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| https://timmons.house.gov/media/press-releases/timmons-writes-constituents-reflecting-first-year-congress | TIMMONS WRITES TO CONSTITUENTS REFLECTING ON FIRST YEAR IN CONGRESS | 2019-12-30 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | William Timmons | T000480 | timmons.house.gov | legacy | Greenville, SC-- Congress is, for the most part,gridlockedby partisanship,butI remain optimistic about our nation's future. My team and I worked hard this year to deliver resultsfor the people of the Upstate, but Washington remains dysfunctional. Congress needs members from both sides of the aisleto work together to address our fiscal crisis, continue to grow the economy, secure our borders, foster job growth and innovation, and address the rapidly growing cost of healthcare in our country. Read more about my first year in Congress in the letter below. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-amid-impeachment-drama-congress-also-moves-forward-bills-help-sc-post-and | ICYMI: Amid impeachment drama, Congress also moves forward with bills that help SC | Post and Courier | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Post and Courier: Amid impeachment drama, Congress also moves forward with bills that help SC December 19, 2019 Mere hours after the House of Representatives erupted in vicious partisan warfare over the impeachment of President Donald Trump, the very same lawmakers cheerfully united Thursday to overwhelmingly approve a sweeping new trade deal with Canada and Mexico. The long-awaited U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, now poised to replace the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement after a 385-41 vote, could offer a significant boost to South Carolina's economy, which provided more than $6.7 billion worth of exports to the country's two neighbors in 2018. Before both impeachment and the trade deal, the House approved a $1.3 trillion spending deal Tuesday that ensures the federal government won't experience a shutdown for the second consecutive year and includes funding for several key Palmetto State priorities. The dizzying series of events in a frantic final week before lawmakers head home for the holidays underscored a dynamic that rarely makes it onto cable news or in partisan shouting matches on the House floor: Even in these polarizing times, lawmakers are still able to come together to, at least occasionally, pass major legislation. U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham, who supported all three of the major votes this week, said the busy few days encapsulated the dual role he hoped to play when he got to Congress earlier this year as Charleston's first Democratic congressman in decades. Our district has entrusted me to work with the president when we agree with him and also to be a check on him when we disagree with him, Cunningham said. Impeachment is the latter, and the former comes when we pass the USMCA. So I think this week is a great example of it. [] In a floor speech before the USMCA vote, Cunningham said it will benefit Lowcountry manufacturers and businesses like Bosch, JW Aluminum and Becton Dickinson by stabilizing the market and ending the trade uncertainty that has hung over the state's… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/duncan-democrats-have-caused-irreparable-harm | Duncan: 'Democrats have caused irreparable harm' | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 2229 Rayburn House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/huge-pro-life-victory-trump-admin-takes-aim-abortion-surcharge-hidden-some | Huge pro-life victory: Trump admin takes aim at the abortion surcharge hidden in some Obamacare plans | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 2229 Rayburn House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-joe-wilson-to-attend-ndaa-signing-ceremony | Congressman Joe Wilson to Attend NDAA Signing Ceremony | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | joewilson | https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | On December 20, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on plans to attend the National Defense Authorization (NDAA) Signing Ceremony tonight: "As an NDAA Committee Conferee, I am thankful to be with President Donald Trump as he signs the NDAA into law. I am extraordinarily grateful that this year's NDAA included my legislation with the most co-sponsors of any bill this Congress, 383, to finally AXE the Widow's Tax. This is a big win for military spouses, families, and servicemembers who for years have been victim to this unjust offset." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://timmons.house.gov/media/press-releases/timmons-leads-house-members-advocating-foster-care-religious-liberty-rule | Timmons Leads House Members in Advocating for Foster Care Religious Liberty Rule Change | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | William Timmons | T000480 | timmons.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, 50 Members of the House of Representatives joined Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar. The letter commends HHS' recent notice of proposed rulemaking which would roll-back harmful Obama Administration regulations which infringed upon the religious liberty of faith-based foster care providers across the United States, including Miracle Hill Ministries in Greenville, SC. I want to thank each of my colleagues in Congress who joined me in advocating on behalf of the many faith-based foster care providers throughout our country, said Congressman Timmons. The faith community has a long and rich history of providing homes for vulnerable children. It was unfortunate that the previous administration chose to punish those willing to serve the least fortunate in our communities because of the very same religious beliefs which inspired their charity. I am thrilled the Trump Administration recognized their predecessors' error and have proposed a remedy, and I look forward to the proposed regulations being finalized. The well-being of foster children across the country depends on it. Click here to view the letter and here to read Congressman Timmons' op-ed on this topic from earlier this year. Notable Reactions We applaud the courageous leadership of Representative Timmons and other Members of Congress defending the religious freedom rights of faith-based child welfare providers, said Reid Lehman, President and CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries. Last year Miracle Hill Ministries served 434 South Carolina foster children, 171 of whom were successfully reunited with their families and 31 of whom were adopted. Although we are grateful for the 2019 HHS waiver allowing us to continue operating, this temporary remedy must become permanent and extend to all faith-based providers caring for our nation's most vulnerable children. Now is the time for HHS to change this burdensome, unlawful regulation. This new regulation f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-applauds-house-passage-usmca | Cunningham Applauds House Passage of USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. In response to House passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Rep. Joe Cunningham released the following statement: After months of working with the White House and members of both parties here in Congress, I am proud that the House voted today to pass USMCA. A strong trade relationships with our closest neighbors is absolutely necessary to maintaining good-paying jobs and a robust economy in the Lowcountry. This is an example of what Congress can do when we come together for the people we serve. I'll continue to work hard with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to achieve results for the Lowcountry. Earlier today, Cunningham spoke on the House floor, calling attention to Lowcountry manufacturers and businesses like Bosch, JW Aluminum, and Becton Dickinson that would benefit from the trade certainty and market stability that finalizing USMCA will bring. Cunningham previously urged House leadership to ensure a vote on USMCA before the end of the year. Yesterday, he joined six other freshman members in calling for the Senate to pass USMCA before they leave Washington for the holidays. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/dark-day-america-duncan-reacts-impeachment-vote | Dark Day In America - Duncan reacts to impeachment vote | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 2229 Rayburn House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/press-releases/duncan-praises-passage-historic-usmca | Duncan Praises Passage of Historic USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Jeff Duncan praised the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in the House of Representatives: President Trump has secured yet another historic victory for the United States of America. The USMCA will bring our trade policies with Canada and Mexico into the 21st century and implement provisions that put our nation and our workers first. This modernized and generational trade deal will further propel the nation's economic success we are currently experiencing under the Trump Administration. It's sad that we waited over a year for this deal to come to fruition as Speaker Pelosi held it hostage to try and disguise the unpopularity of her party's impeachment sham. The American people see right through it. They know President Trump is the one who secured this win another promise made and a promise kept! See Congressman Jeff Duncan's op-ed from June 2019 on the USMCA HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/representatives-joe-wilson-on-passage-of-usmca | Representatives Joe Wilson on Passage of USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | joewilson | https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Representative Joe Wilson released the following statement after voting in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): "As we close this year's legislative session, I am grateful that President Trump was able to come to an agreement for the USMCA. This deal will bring North American trade into the 21st century and delivers a huge win for our economy and South Carolina. The USMCA is a major accomplishment of President Trump's that makes good on his promise to fight for American workers and create jobs." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/representatives-wilson-kelly-sherrill-luria-and-stivers-introduce-body | Representatives Wilson, Kelly, Sherrill, Luria, and Stivers Introduce Body Armor for Females Modernization Act | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | legacy | On December 19, Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) with Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Trent Kelly (MS-01), Elaine Luria (VA-02), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), and Steve Stivers (OH-15) along with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the below statements following the introduction of H.R. 5491, the Body Armor for Females Modernization Act (BAFMA): | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/representatives-wilson-sherrill-kelly-luria-stefanik-and-stivers | Representatives Wilson, Sherrill, Kelly, Luria, Stefanik, and Stivers Introduce Body Armor for Females Modernization Act | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | joewilson | https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | On December 19, Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) with Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Trent Kelly (MS-01), Elaine Luria (VA-02), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), and Steve Stivers (OH-15) along with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the below statements following the introduction of H.R. 5491, the Body Armor for Females Modernization Act (BAFMA): "Fort Jackson trains more than 60% of all women entering the Army each year. Women deserve the proper fitting personal protective equipment from the day they enter the military – not just when deploying. Our military's readiness depends on Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, and Sailors to ‘train like they fight.' This bill will expedite the procuring and fielding of new generation equipment that better protects females," said Congressman Joe Wilson. "I'm grateful to work to reduce injuries to all of our brave servicemembers by ensuring they have the right equipment from day one. This bill will improve overall combat effectiveness while increasing our military's readiness." "In the Navy, pilots are required to wear dry suits – waterproof equipment with neck and wrist seals – when the water goes below a certain temperature. I couldn't fly when that happened because the standard wrist seals were too big, and my suit would not have functioned properly," said Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill. "I am pleased to work with Representative Wilson on this bill that will push DoD to develop personal protective equipment that better fits and protects all servicemembers, particularly women. This bill also directs DoD to collaborate with academia and industry to ensure our nation is on the cutting edge when it comes to keeping our troops safe." "I commend Congressman Wilson's efforts to ensure America sends her daughters to war with equipment that unleashes their full potential when facing the nation's enemies in combat," said Congressman Trent Kelly. "Our female service members deserve to be equipped properly from day one of their service in order to prevent injury and so that they can train a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=418 | U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman Issues Statement on the Passage of the USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Ralph Norman | N000190 | norman.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman Issues Statement on the Passage of the USMCA On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman issued the following statement after voting in favor of the USMCA:"Ultimately what the USMCA does is help level the playing field for trade between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The result will be more than half a million new American jobs, higher wages for our workers, and more opportunities for U.S. businesses. "Although there are elements of this agreement that I disagree with including and especiallyArticle 19.17, which mirrors CDA Section 230 I believe the overall benefits of the USMCA will nevertheless be substantial to our nation. I thank President Trump and his administration for their work in making this a reality." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6C5ED383-90BB-4E18-BBF1-DFECAFBDBB2C | Rep. Rice votes to boost economy and create jobs | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tom Rice | R000597 | rice.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) released the following statement after voting for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The nameplate on my desk says jobs, jobs, jobs and that's exactly what the USMCA will bring. For far too long, America was willing to accept trade agreements that were tilted against American workers. These unfair agreements are one of the primary reasons that the American middle class has stagnated for decades until the election of President Donald Trump. This new agreement will bring new jobs to America, raise wages, and accelerate the growth of our economy. With this agreement, President Trump is doing what is right and what is fair for America. I am proud to have voted in favor of it. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://timmons.house.gov/media/press-releases/usmca-passes-house-0 | USMCA PASSES HOUSE | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | William Timmons | T000480 | timmons.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.-- Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement after House passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): The passage of USMCA is a huge win for the country and for the Upstate. It is difficult to appreciate the magnitude of today's vote given all the noise surrounding impeachment, but I believe that when we look back on President Trump's time in office 10 or 15 years from now, we may consider negotiating and passing USMCA his signature achievement. Over 170,000 jobs in South Carolina are supported by trade with Canada and Mexico, and USMCA will continue to support those jobs and encourage export growth in South Carolina. South Carolina exports nearly $7 billion worth of products to Canada and Mexico annually. USMCA is crucial to the livelihood and success of individuals and businesses across our state. President Trump made a promise to the American people to put America first. We saw him keep that promise during negotiations, and today we saw it again with passage of the agreement. I was proud to support the deal. Background for USMCA & South Carolina: According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, USMCA will add 176,000 new jobs to the workforce and will provide over $68 billion in new economic growth Canada and Mexico purchase nearly one-fifth of South Carolina's total global manufacturing exports South Carolina's small- and medium-sized businesses comprise 63% of the state's exporters of metals to Canada and Mexico More than 14,000 of South Carolina's manufacturing jobs depend on manufacturing exports to Canada and Mexico South Carolina agricultural exports to Canada total $126 million and $21 million to Mexico | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=4454F1D3-EAB6-4ACD-9CE6-117A207176B1 | Graham Helps Secure $138 Million for Charleston Harbor Deepening Project | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statements after the Senate voted in support of $138 million for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. This is a giant step forward and great news for the Port of Charleston, said Graham. I'm incredibly appreciative of President Trump, as well as my House and Senate colleagues, for making this happen. The $138 million we secured is one of the most important milestones we have met. It will help keep us on track toward project completion. Graham has been a leader in ensuring the Harbor Deepening Project moves forward. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, he was an early and ardent advocate, working with both the Obama and Trump Administrations to gather the necessary support. He has repeatedly secured federal authorizations and funding to move the project forward. Charleston Harbor Deepening is about jobs both today and in the future, said Graham. The Port is the backbone of our state's economy and responsible for over $60 billion in economic activity. Today's news ensures our port will continue to benefit South Carolina and American business in perpetuity. My goal from the start has to been clear: I want Charleston to be a premier port on the East Coast. With today's vote we are on our way to turning that goal into reality. President Trump is expected to sign the legislation into law soon. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=F27FC3C5-CFFF-4A47-85A9-A63B4B33F0D4 | Graham: House Democrats Facing 'Buyer's Remorse,' Know Foundation of Impeachment is Shaky | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made these statements on news Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats will hold the Articles of Impeachment in order to delay a Senate trial and vote. My concern is the precedent we are setting. The Constitution never envisioned the House being able to impeach the president, dictate the terms of the trial in the Senate, and hold the Articles of Impeachment back to be released at a time of their choosing. It creates a constitutional extortion mechanism that is dangerous for the country. I do not know what is driving the idea of holding the Articles of Impeachment. My speculation is buyer's remorse they know the foundation of impeachment is shaky. Whether you agree with impeachment or not, Trump Derangement Syndrome has reached a new level here. House Democrats refusing to send the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate because they don't like the way we may do the trial that is just scary. Congressman Jim Clyburn, a very good friend and a very good man, just said if it were up to him they would never send the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate. That tells me they are embarrassed by what they did the product they generated in the House is not worthy of coming to the Senate. In the Clinton impeachment, I could not imagine, as a House manager, not going to the Senate to make our case. If we had held back the Articles of Impeachment against President Clinton to try to get the Senate to do our bidding the media would have eaten us alive. Speaker Pelosi has no ability to shape the trial. That is the Senate Majority Leader's decision in consultation with the Minority Leader. If you don't like the way we do a trial in the Senate, you take it to the ballot box. Constitutional checks and balances keep us free as a country. This is a destruction of the separation of powers and constitutional checks and balances. That should scare every American. This is uncharted waters constitutionally. We cannot have a sys… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-praises-treasury-departments-final-action-on-opportunity-zones | Senator Scott Praises Treasury Department’s Final Action on Opportunity Zones | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday | December 19, 2019 Senator Scott Praises Treasury Department's Final Action on Opportunity Zones WASHINGTONToday, Senator Tim Scott released the following statement on the Treasury Department's final regulations on Opportunity Zones, one of the nation's most bipartisan initiatives to combat poverty. The past fifty years of fighting poverty through government-led programs has only proved to perpetuate the cycle of generational poverty. My Opportunity Zones initiative gives us a new chance to get it right, said Senator Scott. Finalized guidelines will provide the clarity and certainty necessary for both communities and investors to fully utilize the Opportunity Zones incentive. I've worked hard to ensure that the Treasury Department was able to accomplish this before the end of the year, and am thankful for Secretary Mnuchin and the White House for seeing it through to the finish line. I look forward to implementation and the good work that stems from this remarkable bipartisan law. Click HERE to read the regulations. ### Related Issues: Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/local-lawmakers-weigh-debate-over-articles-impeachment | Local lawmakers weigh in on debate over Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 2229 Rayburn House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/press-releases/duncan-democrats-articles-impeachment-mark-dark-day-america | Duncan: Democrats Articles of Impeachment Mark a Dark Day in America | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) blasted House Democrats for their two baseless Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump: Today marks a dark day in the United States of America. The Democrats have taken our nation through a divisive, partisan impeachment lacking evidence, due process, or constitutional basis in order to overturn the results of the 2016 election. They are so blinded by their hatred for the President that they voted to impeach him regardless of facts, rules, or the truth. This will go down as the most partisan and rigged impeachment process in American history and history will not be kind to the Democrats of the 116th Congress. Democrats' hateful vendetta to take down President Trump began the day their candidate, Hillary Clinton, projected to win by a landslide, was defeated by the silent majority the forgotten men and women of America who chose Donald J. Trump to lead the nation. Since that day, Democrats have made calculated moves and outlandish accusations to take him down. Yet through it all, President Trump has worked every day for the American people: draining the swamp, lowering taxes, eliminating costly regulations, removing the U.S. from the Iran Nuclear Deal and Paris Climate Agreement, crafting America first trade policies, nominating constitutionalists to the courts, and working to protect our borders. He has shut out the left's noise and worked for the American people every day, no matter the allegation being made against him. And the results speak for themselves: record unemployment and employment numbers, a booming economy, 10,000-point rise in the Dow Jones, American energy dominance, and a decrease in illegal border crossings. Democrats know this, and they know they can't beat President Trump's record. So, they instead pursue this rash impeachment. Today is a dark day in America. It's dark because Democrats have caused irreparable harm to this institution and the impeachment process. It's dark because Democrats voted to oust a President bas… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-joe-wilson-votes-no-on-impeachment | Congressman Joe Wilson Votes NO on Impeachment | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | joewilson | https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | On December 18, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement after a vote on two articles of impeachment votes: "Today, House Democrats shamefully voted alone in a partisan hoax which they have been fixated on since the day President Donald Trump was elected, a vote to impeach. I proudly voted no against both articles of impeachment. This has been their plan even before the President was elected and it is sad that House Democrats have continued this charade. This vote came with no evidence against the President and is only an attempt to divert attention from the President's successes." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=CF5C2545-3164-4998-AC69-FD6686CE9A6E | Rep. Rice rejects the Democrat’s sham-impeachment articles | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tom Rice | R000597 | rice.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C) released the followingstatement after the House of Representatives passed articles of impeachment against President Trump. I voted no on both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.This vote was the culmination of three years of corrupt effort by the Democratic Party and the federal bureaucracy to discredit and remove President Trump. He has been the target of an astounding barrage of lies, deceit, and corruption. Now that we can move past this partisan process that has overtaken the House of Representatives for the past few months,I look forward to getting back to work on bipartisan legislation to improve the lives of hardworking American citizens. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://timmons.house.gov/media/press-releases/timmons-votes-no-impeachment | Timmons Votes No on Impeachment | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | William Timmons | T000480 | timmons.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Congressman William Timmons (R-SC) released the following statement after his votes against the articles of impeachment brought against President Donald J. Trump. Since the Democrats took control of the House of Representatives and gave Nancy Pelosi the Speaker's gavel, it has not been a question of if, but when, they would impeach President Trump. The charges they brought forward illustrate the partisan nature of this process. They accuse the President of abusing the power of his office for political gain, but by doing so without providing sufficient evidence to support their claim, House Democrats are actually abusing power of their own. They accuse President Trump of obstructing Congress, but under the Constitution, complaints such as these should be resolved in our courts. Congress cannot issue blanket subpoenas to the Executive Branch and hope to find something incriminating. Instead, Congressional subpoenas must be supported by a valid legislative purpose. Presidents past, present, and future, are entitled to question whether a Congressional subpoena is backed by sufficient legal authority, or in this case, by a valid legislative purpose. And when they raise such a question, the Constitution says that the outcome should be resolved in the Judicial Branch. So why would the Democrats impeach the President now instead of waiting for the Supreme Court to fulfill their constitutional duty? Because they made up their mind to impeach the President the day they took the House. "This entire process has reeked of political opportunism from the get-go. Today's vote will forever stain the legacy of this legislative body, and I refuse to be a part of it. "I voted against both articles of impeachment brought against President Donald Trump. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-secures-funding-important-lowcountry-priorities-bipartisan | Cunningham Secures Funding for Important Lowcountry Priorities in Bipartisan Appropriations Bills | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Bipartisan legislation funds LWCF, the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project, and important projects on Parris Island and Joint Base Charleston Washington, D.C. Rep. Joe Cunningham voted today to pass H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158, bipartisan appropriations bills that would fully fund the government for fiscal year 2020 and prevent a government shutdown. Cunningham secured more than $70 million for important Lowcountry military priorities, including $37.2 million to modernize an outdated live-fire training range on Parris Island and $33.3 million towards constructing a new Medical Consolidated and Distribution Center on Joint Base Charleston. Cunningham led the charge in obtaining the highest level of funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) since 2004, though he continues to push for this program's funding to be made permanent and mandatory. Cunningham also played a key role in securing the $138 million needed to fully fund the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. The Port of Charleston is a critical driver of economic development in the Lowcountry and across South Carolina. This project will ensure the Port reaches its full potential. Rep. Cunningham also secured: $50 million in funding for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program, which would improve community infrastructure surrounding military installations. A $53 million increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health to conduct research onAlzheimer's disease. $10 million in funding for cyber security institutions at senior military colleges, including the Citadel. An amendment that would prioritize USAID's efforts to combat illegal fishing abroad, which undercuts Lowcountry fishermen who work hard and play by the rules. Supporting our Lowcountry military installations through smart, strategic investments is one of my top priorities in Congress. I'm proud to stand behind a funding bill that recognizes the importance the Lowcountry plays in ensuring our national defense, said Rep. Joe Cunningham. This bipartisan funding package inv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/press-releases/duncan-statement-reckless-spending-bills | Duncan Statement on Reckless Spending Bills | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) released the following statement after voting no on two reckless spending bills in the House of Representatives: The $1.4 trillion, 2,300-page spending bills were released last night, not even 24 hours before the final vote in the House. The spending bills continue us on a dangerous fiscal trajectory, placing more insurmountable debt on our children and grandchildren. This is no way to govern or legislate, and I strongly voted no. I came to Washington to get our fiscal house in order. We are not $23 trillion in debt because we tax Americans too little; we're in debt because we continually spend too much money and don't root out unnecessary government programs. Funding Constitutional functions of government, like defense, is the right thing to do just like paying the mortgage on your home is the responsible thing to do. But when you constantly use your credit card to make the payment, it is just flat wrong especially when the next generation of American workers will be the ones that pay the debt. The federal government has plenty of money coming in, but if we don't cut spending, no real or lasting change will ever be felt. I refuse to let us keep going down this path. The longer we wait to cut spending, the worse off the next generation of taxpayers will be. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=14C3B178-CF6E-4301-8A54-CC58DFE7DF33 | Rep. Rice opposes fiscally irresponsible spending bills | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tom Rice | R000597 | rice.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C) released the followingstatement after the House of Representatives voted on two appropriations bills that would add $1.4 trillion in spending. Fiscal irresponsibility seems to be the status quo in Washington, and I could not in good faith vote for legislation that would continue to increase our country's deficit. We had less than 24 hours to review thousands of pages of bill text and amendments that would cost taxpayers more than $1.4 trillion. We must start operating this country in a way that pays down the national debt and reins in spending. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-applauds-passage-of-fy-2020-ndaa | Scott Applauds Passage of FY 2020 NDAA | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Tuesday | December 17, 2019 Scott Applauds Passage of FY 2020 NDAA WASHINGTONToday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement upon final passage of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: South Carolinianshave a unique bond with our nation's military, and weknow how important it is that weensure that our men and women are equipped with the tools they need to defend and protect this great nation,said Senator Tim Scott. I am proud that Congress was able to secure not only a pay raise for our troops, butalsoincrease funding for military institutions located in South Carolina, createnewopportunitiesat theSavannah River Site, andprovide more resources for the DoD's HBCU Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation program. Provisions that benefit South Carolina are outlined below: $33.3 million for Joint Base Charleston $54 million for Fort Jackson $37.2 millionforParris Island $1.463 billion for Savannah River Site (SRS), included within the total is: $410.5 million for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility Project $50 Million for the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative Facility at the Savannah River Site The bill authorizes a 3.1 percent increase in pay for troops, reformsissues with military housing, and establishes strong cybersecurity and 5G provisions. The bill also includes $46.7million in funding for the Department of Defense's HBCU Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation program, an increase in funding from last year,initiated by Senator Scott through a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House and Senate Armed Service Committees. Continuing the senator's efforts on combatting carbon monoxide poisoning, NDAA requires the installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors in each unit of military family housing. The report also includes a total of $712 million for the Department of Energy's plutonium sustainment, which includes $410.5 million for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing F… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-statement-articles-impeachment | Cunningham Statement on Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Joe Cunningham issued the following statement announcing his position in support of the Articles of Impeachment: We are a nation of laws and no single person is above the rule of law in America. Even the President needs to be held accountable if he violates the Constitution.I did not come to Congress to impeach the President.Butafter careful consideration of the evidence and testimony delivered to Congressby dedicated public servants, many of whom the President himself appointed, it is clear to mehecommitted an impeachable abuse of power. The President used the power of his office to coerce a foreign government into investigating his political rival for personal gain. By refusing to cooperate with Congress and lawfully-issued subpoenas, the President clearly obstructed Congress. For these reasons,I support the Articles of Impeachment. This process has not distracted me from delivering real results for the people of the Lowcountry. Just last week, we passed landmark legislation to allow Medicare to negotiate directly with drug companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs. We also voted to pass the NDAA, which secures $37.2 million in vital funding for Parris Island needed to maintain the flow of new marines. In the last twelve months, we've passed bipartisan legislation to permanently ban offshore drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, extend health benefits to Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and we just reached an agreement with the President on a trade deal with Mexico and Canada. I'm proud of my record as one of the most independent members of Congress and I will continue to work across the aisle to get things done for the Lowcountry. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/uk-caucus-co-chairs-wilson-and-holding-statement-on-british-election | UK Caucus Co-Chairs Wilson and Holding Statement on British Election Results | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | joewilson | https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | On December 13, Co-Chairs of the UK Caucus Joe Wilson (SC-02) and George Holding (NC-02) issued the following statement following last night's UK election: "We extend our warmest congratulations to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party. We look forward to working together in the coming months to forge a robust US-UK trade agreement and further enhance our wide-ranging bilateral alliance. "For over seventy years, the Special Relationship has served as the beating heart of the free world and the cornerstone of our foreign policy. We can confidently say that the Special Relationship is as strong as ever and its best days lie ahead." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=412 | U.S. Rep. Norman Announces $775,000 Federal Grant for Lancaster County Partners for Youth | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Ralph Norman | N000190 | norman.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Norman Announces $775,000 Federal Grant for Lancaster County Partners for Youth Washington, d.c., December 13, 2019 This grant is from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) at the U.S. Department of Justice. Lancaster County Partners for Youth is one of only nine (9) entities across the nation to receive this particular grant. According to the OJJDP, the funds from this grant will be used to help "prevent and reduce the incidence of school and community violence through accountability efforts for offenders, address victimization and trauma, and improve school safety and climate." Lancaster County Partners for Youth is an outstanding non-profit that helps funds scholarships, grants, and other programs that benefit Lancaster County's youth. Additional information about this organization can be found online at lcpartnersforyouth.org. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-and-bipartisan-group-house-members-participate-white-house-child | Cunningham and Bipartisan Group of House Members Participate in White House Child Care and Paid Leave Summit | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. At the White House's invitation, Rep. Joe Cunningham and a group of bipartisan House members attended the White House Child Care and Paid Leave Summit. Cunningham participated in a panel on paid leave arranged by Senior Advisor Ivanka Trump with Reps. Colin Allred (D-TX), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Jackie Walorski (R-IN), and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX). Cunningham discussed the need to provide flexibility for working families; his bipartisan legislation that would help alleviate the burden faced by new parents by allowing them to advance their $5000 tax credit; his personal experience as the parent to a young child; and why paid leave is a bipartisan issue. It's clear that making sure working families have the resources, flexibility, and support they need to care for their children isn't a Democratic or Republican value it's an American one. I'm proud to work across the aisle to find middle ground that moves this country forward, said Rep. Joe Cunningham. My son's birth was one of the most joyous moments of my life and every parent deserves to have that experience. Hardworking American families should not have that joy dampened by fears they won't be able to make ends meet if they take time off work. Earlier this month, Cunningham helped introduce bipartisan and bicameral legislation that provides resources to help new parents pay for leave and cover the cost of day care, baby supplies and other expenses associated with a new child, without raising taxes or creating new employer mandates. Yesterday, Cunningham voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report that includes guaranteed paid parental leave for federal workers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-votes-lower-cost-prescription-drugs | Cunningham Votes to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Rep. Joe Cunningham today voted to pass H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, transformative legislation that finally prevents Americans from having to pay more for their medicines than what is charged in other countries for the exact same drugs. H.R. 3 helps level the playing field, giving Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies to lower the price of prescription drugs. It also makes the lower drug prices negotiated by Medicare available to Americans with private insurance, not just Medicare beneficiaries. According to nonpartisan analysis by the Congressional Budget Office, this legislation could save the taxpayer nearly $500 billion, money that could be reinvested in researching new cures and treatments, combatting the addiction crisis, and expanding Medicare to cover things like dental, vision, and hearing. Cunningham successfully passed a bipartisan amendment that would make those lower prices available to veterans within the VA health system as well. Speaking on the House floor, Cunningham said, The hard-earned tax dollars Americans are willing to put towards caring for our veterans should be spent on veteransnot on lining the pockets of drug companies. The Lowcountry is home to over 80,000 veterans, and I want them to know that when they seek VA care, they are receiving the best care at the best price. In the First District, there are 97, 279 people enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan and 585, 599 people enrolled in private health insurance, all of whom would stand to benefit from the Lower Cost Drugs Now Act. 11.5% of South Carolinians live with diabetes. Under H.R. 3, South Carolinians could spend 3.5 times less on insulin. H.R. 3 could lower the average total cost of a common insulin, the NovoLOG Flexpen, by 76% -- from about $19,800 to $4,800 per year. In 2019, an estimated 4,470 women in South Carolina will be diagnosed with breast cancer. H.R. 3 can lower the average total cost of the breast cancer medication, Ibrance, by 65% from $69,000 to $23,900 per year.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/duncan-speaks-k-love-news | Duncan Speaks with K-LOVE News | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/press-releases/duncan-leads-us-supreme-court-amicus-brief-supporting-atlantic-coast-pipeline | Duncan Leads U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief Supporting Atlantic Coast Pipeline | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03), along with 61 Members of Congress, filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to further domestic energy transportation in the United States. Domestic energy production and transportation is critical to ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable energy to consumers around the country. Unfortunately, domestic energy has been under attack by environmental activists with short-sighted, baseless, and false information on pipeline permitting and construction. The Atlantic Coast Pipeline was halted due to this exact activism against the well-established congressional support for domestic energy production and infrastructure. I'm encouraged the Supreme Court agreed to consider this case, and I look forward to hearing the argument presented to the Court in February. You can read the brief HERE. The case is scheduled to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, February 24, 2020. Background: Duke Energy, Dominion Energy, and Southern Company were constructing a $7.5 billion, 600-mile natural gas pipeline, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP), from West Virginia to North Carolina until the project was halted in December of 2018. Despite clearing numerous environmental reviews, environmental activist groups challenged every permit. Specifically, these lawsuits included challenges around two rights-of-way at the same location needed to go 700 feet below the Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway. The Obama Administration started this approval process, and it was completed by the Trump Administration. The Cowpasture River Preservation Association led the environmental groups challenging the permit. In December 2018, a three-judge panel on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (one President Clinton appointee and two President Obama appointees) vacated the U.S. Forest Service right-of-way, citing the Lorax in their decisions, someone needs to speak for the trees because the trees can't speak for themselves. The purpose of the brief is… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scotts-impact-act-adds-bipartisan-cosponsors | Scott’s IMPACT Act Adds Bipartisan Cosponsors | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday | December 12, 2019 Scott's IMPACT Act Adds Bipartisan Cosponsors WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) announced new co-sponsors to his bipartisan Improving and Reinstating the Monitoring, Prevention, Accountability, Certification, and Transparency Provisions of Opportunity Zones or IMPACT Act. Senators Lankford (R-OK) and Sinema (D-AZ) join Sens. Grassley (R-IA), Rubio (R-FL), Capito (R-WV), Young (R-IN), Ernst (R-IA), Cassidy (R-LA), and Gardner (R-CO) as co-sponsors to the legislation. I want to thank Senators Lankford and Sinema for joining my bipartisan IMPACT Act as cosponsors, said Sen. Scott. I look forward to continuing to work to bolster, strengthen and increase transparency of Opportunity Zones as we find new solutions to fight poverty. Background: The IMPACT Act would reinstate and expand reporting requirements to determine the impact of the more than 8,700 Opportunity Zones across the country. Opportunity Zones were initially proposed by Scott's Investing In Opportunity Act, first introduced more than four years ago, which included strong reporting requirements. Procedural rules stripped the reporting requirements out of the Opportunity Zones provisions when they were added into the 2017 tax reform package, and Senator Scott has remained committed to restoring and bolstering reporting requirements ever since. You can read more about the IMPACT Act here. ### Related Issues: Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-tim-scott-secures-another-win-for-hbcus | Senator Tim Scott Secures Another Win for HBCUs | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday | December 12, 2019 Senator Tim Scott Secures Another Win for HBCUs WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Tim Scott announced his efforts to secure more than $46 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $46 million secured will go towards funding the Department of Defense's HBCU and Minority Institutions Program, which is designed to increase the participation of HBCU and minority students in the Department of Defense's research, development, test, and evaluation programs. Sen. Scott has been a strong advocate for securing these funds, and led the bipartisan amendment to the NDAA. He also joined Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in sending a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Committee on Armed Services back in July, asking for the increased funding. Sen. Scott said, HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions are integral education institutions that provide pipelines to opportunity for scores of students, many of whom come from underserved backgrounds. Funding reductions for the HBCU/MI program would run the risk of reducing access to avenues for participation and engagement in rapid-growth and high-return fields such as science, technology, engineering, and math, where communities of color and low-income students have traditionally been underrepresented. Participants in the HBCU/MI program will undoubtedly continue to play a vital role in assisting the DoD in countering the emerging threats facing our nation. The NDAA is expected to pass both chambers next week. ### Related Issues: Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-praises-over-17-million-in-reconnect-investments-for-huger-and-orangeburg-broadband-expansion/ | Clyburn Praises Over $17 Million in ReConnect Investments for Huger and Orangeburg Broadband Expansion | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | James E. Clyburn | C000537 | clyburn.house.gov | clyburn | https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture investment of over $17 million to provide high-speed internet to nearly 8,000 homes in the Berkeley and Orangeburg counties. The two awards are part of the ReConnect program created and funded by Congress to provide grants and loans to rural communities to improve broadband access. “The ReConnect program is vital to my Rural Broadband Task Force’s initiative to eliminate digital deserts and ensure all Americans have access to high-speed internet by 2025,” Congressman Clyburn said. “Projects like those in Berkeley and Orangeburg are bringing communities online little by little. The Task Force is currently developing comprehensive legislation that will greatly amplify this broadband expansion.” This year, the Congress provided $600 million to USDA for broadband deployment. Much more funding is needed however; conservative FCC estimates are that 21.3 million Americans lack access to broadband, while other experts suggest 162.8 million people don’t have internet access at broadband speeds. The Rural Broadband Task Force plans to roll out its comprehensive broadband deployment legislation in early 2020. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-to-host-student-loan-debt-relief-town-hall-meeting-with-special-guest-senator-elizabeth-warren/ | Congressman Clyburn to Host Student Loan Debt Relief Town Hall Meeting with Special Guest Senator Elizabeth Warren | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | James E. Clyburn | C000537 | clyburn.house.gov | clyburn | https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2019 (Columbia, S.C.) – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) will host a town hall with special guest, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), to discuss their legislation, the Student Loan Debt Relief Act. The town hall will take place on Tuesday, September 3 at the Dr. Barbara A. Vaughan Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, 311 Buckley Street on the campus of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg. The free event is open to students and the public. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the program begins at 6:00 p.m. Clyburn and Warren announced earlier this year that they are teaming up to introduce legislation that would eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt for 42 million Americans—providing debt relief to 95% of student borrowers, including cancelling student debt entirely for 75% of borrowers. According to Clyburn and Warren, the Student Loan Debt Relief Act would end the student debt crisis, help millions of struggling families obtain financial stability, and would also take meaningful steps to begin to close the racial wealth gap. The student loan debt crisis is particularly burdensome to those in South Carolina because student loan debt has increased by 315 percent in the state over the last decade. Today, the average student loan debt in South Carolina is $36,552. “Crushing student debt has reached crisis levels in America requiring big, bold solutions,” Clyburn said. “Post-secondary education should be the springboard to enable students to achieve their dreams not the impediment that prevents the realization of those goals.” Outstanding student loans now total nearly $1.5 trillion in the U.S., more than triple the debt young people held thirty years ago. Almost 45 million Americans have student loan debt, and nearly 7.2 million are in default on those loans, as they face stagnant wages and rising costs of living. “My very first bill when I got to the Senate was legislation to tackle the growing student debt crisis because I was sick of Washington allowing the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://clyburn.house.gov/majority-whip-clyburn-and-senator-warren-question-devos-over-resignation-of-top-student-loan-advisor/ | MAJORITY WHIP CLYBURN AND SENATOR WARREN QUESTION DEVOS OVER RESIGNATION OF TOP STUDENT LOAN ADVISOR | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | James E. Clyburn | C000537 | clyburn.house.gov | clyburn | https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2019 Text of Letter (PDF) COLUMBIA, SC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) Chief Operating Officer Major General Mark Brown, U.S. Air Force, Retired, regarding the recent resignation of Dr. A. Wayne Johnson, the former Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and Chief Operating Officer of FSA at the U.S. Department of Education. The lawmakers seek information related to Dr. Johnson's recent public statements and assessment that "much of the debt will likely never be repaid" and that the federal student loan system is "fundamentally broken." In their letter, the lawmakers highlighted the discrepancy between Dr. Johnson's new position on student loan debt and that of Secretary DeVos, noting that Secretary DeVos has been a vocal opponent of any proposals to cancel student debt and has described them as "crazy." "The public conclusions of Dr. Johnson, a top federal student loan official in the Trump administration until he resigned, represent a stunning departure from the policies of this administration," the lawmakers wrote. "This sudden shift in policy position raises serious questions for lawmakers, borrowers, and the public as to what informed this change, what other Department officials are aware of this information, and how this information informs ongoing work at the Department after Dr. Johnson's departure." To better inform their policymaking and the public, the lawmakers asked Secretary DeVos and General Brown to answer a series of questions regarding Dr. Johnson's change in policy position, and specifically, to provide any additional data or information that was available to Dr. Johnson that led him to conclude that over 40% of borrowers may never repay their debt. The lawmakers requested a response by November 26, 2019. In July, Whip Clyburn and Senator Warren introduced the Student Loan Debt Relief Act, legisl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://clyburn.house.gov/press-release/clyburn-praises-over-17-million-reconnect-investments-huger-and-orangeburg-broadband | Clyburn Praises Over $17 Million in ReConnect Investments for Huger and Orangeburg Broadband Expansion | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | James Clyburn | C000537 | clyburn.house.gov | legacy | (COLUMBIA, S.C.) House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture investment of over $17 million to provide high-speed internet to nearly 8,000 homes in the Berkeley and Orangeburg counties.The two awards are part of the ReConnect program created and funded by Congress to provide grants and loans to rural communities to improve broadband access. The ReConnect program is vital to my Rural Broadband Task Force's initiative to eliminate digital deserts and ensure all Americans have access to high-speed internet by 2025, Congressman Clyburn said. Projects like those in Berkeley and Orangeburg are bringing communities online little by little. The Task Force is currently developing comprehensive legislation that will greatly amplify this broadband expansion. This year, the Congress provided $600 million to USDA for broadband deployment. Much more funding is needed however; conservative FCC estimates are that 21.3 million Americans lack access to broadband, while other experts suggest 162.8 million people don't have internet access at broadband speeds. The Rural Broadband Task Force plans to roll out its comprehensive broadband deployment legislation in early 2020. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://clyburn.house.gov/press-release/congressman-clyburn-host-student-loan-debt-relief-town-hall-meeting-special-guest | Congressman Clyburn to Host Student Loan Debt Relief Town Hall Meeting with Special Guest Senator Elizabeth Warren | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | James Clyburn | C000537 | clyburn.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2019 (Columbia, S.C.) U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) will host a town hall with special guest, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), to discuss their legislation, the Student Loan Debt Relief Act. The town hall will take place on Tuesday, September 3 at the Dr. Barbara A. Vaughan Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, 311 Buckley Street on the campus of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg. The free event is open to students and the public. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the program begins at 6:00 p.m. Clyburn and Warren announced earlier this year that they are teaming up to introduce legislation that would eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt for42 million Americansproviding debt relief to 95% of student borrowers, including cancelling student debt entirely for 75% of borrowers. According to Clyburn and Warren, the Student Loan Debt Relief Act would end the student debt crisis, help millions of struggling families obtain financial stability, and would also take meaningful steps to begin to close the racial wealth gap. The student loan debt crisis is particularly burdensome to those in South Carolina because student loan debt has increased by 315 percent in the state over the last decade. Today, the average student loan debt in South Carolina is $36,552. Crushing student debt has reached crisis levels in America requiring big, bold solutions, Clyburn said. Post-secondary education should be the springboard to enable students to achieve their dreams not the impediment that prevents the realization of those goals. Outstanding student loans now totalnearly$1.5 trillion in the U.S., more thantriplethe debt young people held thirty years ago. Almost 45 million Americans havestudent loan debt, and nearly 7.2 million are in default on those loans, as they face stagnant wages and rising costs of living. My very first bill when I got to the Senate was legislation to tackle the growing student debt crisis because I was sick of Washington allowing the wealthy to pay less, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://clyburn.house.gov/press-release/majority-whip-clyburn-and-senator-warren-question-devos-over-resignation-top-student | MAJORITY WHIP CLYBURN AND SENATOR WARREN QUESTION DEVOS OVER RESIGNATION OF TOP STUDENT LOAN ADVISOR | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | James Clyburn | C000537 | clyburn.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2019 Text of Letter (PDF) COLUMBIA, SC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) Chief Operating Officer Major General Mark Brown, U.S. Air Force, Retired, regarding the recent resignation of Dr. A. Wayne Johnson, the former Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and Chief Operating Officer of FSA at the U.S. Department of Education. The lawmakers seek information related to Dr. Johnson's recent public statements and assessment that "much of the debt will likely never be repaid" and that the federal student loan system is "fundamentally broken." In their letter, the lawmakers highlighted the discrepancy between Dr. Johnson's new position on student loan debt and that of Secretary DeVos, noting that Secretary DeVos has been a vocal opponent of any proposals to cancel student debt and has described them as "crazy." "The public conclusions of Dr. Johnson, a top federal student loan official in the Trump administration until he resigned, represent a stunning departure from the policies of this administration," the lawmakers wrote. "This sudden shift in policy position raises serious questions for lawmakers, borrowers, and the public as to what informed this change, what other Department officials are aware of this information, and how this information informs ongoing work at the Department after Dr. Johnson's departure." To better inform their policymaking and the public, the lawmakers asked Secretary DeVos and General Brown to answer a series of questions regarding Dr. Johnson's change in policy position, and specifically, to provide any additional data or information that was available to Dr. Johnson that led him to conclude that over 40% of borrowers may never repay their debt. The lawmakers requested a response by November 26, 2019. In July, Whip Clyburn and Senator Warren introducedthe Student Loan Debt Relief Act, legislation t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/key-cunningham-priorities-included-national-defense-authorization-act | Key Cunningham Priorities Included in National Defense Authorization Act | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Legislation strengthens national security, raises military pay, and authorizes $37.2 million to modernize a live-fire training range on Parris Island Washington, D.C. Rep. Joe Cunningham (SC-01) voted today for the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which sets policy and authorizes funding for the U.S. military. The package includes the largest military pay raise in a decade, gets rid of the Widow's Tax, provides federal workers with guaranteed paid parental leave, and fulfills several other important Lowcountry priorities. The Senate will now consider the conference report and, if approved, it will be sent to the President to be signed into law. I am proud to have voted to pass the NDAA today, said Rep. Joe Cunningham. Lowcountry military installations like Parris Island, Joint Base Charleston, and the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort are essential to our country's national defense. It's our responsibility to make sure they have the tools and resources to keep us safe and we fulfilled that responsibility today. Lowcountry servicemembers and their families have sacrificed so much for us, and we must set them up for success on and off the battlefield. I will continue to work to get this package across the finish line and signed into law. Cunningham successfully fought for the NDAA to authorize $37.2 million to modernize an outdated live-fire training range on Parris Island necessary to maintain the flow of new Marines and ensure military readiness. This funding was not included in the President's original budget request. Cunningham testified before the House Armed Services Committee in March on the need for Parris Island's range modernization project. Cunningham also authored and successfully passed several amendments to the NDAA that fulfill important Lowcountry priorities, including: Helping military installations address rising sea levels and flooding problems by giving them access to funds to construct, replace, and maintain roads that lead to military installati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-statement-usmca-trade-deal-announcement | Cunningham Statement on USMCA Trade Deal Announcement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Joe Cunningham released the following statement after the announcement of final text of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): After months of tireless work, I am proud to support the USMCA. I have long been an advocate of getting this agreement across the finish line so that Lowcountry businesses and workers can have the market stability and trade certainty they need. This trade agreement is a win for the Lowcountry economy and America as a whole. Mexico and Canada are some of our nation's most important trading partners, and South Carolina exported $6.7 billion worth of goods to Canada and Mexico in 2018. Modernizing our trade agreement with our two closest neighbors is critical to maintaining good-paying jobs and economic growth in the Lowcountry. I look forward to voting with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to make this agreement official. Cunningham previously called on House leadership to ensure a vote on USMCA before the end of the year. International trade is critical to the economic health of the region and to the livelihoods of thousands of Lowcountry families. That's why reestablishing a fair and consistent trilateral free trade agreement with the nation's top two trading partners - Canada and Mexico is a top priority for Charleston area employers. We welcome news that at a deal has been reached between the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders to move forward with the USMCA and hope to see bipartisan passage of a final trade agreement as quickly as possible, said Ian Scott, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jeff-duncan-s-statement-usmca-deal | Rep. Jeff Duncans Statement on USMCA Deal | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) released the following statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) deal: President Trump has delivered a huge win for the United States! He and his administration have worked tirelessly to yield 21st century deals that modernize our trade relationships and put our nation and our workers first. But let's be clear Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement today and her party taking credit for USMCA advancement shouldn't fool anyone. She purposely held the deal hostage for over a year as leverage to advance her wildly unpopular plan to impeach a duly elected President in order to appease the radical, left-wing base. She put politics above a win for the country, and it never should have taken this long for consideration. So, who really secured this America first victory for the United States? President Donald J. Trump. Promise made, promise kept. See Congressman Jeff Duncan's op-ed from June 2019 on the USMCA HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-on-ndaa-grateful-to-finally-axe-the-widow-s-tax | Congressman Wilson on NDAA: Grateful to Finally AXE the “Widow’s Tax” | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | joewilson | https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | On December 10, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement on the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "I am thankful to have served on the NDAA Conference Committee for fiscal year 2020. This conference's hard work led to the final bipartisan agreement released last night. I am extraordinarily grateful that this year's NDAA included my legislation with 383 co-sponsors to finally AXE the ‘Widow's Tax.' This is a big win for military spouses, families, and servicemembers who for years have been victim to this unjust offset. Following this win, on average, surviving families will receive an increase of $12,000 per year. "This year's NDAA supports a 3.1 percent pay raise for servicemembers in addition to working to improve military housing, education, and childcare conditions for military families. This agreement also authorizes full plutonium pit funding at the Savannah River Site (SRS), an additional $25 million for Risk Management Operations at SRS, $50 million for the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative (AMC) to be located at USC-Aiken, and codifies 80 pits per year by 2030. "As a veteran and father of four sons who have served in the military overseas, I appreciate these victories for our servicemembers and am committed to continue working for our men and women in uniform and military families. I am grateful to have worked with my colleagues to advance this important, bipartisan legislation." Congressman Wilson signing the NDAA Conference Report ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=64A4F69A-50E6-487C-AB1D-B652EA785FCF | Rep. Rice applauds agreement on USMCA | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tom Rice | R000597 | rice.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Rice released the followingstatement after President Trump and Congress reached an agreement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): After months of delay Speaker Pelosi has finally agreed to bring USMCA to the floor. USMCA will be a major boost for our economy and a huge win for American workers, farmers, and manufacturers. I commend President Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Lighthizer for their relentless determination, patience, and hard work in delivering pro-growth and modern agreement despite Speaker Pelosi's politically motivated obstruction.Once ratified, USMCA means new jobs and a stronger economy for South Carolina and all of America. I look forward to voting in favor of this agreement soon. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=C3B745F1-56DB-4104-AC07-0174F1B796BB | Graham on House Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement in reaction to the House of Representatives' introduction of two articles of impeachment. The people who are guilty of Abuse of Power' are the House Democrats who are pushing impeachment, not President Trump. The desire to impeach President Trump began the day he was sworn in as president. The fix was in. This will be the first impeachment in American history driven by partisan politics and not an outside investigation. I fear House Democrats are turning impeachment into a tool to be used when you don't like a president's policies or style. Future Congresses will inevitably make impeachment a political tool to be used anytime a President of the opposing party occupies the White House. No American would receive a parking ticket under the process House Democrats have employed, much less be impeached. House Democrats used an anonymous source to start the process and even after hearings, almost ninety percent of the testimony from the House would be classified as hearsay. They refused to allow House Republicans to call witnesses, the President's counsel was not allowed to participate in the House Intelligence Committee hearings, and much of the investigation was done behind closed doors away from the eyes and ears of the American people. President Trump and his team made the correct call by not participating in what can only be called a sham process. To have done so would have legitimized it and created a threat to future presidents. Finally, what the Democrats seem intent on doing in this partisan impeachment threatens the office of the presidency itself. This is a sad and dangerous moment for the American political system. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-releases-report-how-lower-drug-costs-now-act-will-deliver-relief | Cunningham Releases Report on How Lower Drug Costs Now Act Will Deliver Relief to South Carolinians Facing High Drug Costs | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Joe Cunningham (SC-01) released a report on how the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, H.R. 3, would reduce the cost of drugs for individuals in the Lowcountry. Cunningham is a cosponsor of this landmark legislation, which will be on the House floor for a vote later this week. H.R. 3 helps level the playing field, giving Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies so that Americans no longer have to pay more than other countries for their medicines. It also makes the lower drug prices negotiated by Medicare available to Americans with private insurance, not just Medicare beneficiaries. All across the Lowcountry, I've heard from families struggling with the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. In fact, during the past year nearly 3 in 10 South Carolinians report having stopped taking medication as prescribed because of cost, said Rep. Joe Cunningham. This report clearly shows the significant impact the Lower Drug Cost Now Act would have on the Lowcountry. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together and get this bill signed into law. Nonpartisan analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found that the legislation would reduce drug prices by up to 55% and save taxpayers $345 billion over 10 years. In the First District, there are 97, 279 people enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan and 585, 599 people enrolled in private health insurance, all of whom would stand to benefit from the Lower Cost Drugs Now Act. Other key highlights from the report: 11.5% of South Carolinians live with diabetes. Under H.R. 3, South Carolinians could spend 3.5 times less on insulin. H.R. 3 could lower the average total cost of a common insulin, the NovoLOG Flexpen, by 76%--from about $19,800 to $4,800 per year. In 2019, an estimated 4,470 women in South Carolina will be diagnosed with breast cancer. H.R. 3 can lower the average total cost of the breast cancer medication, Ibrance, by 65% from $69,000 to $23,900 per year. 26.3% of South Carolinians have arthritis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-warner-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-hiring-and-retention-of-senior-caregivers- | SCOTT, WARNER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE HIRING & RETENTION OF SENIOR CAREGIVERS | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Monday | December 9, 2019 SCOTT, WARNER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE HIRING & RETENTION OF SENIOR CAREGIVERS Bill provides senior living facilities access to national background check system when hiring caregivers WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) introduced the Ensuring Seniors Access to Quality Care Act to help senior living facilities caring for aging adults to better screen, hire, and retain quality staff. The Ensuring Seniors Access to Quality Care Act would provide nursing home operators with access to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) an existing national criminal background check system a move that would give employers greater ability to screen and vet potential employees to ensure that caregivers do not have a history that would endanger the seniors under their care. Our senior citizens, and their families, know the importance of having well-qualified, compassionate and trustworthy caregivers in senior living facilities, said Sen. Scott. The Ensuring Seniors Access to Quality Care Act will help these facilities more efficiently hire the best candidates, and, in turn, provide better care for seniors everywhere. Anyone with a loved one in a senior living facility should have the peace of mind of knowing that they are receiving care from compassionate, dependable, and well-qualified staff as they live out their golden years, said Sen. Warner. This bipartisan legislation will help provide these facilities with the tools they need to hire experienced staff and to continue to meet the demands of high quality care without losing staffing levels. Currently, senior living facilities are not authorized to use the NPDB and instead must rely on state-level criminal background checks that can often omit key details about an employee's background. Additionally, the bipartisan legislation amends overly restrictive regulations that bar ce… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-introduces-disaster-assistance-equity-act | Cunningham Introduces the Disaster Assistance Equity Act | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Joe Cunningham helped introduce bipartisan legislation that would make common interest communities eligible for the same FEMA assistance available to other homeowners. The Disaster Assistance Equity Act would ensure that homeowners, no matter the type of home they live in, are eligible for the FEMA assistance they need to restore their home to a livable condition after a disaster. The bill accomplishes this by making two key changes to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act: Makes essential common elements of a common interest community (such as a roof, exterior wall, heating and cooling equipment, elevator, stairwell, utility access, plumbing, and electricity) eligible under FEMA's Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households Program; Makes common interest communities eligible under FEMA's requirements for the removal of debris in the aftermath of a major disaster. Cunningham joined a bipartisan group of original cosponsors, including Reps. Jerry Nadler (NY-10), David Rouzer (NC-07), Lee Zeldin (NY-01), Eliot Engel (NY-16), and Peter King (NY-02). Folks in the Lowcountry know firsthand that hurricanes don't discriminate between different types of communities,"said Rep. Joe Cunningham."When disaster strikes, South Carolinians in planned communities deserve the same access to federal disaster assistances as everyone else. I'm proud to work with my colleagues across the aisle to right this wrong." "Seven years ago, thousands of New Yorkers and other Americans were shocked to learn that FEMA's eligibility rules left them with no way of restoring their homes in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy," said Congressman Jerrold Nadler. "Since that time, common interest communities across the country have faced similar hardships. This is simply unacceptable. A natural disaster doesn't care what type of home you live in, and FEMA should treat all homeowners equally.I am proud to join Representatives Rouzer, Cunningham, Zeldin, Engel, and King in re-introducing this critical bill, which… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-voting-rights-advancement-act | House Passes Bipartisan Voting Rights Advancement Act | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Joe Cunningham (SC-01) voted alongside colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act. This critical legislation restores the full strength of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, after it was gutted by the 2013 Supreme Court decision, Shelby County v. Holder, which unleashed a flood of voter suppression laws across the country. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy, yet voting rights remain under attack in this country from discriminatory voter ID laws, purging of voting rolls, closing of majority-minority polling places, and other voter suppression tactics, said Rep. Joe Cunningham. The Voting Rights Advancement Act restores the key provisions of the Voting Rights Act and empowers the Justice Department to stop voter suppression tactics before they take place. It is an honor to fight for fair access to the ballot box and help ensure every eligible voter in South Carolina and the nation can have their voices heard. The Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA) responds to the recent wave of voter suppression tactics enacted by states and localities since the 2013 Supreme Court decision, requiring states with a recent history of voter discrimination to pre-clear election changes with the Department of Justice. The VRAA increases transparency by requiring reasonable public notice for voting changes. The bill also gives the Attorney General authority to request federal observers be present anywhere in the country where a serious threat to voter access and fair elections exists. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/duncan-jacki-daily-show | Duncan On The Jacki Daily Show | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/graham-and-duncan-release-statements-against-pelosis-articles-impeachment-request | Graham and Duncan release statements against Pelosi's Articles of Impeachment request | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/upstate-congressman-reacts | Upstate Congressman Reacts: Verdict Looking for a Crime | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-on-november-jobs-report-job-numbers-were-once-again | Congressman Wilson on November Jobs Report: “Job Numbers Were Once Again Strong” | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | joewilson | https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | On December 6, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement on the November 2019 Jobs Report: "In the November Jobs Report, job numbers were once again strong. Payrolls surged by 266,000, the unemployment rate remains low at 3.5 percent, and hourly earnings rose by 3.1 percent. By creating jobs, lowering unemployment, and increasing wages, President Trump is continuing his effective record of keeping his promises." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0A836BE2-2B18-4763-851F-E49320B173D7 | Rep. Rice introduces the Discouraging Frivolous Lawsuits Act | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tom Rice | R000597 | rice.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Representative Tom Rice (R-S.C.) introduced legislation to amend the Clean Water Act (CWA) to streamline the permitting process for infrastructure projects and hold special interest groups accountable for filing frivolous lawsuits. H.R. 5341, the Discouraging Frivolous Lawsuits Act will reduce the delays and costscaused when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and special interest groups unnecessarily stall infrastructure projects. Bureaucratic red tape and frivolous lawsuits from obstructionists delay badly-needed infrastructure projects and cost taxpayers millions of dollars, said Congressman Rice. In order to keep unnecessary lawsuits and permit denials from stopping essential projects from moving forward, checks must be implemented. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the lead authority for wetland permitting, but the EPA can deny permits at the last minute. The Discouraging Frivolous Lawsuits Act lowers uncertainty from the application process by removing this veto authority from the EPA. The Discouraging Frivolous Lawsuits Act also creates a loser pays citizen suit structure to pardon prevailing parties from legal and court fees associated with challenging a permit decision and requires the losing partyto pay the costs. This will curb the filing of frivolous lawsuits and hold obstructionists accountable for lengthy court proceedings that cause needless delays. To view a copy of the legislation, please click here ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-grassley-colleagues-introduce-expanded-bill-on-opportunity-zone-reporting-requirements | Scott, Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Expanded Bill on Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Friday | December 6, 2019 Scott, Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Expanded Bill on Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) was joined today by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Todd Young (R-IN), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Cory Gardner (R-CO) in the introduction the IMPACT Act, which would reinstate and expand reporting requirements to determine the impact of the more than 8,700 Opportunity Zones across the country. Opportunity Zones were initially proposed by Scott's Investing In Opportunity Act, first introduced more than four years ago, which included strong reporting requirements. Procedural rules stripped the reporting requirements out of the Opportunity Zones provisions when they were added into the 2017 tax reform package, and Senator Scott has remained committed to restoring and bolstering reporting requirements ever since. The IMPACT, or Improving and Reinstating the Monitoring, Prevention, Accountability, Certification, and Transparency Provisions of Opportunity Zones, Act includes a variety of reporting requirements, fully listed below, to provide for the most robust and granular analysis over time on the targeted impacts of investments in Opportunity Zones. With more than $63 billion already in anticipated investments, it is critical that this analysis is in place. The IMPACT Act's requirements do this while protecting taxpayer privacy laws and preserving the ability of communities to utilize a wide-variety of possible investments without overburdening entrepreneurs and local governments with mountains of unnecessary paperwork. Opportunity Zones provide thousands of low-income communities, both urban and rural, across the country with the potential to transform the future for generations to come, Senator Tim Scott said. The IMPACT Act's reporting requirements will help show communities and investors that the initiative is working, as well as help root … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-helps-introduce-bipartisan-and-bicameral-legislation-support-parents | Cunningham Helps Introduce Bipartisan and Bicameral Legislation to Support Parents in the Critical First Year of a Birth or Adoption | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Rep. Joe Cunningham (SC-01) joined a bipartisan and bicameral group of original cosponsors to introduce legislation that provides resources to help new parents pay for leave and cover the cost of day care, baby supplies and other expenses associated with a new child. The Advancing Support for Working Families Act would allow families the option to advance up to $5,000 of their recently-doubled child tax credit in the first year of a child's life or the first year a family adopts a child. Families can also choose to advance their child credit without having to miss work or sacrifice a state or employer's family/medical leave policy to pay for other expenses. The birth or adoption of a child should be one of the most joyous times in a parent's life. Instead, millions of Americans are forced to worry about how they'll afford to take time off or pay for child care when they go back to work, said Rep. Joe Cunningham. That's why I'm proud to support this important legislation that provides hardworking Lowcountry families with the flexibility and support they need during the critical first year of their child's birth or adoption. Most other paid leave proposals require parents to take off work to receive benefits, this bill allows teleworkers the option to access child care benefits and to continue working from home while they take care of their new child. Additionally, the bill does not raise taxes or take away from Social Security. Low income earners who do not qualify for the full refundable portion of the child tax credit can elect to receive a benefit adjusted to 100 percent wage replacement over 12 weeks of work. In the House, the original cosponsors of this bipartisan bill include Reps. Colin Allred (TX-32), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Jamie Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), and Bryan Steil (WI-01). In the Senate, the bipartisan bill is being introduced by Senators Kyrsten Sinema (AZ), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (LA), Steve Daines (MT), Shelley Capito (WV), and Joe Man… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-cunningham-hit-ground-running-when-it-came-tamping-down-drug-prices-well | ICYMI: Cunningham Hit Ground Running When It Came To Tamping Down on Drug Prices | The Well News | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Cunningham Hit Ground Running When It Came To Tamping Down on Drug Prices |The Well News December 4, 2019 https://www.thewellnews.com/cunningham-hit-ground-running-when-it-came-to-tamping-down-on-drug-prices/ In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, Rep. Joe Cunningham's race for Congress quickly became the stuff of local legend. Here was a first-time candidate, a Democrat running in a staunchly Republican district, who defeated a well-financed GOP opponent, to become the first Democratic representative from South Carolina's 1st Congressional District since 1981. But the ever-energetic congressman didn't stop there. Almost as soon as he arrived in Washington, at a time when many newcomers were still losing their way in the Capitol's winding hallways, he was looking to fulfill some important campaign promises. The first was filing a bill to ban offshore oil and gas exploration off the South Carolina coast. Soon thereafter, he actively joined efforts in the House to lower the cost of prescription drugs. One of my earliest constituent meetings was with Lowcountry parents who struggle to afford life-saving insulin for their children, Cunningham recently said of the urgency he felt. In the last five years, the cost of one of the most common brands of insulin has increased from $2,907 a year to more than $4,700 a year. Meetings like these reaffirm to me how urgent this issue is, he said. In May, he voted in favor of H.R. 986, a bipartisan bill designed to strengthen protections for people with pre-existing conditions, an effort to buttress the Affordable Care Act against administration efforts to weaken it. He followed up that vote, by introducing the CLAY Act, which would lower the cost of prescription drugs for beneficiaries who receive the low-income subsidy (LIS) in Medicare Part D. [] Cunningham told The Well News that when it comes to the issue of drug pricing, he expects meaningful results to be achieved, even against the headwinds of the ongoing impeachment proceedings and the impending 2020 … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/press-releases/duncan-democrats-shameful-impeachment-quest | Duncan on Democrats Shameful Impeachment Quest | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) released a statement following Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement that the Democrat-led House of Representatives will proceed with Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. It's astounding to watch Speaker Pelosi pretend Democrats have taken this process solemnly and seriously, when it has been a predetermined outcome since January 2017. This has been for a long time a verdict looking for a crime. The facts remain on President Trump's side. If the supposed crimes are beyond a reasonable doubt, why do you need to bring in liberal law professors, with a history of anti-Trump bias, to discuss what exactly the crimes are? Democrats' quest to impeach the President over the Russian collusion hoax failed. The Mueller investigation only resulted in convictions of crimes unrelated to candidate Trump, or, President Trump. The Democrats' narrative crumbled after 22 months of investigating, 2,800 subpoenas issued, 500 witnesses interviewed, and over $25 million tax dollars spent. So, they had to move on to the next shiny object Ukraine. The House Intelligence Committee's investigation led by Chairman Adam Schiff in the Capitol basement provided no material facts, just hearsay, conjecture, opinions differing from the President on foreign policy, and personal biases. This is a sham and the American people know it. There is no evidence and there is no case. All that exists is an enormous hatred for the man in the White House. The Democrats are setting a horrible precedent by attempting to impeach a President, without evidence, over disagreements in policies and personal dislike for the person holding the Office of the President of the United States. Background: 4 indisputable facts that will never change and are fatal to every Democrat allegation against President Trump: The July 25 call summarythe best evidence of the conversationshows no conditionality or evidence of pressure. President Zelensky and President Trump have both said there was no pressure o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=5AA4B76F-959B-42F2-927C-F8CDCEA58DBE | Rep. Rice opposes the Democrat’s plans to draft articles of impeachment | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tom Rice | R000597 | rice.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) released the followingstatement following Speaker Pelosi's announcement that Democrats will draft articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the Democrats are proceeding to draft articles of impeachment against President Trump. This is not news. We have known since November 2018 that the Democrats would be focused on impeaching President Trump. Throughout this process, Democrats have failed to show the evidence to corroborate their allegations against President Trump, instead, they have put politics above country and set aside the needs of the American people. It is time to get back to business and focus on the American people and the work they sent us to Washington to do. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=6F41F6CB-F3BB-43CB-A514-D54176B19507 | Graham on House Impeachment Inquiry | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made these statements on news the Speaker of the House of Representatives has instructed committee chairmen to begin drafting Articles of Impeachment against President Trump. Three liberal law professors testifying they believe President Trump did something wrong has not dramatically shifted public opinion in favor of impeachment. Liberal law professors wanted to impeach Trump on Inauguration Day. The American people are smart enough to see through this sham. I'm glad to see Speaker Pelosi is keeping her word to be thoughtful and prayerful about impeachment. One day after hearings involving law professors giving their opinions, she is directing the House to draft Articles of Impeachment. Salem witches got better deals than this. Speaker Pelosi is the conductor of the impeachment train in name only. The American people understand Pelosi has two choices: drive the train, or be run over by it. She is living in fear of The Squad. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=EC082488-C42D-4446-8B50-5172D14B843C | Graham Statement on Confirmation of Lydon to be Federal District Court Judge for South Carolina | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the confirmation of Sherri Lydon to be a U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina. I'm very pleased that Sherri Lydon has been confirmed in a bipartisan vote to serve as a federal district court judge for South Carolina, said Graham. She is one of our state's most talented lawyers and has served us well as U.S. Attorney for South Carolina. She enjoys broad support from the South Carolina legal community. I know she will be fair to all who come before her in court and will make our state proud in the years to come. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-leads-bipartisan-passage-of-the-future-act-help-students | Scott Leads Bipartisan Passage of the FUTURE Act Help Students | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday | December 5, 2019 Scott Leads Bipartisan Passage of the FUTURE Act Help Students Legislation provides $255 millionannuallyfor HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions,cutsup to 22 questionsfromthefederal studentaid applicationform,and eliminatesbureaucratic verification nightmarefor most students WASHINGTON The United States Senate today passed a bipartisan amendment to the House-passed FUTURE Act sponsored by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Education Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to make permanent $255 million in annual funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (MSI),simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)for 20 million American families, and streamline income-driven repayment for nearly 8 million borrowers. It is critical we ensure that every American family has access to a high-quality education, and today's action is a big step in that direction,Senator Scott said.Our HBCUs will have more certainty in their financial planning, and millions of students will benefit from a streamlined FAFSA form. I'm thankful we were able to reach a bipartisan, common sense solution to help students across the country. It's hard to think of a piece of legislation that would have more of a lasting impact on minority students and their families than this bill,Chairman Alexander said.First, it provides permanent funding for HBCUs and other Minority Serving Institutions attended by over 2 million minority students. Second, it takes a big first step in simplifying the FAFSA for 20 million American families, including 8 million minority students, and eliminating the bureaucratic nightmare created by requiring students to givethe federal government the same information twice. While this funding should never have lapsed in the first place, I'm glad that we were able to reach a deal that provides minority-serv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-leads-bipartisan-passage-of-the-future-act-to-help-students | Scott Leads Bipartisan Passage of the FUTURE Act To Help Students | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday | December 5, 2019 Scott Leads Bipartisan Passage of the FUTURE Act To Help Students Legislation provides $255 millionannuallyfor HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions,cutsup to 22 questionsfromthefederal studentaid applicationform,and eliminatesbureaucratic verification nightmarefor most students WASHINGTON The United States Senate today passed a bipartisan amendment to the House-passed FUTURE Act sponsored by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Education Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to make permanent $255 million in annual funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (MSI),simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)for 20 million American families, and streamline income-driven repayment for nearly 8 million borrowers. It is critical we ensure that every American family has access to a high-quality education, and today's action is a big step in that direction,Senator Scott said.Our HBCUs will have more certainty in their financial planning, and millions of students will benefit from a streamlined FAFSA form. I'm thankful we were able to reach a bipartisan, common sense solution to help students across the country. It's hard to think of a piece of legislation that would have more of a lasting impact on minority students and their families than this bill,Chairman Alexander said.First, it provides permanent funding for HBCUs and other Minority Serving Institutions attended by over 2 million minority students. Second, it takes a big first step in simplifying the FAFSA for 20 million American families, including 8 million minority students, and eliminating the bureaucratic nightmare created by requiring students to givethe federal government the same information twice. While this funding should never have lapsed in the first place, I'm glad that we were able to reach a deal that provides minority-s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-blackburn-introduce-modern-worker-empowerment-act-to-enhance-gig-economy-workers | Scott, Blackburn Introduce Modern Worker Empowerment Act to Enhance Gig Economy Workers | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Wednesday | December 4, 2019 Scott, Blackburn Introduce Modern Worker Empowerment Act to Enhance Gig Economy Workers WASHINGTONToday, Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, which would ensure that government regulation matches 21st century workforce advances. The American economy has fundamentally transformed with the introduction of new technology lowering barriers to entry for independent entrepreneurship, yet the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from the 1930s has not been updated to match. One of the many jobs I have the privilege of doing in Washington is ensuring that government keeps up with the amazing ingenuity of the American economy, said Senator Tim Scott. My Modern Worker Empowerment Act makes certain that federal statute is clarified to enhance American workers and our booming economy. Twenty-first century entrepreneurs have access to countless platforms and technologies that enable them to conduct business in a modern way. Laws defining employment ought to be up to date so that they adequately serve today's creators and businesses in a way that enables them to live out the American Dream, said Senator Marsha Blackburn. The Modern Worker Empowerment would modernize the outdated definition of employee, found in the FLSA, which was passed in 1938. The current ambiguity in the law discourages companies from doing business with independent entrepreneurs, such as ride-sharing drivers. This, in turn, limits the opportunities available to these entrepreneurs. The bill would also reconcile the FLSA with recent United States Supreme Court decisions that ruled that a common-law test is the proper test for the term employee. Click here to read full bill text. ### Related Issues: Print Email Tweet … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-colleagues-propose-bipartisan-solution-to_permanently-fund-hbcus | Scott, Colleagues Propose Bipartisan Solution to Permanently Fund HBCUs | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Wednesday | December 4, 2019 Scott, Colleagues Propose Bipartisan Solution to Permanently Fund HBCUs Legislation provides $255 million annually for HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senate Education Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to release a bipartisan amendment to the House-passed FUTURE Act to make permanent $255 million in annual funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions, simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 20 million American families, and streamline income-driven repayment for nearly 8 million borrowers. The FUTURE Act will provide much-needed long-term financial stability to our nation's HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions, Senator Scott said. I am proud to support this bipartisan solution, which reauthorizes HBCU and MSI funding without putting taxpayers on the hook, and which takes a vital first step towards streamlining and simplifying the FAFSA form. This bill is a win for students, families, and taxpayers. It's hard to think of a piece of legislation that would have more of a lasting impact on minority students and their families than this bill, Senator Alexander said. First, it provides permanent funding for HBCUs and other Minority Serving Institutions attended by over 2 million minority students. Second, it takes a big first step in simplifying the FAFSA for 20 million American families, including 8 million minority students, and eliminating the bureaucratic nightmare created by requiring students to give the federal government the same information twice. While this funding should never have lapsed in the first place, I'm glad that we were able to reach a deal that provides minority-serving institutions … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402 | U.S. Rep. Norman Announces $573,000 in Federal Grants to Entities in Chester and Newberry Counties | 2019-12-03 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Ralph Norman | N000190 | norman.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) is pleased to announce that federal grants have been awarded to two entities in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. The grants, totaling $573,000, were received by the Town of Whitmire located in Newberry County, along with the Hazel Pittman Center in Chester County.Newberry County, Town of Whitmire: Improvements to Drinking Water Quality and Wastewater Management The United States Department of Agriculture has awarded loans and grants to the Town of Whitmire in Newberry County to help improve drinking water quality and wastewater management. In total, the town received a federal grant worth $448,000 plus a loan for $1,219,000. According to the USDA, this investment "will be used to provide replacement water pumps and to make improvements to the existing water waste system. The primary purpose of the investment will place the existing raw water pumps station back into full operation. The investment will improve water quality for roughly 2,534 individuals. Without Rural Developments assistance, the town would be unable to finance this project." Chester County, Hazel Pittman Center: Prevention of Youth Substance Abuse The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy in cooperation with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded a $125,000 federal grant to the Hazel Pittman Center to help support local efforts to prevent youth substance abuse. (The Hazel Pittman Center was originally known as the Chester County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.) The Hazel Pittman Center intends to use the funds from this grant to help the Chester County ECHO DUI Task Force Coalition reduce alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use among youth ages 9 - 20. Objectives for this project include: - education programs; - saturation patrols; - party dispersals; - public safety checkpoints; - compliance checks and merchant education classes to reduce the ease of access | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-cbs-sports-highlights-opportunity-zones-initiative | ICYMI: CBS Sports Highlights Opportunity Zones Initiative | 2019-12-02 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Monday | December 2, 2019 ICYMI: CBS Sports Highlights Opportunity Zones Initiative CBS Sports: Derrick Morgan: NFL Today Feature Story Full videohere. On Thanksgiving Day, CBS Sports aired a special feature on former NFL Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan. The feature, part of the NFL Today series, caught up with Morgan since his retirement over the summer. The feature starts with a montage of Morgan's hometown: Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The steel mill that used to be the economic driver of the area is empty and desolate, out of use for decades. Some locals quip how many sports players who make it big never return to their small hometowns, but Morgan is doing just that and is hoping to make a big impact. With the help of his childhood friends and community, Morgan is striving to make an example of economic revitalization right in Coatesville. He is currently managing partner of the Kingdom Impact Fund, a network of investors and developers hoping to create change in struggling areas. The turnkey behind Morgan's goal involves Sen. Tim Scott's Opportunity Zones initiative. Through the use of the initiative, Morgan bought 25 acres of land and is planning to develop a health and wellness community center. His long-term goal is to see the legislation help to transform the entire area, and bring back hope and opportunity back into his hometown. You can watch the entire featurehereor read more about Morgan's journeyhere. ### Related Issues: Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-wilson-and-malinowski-introduce-iraq-human-rights-and | Congressmen Wilson and Malinowski Introduce Iraq Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2019 | 2019-11-27 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | joewilson | https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | On November 26, Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 5276, The Iraq Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2019 in response to the ongoing attacks targeting Iraqi protesters which started this year in early October: "The people of Iraq deserve meaningful government reform to put an end to the rampant corruption and Iranian influence that have paralyzed their country," said Congressman Wilson. "The Iraq Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2019 sends a clear, bipartisan message of support from Congress to the Iraqi people by requiring a measure of accountability for those individuals whose human rights have been violated." "The violence inflicted against Iraqis peacefully protesting for their rights must stop. With this bill, Congress is sending a clear signal that the United States stands with the Iraqi people in their fight against corruption and malign foreign influence, and their struggle for justice," said Congressman Tom Malinowski. The Iraq Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2019: Supports democracy and human rights in Iraq, including the right to free speech and assembly guaranteed in the Iraqi constitution. Supports calls for meaningful government reform to combat corruption and strengthen the rule of law and transparency in Iraq. Condemns attacks against peaceful protesters and demands accountability for those, directly and indirectly, involved in perpetrating human rights violations against protesters in Iraq. Requires a State Department review to determine if senior Iraqi officials involved in the attacks on protesters, including senior leaders in the Popular Mobilization Forces, meet criteria for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights and Accountability Act. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:43:09Z |
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-joint-base-charleston-parris-island-projects-are-peril-if-congress-can-t | ICYMI: Joint Base Charleston, Parris Island projects are in peril if Congress can’t pass a budget [Post and Courier] | 2019-11-25 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Funding the government on time is one of Congress' most basic responsibilities, but when we can barely keep the lights on, we are clearly not doing the job we were sent to do, said Rep. Joe Cunningham. Ending the practice of continuing resolutions is necessary to ensure a fiscally responsible federal budget and prevent our armed forces and Lowcountry military installations from being harmed by budget uncertainty. That's why I introduced the Funding Deadline Enforcement Act to prevent Congress from leaving before the job is done. --- Joint Base Charleston, Parris Island projects are in peril if Congress can't pass a budget | Post and Courier By Thomas Novelly November 23, 2019 Congress avoided a government shutdown by passing a resolution to keep spending the same through next month, but the move could slow two vital construction projects: at Joint Base Charleston and with the Marines at Parris Island. By not having a fully funded budget for 2020, the future of a $33.3 million medical supply distribution center in Charleston and a $37 million overhaul of a Marine Corps firing range is uncertain. As whispers about a potential six-month, or even a yearlong delay to fully fund the government circulate, the armed forces are publishing memos warning of the potential financial effects on military readiness. The continuing resolution that was passed Tuesday temporarily funds all government agencies through Dec. 20. While the measure maintains current levels of spending and provides a 3 percent pay raise for all members of the military, it provides little to no flexibility for Pentagon budgets and won't fund future projects. [] Branches are now playing a waiting game to see what they can do in fiscal year 2020. A yearlong funding delay could hinder 41 military contract projects for the Air Force alone, which includes Joint Base Charleston's medical supply distribution center. An initial funding request in March said the existing center had reached its maximum logistical capacity and that it's imped… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/yucca-mountain-bill-advanced-house-energy-commerce-panel | Yucca Mountain bill advanced by House energy, commerce panel | 2019-11-22 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=317416E8-8841-43B0-BB76-1511F82468D6 | Rep. Rice announces December Mobile Office Hours | 2019-11-22 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Tom Rice | R000597 | rice.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) today announced his staff will be hosting mobile office hours throughout South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. During these meetings, constituents can meet with members of Congressman Rice's staff for help with issues involving federal agencies, including claims processing at the VA, Social Security benefits, the IRS, obtaining passports and more. For directions or additional details regarding mobile office hours, please contact the Pee Dee District Office at (843) 679-9781 or the Grand Strand District Office at (843) 445-6459. Tuesday, December 3, 2019 10:00 am 12:00 pm Johnsonville City Hall 111 W. Broadway Street Johnsonville, SC 29555 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Pamplico Public Library 100 East Main Street Pamplico, SC 29583 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 10:00 am 12:00 pm Coward City Hall - Court Room 3720 US-52 Coward, SC 29530 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Timmonsville Library - Meeting Room 298 W Smith Street Timmonsville, SC 29161 Thursday, December 5, 2019 10:00 am 12:00 pm Hartsville City Hall, Upstairs 100 E. Carolina Avenue Hartsville, SC 29550 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Darlington City Municipal Court Building Old City Hall Council Chamber 400 Pearl Street Darlington, SC 29532 Wednesday, December 11, 2019 12:00 pm 2:00 pm Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments 1230 Highmarket Street Georgetown, SC 29440 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-introduces-funding-deadline-enforcement-act | Cunningham Introduces the Funding Deadline Enforcement Act | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Joe Cunningham (SC-01) introduced the Funding Deadline Enforcement Act, commonsense legislation that would prevent government shutdowns and force Congress to do its job instead of relying on temporary budget extensions. If all appropriations bills are not passed by both chambers and signed by the President by October 1 each year, Members of Congress would be forbidden from using official Congressional funds to travel. Instead, Congress would be forced to remain in session until they reach a new, full-year funding agreement for the fiscal year in question. The Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse and endows Congress with the sole responsibility to raise revenue and appropriate money to fund the federal government. In recent years, Congress has abdicated that duty and relied on continuing resolutions [CRs] that freeze federal spending at the previous year's levels. Since Fiscal Year 1997, an average of at least five CRs have been signed into law each fiscal year before the appropriations process was completed for that year. Funding the government on time is one of the most basic responsibilities of Congress. Yet here we are, two months into fiscal year 2020 and nowhere near a full-year appropriations package for this fiscal year. We cannot continue hurtling towards shutdowns and abdicating our constitutional responsibility by passing continuing resolutions, said Rep. Joe Cunningham. When Congress can barely keep the lights on, we cannot prioritize the smart, responsible spending necessary to get our skyrocketing debt under control. Ending the practice of continuing resolutions is necessary to ensure a fiscally responsible federal budget and prevent our armed forces and veterans from being harmed by budget uncertainty. This commonsense legislation would prevent Congress from leaving before the job is done, and I encourage my colleagues in the House to pass it as soon as possible. Legislation highlights: Members of Congress would be prohibited from using official funds … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398 | Congressman Norman Issues Statement on the “SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019” | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Ralph Norman | N000190 | norman.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Norman Issues Statement on the SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019 Washington, D.C., November 21, 2019 | Austin Livingston (803-833-0030) U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) issued the following statement on theSFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019 (H.R. 2422): Every member of our military is entitled to well-defined benefits should an injury or death occur while serving our nation. This is true regardless of the circumstances or if someone else was at fault. If we give trial lawyers the ability to sue our military for non-combat medical malpractice, those awards will inevitably be valued higher than, for example, the benefits paid to someone who was severely injured or killed in combat. This would be highly inappropriate, and I will oppose any legislation that enables this type of inequity. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399 | U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation to Help Control Needless Spending | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Ralph Norman | N000190 | norman.house.gov | legacy | On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) introduced the "AFTER Appropriations Act," which would require Congress to vote on Presidential rescission requests within an expedited time frame. Under current law, the President can submit recommended rescissions to Congress to eliminate unnecessary or wasteful spending.Congress, however, is not required to act on those requests.The AFTER Act would ensure that the House or Senate majority leader, or a designee, introduce an approval bill with the President's rescissions.It would also require a fast-tracked, up-or-down vote on that approval bill with no amendments, filibusters, or motions to reconsider. The AFTER Act will ensure that Congress retains its "power of the purse" and all legislative authority by either approving or disapproving of these Presidential rescission requests. Additionally, this bill does not allow for an executive line-item veto, which was deemed unconstitutional in Clinton v. City of New York in 1998.Instead, this legislation simply requires the House and Senate vote on the proposed rescissions, while maintaining the balance of power between the President and Congress. Rep. Norman released the following statement: "Our federal government has an enormous spending problem.Presidential rescission requests are a valuable tool to help control needless spending, because it can be easier for the Executive Branch to identify waste than those of us in Congress. "However, a major flaw in the President's rescission authority is that Congress is under no obligation to formally consider the recommendations provided by the President.This bill would change that, and would be a small but important step in getting our federal spending under control." "I've said this many times, but it always bears repeating: the $23 trillion debt is an existential threat to our nation's security.While there are many things we can do to return to the path of fiscal sanity, the AFTER Act is one excellent starting point.The premise behind this bill is … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-joined-by-colleagues-to-lead-senate-effort-to-protect-health-services-for-mothers-and-babies | Senator Scott Joined By Colleagues to Lead Senate Effort To Protect Health Services For Mothers & Babies | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday | November 21, 2019 Senator Scott Joined By Colleagues to Lead Senate Effort To Protect Health Services For Mothers & Babies WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), David Perdue (R-GA), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced bipartisan legislation to allow March of Dimes to continue its lifesaving work on behalf of all moms and babies. The Protecting Critical Services for Mothers and Babies Actallows March of Dimes to qualify for the same pension funding rules as many other charities and non-profit organizations. Specifically, the bill would designate March of Dimes as a Cooperative and Small Employer Charity (CSEC) pension sponsor to provide it with more predictable and affordable pension funding options. The change would have no impact on retirees or other participants, and it would come at no cost to taxpayers. The March of Dimes organization provides some of our most vulnerable citizens, mothers and infants, with crucial support as they face the challenges of raising a child,said Senator Scott.March of Dimes shouldn't have to choose between providing a reasonable legacy pension program to its employees or continuing their organizational mission. I am proud to support legislation that will allow March of Dimes to continue its mission of lifesaving research, educational resources, and advocacy efforts. March of Dimes does incredible work to support mothers and children,said Senator Perdue.Through research, education, and advocacy, March of Dimes helps address the unique challenges that come with growing a family. Our bill simply allows March of Dimes to qualify for the same pension program as other non-profit organizations. Ultimately, this small change ensures March of Dimes can continue lifesaving medical research and programming. March of Dimes has played a critical role in serving mothers and babies for more than eight decades,said Senator Kaine.I'm thrilled they decided to move their headquarters to Crystal City, and I'm pleased to support their important work … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-coons-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-designating-november-as-national-college-application-month | Scott, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Designating November as National College Application Month | 2019-11-20 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Wednesday | November 20, 2019 Scott, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Designating November as National College Application Month WASHINGTON, D.C. The Senate has now adopted a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) designating November 2019 as National College Application Month. This National College Application Month, I encourage all students to spend time considering their goals for the future, and I applaud those who are taking steps to apply to institutes of higher education, said Senator Scott. Education is a sure path to opportunity, and I wish every student who has dreams of continuing their education the very best of luck during this busy season of life. As seniors in Delaware and across the country start to think about graduation and the adventures that come nextwhether it's heading to college, kickstarting a career, or participating in a national service programI want to encourage them to dream big, said Senator Coons. For those interested in attending college, now is the time to apply. I encourage all students to talk to teachers and guidance counselors about opportunities for scholarships, grants, or financial aidand to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. While college can be expensive, there are resources that can help students should that be the path they choose. The resolution urges public officials, educators, parents, students, and communities to observe National College Application Month with activities and programs designed to encourage students to consider, research, and apply to college and for financial aid. It also commends those who support students throughout the college application process and who work to eliminate barriers to higher education. To view the resolution, click here. ### Related Issues: Print Email … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-votes-continuing-resolution-keep-government-open | Cunningham Votes for Continuing Resolution to Keep the Government Open | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Joe Cunningham voted with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a continuing resolution extending government funding through December 20. This vote temporarily averts a government shutdown after current stopgap funding expires this week. With a government shutdown deadline just days away, today I voted for a continuing resolution to extend government funding through December 20th, said. Rep. Joe Cunningham. We must use this additional time to fully fund the government and pass full-year appropriations bills. It is unacceptable that Congress continues to kick the can down the road. The continuing resolution would provide a 3.1% pay raise for our servicemembers, extend government funding to key public health programs, and assure full funding of the 2020 Census. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=DA1FE252-BEE4-4618-8FB8-BC438B1D4DC8 | Rep. Rice voices concern and frustration over cancelled I-73 contract | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Tom Rice | R000597 | rice.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Rice released the followingstatement following the Horry County Council's decision to cancel their contract with the South Carolina Department of Transportation. All I can say is that it is an awful shame. Completion of I-73 would lead to thousands of more jobs in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. It would bring more industry and higher pay. I-73 will do more to lift the people of Horry County, Marion County, Dillon County and Marlboro County than anything else. I fight for I-73 every day. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are fighting for I-73. Governor McMaster is fighting for I-73. We have all asked our local leaders to resolve their differences.And at this critical time our local leaders are willing to turn their back on it. It is an awful shame. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=10344999-73F8-4D2F-A8FA-3DAE6101F18F | Graham Applauds Trump Administration Announcement on Israel, Iran | 2019-11-18 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's announcement that the Trump administration would reverse policies that deemed Israeli settlement of the West Bank illegal and that the United States will eliminate Iran's civil nuclear cooperation waiver. I support the announcement on Israeli settlements made today by Secretary Pompeo. This announcement is a repudiation of President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry's ill-informed efforts to target Israeli presence in the West Bank. While I strongly support a two-state solution, I believe the Trump administration's announcement today will ultimately advance the cause of peace over time. In addition, the cancellation of the civil nuclear cooperation waiver regarding the Iran nuclear program is welcome news. Iran's behavior in the Middle East, in particular the attack on the Saudi oil field, does not justify continued waivers for their nuclear program. These decisions by President Trump show a firm resolve to stand with our friends in Israel and stand up to the Ayatollah's rogue regime. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391 | U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman Co-Sponsors Two Bills to Address Federal Budget, Debt, and Spending | 2019-11-15 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Ralph Norman | N000190 | norman.house.gov | legacy | This week, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-5) co-sponsored two bills in the House of Representatives to help address our national debt, federal spending, and Congress' inability to pass a budget: 1. Budget Process Enhancement Act (A) If Congress fails to pass an annual budget, the salaries of every Member would be held in escrow until such time as they fulfilled this obligation. (B) Federal departments and agencies would be required to justify new spending, instead of using automatic increases in their lump sums from Congress for those purposes. 2. Debt Ceiling Alternative Act The second bill co-sponsored by Rep. Norman is titled the Debt Ceiling Alternative Act. It would require the Treasury Secretary to issue trill bonds to service our nation's debt in the event that our debt ceiling is reached.These bonds would be linked to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). During an economic downturn, tax revenues often decline sharply while the amount of money needed to cover principal and interest on our nation's debt does not.As a result, government faces pressure to either raise taxes, incur even more debt, or cut spending at the most inopportune times. Being tied to GDP, trill bonds would reduce bondholder payouts when GDP was lower (e.g. during economic downturns) helping the government service its debt obligations while tax revenues are lower.During times of economic prosperity, investors would benefit with higher dividends as GDP rises. Media inquires for Rep. Norman can be directed to Austin Livingston at (803) 833-0030. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/photo-release-senator-scott-congratulates-2019-angels-in-adoption-recipient-becky-donovan | PHOTO RELEASE: Senator Scott Congratulates 2019 Angels in Adoption Recipient Becky Donovan | 2019-11-14 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday | November 14, 2019 PHOTO RELEASE: Senator Scott Congratulates 2019 Angels in Adoption Recipient Becky Donovan WASHINGTON Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) met 2019 Angels in Adoption recipient, Ms. Becky Donovan of Rock Hill, S.C. Sen. Scott offered his congratulations and expressed his appreciation for the important work Ms. Donovan does. Ms. Donovan is an outstanding example of a committed and courageous South Carolinian whose work on adoption education as a compassionate choice has saved many lives,said Senator Scott. I congratulate her on this well-deserved accomplishment and hope her work continues to serve as an inspiration to others. Senator Scott poses with Ms. Donovan holding her award. Ms. Donovan has worked with the Palmetto Women's Center in various positions for over 21 years, including as a client advocate, administrative assistant, volunteer and Executive Director. Palmetto Women's Center is a faith-based non-profit organization that helps women across the state by offering support and information during pregnancies, often unplanned. Ms. Donovan has been an instrumental part of the PWC team, teaching that adoption is one way for a woman in an unplanned pregnancy to take charge and help plan her baby's life when parenting is not an option. Through her years of service, Ms. Donovan has served as a strong voice for the unborn and for all those who stand up for life. Even though she celebrated her retirement earlier this year, she leaves behind a stronger organization that is committed to continue saving lives every day. ### Related Issues: Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-commends-treasury-decision-preserving-state-based-insurance-systems | Scott Commends Treasury Decision Preserving State-Based Insurance Systems | 2019-11-14 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday | November 14, 2019 Scott Commends Treasury Decision Preserving State-Based Insurance Systems Washington U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following the U.S. Treasury Department's decision to continue protecting the United States insurance regulatory system and resisting efforts to shift to a European-modeled Insurance Capital Standard (ICS). Scott discussed the matter with Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin by phone earlier this week, and recently led a letter to Treasury on the matter that was signed by 30 Senators. Scott said, It is clear that the ICS is not fit for purpose in the United States and would never be adopted here. Our insurance commissioners should be leading our regulatory approach, and the Treasury Department has now taken the important step of protecting that state-based approach. Thank you to Secretary Mnuchin and his team for their tireless efforts to negotiate an outcome that reflects a clear pathway to comparability for the United States, as well as the Federal Reserve and National Association of Insurance Commissioners for their work on this issue. Related Issues: Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=42299C41-8359-4707-96FE-4427DFD1F0A6 | Graham on White House Meeting | 2019-11-13 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after a meeting with President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. I appreciate being invited to meet with President Trump and the President of Turkey to discuss Turkey's purchase of the S-400 missile system and Turkey's military incursion into Syria. The meeting today at the White House was frank, candid, and I hope, over time, will prove to be productive. I realize Turkey has legitimate national security concerns regarding certain Kurdish elements of the U.S.-led counter-ISIS coalition, but Turkey's incursion into Syria has been incredibly disruptive. I believe it is possible to deal with Turkey's national security concerns by creating a Safe Zone, but Turkey cannot do it through force of arms. The United States cannot and will not abandon our Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) allies, as that will undermine our ability to protect our nation going forward. We can achieve a win-win Safe Zone, but Turkey's military incursion must end. As to Turkey's purchase of the S-400 Russian missile system: it is almost a universally held position in Congress that the S-400 is incompatible with the F-35 fighter. Turkey's activation of the Russian S-400 will require the U.S. to keep Turkey from the F-35 program and issue sanctions. I'm hopeful we can find a way forward with the S-400 where Turkey's national security needs can be met without compromising the F-35 program. Turkey has been a valuable ally and member of NATO. I'm hoping to salvage this relationship, but only time will tell if that is possible. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-responds-to-democrat-efforts-to-destroy-opportunity | Scott Responds to Democrat Efforts to Destroy Opportunity | 2019-11-13 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Wednesday | November 13, 2019 Scott Responds to Democrat Efforts to Destroy Opportunity WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following the introduction of two Democratic bills, introduced by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC), that would hurt low-income communities across the country by limiting the effectiveness of Opportunity Zones. Senator Scott said, This is the second misguided attempt by Congressional Democrats in the last two weeks to wreck the Opportunity Zone initiative under the guise of improvement.' Make no mistake, Congressman Clyburn's legislation, which is very similar to a bill introduced by Senator Wyden in the Senate last week, will needlessly punish low-income communities who are hoping to use Opportunity Zones to transform areas left behind. Estimates show as high as $63 billion can already be expected to be utilized in zones across the country; with a poverty rate averaging 29 percent in the 8,700 zones across the nation, the potential these dollars hold for these communities is clear in terms of jobs, technology, infrastructure and so many other possible uses. From our initial research, we can already tell these two bills would at the very least sunset: Multiple zones with a child poverty rate above 30 percent Multiple zones with general poverty rates above 25 percent, some where the poverty rate is double their statewide average At least one zone with a senior poverty rate above 40 percent A zone where African-Americans compromise 20 percent of the community and have median household income of $16,000 a year While certain, mainly Democratic, Governors across the country chose their states zones in a way I do not agree with, taking a broad brush and sunsetting opportunity for hundreds of communities across the country at once is unacceptable. More than 96 percent of the total zones did not show any signs of gentrification at the time they were nominated, yet Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Wyden and their Democratic colleag… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-two-cunningham-bills-support-lowcountry-veterans | House Passes Two Cunningham Bills to Support Lowcountry Veterans | 2019-11-12 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Tonight, The U.S. House of Representatives passed nine bipartisan pieces of legislation to help veterans and veteran-owned small businesses, including two bills introduced by Rep. Joe Cunningham (SC-01). The VA Tele-hearing Modernization Act, which will allow veterans to teleconference with the Board of Veteran Appeals regarding their benefit claims, and the Women Veterans Health Care Accountability Act, which directs the VA to conduct a study on access to care for women veterans and passed as a part of the Deborah Sampson Act, were introduced by Cunningham and passed with broad bipartisan support. Cunningham spoke on the House floor in support of the VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act, saying, The VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act is exemplary of the sorts of advances we can make when both parties come together for the sake of our veterans I urge all my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join in supporting this legislation for our veterans, who have sacrificed too much to be forced to jump through hoops for a fair hearing on their claims. Currently, the Board of Veterans Appeals only conducts tele-hearings from certain VA locations, meaning veterans have to travel to testify in support of their claims. In many cases, this forces Lowcountry veterans to drive to Columbia or Savannah. The VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act would allow veterans to teleconference in to these hearings from the comfort of their own homes using their personal computers. Female veterans comprise the fastest-growing demographic in both the military and veteran population. The Women Veterans Health Care Accountability Act would determine the barriers to care that female veterans face and provide the data needed to make sure every woman has access to the quality care she has earned. Click here to watch the full video of his remarks. I have the privilege of representing a district that is home to more veterans than any district in South Carolina. As a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, it's an honor to us… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-leads-letter-to-treasury-regarding-international-insurance-capital-standard-negotiations | Scott Leads Letter to Treasury Regarding International Insurance Capital Standard Negotiations | 2019-11-12 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Tuesday | November 12, 2019 Scott Leads Letter to Treasury Regarding International Insurance Capital Standard Negotiations WASHINGTONToday, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), along with Senator Mike Rounds, Senator Kyrsten Sinema, and 27 Senators lead a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin, urging members of Team USA to seek a clear pathway to formal recognition of the U.S. insurance regulatory system as comparable or outcome equivalent to the ICS. Additionally, they call on members of Team USA to oppose adoption of the reference International Capital Standard (ICS), if the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) fails to formally and publicly accept changes with respect to the ICS that reflect these parameters. This letter is in response to the Senate Banking Committee hearing in September on Developments in Global Insurance Regulatory and Supervisory Forums. We appreciate your [Sec. Mnuchin] public statements about the importance of a clear path to comparability prior to the formal vote on adoption of the Insurance Capital Standard (ICS 2.0) at the IAIS annual conference in Abu Dhabi in November. The parameters provided by Team USA should provide permanent guardrails and guarantee a clear pathway to formal recognition of the U.S. insurance regulatory system as comparable or outcome equivalent to the ICS. Given the fundamental differences that exist between the U.S. state-based approach and that of the ICS, the determination of whether the U.S. approach is outcome equivalent to the reference ICS must necessarily be a principle-based or even a political determination, and not the result of a quantitative assessment. We are opposed to delaying that determination to the end of the five year monitoring period: delay leaves too much to chance. That is why your continued strong support is so critical to an acceptable outcome." Scott was joined on the letter by Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Patty Murray (D-WA), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Mike… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/Op-eds/serving-our-veterans | Serving Our Veterans | 2019-11-11 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | legacy | This Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize the men and women who sacrifice so much for our freedom. The recent operation in Syria to capture the murderous leader of ISIS shows the continued resolve our servicemembers have when protecting this country. We must honor these sacrifices, although this is a debt that cannot be repaid. While representing South Carolina's Second District in Congress, I will continue fighting to promote efforts that help and protect America's veterans. This Congress, I co-sponsored important legislation to support our veterans and their families. This includes theVA Hiring Enhancement Act, which enforces federal law that already establishes minimum requirements for VA physicians and theHomeless Veterans Families Act,which increases money for services to homeless veterans including money for minor dependents. American veterans deserve our support and I am grateful to fight for them. I also co-sponsored theImprove Well-Being for Veterans Actthat required the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance in support of veteran suicide prevention services. Additionally, I am supportive of efforts to cut red tape for military spouses when transferring professional licensing between states due to required moves. I recently met with representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of South Carolina during their September visit. We know we must do better to combat veteran suicide and I am committed to working with the Veterans Administration to ensure access to care. This is a frightening trend and I urge my fellow South Carolinians to reach this Veteran's Day to any veteran experiencing hardship. My team was honored to host Veteran's Hiring Fairs for four consecutive years. We are seeing the dividends of those efforts now in a strong economy and a decrease in veterans unemployment rate. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce cited data showing the state's annual unemployment rate for veterans declined to 3.3 percent in 2018, down from 3.9 percent in 2017.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=829991AA-60B6-4D13-9975-2D57C3621D39 | Rep. Rice announces November Mobile Office Hours | 2019-11-08 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Tom Rice | R000597 | rice.house.gov | legacy | SOUTH CAROLINA Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) today announced his staff will be hosting mobile office hours throughout South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. During these meetings, constituents can meet with members of Congressman Rice's staff for help with issues involving federal agencies, including claims processing at the VA, Social Security benefits, the IRS, obtaining passports and more.For directions or additional details regarding mobile office hours, please contact the Pee Dee District Office at(843) 679-9781or the Grand Strand District Office at(843) 445-6459. Wednesday, November 13th 12:00 pm 2:00 pm Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments 1230 Highmarket St. Georgetown, SC 29440 ? Wednesday, November 27th 12:00 pm 2:00 pm Horry County Government and Justice Center 1301 2ndAvenue Conway, SC 29526 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=81ECEA22-E7F2-4E75-B207-80D16F0D3D4F | Graham Statement on Committee Advancing Lydon Nomination to be Federal District Court Judge for South Carolina | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the Committee advancing the nomination of Sherri Lydon to be a U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina. Her nomination now awaits a vote by the full Senate. I'm very pleased that the Judiciary Committee reported Sherri Lydon out favorably to be a district court judge, said Graham. Sherri has done an outstanding job as our U.S. Attorney, and she is one of the most qualified people in the state of South Carolina to serve as a district court judge. I look forward to working with Senator Scott to make sure she gets confirmed as quickly as possible. In addition to Lydon, the Committee also advanced five other judicial nominees. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-speaks-on-importance-of-co-alerts-act-in-senate-banking-hearing | Scott Speaks on Importance of CO ALERTS Act in Senate Banking Hearing | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday | November 7, 2019 Scott Speaks on Importance of CO ALERTS Act in Senate Banking Hearing WASHINGTON This morning, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) spoke at the Senate Banking Committee hearing Examining Bipartisan Bills to Promote Affordable Housing Access and Safety. Sen. Scott questioned Ms. Ivory N. Mathews, Interim Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, after she gave witness testimony regarding the January 2019 Carbon Monoxide deaths of Calvin Witherspoon Jr. and Derrick Caldwell Roper in a Columbia, SC public housing complex. This tragedy only galvanized my need to ensure that we are committed to protecting our most vulnerable citizens, like Calvin and Derek, and the 239 other families at Allen Benedict Court Public Housing Community in Columbia, South Carolina, said Senator Tim Scott. There have been over 14 carbon monoxide poisoning deaths in public housing across this country since 200314 too many. Sen. Scott reiterated the importance of his Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident to Safety Act (CO ALERTS Act), which would ensure that more than 1.3 million highly vulnerable Americans in federally assisted housing are protected from this silent killer. This bill aims to curb the over 50,000 people visiting the emergency room every year due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. At the most risk are children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Even one preventable death in our public housing facilities is too many, and this important amendment will help put an end to the threat of Carbon Monoxide poisoning for families across the nation, especially as we go into the higher-risk winter season, said Senator Tim Scott. In addition to Ms. Mathews' testimony, the committee also received letters of support from Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, the South Carolina Association of Housing Authority Executive Directors, the Carolinas Council of Housing Redevelopment and Codes officials, and the National Association of State Fire Marshalls. You can watch Sen.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/annual-principal-day-event-welcomes-legislators-lcsd-55 | Annual Principal for the Day event welcomes legislators to LCSD 55 | 2019-11-06 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=6568E6E7-00B4-48A1-A7A4-B734AD840066 | Graham Speaks at White House on Confirming Conservative Judges | 2019-11-06 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today spoke at an event at the White House celebrating the confirmation of more than 150 conservative federal judges. GRAHAM: Brett Kavanaugh lived a life we should all be proud of. He worked hard and the way he was treated was the worst experience I have had in politics. A lot of people would have pulled the plug on him. Mr. President, thank you for not pulling the plug. https://youtu.be/tI2P64SsOuc?t=150 GRAHAM: The Judiciary Committee is not for the faint of heart. Our Democratic friends are tough, they believe in their causes, and we have to fight hard for our causes. But one thing I want to say about President Trump: the defining moment in your presidency for me was the Kavanaugh hearing. This room would be empty if we failed Brett Kavanaugh. https://youtu.be/tI2P64SsOuc?t=128 Click here to watch Graham's full remarks ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=A009197F-C969-482A-B810-147872C68F33 | Graham Announces DOT Grant for Ashley River Crossing | 2019-11-06 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Lindsey Graham | G000359 | www.lgraham.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will award the City of Charleston a $18.149 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant. The grant will help construct a standalone bridge adjacent to the Ashley River Bridge connecting West Ashley and the Charleston peninsula. The new bridge would primarily provide bicycle and pedestrian access. It will also provide a safer travel option for non-motorized commuters and help relieve traffic congestion. Graham wrote to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao in July 2019 encouraging DOT to make this important investment in the City of Charleston. A copy of the letter is attached. Graham made the following statement after a phone call with Secretary Chao on Wednesday. I very much appreciate Secretary Chao for awarding this grant to construct a bike and pedestrian bridge. This project will improve the quality of life and safety of all those who live in and around one of the greatest cities in the nation: Charleston, South Carolina. This is a big enhancement when it comes quality of life. I was proud to be a partner in the efforts to get this done. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/press-releases/heat-chairs-applaud-formal-us-withdrawal-paris-climate-agreement | HEAT Chairs Applaud Formal U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement | 2019-11-05 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.House Energy Action Team co-chairs Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) joined House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) to applaud President Trump for beginning the process to formally withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. I applaud President Trump for putting American families and workers first by officially withdrawing from the unworkable and reckless United Nations Paris Climate Accord. The unrealistic, liberal policies that make up this agreement hit low-income Americans the hardest by increasing energy costs and killing American jobs. Estimates show that the reduction in manufacturing necessary to comply with Paris Accord mandates would destroy up to 2.7 million jobs in the U.S. by 2025. Those jobs would go to exempt countries like China and India, who emit significantly more carbon than us now, and are allowed to increase their emissions through 2030 under the flawed terms of the agreement. America is already reducing carbon emissions through innovative technology coupled with strong environmental standards. The United States will continue to advance smart strategies that promote energy dominance and protect American jobs especially the energy jobs that are so critical to our economy in Louisiana, said Whip Scalise. The Trump Administration should be commended for putting America first and removing the United States from the flawed and misguided Paris Climate Accord. This accord placed burdensome and costly regulations on the United States that would halt all the free-market and technological advances that have helped our nation reduce total emissions by 68% since 1970 a feat no other country has accomplished. This accord also placed strict, job-killing requirements on the United States while doing nothing to hold the biggest offenders of emissions accountable China and Russia. Our nation will continue to lead the world in emission reduction through free-market advances, without tying the hands of American innovators through the ill-advis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://timmons.house.gov/media/press-releases/timmons-statement-hhs-religious-liberty-announcement | Timmons Statement on HHS Religious Liberty Announcement | 2019-11-05 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | William Timmons | T000480 | timmons.house.gov | legacy | Greenville, SC Congressman William Timmons released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services announced their decision Friday to roll back a regulation which had threatened the religious liberty of faith-based foster care providers across the country, including Miracle Hill Ministries in Greenville. Faith-based child placing agencies have long been a crucial partner in providing homes for foster children, especially in South Carolina. But because of an ill-advised and hastily implemented regulation from the Obama Administration, faith-based agencies were forced into the impossible situation of having to choose between continuing to adhere to their religious beliefs or continuing to provide homes for vulnerable children," said Congressman Timmons. "With this news from HHS, faith-based foster care providers such as Miracle Hill Ministries will no longer be faced with this choice. I am glad the Trump Administration has taken this important step and look forward to this new rule being finalized in the months ahead. You can view HHS's notice of proposed rulemaking here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/congressman-jeff-duncan-reacts-house-vote-impeachment-inquiry | Congressman Jeff Duncan reacts to House vote on impeachment inquiry | 2019-11-01 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://jeffduncan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/impeachment-resolution-passed-duncan-calls-it-illegitimate | Impeachment Resolution Passed: Duncan calls it illegitimate | 2019-11-01 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | SC | Jeffrey Duncan | D000615 | jeffduncan.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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