank robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, and other offenses. The Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act resolves discrepancies brought on by conflicting court decisions and clarifies congressional intent regarding crimes of violence and respective penalties. “As neighborhoods across America are experiencing a spike in violent crime, it is vital that we update our laws to hold perpetrators accountable and keep the public safe,” said Sen. Scott. “This bill addresses real world problems by helping to deter violent crimes before they take place.” Many communities across the country continue to experience steadily increasing violent crime. Murder rates increased 30 percent in 2020 and continued climbing in 2021. Carjackings, particularly in urban areas are on the rise, with some cities recording up to 400 percent spikes. Overdose deaths surpassed 100,000 last year, with fentanyl appearing in a variety of substances, including candy-flavored drugs that are marketed to children. 2021 marked the deadliest year for law enforcement since the September 11 attacks in 2001. The Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act addresses ambiguity and conflicting application of existing law by clarifying congressional intent without establishing sweeping new offense categories. Among other provisions, the bill: Clarifies that attempted bank robbery and conspiracy to commit bank robbery are punishable under the current bank robbery statute; Abolishes an outdated rule that prohibits perpetrators of violent crime from being charged with murder if the victim succumbs to injuries sustained by that violent crime 366 days after the attack; Rectifies conflicting circuit court decisions that have resulted in a higher burden to charge offenses like assaulting a police officer than Con… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-cruz-and-lummis-introduce-resolution-affirming-historic-definition-of-a-recession/ | Scott, Cruz, and Lummis Introduce Resolution Affirming Historic Definition of a Recession | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) this week introduced a resolution to affirm the historic definition of an economic recession. Historically, an economic recession has been defined as two consecutive negative quarters of GDP growth. “In the midst of a 40-year high in inflation, the Biden administration is now attempting to redefine the term ‘recession.’ But twisting words does not change the reality: Americans are hurting because of Democrats’ harmful economic policies,” said Senator Scott. “This administration can continue to push reckless spending proposals and insist the economy is moving in a positive direction, but Americans simply aren’t taking the bait. I’m proud to join Senators Cruz and Lummis on this resolution that puts words to the struggle families are facing across this nation.” “The Biden White House is undertaking an Orwellian effort that ignores history in order to try to redefine the actual definition of the term ‘recession’ in order to avoid bad headlines,” said Senator Cruz. “No amount of double-speak can change the fact that President Biden’s failed economic policies are fueling inflation, or have driven our country to the brink of a recession. The American people know this, which is why consumer sentiment has plummeted. Definitions matter, and the Biden White House simply cannot rewrite the facts in order to hide from the truth.” “The definition of a recession is crystal clear, but President Biden is trying to rewrite history and change the definition of a recession to try to make it seem like the economy hasn’t taken a total nosedive since his presidency began,” said Senator Lummis. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this resolution to send a message, loud and clear, to President Biden, that he cannot change economic rules to defend the fact that there has been too much spending the last two years.” Read full text of the resolution here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-joins-call-for-ig-audit-of-bidens-10-billion-covid-19-vaccine-public-education-campaign/ | Scott Joins Call for IG Audit of Biden’s $10 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Public Education Campaign | 2022-07-26 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 – This week, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and several other Republican colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General Christi Grimm requesting an audit of the Biden administration’s $10 billion COVID-19 vaccine public education campaign, which was launched in March 2021 to increase vaccine awareness and confidence. Senators Scott and Burr were joined by Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), as well as Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash). In their letter, the members call for greater accountability from the Biden administration, following its continued attempt to disregard Congressional oversight requests on how COVID-19 emergency funding has been spent. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, Congress has passed five bipartisan COVID-19 relief bills totaling $3.496 trillion,” write the members. “Recently, it has been reported that the Biden administration and Congressional Democrats are pursuing yet another partisan spending bill, despite record levels of inflation and billions of unspent dollars in COVID-19 relief funds. To date, the Biden administration’s accounting of how it spent trillions of dollars in past COVID-19 relief funding has been inadequate.” The members continue, “As part of Congress’s effort to understand exactly how the Biden administration spent COVID-19 relief money, we request an audit of a $10 billion COVID-19 vaccine public education campaign launched by the Biden administration and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).” The members also raise concerns over the involvement of highly partisan organizations in the public education campaign, potentially inappropriate direct or indirect funding to these politically-affiliated groups, and possible access these organizations may have to personally identifiable information of Americans. “It is … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=35821C4C-D2D9-40F2-A51F-C805DC7BACD0 | ICYMI: Graham Speaks in Greenville on Bill Tackling Pilot Shortage | 2022-07-25 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today spoke at a press conference on the Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act, legislation he introduced today to address airline flight cancellations caused by a shortage of pilots. Drew Jacoby Lemos from the Regional Airline Association joined Graham in the press conference. GRAHAM: “In the next two years, [approximately] 5,000 pilots will be aged out. Not because they’re unsafe, just simply because they reached 65. My legislation would allow pilots to continue to fly if they meet the qualifications. We’re not dumbing down anything – they have to have a first-class medical certificate, they have to meet every qualification they do now.” GRAHAM: “In the next five years, [approximately] 14,000 pilots are going to be taken out of the cockpit because they turn 65. My legislation is trying to allow people to fly if they meet the medical qualifications until they’re 67. Many countries do this – America does not. It is time for America to adjust its age when it comes to allowing qualified people to be in the cockpit.” GRAHAM: “I am urging the Biden Administration to embrace real-world solutions so we can make a difference, to drop the special interests politics, put the traveling public interest ahead of special interest groups, and let’s come up with a change to the system that will allow qualified pilots to continue to sit behind the cockpit, to make air travel in America safe, efficient, and reliable. Without this change, it is only going to get worse.” GRAHAM: “Over the next fifteen years, half the pilots in America will hit 65. We have a crisis when it comes to airline travel – we have a pilot shortage.” LEMOS: “Regional airlines, along with the communities we serve, especially small airports like Greenville-Spartanburg, are experiencing the negative impacts of the shortage the worst. For instance, despite passenger demand returning to 2019 levels, 71 percent of airports – there are 315 airports – have lost flights since 2019. This includes nine that have… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=3DAF9D27-76C0-4370-B958-4FD90773169A | Graham, Senators' Legislation Addresses Pilot Shortage | 2022-07-25 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John Thune (R-South Dakota), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) will today introduce the Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act to address airline flights cancellations caused by a shortage of pilots. The legislation: Raises the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age from 65 to 67. Requires that pilots over the age of 65 maintain a first-class medical certification, which must be renewed every six months. Requires air carriers to continue using pilot training and qualification programs approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Does not change or alter any other qualification – beyond age – to become a commercial airline pilot. With baby boomers making up half of the airline pilot population, roughly 5,000 fully qualified pilots will be forced to retire within the next two years and the problem will grow even more acute in the following years. The wave of forced pilot retirements continues even as hundreds of flights are being canceled due to a shortage of available pilots and crews. In 2007, the retirement age for pilots in the United States was raised from 60 to 65 after medical reports concluded age had an ‘insignificant impact’ on performance in the cockpit and there were safety precautions already in place to prevent accidents in case of incapacitation. Nothing in this legislation changes current safety and proficiency procedures for commercial pilots. Pilots will continue to be held to an incredibly high standard to ensure passenger safety. “There is a severe and growing pilot shortage in the United States. Every air traveler sees and feels the impact when they go to the airport,” said Senator Graham. “One of the biggest causes of air delays is a lack of available crews. This summer, if your plane actually leaves on time, you feel like you won the lottery. My legislation extends the mandatory retirement age by two years and will make an immediate and app… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-banking-republicans-criticize-gensler-for-stonewalling-congressional-inquiry-into-secs-proposed-climate-rule/ | Scott, Banking Republicans Criticize Gensler for Stonewalling Congressional Inquiry Into SEC’s Proposed Climate Rule | 2022-07-22 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 – This week, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), along with fellow Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee, sent a letter to Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler, criticizing the SEC’s lack of transparency and disregard for a congressional oversight request concerning the SEC’s 500-page proposed climate disclosure rule—a sweeping new regulation that will harm consumers, workers and the entire U.S. economy at a time when energy prices are skyrocketing. On June 15th, Banking Republicans sent a letter asking the SEC to submit answers by June 29th to a number of questions. The Senators also requested that the SEC preserve and turn over a number of records related to the proposed rule by June 29th. On July 12th—nearly two weeks past the deadline—Chairman Gensler responded to the senators’ letter with a perfunctory one-page response that included none of the answers or records requested. “Your response is wholly inadequate and unacceptable,” the senators wrote. “In our letter, we asked only a few simple and straightforward questions, including questions that should result in simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers such as: ‘Has the SEC considered the impact that the proposed climate disclosure rule would have on energy prices and any other costs associated with the rule?’; and ‘Has the SEC coordinated with any other Federal agencies on the policies contained in the proposed climate disclosure rule?’” As the senators point out, Chairman Gensler’s response completely ignored the request for records and did not indicate that the SEC is taking steps to preserve all records related to the proposed climate rule. “A member of the public who submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request would be entitled to receive more records from the SEC than what the SEC has given members of the Senate committee overseeing the commission,” the senators wrote. Banking Republicans also pointed out the impact that the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, West Virginia v. EPA, could have on the SEC’s propos… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=A09169C2-ABB5-456A-B3FE-5EFD3752590D | ICYMI: 'Perfect Storm Brewing' For 'Reemergence of ISIS' in Syria, Graham Warns | 2022-07-21 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) recently traveled to northeastern Syria to investigate the state of the al-Hol refugee camp and facilities that hold captured ISIS prisoners. GRAHAM: "The reemergence of ISIS as a threat to the American homeland is increasing by the day. There's a perfect storm brewing in northeastern Syria, where we have a refugee camp full of ISIS wives and children mixed in with other populations. That's going to be an ISIS factory. ... The radical elements of the camp are taking over." GRAHAM: "Congress needs to understand that the American military presence in Syria and Iraq is vital to our homeland security. Congress needs to be pushing the State Department and Iraq, the government of Iraq, to reduce the number of refugees at al-Hol refugee camp. Congress needs to be working with the administration to find solutions to the 11,000 ISIS prisoners. Throwing them in jail and forgetting about them, that is not going to work." GRAHAM: "The Syrian Democratic Forces, the commandos guarding the jail, told us that if Turkey goes back into northeastern Syria like they did in 2019, they will fight Turkey to protect their homeland and will not have the resources to guard the ISIS prisoners. The American military is very worried that we're gonna lose control of both the camp and the prison, and you could have a reemergence of ISIS just like in 2014." ‘Perfect storm brewing’ for ‘reemergence of ISIS’ in Syria, Graham warns By Mike Brest July 21, 2022 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is imploring his colleagues and the Biden administration to pay attention to northeast Syria, even as Russia's war in Ukraine and the threat of China loom large in defense circles. Graham recently returned from a trip to the al-Hol refugee camp and Hasakah prison, both in northeast Syria. The refugee camp has a population of roughly 55,000, consisting mainly of the wives and children of the Islamic State fighters who are in the prison, both of which are rampant with radicalization. A possible new g… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-tillis-and-other-senate-banking-republicans-raise-concerns-with-race-based-housing-subsidies/ | Scott, Tillis, and Other Senate Banking Republicans Raise Concerns with Race-Based Housing Subsidies | 2022-07-21 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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– This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and other Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee in a joint a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Sandra Thompson raising significant concerns with the Equitable Housing Finance Plans that contemplate race-based housing subsidies. The Equitable Housing Finance Plans announced on June 8, 2022 were developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) at the direction of the FHFA. The GSEs’ recently-released proposals would use Special Purpose Credit Programs to award race-based subsidies in the form of down payment assistance, lower rates, and reimbursements for appraisals. “The administration’s proposal seems intent on repeating the mistakes of the recent past. It is worth recalling the GSEs’ central role in the 2008 financial crisis,” wrote the senators. “Against this backdrop, we urge FHFA to reconsider these affirmative action housing subsidy plans for the following reasons: First, the plans are manifestly unfair and should be unconstitutional. Discrimination on the basis of skin color is simply wrong. That remains true even when intended to benefit minorities. “Second, the plans risk setting up another generation of minority borrowers for failure. Black and other minority homeowners lost significant wealth as a direct result of lax underwriting by the GSEs before the crisis,” the senators continued. “Third, the plans raise significant legal concerns. By statute, FHFA’s mandate as conservator is to conserve and preserve each GSE’s assets and restore it to a sound and solvent condition. No law authorizes FHFA to use a GSE’s assets to pursue affirmative action in housing.” “Fourth, the plans are a return to GSE mission creep. The GSEs’ charters limit them to supporting the secondary market. These plans, however, contemplate that the GSEs would push into the title insurance market (through bulk purchases and attorney opinion letters), the appraisal market (through new valuation options), and even the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-hickenlooper-and-house-colleagues-urge-sba-to-help-entrepreneurs-by-allowing-fintech-firms-to-participate-in-small-business-lending-programs/ | Scott, Hickenlooper, and House Colleagues Urge SBA to Help Entrepreneurs by Allowing Fintech Firms to Participate in Small Business Lending Programs | 2022-07-20 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 – This week, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) was joined by Senator John Hickenlooper (R-Colo.) and Representatives Jason Crow (D-Colo.) and Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) in sending a letter to urge Small Business Administrator Isablla Guzman to lift the SBA’s moratorium on allowing financial technology firms (fintechs) to serve as Small Business Lending Companies (SBLC) and to broaden the criteria of the SBA’s flagship 7(a) small business loan program to include fintechs. Sen. Scott previously sponsored the Expanding Access to Credit for Small Business Act, which included a provision to allow more fintech companies to participate in the 7(a) program. “Affordable access to capital is crucial for entrepreneurs and small businesses to succeed in starting, and growing their businesses. However, many entrepreneurs and small firms, especially women, minorities, and those living in rural areas, struggle to access the traditional banking system,” wrote Scott, Hickenlooper, Crow, and Donalds. “Modernizing the 7(a) program will allow fintech companies to continue to remove obstacles to access to credit for many small businesses who face difficulty participating in SBA lending programs. Lifting the moratorium on new SBLC licenses will allow additional innovative lenders to securely provide affordable credit to small businesses, especially those that have traditionally been underserved,” they continued. Full text of the letter is available HERE and below. Dear Administrator Guzman: Affordable access to capital is crucial for entrepreneurs and small businesses to succeed in starting, and growing their businesses. However, many entrepreneurs and small firms, especially women, minorities, and those living in rural areas, struggle to access the traditional banking system. We write today to request that the Small Business Administration (SBA) lift its moratorium on allowing additional non-banks to serve as Small Business Lending Companies (SBLC) and allow qualifying non-banks to provide access to the SBA’s 7(a) small busines… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=3D7BDC7E-4377-4F69-9984-FC3B0E2D8E1F | Graham on Confirmation of Judge Childs | 2022-07-19 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the Senate confirmation of J. Michelle Childs of South Carolina to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. “I am very pleased that Judge Michelle Childs from South Carolina received a strong bipartisan vote to become a judge on the DC Circuit. “Judge Childs is an extremely talented lawyer and has proven to be a fair-minded judge. She has wide and deep support from all corners of the South Carolina legal community. She will be a great addition to the DC Circuit Court. She has lived an exceptional life and is a true role model for young people looking to pursue a career in law. “Senator Scott and I appreciate the bipartisan support from our Senate colleagues and wish Judge Childs well on this new chapter in her life.” #### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=9E32D293-103C-496C-995E-923D96A9DC06 | ICYMI: Graham Leads Fact-Finding Trip To Al-Hol | 2022-07-19 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) recently led a fact-finding mission to the Al-Hol refugee camp in northeastern Syria that holds the wives and children of dead or captured Islamic State fighters. American military leaders have expressed concern it could become a breeding ground for “ISIS 2.0.” Graham also visited a detention facility in Hasaka where some of the adult men and teenage boys are housed. Earlier this year, ISIS staged a major attack and breakout attempt on the prison leading to a fierce two week battle with many fatalities. “Most people think the war with ISIS is over. They don’t think about how you repair the damage,” said Senator Graham. “What do you do with the prisoners? How do you give young people better options? That’s why they give wars numbers — they just keep repeating." ISIS Fighters’ Children Are Growing Up in a Desert Camp. What Will They Become? By Charlie Savage July 19, 2022 AL HOL, Syria — Viewed from a helicopter, this enormous camp that holds the wives and children of dead or captured Islamic State fighters was a sea of white tents against the desolate landscape of drought-stricken northeastern Syria. From the ground, the human dimension of this tragedy came into focus. As a convoy of armored vehicles made its way up a dusty road, children emerged to stand at the fence amid garbage. Some waved. One boy, in a faded “Star Wars” shirt, stood with hands clasped behind his back. Another, in an oversize polo shirt, held aloft a star folded from paper. Al Hol is a detention camp for people displaced by the ISIS war — guards do not let residents walk out its gates. About 93 percent of the 55,000 people here are women and children, about half under 12 years old. While most have Iraqi or Syrian mothers, thousands come from about 51 other countries, including European nations that have been reluctant to repatriate them. The world’s attention has largely moved on since the Islamic State’s last major enclave here crumbled in 2019. But left behind are tens of t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F65F986C-FF5D-484B-B3B1-3E0366028488 | Graham, Menendez Introduce Bill To Track Iran Nuclear Efforts | 2022-07-19 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Bob Menendez (D-New Jersey), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability Monitoring Act of 2022 to establish a task force to monitor the nuclear weapons and missile capabilities of Iran. The legislation establishes a joint task force led by the Department of State to monitor and regularly report to the appropriate congressional committees on Iran’s nuclear weapons and missile activities. The report will outline critical findings, including but not limited to, Iran’s ballistic missile activities, weaponization activities, and clandestine nuclear research. “It is imperative the United States government stays focused on monitoring Iranian nuclear ambitions,” said Senator Graham. “This legislation requires reports to Congress from relevant agencies on the status of the nuclear desires of the Iranian regime in several key areas. The best way for American leaders to make sound judgments about Iran is to have the most current and reliable information available. Our legislation also requires our government to collaborate with regional allies like Israel. No matter what happens with the Iran nuclear negotiations, we must monitor the Iranian nuclear program like a hawk. I appreciate working with Senator Menendez on this legislation as he is a reliable and steadfast defender of Israel and an opponent of the Iranian regime.” “I am pleased to have worked with Senator Graham to introduce this bipartisan legislation in light of the dangerous advancements in Iran’s nuclear program,” said Chairman Menendez. “With Iran’s unrelenting support of terrorism, its overmatching missile programs, and defiance in the face of international censure, there is no reason why the U.S. Congress should not receive the most up to date information about Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile activities or the Administration’s diplomatic efforts to address the threats posed by them. That is exactly what this bill will do.” A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-slams-democrats-economic-plans-on-newsmax/ | Senator Scott Slams Democrats’ Economic Plans on Newsmax | 2022-07-18 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 – On Newsmax with Greta Van Susteren, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) highlighted the disconnect between what the Democrats want and what Americans need. Click to watch On President Biden’s trip to the Middle East … “We have the resources we need to supply our folks with the energy that we all need. … When President Trump was in the White House, gas was $1.99 a gallon in December 2020. Now it’s over $4 a gallon. And [President Biden] refuses to let our folks here at home domestically drill for the energy we need. That, to me, makes his entire trip, especially his meeting with MBS, a failure.” On why the White House doesn’t support American energy … “What I can tell you is — as a spokesperson for South Carolinians — we would love to see more domestically-created jobs around our energy future. We would love to see the Keystone XL pipeline starting and six or 700,000 barrels of oil coming to this country every single day.” On Democrats’ revived tax and spending spree, or ‘Build Back Better’ … “I prefer to call it ‘Build Back Broker,’ because the truth of the matter is they must not understand what causes inflation. When you think about adding more fuel to the fire or more money to the economy, you’re literally talking about increasing inflation. When you increase taxes on our corporations, on our small businesses, you’re reducing profit and you’re reducing the number of jobs that are available. … We are far better off with the BBB being DOA: dead on arrival.” On President Biden’s disconnect from the American people … “Sometimes the White House seems to suggest, ‘Please believe what we are saying, not what you’re seeing with your own eyes.’ “They said ‘Afghanistan? It was a great withdrawal.’ What we saw was the death of 13 American soldiers and thousands of Americans stranded in Afghanistan. They tell us that the border is closed, but what we see is almost two and a half million illegal immigrants crossing our border in 12 months. … They tell us, by the way, that inflation is good for the poor, for … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=1D02BF59-404E-49E6-A0DC-3393CE4A9F14 | Graham on Biden Iran Policies | 2022-07-14 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham today made the following statement on President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signing The Jerusalem U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Joint Declaration, a pledge to deny nuclear weapons access to Iran. “Today, President Biden signed a joint pledge with Israel declaring that Iran shall never acquire nuclear weapons. Time will tell if the Biden Administration is truly committed to upholding this pledge. It is easy to sign an agreement making the claim but the question is, and has always been: do they have the will to enforce it? “No one should be surprised if the United States one day reenters a broken Iran nuclear deal. The Biden Administration seems obsessed with accepting any Iran deal, regardless of how bad it is. “I hope, for the sake of Israel and the world, this agreement is better for Israel than the Budapest Memorandum was for Ukraine. I hope it is not another ‘peace in our time’ moment reminiscent of Neville Chamberlain. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-joins-bipartisan-bicameral-letter-urging-president-biden-to-strengthen-abraham-accords-during-middle-east-visit/ | Senator Scott Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging President Biden to Strengthen Abraham Accords During Middle East Visit | 2022-07-13 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 – As President Biden begins his visit to the Middle East, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Representatives Bradley Schneider (D-Ill.) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), co-chairs of the Senate and House Abraham Accords Caucuses, on a bipartisan and bicameral letter urging the president to deepen and expand the Abraham Accords, and to condemn Iraq’s recent law criminalizing relations with Israel during his engagements with foreign leaders. “As members of the bicameral Abraham Accords Caucuses, we write to ask you to use your forthcoming trip to Israel and the Middle East to build on your Administration’s support for the peace and normalization agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco. In less than two years, the Abraham Accords have already transformed the region: enhancing Israel’s security and acceptance, creating economic opportunities for Arab states, advancing American leadership in the Middle East, deepening security cooperation between the United States and CENTCOM partners, and promoting interfaith and intercultural dialogue,” wrote the members. “While we celebrate these historic efforts, we also want to convey our disappointment and concern about the recently enacted Iraqi law that broadens the crime of normalizing relations with Israel.” “As you embark on travel to the Middle East later this month, we respectfully encourage you to raise Iraq’s anti-normalization law during your visits with foreign leaders and make clear the United States’ resolute condemnation,” the members’ letter continued. “We also support your efforts during your trip to strengthen the existing Abraham Accords agreements and expand the agreements to additional countries. We appreciate your continued support of efforts that advance peace in the Middle East and hope you will place continued normalization of relations with Israel at the forefront of your agenda this month.” The letter was also signed by Caucu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-boozman-urge-biden-nominee-for-agricultural-trade-negotiator-to-support-us-producers/ | Scott, Boozman Urge Biden Nominee for Agricultural Trade Negotiator to Support U.S. Producers | 2022-07-12 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) led 19 of their Senate colleagues on a letter to Doug McKalip, President Biden’s nominee to be the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) chief agricultural negotiator. The senators point out the Biden administration’s disastrous trade policies that have weakened America’s farmers and ranchers, and they urge McKalip, if confirmed, to seek trade agreements that support U.S. producers. “It is … disappointing that not only has the Biden administration chosen to forego the pursuit of trade agreements of any kind which can provide enhanced market access for U.S. exporters, but in the case of U.S. dairy, the administration has failed to fully enforce existing trade agreements. President Biden’s decision to put the U.S. agricultural industry on the backburner of his trade agenda disadvantages American farmers and ranchers while jeopardizing America’s strategic interests in the face of an emboldened and increasingly assertive China,” the senators wrote. They continued, “In light of these concerns, if confirmed, we request your commitment to working to enforce, enhance and grow market access as part of trade negotiations in order to promote U.S. agricultural exports which will be critical to achieving much-needed economic recovery.” Joining Senators Scott and Boozman on the letter are Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), John Thune (R-S.D.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.). Background: Agribusiness is South Carolina’s largest economic sector, contributing nearly $42 billion and more than 200,000 j… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=38A087C9-5981-4A63-8B26-28C1C22428A6 | Graham, Blumenthal Visit to Ukraine, Meet With President Zelenskyy | 2022-07-08 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after visiting Ukraine and meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “We arrived in Kyiv believing our resolution calling on the Secretary of State to designate Putin’s Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism was important but we come back to the United States believing the resolution is essential. We were honored to meet with President Zelenskyy and had a long, thorough and candid discussion about the way forward. Putin has made one of the most significant military blunders in modern Russian history and we cannot forgive or forget the atrocities the Russian armed forces, at his direction, have and are continuing to commit.” “We were struck by the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people in the face of such unprovoked inhumanity. Kyiv is a thriving city whose people are returning. In the fall, their children will go back to school as fighting continues in the east and south. America must continue to stand with them by providing the advanced air defense, artillery, ammunition, anti-mine, and medical equipment they need. This material is a good investment, not only in Ukraine’s sovereignty and freedom, but in the national security of all freedom-loving nations across the globe.” “We must also continue to support and highlight the successful insurgency effort in the east. Walking the hallowed ground of Bucha, where there is still evidence of mass graves, it is clear as day that Putin will not stop with Ukraine but will seek to continue threatening western democracy and the free market world. We join with our European allies, and other democracies across the globe, and encourage further sanctions and economic embargoes to cut off Russia’s ability to wage this war.” “After our meeting with the Minister of Interior and the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, we are more committed than ever to supporting the International Criminal Court and the Ukrainian justice system to prosecute the high numbers… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=D214DBC1-A447-4967-B454-367190A0F037 | Graham Opposes Biden Support for Eliminating the Senate Filibuster | 2022-06-30 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement in response to President Biden’s declaration he supports eliminating the Senate filibuster rule to support abortion on demand. Graham said: “It is abundantly clear the Democratic Party is becoming more radical and will change every institution in the country that stands in the way of their desire to grab power. It is a very sad and very dangerous development. “I remember when Republicans controlled the White House, the House and the Senate, and were being urged by President Trump to change the filibuster. Many people in our base supported changing Senate rules to pass our dream agenda. I also remember signing a letter with thirty-two Democrats pledging to keep the legislative filibuster in place to make sure the Senate stays the Senate. Those same Democrats, except for two, appear willing to blow up the Senate. President Biden, who for decades opposed abolishing the filibuster, is cheering them on. “It is my hope and belief Senators Manchin and Sinema will resist this effort to change the rules of the Senate. I am asking no more of them than I asked of myself and my colleagues when we were in a similar position.” ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-condemns-lefts-attacks-on-conservative-minorities/ | Scott Condemns Left’s Attacks on Conservative Minorities | 2022-06-30 | 2022 | 2022-06 | 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 – In an appearance on Jesse Watters Primetime, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) condemned the Left’s attacks against Justice Clarence Thomas and conservative minorities. Click to watch On why the Left attacks Black conservatives … “I certainly think that the greatest threat to the liberal coalition are Black conservatives who stand up and think for ourselves. We represent the fact that the African American community is not a monolithic community. If you can ever break the stronghold that the Democrats have on the African American community, the entire coalition falls apart. “And think about this, Jesse: President Biden’s approval ratings have never been lower in the African American community and the Hispanic community. The last thing [the Left wants] to see are people like Clarence Thomas, Ben Carson, and myself standing up and making common sense popular everywhere in the nation. And oh, by the way, we happen to be Black. That is a great threat to the entire coalition on the Left. So they want to shut it down, cancel Clarence Thomas because he dares to think for himself.” On Justice Thomas’ character … “You think about what Justice Sotomayor said about Justice Thomas. She said he was kind, affable, first to celebrate the victories in your life — whether it’s your child’s birthday — he is such a warm-hearted person. Those were her comments, but the Clarence Thomas I have met is consistent with what she said. This is a person who rose from abject poverty in rural Georgia to live the American Dream because in America, all things are possible. Clarence Thomas is a person who has affection for everyone, even those who disagree with him, because he understands that you can disagree without being disagreeable. Clarence Thomas is a class act.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/following-sens-scott-ossoff-successful-push-fema-distributes-350-million-in-disaster-relief-to-heirs-property-owners/ | Following Sens. Scott, Ossoff Successful Push, FEMA Distributes $350 Million in Disaster Relief to Heirs Property Owners | 2022-06-29 | 2022 | 2022-06 | 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 – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.)’s successful push to reform FEMA policies that discriminated against Black homeowners has helped tens of thousands of people get the help they need after natural disasters. Last fall, Senators Scott and Ossoff successfully lobbied FEMA to alter its disaster relief policies that discriminated against heirs property owners by requiring disaster victims to present clear title to property after The Washington Post reported that “more than a third of Black-owned land in the South is passed down informally, rather than through deeds and wills.” In a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing last week, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell testified that after FEMA’s policy change last year, 42,000 homeowners and 53,000 renters nationwide — who would have previously been denied — received disaster assistance, totaling $350 million. “For years I have worked to protect heirs property owners across South Carolina and the country,” said Senator Scott. “The disaster relief going to these families, many of which are Black southerners, wouldn’t have happened if not for the FEMA policy change resulting from our commonsense, bipartisan effort.” “For decades, many Black property owners in the South have been unfairly denied disaster assistance due to FEMA policies,” said Senator Ossoff. “Our bipartisan effort has ended those discriminatory practices and delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster relief to Black property owners who would have previously denied help.” “We implemented these changes in our own policies in August of last year and since then, we were able to help over 42,000 homeowners and 53,000 renters and receive assistance we would have denied assistance under our old system. That amounts to somewhere close to $350 million that we would have made them come back to us through an appeal process before,” FEMA Administrator Criswell said in the hearing. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senators-scott-cruz-barrasso-introduce-legislation-to-protect-kids-double-number-of-school-resource-officers/ | Senators Scott, Cruz, Barrasso Introduce Legislation to Protect Kids, Double Number of School Resource Officers | 2022-06-27 | 2022 | 2022-06 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) in introducing the Safe Kids, Safe Schools, Safe Communities Act of 2022, legislation that would dedicate over $38 billion to make our schools and communities safer, including funding enhanced school security and doubling the number of school resource officers in America’s schools, investing in school mental health professionals and reducing gun violence. The funds appropriated by their proposal would be fully paid for with unspent American Rescue Plan money. “There have been far too many school shootings in this country, and it is past time for Congress to do something to address this problem,” said Senator Cruz. “Our Safe Kids, Safe Schools, Safe Communities Act would focus on making schools safer by increasing the number of properly trained school resource officers on campus who can deter and, if necessary, stop school shooters before our kids are harmed, increasing the number of school mental health professionals who can identify at-risk children and ensure those kids get the help they need before they become violent, and providing funding to improve the physical security measures for schools. Our legislation also focuses on curbing gun violence by improving NICS and prioritizing law enforcement, criminal prosecutions of persons who illegally buy a gun and expanding Project Exile to more effectively prosecute those who commit violent crimes with a firearm. These are issues that the left and right should be able to agree on. Our legislation would not only help prevent school shootings, but do so while still protecting the constitutional rights of millions of law-abiding Americans.” “We all want to help prevent tragedies like what we saw in Uvalde. My focus has always been on mental health and increasing school safety,” said Senator Barrasso. “This is exactly what Senator Cruz and I focus on with our Safe Kids, Safe Schools, Safe Communities Act. Our legislation will make a difference by securing schools… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=6621D6D2-3F6B-44E3-BE2E-39345B692831 | Graham on Supreme Court Dobbs Decision | 2022-06-24 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham today made the following statement on the Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson. “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is a long overdue constitutional correction allowing for elected officials in the states to decide issues of life. “Roe was Constitutionally unsound from its inception as the flawed legal theory behind the decision gives unlimited power to five unelected Supreme Court justices. I believe it was one of the largest power grabs in the history of the Supreme Court. Under the Roe theory, almost anything could be a constitutional right depending on the views of five justices on substantive due process. “The issue of life will now be decided by elected officials in the states, the same way the issue was handled until 1973. Simply stated, this decision represents a constitutional reset. “Finally, all these decades of toiling in the vineyards fighting for conservative judges has paid off. I am glad to have done my part in this cause. I also appreciate President Trump’s leadership in nominating conservative justices. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sen-tim-scott-statement-on-scotus-dobbs-decision/ | Sen. Tim Scott Statement on SCOTUS Dobbs Decision | 2022-06-24 | 2022 | 2022-06 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. “Today, the Supreme Court took an important step to protect the God-given right to life for millions of Americans by returning the power back to the people and the states, where it belongs,” said Senator Tim Scott. “A nation in which abortion is the ‘first and best’ answer for moms in challenging circumstances is a nation that has sacrificed its moral clarity and courage. America’s fundamental promises include the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Our support for babies and their mothers re-establishes those shared values that began to erode over the last several decades. “Furthermore, I commend the Justices for their courage in the face of unprecedented threats and violence. Their commitment to the Constitution and refusal to bend to intimidation gives me hope for the future of our nation.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F9E693B9-6C9B-4927-951E-4CB93A55946A | Graham, Blumenthal Applaud Committee Passage of Russian State Sponsor of Terrorism Resolution | 2022-06-23 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | Senate | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | graham | https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today made the following statement following the committee passage of the Senate resolution they introduced affirming that the United States Senate views the actions of the government of the Russian Federation, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin, as sponsoring acts of terrorism, and calls on the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST). “We are extremely pleased that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Menendez and Ranking Member Risch, passed our resolution urging Putin’s Russia to be designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. “The committee vote was unanimous. We hope and strongly urge that the resolution be brought to the Senate floor as soon as possible. It is imperative Congress show support for designating Putin’s Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, putting them in the same category as Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Syria. The sooner this designation is made, the better for the people of Ukraine and freedom-loving people throughout the world. “This bipartisan action by the United States Senate thus far has been well-received in Ukraine and hopefully will be a green light to other nations to move in this direction.” The resolution, once passed on the floor, will put the Senate on record and: Views the actions of the Government of the Russian Federation, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin, as sponsoring acts of terrorism. Calls on the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. The SST designation allows four categories of sanctions to be placed on a country, including restrictions on U.S. foreign assistance, a ban on defense exports and sales, certain controls over exports of dual use items, and financial and other restrictions. If designated, Russia would join a small list of other countries who are designated SSTs: Cuba, Democratic People’s Republi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-bicameral-group-call-on-biden-admin-to-reverse-its-plan-to-circumvent-us-law-by-creating-an-unofficial-us-consulate-to-the-palestinians-in-jerusalem/ | Scott, Bicameral Group Call on Biden Admin to Reverse its Plan to Circumvent U.S. Law by Creating an Unofficial U.S. Consulate to the Palestinians in Jerusalem | 2022-06-23 | 2022 | 2022-06 | 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 – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today joined Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Representative Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), and more than 80 members of Congress on a bicameral joint statement, calling on the Biden administration to reverse course on its plan to erode the full and faithful implementation of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 by moving the Palestinian Affairs Unit (PAU) out of the U.S. Ambassador to Israel’s reporting chain of command and renaming the PAU the “U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs” that would serve as an unofficial U.S. consulate to the Palestinians in Jerusalem. “It is alarming that the Biden Administration has opened what amounts to be a separate U.S. diplomatic office to the Palestinians in Israel’s capital. This decision is wholly inconsistent with the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that Congress passed into law and has repeatedly reaffirmed with overwhelming bipartisan support over the years. We strongly supported the Trump Administration’s decision to fully and faithfully implement the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 by formally recognizing Jerusalem as the eternal and undivided capital of Israel, by moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and by closing the U.S. Consulate General for the Palestinians in Jerusalem and merging its functions into the U.S. Embassy’s ‘Palestinian Affairs Unit’ within one diplomatic mission under the authority the U.S. Ambassador to Israel. The Biden Administration’s disregard for that law, however, undermines our nation’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and signals support for dividing Jerusalem. “Let there be no misunderstanding: this unprecedented arrangement—to turn the Palestinian Affairs Unit into a ‘U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs’ that will no longer report to the U.S. Ambassador to Israel but instead report directly to the State Department in Washington, D.C., and to appoint a Special Envoy to the Palestinians—is an effort to open an unofficial and de facto U.S. consulate to the Palestinians in Jerusalem. In fact,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
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