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https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-statement-on-fdic-chairman-mcwilliams-resignation/ Senator Scott Statement on FDIC Chairman McWilliams’ Resignation 2021-12-31 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Jelena McWilliams’ resignation after a politically-motivated attempt to undermine the independence of the agency. “I am thankful for Chairman McWilliams’ service as FDIC chairman,” said Senator Scott. “She played an instrumental role in the implementation of rules to alleviate regulatory burdens on community banks and helped guide the industry through pandemic-related economic uncertainty. Her strong and fair leadership will be greatly missed. “Over the course of her career, Chairman McWilliams has established an impressive reputation as a good faith negotiator and dealmaker, all while staying true to her core principles. Moreover, throughout her FDIC tenure, she has been a consummate consensus builder. The fact that Biden administration regulators have seemingly failed to conduct board business through the standard procedural channels in an open and honest manner with a regulator as well known for her integrity as Chairman McWilliams speaks volumes. I remain deeply concerned that the flagrant, politically-motivated efforts to appropriate the authorities granted by FDIC bylaws to the agency’s Senate-confirmed chairman represent a dangerous attempt to politicize the independent and historically apolitical practice of federal bank regulation.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-colleagues-call-on-president-biden-to-withdraw-nomination-of-dr-david-weil-for-wage-and-hour-administrator/ Senator Scott, Colleagues Call on President Biden to Withdraw Nomination of Dr. David Weil for Wage & Hour Administrator 2021-12-29 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) in urging President Biden to formally withdraw the nomination of Dr. David Weil to be Administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division. In a letter, the senators cited that the Senate’s HELP Committee was unable to report Dr. Weil’s nomination favorably when it was considered this year and listed concerns with actions Dr. Weil took while serving as Wage & Hour Administrator during the Obama administration, including implementing job-killing rules, arbitrarily constricting the standard for who is considered an independent contractor, and presiding over a 93% increase in litigation due to an expansion of the “joint employer” definition. “Small business entrepreneurs in this country deserve a Wage and Hour Division Administrator that will work constructively alongside them,” the senators wrote. “The Senate has spoken this year that Dr. Weil is not the right fit for this position. We appreciate your responsiveness to this request, and ask for prompt confirmation that the nomination of Dr. David Weil is formally withdrawn.” Click here to download or read the full text of the letter below: Dear Mr. President, We write to urge you to formally withdraw the nomination of Dr. David Weil, of Massachusetts, to be Administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor, vice Cheryl Marie Stanton. Dr. Weil’s track record is hostile to employers, unproductive to the employees served by such employers, and the actions he took at the federal level were mired in costly litigation. The United States Constitution divides the responsibility for populating top positions in the federal government between the President and the United States Senate. The appointments clause (Article II, Section 2) empowers the President to nominate “by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate”. The role of the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-praises-passage-of-the-catawba-indian-nation-lands-act/ CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN PRAISES PASSAGE OF THE CATAWBA INDIAN NATION LANDS ACT 2021-12-27 2021 2021-12 Democrat House SC James E. Clyburn C000537 clyburn.house.gov clyburn https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/ scraper COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman James E. Clyburn praised the enactment of the Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act included in the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law by President Biden today. The Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act clarifies that the Catawba Indian Nation is subject to the well-established rules and regulations of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act on their modern and ancestral lands in the State of North Carolina. This new law clarifies the Tribe’s 1993 land claims settlement act and reaffirms recent action taken by the Department of Interior to take land into trust for the Tribe. “I was proud to work with my colleagues in the House and Senate to ensure passage of this bipartisan piece of legislation,” said Congressman Clyburn. “The Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act is a very significant step towards rectifying historic injustices that have been perpetrated against the Catawba Indian Nation. This legislation will be crucial in helping the Catawba Indian Nation secure economic self-sufficiency.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/as-inflation-soars-scott-stands-up-for-farmers-and-ranchers/ As Inflation Soars, Scott Stands Up For Farmers and Ranchers 2021-12-23 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.), Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), and several of their colleagues in urging federal financial regulators to provide community banks, credit unions, and Farm Credit institutions with the regulatory flexibility they need to responsibly work with their agriculture clients as the profit margins of farmers and ranchers shrink from higher input costs. The senators are also requesting that federal financial regulators monitor how inflation and inflationary-related pressures are affecting the agriculture industry and, in turn, the community financial institutions that serve it. “The destructive impact of inflation has already affected individuals, families, and businesses across the nation, and no one is immune from these price increases,” the senators wrote. “Caused in large part by an unprecedented increase in federal government spending, in addition to supply chain bottlenecks, these higher prices are not just increasing grocery bills and home heating costs, but they are also raising costs on businesses, including on our nation’s farmers and ranchers.” The letter was also signed by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), John Kennedy (R-La.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). Senator Scott is committed to investigating and pushing back against any actions taken by the administration that contribute to inflation, which takes its greatest toll on low-income Americans. Read the full letter here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-scott-talks-dem-spending-2021-highlights-and-2022-agenda/ ICYMI: Scott Talks Dem Spending, 2021 Highlights and 2022 Agenda 2021-12-23 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Leyla Gulen on Fox24 Charleston. Sen. Scott slammed Democrats’ spending, talked legislative highlights of 2021, and laid out his agenda for 2022. Click to watch part one of the interview On Dem Spending … “Well, if you think about their plan, the Build Back Broker (BBB) as I prefer to call it, frankly that’s three trillion dollars of unpaid spending if those programs continue for all 10 years and the likelihood of that is good if they can get it passed. …I hope [what] we’ll see over the next several weeks is no passage of the BBB. That is good news for the American people.” “Leyla throughout South Carolina whether you’re in Charleston, Union, [or] McCormick South Carolina, the one thing you know is that gas prices have exploded — a 70 percent increase throughout our state. Utilities are up 25 percent if not even more. That is caused by reckless spending from Washington having a negative impact on every single household in the great Palmetto State. We can stop that from exploding again by not spending money we do not have, buying things we simply cannot afford.” Click to watch part two of the interview On 2021 Highlights … “Another really impressive issue this year frankly — is our bill that stopped the IRS from being able to peer into our financial accounts. That has been great news frankly — having all 50 Republicans get on that bill in less than 24 hours and then having Joe Manchin and a couple of other Democrats come out and say we can’t do that that’s just ridiculous.” On His Areas of Focus for 2022 … “I’m sticking with the less is better agenda. So, we’re going to continue to fight against certain provisions in the BBB — things like that childcare component that I talked about earlier. The average family cannot afford an 80 percent increase in the childcare cost. If we can defeat that provision specifically, we will have empowered parents to keep making the choice for their kids. Education opportunity — this is the closest thing to a civil … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-finance-republicans-demand-treasury-analysis-of-oecd-agreement/ Scott, Finance Republicans Demand Treasury Analysis of OECD Agreement 2021-12-22 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), along with Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and all other Senate Finance Committee Republicans, wrote to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen renewing requests for information regarding international tax negotiations. To date, the Department of the Treasury (USDT) has been unwilling or unable to fully engage with Congress to provide details on the negotiations, which will have a significant impact on American workers, businesses and revenue. The senators raise concerns with how the negotiations may negatively impact U.S. competitiveness; the commitment from the United States to increase its global minimum tax before any other country; and suggestions that USDT could implement the agreement without the advice and consent of the Senate, bypassing the treaty process. “The Administration’s rush to reach a political agreement, tied to its domestic spending plans and pursuit of revenue, has come at the expense of thorough analysis and meaningful engagement with Congress and the business community, and may ultimately put U.S. businesses at risk. . . . Given this agreement’s potential to jeopardize U.S. competitiveness, we continue to have concerns with the lack of detail underlying the approach being proposed under Pillar One and its lack of foundation in any discernible tax principles,” the senators wrote. “Further troubling is Treasury’s continued insistence that the United States once again move first by significantly increasing the U.S. global minimum tax. . . . As Pillar Two does not require other countries to adopt a global minimum tax, we are not confident that our biggest foreign competitors, like China, will enact and implement a global minimum tax on the same terms or on the timeline agreed to at the OECD. … “Finally, suggestions that the United States could fully implement Pillar One without the advice and consent of two-thirds of the Senate through the treaty process are highly problematic. . . . [A]ny suggestion that Pillar One can be impleme… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-joins-colleagues-in-filing-amicus-brief-in-pending-clean-air-act-supreme-court-case/ Scott Joins Colleagues in Filing Amicus Brief in Pending Clean Air Act Supreme Court Case 2021-12-20 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today joined 47 senators and 45 House members—including Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.)—in filing an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the petitioners in the pending case West Virginia, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The members agree that the EPA acted outside its congressionally-authorized authority by issuing significantly overreaching rules—namely the Clean Power Plan—to attempt to transform the nation’s power sector through emissions regulations under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act. “If Congress had intended to give the EPA such sweeping authority to transform an entire sector of our economy, Congress would have done so explicitly. An administrative agency like the EPA may decide issues of such vast economic and political significance only when the agency can point to ‘clear congressional authorization.’ “Decisions regarding greenhouse gas emissions and the power sector are major policy questions with vast economic and political significance. Only elected members of Congress, representing the will of the people, may decide these questions. The EPA’s attempt to issue expansive regulations cannot stand in the absence of clear congressional authorization. “Congress knows how to address greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, Congress has decided to pass transformative laws that incentivize reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from a wide range of industries, including the electric power sector,” the brief states. Senate cosigners of the brief include Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Mitch McCo… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-and-moulton-condemn-russias-aggression-on-ukraine-border Wilson and Moulton Condemn Russia's Aggression on Ukraine Border 2021-12-19 2021 2021-12 Republican House SC Joe Wilson W000795 joewilson.house.gov joewilson https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Joe Wilson and Seth Moulton issued a joint statement in support of Ukraine's independence, while condemning Russia's aggressive behavior at their common border. "Having returned from Ukraine last week, on a bipartisan delegation, we remain deeply concerned by Russia's confrontational buildup of its military in and around the country. The support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the U.S. Congress is unwavering. "We stand ready to work with the Administration and our transatlantic partners to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine, including by imposing new, crippling sanctions on Russia should it continue its invasion into Ukraine. As tens of thousands of Russian troops assemble on Ukraine's border, we support the accelerated distribution of additional lethal and nonlethal military equipment to Ukraine and remain steadfast in our commitment to the security of our NATO allies, especially those in Eastern Europe that face the threat posed by Putin's Russia every day. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-banking-republicans-call-on-president-biden-to-rebuke-fdic-coup-attempt/ Senator Scott, Banking Republicans Call on President Biden to Rebuke FDIC Coup Attempt 2021-12-17 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and fellow Senate Banking Committee Republicans are calling on President Joe Biden to rebuke Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Director Marty Gruenberg for their illegitimate attempt to violate the FDIC’s 88-year tradition of working independent from partisan political influence. In a letter, the senators also urged President Biden to immediately replace Director Gruenberg—whose term expired three years ago and is serving in a temporary capacity—and nominate an individual to fill the vacant Republican seat on the FDIC board. “As a public servant who spent nearly four decades serving in the U.S. Senate, we believe you understand and hold deep respect for historical precedent, institutional norms, and courteous treatment of your colleagues—even in the face of political disagreement,”the senators wrote. “America’s independent financial regulators are respected the world over for their professionalism and integrity, and we fear the actions of Director Chopra and Director Gruenberg, if left unchecked have the potential to weaken faith in our financial institutions and markets.” On December 9, CFPB Director Chopra and FDIC Director Gruenberg published a joint statement to the CFPB’s website claiming the FDIC approved a request for information (RFI) on bank mergers. Shortly thereafter, the FDICclarifiedthat no such document had been approved by the FDIC and that there was no valid vote by the FDIC board. “Director Chopra and Director Gruenberg’s statement and actions make clear that they violated FDIC procedures with the apparent goal of usurping the powers of the chairman and inhibiting her ability to carry out her official duties and responsibilities,”the senators continued. “In addition to violating the FDIC bylaws and processes, their actions upended an 88-year tradition of the FDIC board working on a collegial basis with its chairman as well as working independent from partisan political … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senators-scott-and-hassan-introduce-bill-to-expand-educator-tax-deduction/ Senators Scott and Hassan Introduce Bill to Expand Educator Tax Deduction 2021-12-17 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced a bill to extend the educator Expense Tax Deduction to K-12 athletic coaches and administrators. This bill will amend the tax code to allow K-12 coaches to be classified as “eligible educators” in order to be eligible for tax deductions for out-of-pocket expenses relating to instructional expenses. “Coaches and athletic administrators are often integral to the success of students both in and out of the classroom,” said Senator Tim Scott. “It is only right that we expand the tax code to ensure that they receive the same benefits as they continue to personally invest in the future of students across America.” “Athletic directors and coaches across New Hampshire play an important role in setting students up for success, including by fostering health and wellness and helping student-athletes get on the road to college,” Senator Hassan said. “It is nonsensical that coaches are left out of getting tax cuts to help cover out-of-pocket costs for supplies when all other teachers have that option. I am glad to introduce this bill with Senator Scott that would include athletic directors and coaches in the group of educators who can get certain out-of-pocket expenses covered, and I urge my colleagues to join us in supporting this legislation.“ Several organizations have expressed support for this bill including Nike, Inc, adidas America, Inc, Sports and Fitness Industry Association, and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). “We thank Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) for this bill that directly offers a positive benefit to interscholastic athletic administrators,” said NIAAA Executive Director Dr. Mike Blackburn. “Just as the original 1986 IRS code allows deductions for out-of-pocket educator costs, this bill offers the same financial option to those in the profession of high school and middle school athletic administration and coaching. We appreciate our supportive member… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1103 Senator Scott, Representative Norman Lead Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers 2021-12-16 2021 2021-12 Republican House SC Ralph Norman N000190 norman.house.gov norman https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper On Thursday, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5) led a bicameral letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning the negative impact his department’s recent actions could have on religious liberties. In total, 102 members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives signed this letter requesting information from Secretary Becerra on the withdraw of non-discrimination waivers for several states, including South Carolina, a decision which is likely to harm faith-based adoption and foster care agencies. Additionally, the letter seeks information as to why Secretary Becerra revoked the authority of his Department’s Office for Civil Rights to receive and review complaints concerning possible violations of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Thursday’s letter to Secretary Becerra affirms that faith-based child welfare providers perform critical services for hundreds of thousands of foster children across the nation. Further, it questions why the Biden administration appears to be placing ideology over the interests of the law, children, and faith-based partners who only want to continue serving their communities. It asks HHS to provide: better answers as to why the Department rescinded previously granted waivers; and reasoning as to why HHS stripped its Office for Civil Rights of its existing authority to investigate and oversee complaints under RFRA and the religion clauses of the First Amendment. Rep. Norman issued the following statement on Thursday: “Faith-based child welfare agencies are doing incredible work throughout our nation and here in South Carolina, and it is unconscionable that government bureaucrats would seek to roadblock their efforts. By withdrawing non-discrimination waivers and cutting out the Office for Civil Rights’ authority to review religious freedom complaints, this appears to be a deliberate attempt by this Administration to devalue religious liberties, making them a mere footstool to elevate their fa… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=EC68FBA6-2836-4DFB-92F8-FA79B970F99C Graham Pushes For Senate Hearing On Rising Crime Rates 2021-12-16 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman to call for a hearing on the drastic rise in violent crime in the United States. The letter was signed by all Republican members of the committee. “As you know, reducing violent crime is a topic about which many members of the committee are deeply passionate,” wrote the senators. “Beginning in the summer of 2020, the country has experienced a sustained and unprecedented 30% increase in murders. This spike has correlated with a move toward depolicing, after the eruption of over 500 riots nationally.” While the Trump Administration took steps to combat violent crime, the senators noted that the Biden Administration’s plan is more focused on targeting lawful firearm owners. “In June of 2021, the Biden Administration unveiled its own strategy to reduce violent crime,” wrote the senators. “We were troubled to see how much of the President’s strategy focuses on lawful gun acquisition and lawful gun owners. For example, one of the tenets of the President’s plan is finding ways to sue legal gun manufacturers, an initiative that would do much to interfere with Americans’ access to guns but nothing to target murders or reduce crime…Legally owned firearms play an important role in allowing Americans to protect themselves during a violent crime surge. A 2013 CDC-commissioned study found that as many as millions of people a year defend themselves with a firearm.” The senators wrote to Chairman Durbin following a field hearing on reducing violent crime in Durbin’s hometown of Chicago that Judiciary Committee Republicans were blocked from participating in virtually. The senators noted that a spike in violent crime has impacted cities across the nation and a national focus on the issue is of great importance. “We therefore request that you hold a full committee hearing in Washington, D.C. on the spike in murders and the challenges that law enforcement is facing. Ineffective bail policies, cumbersome restraints on pol… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-representative-norman-lead-effort-to-protect-faith-based-child-welfare-providers/ Senator Scott, Representative Norman Lead Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers 2021-12-16 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Representative Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) led a bicameral letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, condemning HHS’s recent reversal of protections for faith-based adoption and foster care agencies. “For decades, faith-based child welfare agencies have provided safe and loving homes for our nation’s children,” said Senator Scott. “Rather than celebrating that work, Secretary Becerra and President Biden’s recent steps will force many providers to choose between abandoning their religious beliefs or closing their doors. This is not only an attack on religious liberty—it’s also a disservice to the 400,000 children who depend on the work of these providers.” “Faith-based child welfare agencies are doing incredible work throughout our nation and here in South Carolina, and it is unconscionable that government bureaucrats would seek to roadblock their efforts. By withdrawing non-discrimination waivers and cutting out the Office for Civil Rights’ authority to review religious freedom complaints, this appears to be a deliberate attempt by this Administration to devalue religious liberties, making them a mere footstool to elevate their far-left agenda. On behalf of countless faith-based agencies and the families they serve, I want to know exactly how HHS and Secretary Becerra have reached these alarming decisions, and what the Secretary intends to do to reaffirm and protect religious freedoms,” said Representative Norman. “We find it disturbing that one day before it released its 2021 AFCARS report, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)—with your express approval— announced the rescission of waivers that were previously granted to faith-based adoption and foster care agencies in Michigan, Texas, and South Carolina,” the members of Congress wrote in their letter. “As you know, rescinding the waivers puts providers in these states in the untenable position of choosing between serving children under the Title IV-E foster care program … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-scott-talks-inflation-blasts-dems-spending-on-americas-newsroom/ ICYMI: Scott Talks Inflation, Blasts Dems’ Spending on America’s Newsroom 2021-12-15 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino on Fox News’s “America’s Newsroom.” Sen. Scott slammed the Democrats’ reckless spending, which has driven inflation to a record high, and he discussed how to combat America’s rising prices. Click to watch the full interview On record-level inflation … “There’s no doubt that, when you think about inflation—this bone-crushing, life-changing, hope-stealing, job-killing inflation—there’s no doubt in my mind that I’m thankful that it’s no longer considered transitory. Finally, Chairman Powell is speaking the truth, which is [that] this is unprecedented. The last time inflation was this high, I had an afro. That is a long time ago. That’s early 1980s. “The truth is that we have to find a way to forge forward by reducing spending from the federal government and allowing raises to increase in the private sector. That means that we have to pull back on this ‘Build Back Broker’ plan that the Democrats are still trying to weave together.” On inflation’s effect on service members … “[In South Carolina] we actually make marines at Parris Island; we train the army folks at Fort Jackson. So if you think about [a service member] who may even be eligible for public assistance because they get paid so little—[working] paycheck-to-paycheck—they drive up to the gas station and now gas is up almost 75 percent. … Can you imagine someone who’s serving our nation … and they simply cannot put gas in their cars while they defend our nation? On the path forward … “Median income in this country is around $35,000 a year. When you think about what this inflationary impact is on folks living paycheck-to-paycheck, it means that you have to choose between sometimes your health care, sometimes your energy, and sometimes the utilities in your house. … We can change that by [stopping reckless spending] in Washington and [allowing] the American people to catch up. That means putting more focus on an incentive-based economy where we let the private sector do w… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-calls-out-democrats-destructive-child-care-proposals-at-press-conference/ Scott Calls Out Democrats’ Destructive Child Care Proposals at Press Conference 2021-12-15 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.) led their Republican colleagues at a press conference calling out the destructive child care proposals in the Democrats’ reckless spending bill. Click to watch the senator’s remarks Senator Scott’s remarks as delivered: Thank you, Senator Burr, for leading this important press conference on an issue that is not a Republican issue or a Democrat issue. It’s simply an American issue. Imagine, if you will, households across the country and specifically those households in South Carolina—[like the one] I grew up in when I was a kid. Single-parent [households are] waking up to the sense of desperation because your gas prices are up nearly 75 percent, so instead of spending less than $2 a gallon in 2020, you’re now spending over $3.30 a gallon in 2021. Imagine, if you will, turning your heat up or, likely, turning your heat down to conserve money because your utilities are up 25 percent. And then you wake up to the BBB—as I call it, the “Build Back Broker” plan—and you realize that the bone-crushing, life-changing, hope-stealing, job-killing aspects of the BBB include increasing your child care costs, as Senator Burr said, by $13,000. To understand the actual impact of the $13,000, you have to first understand that the current cost is over $15,000. So, said in a way that everybody in our nation can understand, with median income around $34,000, you take taxes out, [and] the cost of child care is now more than your take-home pay. Literally, providing child care for one kid is more than the take-home pay of the average income in our nation. And somehow, we are to celebrate this notion that the government is here to do something for you, when in fact, you know the government is taking something from you. And what are they taking? Your hope, your future, your plans. And so, while we may think of this as an exercise of political philosophy [or] one side versus the other … this is literally an attempt to fundamentally transform what it means… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-statement-on-passage-of-the-national-defense-authorization-act/ Senator Scott Statement on Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act 2021-12-15 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on his vote to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “At a time of growing and evolving global threats, it is unthinkable that the Biden administration asked for tens of billions of dollars in cuts to our military,” said Senator Scott. “I am proud to vote for this bipartisan authorization to increase U.S. defense spending by $25 billion more than the Biden plan and give our troops a well-deserved pay raise. I remain committed to ensuring our men and women in uniform are fully equipped to keep our country safe and prosperous.” BACKGROUND The FY22 NDAA authorizes $777.7 billion to support U.S. national defense and includes a pay raise for armed forces for the third year in a row. The bill includes Senator Scott’s amendment to increase funding from the president’s original request of $31 million for the Department of Defense’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities program to $73 million in the final NDAA. The bill also contains multiple wins for South Carolina championed by Senator Scott, including: $59 million, Joint Base Charleston $55 million, Fort Jackson $130.3 million, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort $6 million, Marine Corps Reserve Depot Parris Island $18.8 million, McEntire Joint National Guard Base $1.7 billion, Savannah River Site ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=8A2FB8CC-1343-406B-B01B-EC64790E25F5 Graham, Shaheen Call For Humanitarian Assistance For Afghans 2021-12-14 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) today issued the following statement following a meeting with Angelina Jolie. “We had a very productive meeting with Angelina Jolie regarding the plight of Afghan women and religious minorities. “Our nation and the international community need to work together to avoid a humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan. “We will be working with our colleagues and Administration officials to develop a coordinated U.S. response, hopefully in conjunction with the international community, to help the Afghan people through this winter and beyond. “We appreciate all the work Ms. Jolie has done and her dedication to help the long-suffering Afghan people.” ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=91F827D5-BBA9-4FCF-ADC3-9635CABE09E1 Yuma, Arizona Forced To Declare State Of Emergency 2021-12-14 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today reacted to news that the mayor of Yuma, Arizona declared a State of Emergency in response to the surge of illegal immigration encountered in the region. Graham visited Yuma in October. He warned: “Yuma, Arizona is going to be the next Del Rio [Texas]. Word is out. They are sending people away from Del Rio and coming here. Most of the people who come here are not from Mexico or the Northern Triangle countries. Just about everybody we saw was from Venezuela, Brazil, and Cuba.” Senator Lindsey Graham – https://bit.ly/3EV3bRH Yuma, Arizona – October 12, 2021 Graham today made this statement on Yuma, Arizona declaring a State of Emergency: “I was disappointed to hear that the mayor of Yuma, Arizona was forced to declare a State of Emergency because of the dramatic increase in illegal immigration in the Yuma Sector. “I traveled to Yuma to meet with the mayor in October. I also met with Border Patrol officials and other community leaders. It was apparent then that the problems we were seeing in Texas would come to Arizona. It appears that time has now arrived. The latest report from the Yuma Sector states that since October 1 of this year, the flow of illegal immigration has already reached fifty percent (50%) of all of fiscal year 2021. “Whether in Texas or now in Arizona, it seems all too often local officials like the mayor of Yuma have to do the work and are stuck with confronting the problems of illegal immigration in order to protect their local communities. They are forced to sound the alarm and clean up the mess after the Biden Administration drops the ball. This is a nightmare for the people of Arizona. “I want to help these local communities suffering under the pressure of illegal immigration and help our Border Patrol who are working around the clock to manage the problems created by the Biden Administration. “Since taking office, the Biden Administration has been AWOL about unprecedented problems along our southern border. They refus… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-prevent-democrats-big-government-lending-scheme/ Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Democrats’ Big Government Lending Scheme 2021-12-14 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and John Kennedy (R-La.), along with Republican colleagues, introduced the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act. The bill is designed to prevent Democrats from turning the Small Business Administration (SBA) into a direct lender, as they are attempting to do in their tax-and-spend reconciliation bill. “Forcing community banks and local credit unions to compete with a massive government agency is inefficient and wrong,” said Senator Tim Scott.“Funneling tax dollars through the federal government in order to loan it back to small business owners with interest makes no sense. This is just another example of Democrats’ misguided plan for a big government takeover of virtually every aspect of American life and private institutions.” “Fraud and inefficiency characterize the Small Business Administration’s history in direct lending,” said Senator Kennedy. “The government shouldn’t encroach on a space where private lenders are already doing a good job getting funds to the small businesses that need them. I’m proud to partner with Sen. Scott to stop the SBA from replacing community and other private lenders with bureaucrats.” The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Pat Toomey (R-Penn.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Steve Daines (R- Mont.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.). BACKGROUND In October, Senator Scott and several colleaguessent a letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House and Senate Small Business Committee Chairs Ben Cardin and Nydia Velázquez warning against their plan to make the SBA a direct lender through the Democrats’ reckless tax and spending bill. The SBA Office of the Inspector General estimates that the federa… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senate-passes-scott-booker-resolution-raising-sickle-cell-awareness/ Senate Passes Scott, Booker Resolution Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 2021-12-14 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) resolution designating September as Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month. “Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S., affecting one in every 365 Black Americans,” said Senator Scott. “Yet despite the prevalence of SCD, research and treatments remain far too limited. With this resolution, we commit to raising awareness and seeking out legislation that will help our medical community fight—and one day, cure—this painful disease.” “Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in our country, and yet research, treatment, and awareness efforts for the disease still lag far behind other chronic illnesses,” said Senator Booker. “More work and research remains to be done, and we must continue to raise awareness of sickle cell disease and ensure that communities that are largely affected by this condition have equitable access to care and treatments that help improve their health. I am proud to lead the Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month resolution with Senator Scott and I will continue to champion federal initiatives to raise awareness, improve access to care, and help find a cure for this disease.” Senator Scott’s sickle cell legislation, the Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, was signed into law in 2018, and the senator continues to advocate for the sickle cell community today. The resolution was cosponsored by Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Todd Young (R-Ind.) Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.). Read the full resolution here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-questions-fda-nominee-on-the-future-of-mrna-and-crispr-technologies/ Senator Scott Questions FDA Nominee on the Future of mRNA and CRISPR Technologies 2021-12-14 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) questioned Dr. Robert Califf, President Biden’s nominee for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, on the future of mRNA and CRISPR technologies and their potential to treat and cure rare diseases like Sickle Cell Anemia. Click to watch the senator’s questions A full transcript is below. Senator Scott: Thank you, Dr. Califf, for spending some time with us today and talking about some really important issues that we could all spend a day talking about. I only have five minutes, [which is] good news for you. My first question is: You’re coming into a very important position in the midst of, really, headwinds in the public health space. And I appreciate the enormity of your responsibilities if you are confirmed to lead the FDA. How do you view the FDA’s role in granting Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the new, as well as repurposed, products to address the COVID-19 pandemic? Should the FDA use a wider latitude to ensure multiple avenues—for instance drugs like budesonide, as well as COVID-19 testing kids—making sure that they’re available to combat the pandemic? Dr. Califf: Thanks senator, it’s good to be here with a fellow South Carolinian. … You’re well aware, and it was during my tenure that the EUA guidance was written that the potential benefits need to be weighed against the potential risks. That’s the authority the FDA is given. So there’s a lot of latitude on the types of things that you mentioned, yet I would still point out we need to have enough evidence that we can make a fair assessment of what the potential is, and we need a system in this country, as I’ve emphasized over and over, that produces the evidence more quickly because under that framework, it’s possible you could get it wrong. It’s different if you’ve actually measured the benefits and risks and then you’re confident about it. And so it’s finding that right balance that’s really in play for the FDA. Senator Scott: No doubt. I would suggest that, based on the severity … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-reminds-constituents-to-sign-up-for-health-insurance-during-open-enrollment/ CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN REMINDS CONSTITUENTS TO SIGN UP FOR HEALTH INSURANCE DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT 2021-12-13 2021 2021-12 Democrat House SC James E. Clyburn C000537 clyburn.house.gov clyburn https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/ scraper COLUMBIA – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn is reminding constituents that there is still time to sign up for affordable health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace until January 15, 2022. For coverage beginning January 1, individuals must enroll by December 15. Due to the work of Democrats in Congress, the recently enacted American Rescue Plan has made enrolling in quality health insurance through the Marketplace more affordable and accessible than ever. Because of these new changes, 80 percent of individuals and families are now able to find a quality plan for just under $10 a month and more people are eligible to buy subsidized health insurance through the marketplace. “COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the health and wellbeing of our communities and has burdened many families with high medical costs. It is more important now than ever to ensure that families have access to quality, affordable health insurance,” said Congressman Clyburn. “When we passed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, our goal was to ensure all Americans have access to the health care they need. Under the American Rescue Plan, Democrats have continued this mission and have made health insurance more affordable than ever before. I encourage all South Carolinians in need of health insurance to visit the marketplace during open enrollment to get covered with an affordable plan today.” Additional information to know: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-to-attend-dr-mary-mcleod-bethune-statue-ceremony-in-mayesville/ CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN TO ATTEND DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE STATUE CEREMONY IN MAYESVILLE 2021-12-10 2021 2021-12 Democrat House SC James E. Clyburn C000537 clyburn.house.gov clyburn https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/ scraper COLUMBIA – Next Friday, Congressman James E. Clyburn will help welcome Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue as it makes a stop in her hometown of Mayesville, South Carolina on its way to the U.S. Capitol. The 11-foot, 3-ton marble statue will be on display for public viewing on North Main Street East for the day to give community members the opportunity to view Bethune’s statue before it continues its journey to Washington, D.C. Born to former slaves in 1875 on a plantation in Mayesville, Bethune would go on to become one of the country’s most influential educators and civil rights leaders. Florida selected Bethune to replace a Confederate General as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, representing the state where she founded Bethune-Cookman University. Each state sends two statues to the collection, and Bethune’s addition is historic as she becomes the first Black person to be sent to the Capitol from a state. “Soon, the statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune will depart Daytona Beach, Florida – her home where she founded Bethune-Cookman University. As she makes her way to her place of honor in the United States Capitol, it is fitting that Dr. Bethune be honored in her birthplace of Mayesville, South Carolina. This Homecoming will give South Carolinians an opportunity to admire the beauty of the historic sculpture and reflect upon the magnificence of her life. The visit to Mayesville has been a dream I have shared with my friend, Congressman Jim Clyburn. I appreciate the work it took to coordinate this stop in Mayesville so that South Carolinians can share in the celebration of her life,” Representative Castor said. “I was pleased to work with Congresswoman Kathy Castor of Florida and the Town of Mayesville to bring the statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to her birthplace, and I thank Wells Fargo and the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Statuary Fund, Inc. for helping us honor her at home in this way,” said Congressman Clyburn. “As a young child, my mother revered Dr. Bethune, and had me learn all that I could about … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-statement-cfpb-director-chopras-attempted-political-power-grab/ Senator Scott Statement on CFPB Director Chopra’s Attempted Political Power Grab 2021-12-10 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board Member Martin Gruenberg’s attempt to politicize the FDIC by circumventing Chairwoman Jelena McWilliams. “I am shocked and disappointed by the blatant disregard CFPB Director Chopra and FDIC Board Member Gruenberg have shown for the leadership of FDIC Chairman McWilliams,” said Senator Scott. “Their actions are an affront to the FDIC’s status as an independent financial regulator and deserve rebuke from Republicans and Democrats—including the Biden White House. The decision to hold this illegitimate vote has upended the FDIC’s decades-long commitment to respect and collegiality between board members, regardless of political affiliation, to instead pursue an egregious and possibly illegal political power grab.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-joins-colleagues-on-legislation-to-prevent-settlement-payments-for-illegal-immigrants/ Scott Joins Colleagues on Legislation to Prevent Settlement Payments for Illegal Immigrants 2021-12-09 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and 28 Senate colleagues in sponsoring the Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act, to prevent settlement payments for individuals who crossed the U.S. border illegally. Despite the crisis consuming our southern border, President Biden’s Department of Justice (DOJ) wants to give out payments of $450,000 per person to immigrants who broke our laws by coming here illegally—putting their lives and their children’s lives at risk. If successful, President Biden’s DOJ could pay out hundreds of millions of dollars to illegal immigrants while hardworking American taxpayers are struggling under Democrat’s reckless tax-and-spend policies. “With far more than a million illegal crossings this year alone, there is a clear humanitarian and national security disaster at our border,” said Senator Scott. “Yet—even as hardworking Americans struggle to buy gas and groceries in the face of roaring inflation—Democrats want to give nearly half-a-million dollars to individuals who broke our nation’s laws. This is wrong not only for Americans, but also for the migrants who don’t need another incentive to cross our border illegally and put their families in harm’s way.” “Our southern border is a disaster, and President Biden’s failed policies have continued to fuel this ongoing crisis,” said Senator Tillis. “We are seeing the most illegal immigration this year alone than ever recorded, and now President Biden wants to give illegal immigrants a payout, further rewarding lawlessness and chaos. These $450,000 settlements are an insult to all hardworking Americans who will subsequently be funding these large settlements with their hard-earned tax dollars. I am proud to work with my colleagues to make sure this doesn’t happen.” “While American families are struggling anxiously just to keep pace with President Biden’s inflation, the President now wants to make millionaires out of people who crossed the border illegally. It’s beyond parod… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-statement-on-house-passage-of-fy2022-national-defense Wilson Statement on House Passage of FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act 2021-12-08 2021 2021-12 Republican House SC Joe Wilson W000795 joewilson.house.gov joewilson https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on the House passage of the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "This year's NDAA represents the ongoing commitment my colleagues and I have for our national security, servicemembers, veterans, and their families. As a Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am grateful for the opportunity to represent my country and the Second District of South Carolina on this critical legislation that advances peace through strength. Enactment of this bill would be the 61st consecutive fiscal year that the NDAA has passed, exhibiting the truly bipartisan nature of the process. "Many of the initiatives I have championed this Congress are in this year's NDAA, including language to reduce barriers for military voters, exercise Congressional oversight of the Biden Administration's catastrophic withdrawal of Afghanistan endangering American families at home, provide support for military families with members who have special needs, encourage uniform cost parity between male and female servicemembers through the Military FATIGUES Act, and prevent malign actors from abusing INTERPOL with the TRAP Act. "Military families are the strong foundation of the nation's military, which is why I am focused on ensuring servicemembers and their families continue to receive the benefits they deserve. This NDAA provides a 2.7 percent increase in basic pay, expands the in-home childcare pilot program, increases allowable parental leave, and ensures incentive pay parity for our National Guard and Reserve components. "This legislation removes attempts by Democrats to restrict the Second Amendment rights of servicemembers and require women to register for the selective service and prohibits the Department of Defense (DoD) from dishonorably discharging servicemembers who choose not to take the COVID-19 vaccine. "This bill also provides full funding authorization for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility and Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PI… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-decries-president-bidens-vaccine-mandate-at-press-conference/ Scott Decries President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate at Press Conference 2021-12-08 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined his Republican colleagues at a press conference to decry President Biden’s vaccine mandate. In his remarks, Senator Scott highlighted the mandate’s harmful effects on public safety. Click to watch Senator Scott’s remarks Remarks as delivered: “I won’t repeat what my friends and colleagues have said up here already, but I do want to focus on the importance of the mandate’s impact on public safety. “Having grown up in South Carolina in North Charleston, I see cities throughout South Carolina and around the country, frankly—New York City being, perhaps, the poster child of bad decisions, especially as it relates to this mandate and the oppressive decision that [Mayor De Blasio] has made, and the negative impact it will have on public safety is without question. [It’s] one of the most alarming aspects of this mandate and one of the reasons why I look forward to the passage of this [Congressional Review Act]. “Importantly, I think about the firefighters who are no longer working on their jobs, think about the EMS drivers [and] the EMTs who are no longer able to save lives, think about the law enforcement officers—the police officers in my hometown and throughout this nation—who are no longer on the job. “The negative impact on public safety in a year where violent crime is hitting highs … it’s a devastating impact in places like the one that I grew up in, where the last thing you want is fewer officers patrolling the streets in the neighborhoods. The thing you want the most is the presence of law enforcement in those neighborhoods. And we see that’s not … possible as city after city across this nation sees the loss of more and more officers, sees the loss of more and more firefighters, sees the loss of more and more EMTs because of this mandate. “The negative impact will be felt in the loss of lives because of the lack of individuals responding to emergencies in communities all across this country, not responding because the government gets in the way.”… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-on-vote-to-reject-president-bidens-vaccine-mandate/ Scott Statement on Vote to Reject President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate 2021-12-08 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement after voting for the Congressional Review Act resolution, to formally oppose President Biden’s vaccine mandate on private businesses. “President Biden’s unpopular, heavy-handed mandate is clear government overreach that will weaken our struggling economy, sow more distrust of vaccines, and—perhaps most importantly—threaten public safety,” said Senator Scott. “In the midst of an alarming, nationwide crime wave, these mandates are further handicapping our police departments and first responders. I’m proud to join my colleagues in voting against this harmful mandate and standing up for communities across our nation that are prepared to thrive, if the government would just get out of the way.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=113EFDBC-319D-4220-814A-1C9B00631E1D Graham On The Passing Of Former Senator Bob Dole 2021-12-06 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the passing of former Senator Bob Dole. “Like most in his generation, Bob Dole was willing to sacrifice everything for his country. “As a soldier, he suffered horrendous injuries for the cause of defeating Nazi Germany. “As a political leader, he was one of the strongest voices for a strong national defense and made America a better place. “He was instrumental in the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act because he understood their needs. “He led the Republican Party with honor and passion for common-sense conservatism. “He found middle ground when required for the good of our nation. “On a personal note, he was a dear friend and served as Chair of my first campaign for the Senate. He was always helpful and supportive. “Bob Dole was one of the giants of the Senate and one of the bravest of the brave. He has now reaped the benefits of a well-lived life and eternal peace in heaven. “To Elizabeth and the entire Dole clan: please know that millions of Americans have you in their prayers. Bob Dole was loved and respected, and his life was as good as it gets.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-on-the-passing-of-bob-dole Congressman Wilson on the Passing of Bob Dole 2021-12-05 2021 2021-12 Republican House SC Joe Wilson W000795 joewilson.house.gov joewilson https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement: "I was saddened to hear of the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole today. "A great American hero and statesman, Bob Dole gallantly served his country in the Second World War, where he was severely wounded trying to help a comrade in danger, and went on to represent his home state of Kansas for over four decades, initially as a state house member, through his time in the U.S. House of Representatives and then in the leadership of the U.S. Senate, including time as chairman of the Republican National Committee. It was in the Senate where his dedication to the disabled was especially noteworthy, as he was instrumental in the landmark Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination. After his public service career, he continued supporting veterans issues, including as an important fundraiser for the World War II Memorial on the Mall in Washington, DC. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1087 Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation to Expedite FDA Compliance with FOIA Requests for Vaccine Approval Data 2021-12-02 2021 2021-12 Republican House SC Ralph Norman N000190 norman.house.gov norman https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper On Thursday, Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced legislation that would require the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to release all records of information submitted to the FDA regarding the authorization of emergency use of, or licensing of all COVID-19 vaccines. The bill requires all records and information to be released to the public no later than 100 days. Background The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was licensed by the FDA on August 23, 2021, 108 days after Pfizer began submitting documents for approval by the FDA. The Public Health and Medical Professionals for Transparency (PHMPT) is a group of public health and medical professionals, which includes professors and scientists from universities including Yale, Harvard, UCLA, and Brown. Through a Freedom of Information Act, PHMPT sought an expedited request "to obtain the data and information relied upon by the FDA to license the Pfizer Vaccine" in part to "confirm the FDA’s conclusion that the Pfizer Vaccine is safe and effective." The FDA denied expedited processing of PHMPT's request, prompting that organization to file a lawsuit against the FDA in September 2021. In total, PHMPT is seeking more than 329,000 pages of documents detailing the approval of the Pfizer vaccine. On November 15, 2021, FDA attorneys asked the court to allow the FDA to release just 500 pages per month to the public, resulting in a timeline of roughly 55 years for the disclosure of all documents. More than 256 million doses of Pfizer's vaccine have been administered in the United States since the approval of the vaccine in August 2021 by the FDA. The FOIA request and lawsuit are exclusive to the FDA approved Pfizer vaccine, but Rep. Norman's legislation would require the public release of all documentation related to Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Rep. Norman issued the following statement on Thursday: "The FDA's only priority should be the health and safety of consumers. The agency has compromised its integrity by delaying i… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=CB6A8F94-5296-4B0C-9510-62A311A1652C Graham Backs Legislation Preventing Settlement Payments To Illegal Immigrants 2021-12-02 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today signed on to legislation, the Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act, to prevent federal funds from being used for payments to illegal immigrants at the expense of hardworking American taxpayers. According to published reports, the Biden Administration has proposed giving payments of up to $450,000 per person to illegal immigrants who broke our laws, came here illegally, and put their children’s lives at risk. In a televised question and answer, Biden had disputed that his Administration was considering doing this and called the proposed payments “garbage.” After discussions with others in his Administration, they reversed course and made it clear President Biden is now “perfectly comfortable” with the plan for cash payouts. “It is clear that when it comes to using taxpayer dollars to pay illegal immigrants, the Biden Administration and Democratic Party have lost their minds,” said Graham. “Their proposal, which rewards illegal immigrants who broke our laws with extravagant payments of up to $450,000 per person, would be pouring gas on a raging fire along our southern border. “The number of migrants crossing our border illegally grows larger by the day,” said Graham. “The Biden Administration will make the crisis even worse if they pay illegal immigrants who were lawfully detained hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars. These proposed settlements are unjust, unwise and will encourage more illegal immigration at the worst possible time.” Graham noted the proposed settlement with illegal immigrants by the Biden Administration is far more generous than to Americans who serve in uniform and are killed in the line of duty. Graham said a family of a U.S. servicemember who dies while on active duty only receives a one-time payment of $100,000 from the Department of Defense. “This legislation will make sure taxpayer dollars are reserved for hardworking American citizens and their families,” concluded Graham. The full text … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-and-rice-introduce-legislation-to-revise-standards-for-disaster-recovery-grants/ CLYBURN AND RICE INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO REVISE STANDARDS FOR DISASTER RECOVERY GRANTS 2021-12-01 2021 2021-12 Democrat House SC James E. Clyburn C000537 clyburn.house.gov clyburn https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON – Representatives James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Tom Rice (R-S.C.) this week introduced legislation to revise the standards for eligibility for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grants for communities after major disasters. This legislation corrects an imbalance in the standards for an area to be considered as having suffered sufficient concentrated damages following a disaster from a minimum threshold dollar amount to any zip code for which the median household income is less than 75 percent of the national median household income. “It is often in times of crisis that inequities in our country are most pronounced. This was especially true in South Carolina after many rural and disadvantaged communities suffered significant losses during the 2015 100-year flood,” said Congressman Clyburn. “I am pleased to join this effort to ensure low-income communities are not discriminated against in the allocation of disaster recovery funding merely because their damages don’t meet an arbitrary minimum dollar amount.” “South Carolina faced challenges with how the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) allocations were weighted during past disasters, such as after Hurricane Florence. Currently, the HUD formulas favor large counties and discriminate against small counties, regardless of damages sustained during a major disaster,” said Congressman Rice. “I’m proud to work across the aisle with Congressman Clyburn on this important correction that will better help disadvantaged areas of South Carolina receive our due federal disaster funding in the future.” “Communities across our nation face unique challenges in the aftermath of natural disasters. Modifying the CDBG-DR funding methodology is a great step towards more equitable recovery funding particularly in our state’s rural counties,” said South Carolina Chief Resilience Officer Benjamin I. Duncan II. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-colleagues-hold-roundtable-on-dems-harmful-child-care-proposals/ Scott, Colleagues Hold Roundtable on Dems’ Harmful Child Care Proposals 2021-12-01 2021 2021-12 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), along with Senators Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), held a roundtable with child care providers from around the country to hear their concerns about the negative impact the Democrats’ reckless spending bill would have on child care workers and families. Click to watch Sen. Scott’s remarks Senator Scott’s remarks, as delivered: Thank you, Senator Burr, for holding this really important roundtable discussion. Let me just say to each and every witness, thank you all for being here and providing your expertise as it relates to what we’re facing in the “Build Back Better” plan. In so many cases, for the parents of the 12 million kids [under age] five, it’s really a “Build Back Broker” plan, honestly. If you literally think about what [the Democrats’] own folks are saying about their plan, it’s devastating to families. I think about the liberal People’s Policy Project that calculates that this plan would increase the cost of having a single child—one child—in daycare from $15,800 to over $28,000. There’s no way that this government will provide families with enough subsidies to make up for the cost that the Build Back Broker plan is actually going to increase. I can’t think of anything less logical, anything less commonsense, than this plan as it relates to child care. I’d also say that, for more than 30 years, there’s been a bipartisan coalition here in Washington that has included faith-based child care as a part of the remedies available for families. Fifty-three percent of families use the faith-based option. This new plan eliminates that option for more than half of Americans who want to dictate and determine where their child goes to child care. I don’t understand what [the Democrats] don’t understand about this proposal and its increased cost, its reduction in options, and its negative impact on families all across America. And every time I talk with a child care provider, their suggestions to making child care more affordable seem … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=6665BF15-2972-4D62-9E9B-A0F47C4AC10F Graham On Dobbs Vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization 2021-11-30 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on tomorrow’s oral argument before the Supreme Court in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The case deals with the constitutionality of a 2018 Mississippi state law that bans almost all abortions after fifteen weeks of pregnancy. Graham has long been a leader and one of the most effective legislators in Congress in passing pro-life legislation. He was the original author of the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, which was signed into law by President George W. Bush. Graham is currently pushing the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act which would ban abortions twenty weeks after fertilization. Graham on threats against the Court: “Tomorrow will be a consequential day in the history of the Supreme Court. “To my Democratic colleagues: I will accept whatever decision the Court renders in the Mississippi abortion case – whether I like it or not. However, I find the threats leveled against the Court by Democratic politicians to be inappropriate and dangerous. “Threats to expand the size of the Supreme Court based on a ruling you may not agree with undermines the Rule of Law.” Graham on Dobbs Case: “It has long been my personal view that ‘substantive due process’ as a legal concept is unbounded and dangerous. “Under Roe vs. Wade, elected legislators are prohibited from having a say about the rights of the unborn before medical viability. The Court’s legal reasoning behind this is an example of ‘substantive due process.’ “Over time, ‘substantive due process’ allows the Court to confer rights based on the view of five Supreme Court Justices, not the Constitution. In effect, the Court becomes the most powerful legislative body in the land. “The Dobbs case is historic and will afford the Court the opportunity to return political decision making to the legislative branch and revisit ‘substantive due process.’” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-calls-out-harms-of-dem-spending-inflation-irs-proposal-at-banking-hearing/ Senator Scott Calls Out Harms of Dem Spending, Inflation, IRS Proposal at Banking Hearing 2021-11-30 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) had spirited exchanges with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at a hearing for the Senate banking committee. Senator Scott highlighted the impact of persistent, surging inflation on the most vulnerable Americans resulting from out-of-control Democrat spending and called out the Biden administration for doubling down on their IRS bank reporting scheme. Click to Watch Sen. Scott’s Questions Read a full transcript of his exchanges below: SEN. SCOTT: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you, Ranking Member, for holding this hearing this morning, and thank you to the guests for being here with us this morning. I was thinking about the conversation I had over Thanksgiving with some South Carolinians about the consequences of elections. And we have heard over and over again that elections have consequences, elections have consequences. Perhaps no finer point that elections have consequences is simply losing a single seat in Georgia, January 5th. The result of one lost seat in Georgia may cost taxpayers just this year $5 trillion in additional spending. One single seat—$5 trillion in additional spending. $1.9 trillion on a COVID relief package that had 1% for vaccines and less than 9% for COVID-related health. $1.2 trillion for an infrastructure package with only 10% of that $1.2 trillion going to roads and bridges in the next five years, and now we’re talking about overheating the economy with another $2 trillion. Elections have consequences. It’s stunning. And what I’ve heard this morning is hard to process back at home in South Carolina. What I’ve heard so far is that the administration wants you to believe what they say and not what you see and are experiencing—what you see with your own eyes. They say [that] by putting another $2 trillion in the economy, it will make things more affordable for you. But what you see and are experiencing is inflation, in part caused by trillions of dollars of government spending and the anticipation of eve… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sens-scott-ossoff-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-boost-national-security-opportunities-for-hbcu-students/ Sens. Scott, Ossoff Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost National Security Opportunities for HBCU Students 2021-11-29 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) today introduced the bipartisan HBCU National Security Innovation Act, to help connect students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with national security and innovation programs in the defense industry and private sector. “As technology continues to advance, our nation faces unprecedented threats that will require new skills and innovation,” said Sen. Scott. “That’s why I am proud to work to build an enduring connection between Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the Department of Defense. This bill will not only open doors to new opportunities for diverse students, but it will also allow the Department of Defense to tap into a deeper talent pool than ever before, bolstering our national security for years to come.” “The HBCU National Security Innovation Act will support the growth of America’s HBCU’s in research, development, and innovation vital to American national security,” Sen. Ossoff said. Sen. Scott is also a consponsor of the bipartisan Cybersecurity Opportunity Act, which would expand cybersecurity training programs at HBCUs and other institutions that serve a high proportion of Pell Grant recipients in South Carolina and nationwide. As co-chair of the bipartisan, Congressional HBCU caucus, Sen. Scott has long championed legislation to support and improve our nation’s HBCUs. In 2019, his FUTURE Act was signed into law, permanently reauthorizing HBCU funding. In 2020, his HBCU Partners Act was signed into law, strengthening the relationship between HBCUs and federal agencies. In May of 2021, he introduced the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act to invest in infrastructure at HBCUs, enabling them to expand their transformational work. In August of 2021, he introduced a resolution to formally designate the week of September 6, 2021 as “National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.” Click here to read the HBCU National Security Innovation Act. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=CA686F22-B059-458E-B411-489A1DA0DE94 Graham on Biden Releasing Oil from Strategic Reserve 2021-11-23 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the Biden Administration decision to release emergency oil reserves. “What an abuse of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve by the Biden Administration. The program is designed to deal with national emergencies, not correct bad policy. The release of 50 million barrels is a Band-Aid because the root cause is the Democratic war on fossil fuel production in America. “President Trump filled the reserves up with cheap oil. President Biden is releasing millions of barrels to control skyrocketing prices, which are the direct result of his bad policy choices. It won’t work, and we will end up having to eventually replace the released oil at higher prices. “Finally, the Democrats’ Build Back Better proposal, which recently passed the House of Representatives, will dramatically decrease domestic oil production. It’s a bad bill for American energy independence, and it will make the American oil and gas supply worse in every way.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-talks-financial-literacy-in-axios-interview/ Senator Scott Talks Financial Literacy in Axios Interview 2021-11-23 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Axios’s Mike Allen for a discussion on financial literacy. Senator Scott described how growing up in poverty led him to champion financial literacy and credit access for all Americans. Click to watch the full interview On why he champions financial literacy … “As a kid who was raised in a single-parent household mired in poverty, I’ve got to tell you that the issue of financial literacy is something that I wish I would’ve understood earlier in life. It was really in my 20s before I started really understanding and appreciating that what you look like on paper might be more important than what you look like in-person. Financial literacy has so much to do with your future success and your present opportunities, and having not learned those lessons early in life, I wanted to make sure that a part of my focus is on making sure that Americans today — no matter their income — [have] access to financial literacy. And frankly, the more you find [yourself] in marginalized communities, the more important financial literacy really is.” On his bill to block the Democrats’ plans to increase IRS surveillance … “[T]he three letters you never want to see in your mailbox: It’s the IRS. And having more letters delivered to more mailboxes because of the new reporting requirements coming from the IRS to your financial institutions? I wanted to preemptively make that an impossibility. Getting 50 Republicans on [the bill] in about 24 hours and then talking to a few of my colleagues on the other side, we were able to get that part of this taxing and spending bill [taken] out of it, and that was really good news. I hope it stays out. [The Democrats’ provision] also [sent] a negative message to seven million unbanked Americans to be in fear that getting involved in the financial institutions of this country makes you more likely to be audited. That is a scary proposition.” On increasing credit access … “For millions of Americans around our country who need more help, need… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-senator-scott-discusses-his-childhood-vision-for-america-and-more-on-pbss-firing-line/ ICYMI: Senator Scott Discusses His Childhood, Vision for America, and More on PBS’s ‘Firing Line’ 2021-11-22 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – This weekend, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined PBS’s “Firing Line” with Margaret Hoover to discuss growing up in poverty and how his experiences shaped his positions on education, police reform, and more. Click to watch the full interview Excerpts from the interview: On Education Curricula … “In education, we should never teach people that any form of discrimination is okay. It’s kind of that simple. And as a kid who went to public high schools and who understands the challenges of race in America intimately and personally, I can tell you that I benefitted from not having [a] curriculum designed around racial outcomes or ‘oppressed versus oppressors.’ … “Here’s what I think. Number one, we’ve made more progress in the last 50 years than we did in the first 190. Number two, we still have a ways to go. Both can be true because both are true. And if we were to celebrate the progress — at the same time looking for ways to address the problems — I think most Americans would lean into that position. But what we don’t want is to have our kids indoctrinated on any topic. We want to teach our kids how to think, not what to think, and that’s what’s missing.” On Progress in America … “My grandfather, born in 1921 in South Carolina, experienced a very different South Carolina [than I did]. He had to get off the sidewalk when a white person was coming; he couldn’t look you in the eye. My mother was born in 1944, during a time where all the water fountains were ‘colored’ or ‘white.’ But by the time I am in high school, where we had [racial] tension, you also had people sitting together and hanging out. Fast forward to my nephew, who has just graduated … when I brought all of his friends to lunch after graduation, it looked like the United Nations. I can’t look at that and say, ‘Boy, we’re going backwards.’ It’s absolutely not true. We are going forward by leaps.” On Police Reform … “Truth be told, I don’t know why [the Democrats] keep walking away from such an important table. … I’m here for the long h… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-votes-against-massive-socialist-spending-package Congressman Wilson Votes Against Massive Socialist Spending Package 2021-11-19 2021 2021-11 Republican House SC Joe Wilson W000795 joewilson.house.gov joewilson https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement after voting against today's massive, Democrat-proposed spending package: "‘Build Back Bankrupt' is a sad day for young Americans to be saddled with unimaginable debt, destroying jobs, and a sad day for older Americans with Biden inflation crushing retirement accounts, undermining Social Security, and compromising Medicare. "This confirms that the Democrat elite think they are smarter than everyone and think Democrat voters are ignorant that this multi-trillion dollar legislation "costs zero.'" 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-wilson-and-cohen-introduce-resolution-to-end-us-recognition Congressmen Wilson and Cohen Introduce Resolution to End U.S. Recognition of Vladimir Putin as President of Russia in 2024 2021-11-19 2021 2021-11 Republican House SC Joe Wilson W000795 joewilson.house.gov joewilson https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, better known as the Helsinki Commission, along with Co-Chairman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09), introduced a Congressional Resolution to end recognition of Vladimir Putin as president of Russia after May 7, 2024, if the autocrat remains in power. "The inspiring people of Russia deserve better than endless corruption and authoritarianism. Vladimir Putin has shown time and time again that he is willing to subvert the law and the will of the people by continuing to enrich himself and his cronies. The United States should make it clear that it will not recognize desperate attempts by Vladimir Putin to cling to power and continue criminal activities, enriching oligarchs across the globe." The resolution notes the irregularities in elections that kept Putin in power and makes the case that his continuation in office is illegitimate. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1076 Reps. Norman and Comer's Request John Kerry's Testimony Before House Oversight Committee 2021-11-18 2021 2021-11 Republican House SC Ralph Norman N000190 norman.house.gov norman https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5), Ranking Member of the Environment Subcommittee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. James Comer (R-KY-1), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter to the committee Chairwoman, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12) concerning John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. This letter requests the chairwoman convene a hearing with Mr. Kerry concerning “how the Administration’s climate policies are impacting the American economy, including skyrocketing gas prices, and surging inflation.” To date, the House Oversight Committee has held six (6) hearings related to climate change, but has yet to hear from any Biden Administration official responsible for directing climate change policy. Read the full letter here. Rep. Norman issued the following statement on Tuesday: “The real ‘climate crisis’ we face is the Biden administration disregarding sound climate policy in favor of woke virtue signaling and a shameful reluctance to admit the Chinese Communist Party, guilty of human rights abuses, is the greatest threat to this planet both philosophically and ecologically. John Kerry can continue jetting around the globe building his narrative or he can buck up and come have a chat about real solutions to climate change with members of the Oversight Committee.” Rep. Comer added: “President Biden granted his Climate Czar, John Kerry, the ability to unilaterally set foreign policy and bind the United States to international agreements without consent from Congress. The American people deserve to fully understand Kerry’s role in the Biden Administration and what closed-door deals he is making with any potential foreign adversary. Democrats should begin to take their oversight responsibilities seriously and immediately join our request for Secretary Kerry to appear before this Committee and answer the American people’s questions.” Background Committee Democrats have continuously advocated for oil companies to reduce production and have a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-tim-scott-grills-saule-omarova-at-banking-committee-hearing/ Senator Tim Scott Grills Saule Omarova at Banking Committee Hearing 2021-11-18 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) grilled President Biden’s nominee for Comptroller of the Currency, Saule Omarova, for her numerous inflammatory, ideologically radical, and disqualifying statements and writings. Click to Watch Sen. Scott’s Remarks Read Senator Scott’s remarks below: “…I want to be fair and I will be fair. I won’t be hyperbolic, but I will be frank and honest. I cannot think of a nominee more poorly suited to be the Comptroller of the Currency based solely on your public positions, statements, and the weight of your writings than you are. Let me just quote you versus anybody else. “On the Green New Deal … you proposed taking economic and climate policy making from Congress and creating an unaccountable bureaucracy called the National Investment Authority. In a roundtable this year—this year—you pushed ‘to make the NIA the dedicated institutional platform at the federal level for really being the kind of fighting muscle of the Green New Deal and fighting muscle of, you know, all of these other movements that are pursuing environmental justice, social, economic justice, equality, and so on.’ “Your disdain for the financial services industry: In 2019, in a documentary titled—I’ll be kind—‘Buttholes: A Theory,’ you said, ‘The financial services industry, in my view, and I don’t think I’m alone here, is the quintessential “butthole” industry.’ “Killing American energy…In a Jain Family Institute Seminar in March of this year, you proposed bankrupting the coal and oil and gas industries saying, ‘We want them to go bankrupt if we want to tackle the climate change.’ That’s really hard to misunderstand. “On nationalizing banking, last year, 2020, not 10 years ago, not 20 years ago. Just last year, a paper you titled ‘The People’s Ledger: How to Democratize Money and Finance the Economy,’ you proposed reforms to, and I quote “effectively end banking as we know it” by … nationalizing retail banking, as it relates to the end of private banking. Your words. No one else’s. This year. Not 5 y… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-scott-op-ed-on-the-build-back-better-plan/ ICYMI: Scott Op-Ed on the Build Back Better Plan 2021-11-17 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) penned an opinion piece published in the Post & Courier explaining the deeper costs and long term negative impacts of President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. Opinion: Build Back Better is not free, and it’s not something we need Post & Courier U.S. Senator Tim Scott November 14, 2021 “Zero down!” “You don’t pay a dime…guaranteed!” You’re flipping through the channels and the temptation of “free” causes you to stop surfing and see what the offer is all about. The commercial narrator enthusiastically says that you, yes you, can get the latest car or gadget today without paying a red cent. But if you stay tuned till the end when the salesman speed reads the fine print, the pitch that seemed too good to be true is just that. “My Build Back Better Agenda costs zero dollars.” It won’t “add a single penny to our deficit.” You’d be forgiven for wondering whether President Joe Biden and his party are hocking snake oil or their reckless tax and spend package. Like the misleading commercials, it doesn’t come as a surprise when the conditions and exception reveal that the price tag isn’t actually as advertised. Whether it’s $3.5 trillion or $1.75 trillion, the Democrat’s liberal wish list still amounts to increases in taxes and decreases in American’s spending power. But the shocking sticker price only scratches the surface of the actual cost of this plan. The real, long-term cost is much, much higher because of the junk that’s in it. That’s why President Biden and the Democrats are hoping the American people won’t take a closer look at what’s in their spending proposal. Even before this package, our economy was on the fritz. The partisan spending Democrats passed earlier this year has already caused an inflationary crisis that is hitting middle-class Americans hardest. With the cost of beef up nearly 20 percent, gas prices up more than 40 percent, and children’s shoes over 10 percent more expensive than last year, our purchasing power has gone down. If pa… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senate-adopts-sens-scott-and-coonss-resolution-designating-november-as-national-college-application-month/ Senate Adopts Sens. Scott and Coons’s Resolution Designating November as National College Application Month 2021-11-17 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – This week, the Senate unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) designating November as National College Application Month. The bipartisan resolution encourages students to look toward their future and consider their college options. “A quality education is the key to unlocking countless opportunities,” said Senator Scott. “As we emerge from the pandemic, we must continue working to ensure that nothing stands in the way of a positive future for our young people. With today’s resolution, we affirm our commitment to breaking barriers to higher education and encourage all students — regardless of age — to pursue their dreams and continue their educational journey.” “Higher education provides an important path for students, but not all students are aware of their options. National College Application Month tells students to dream big and emphasizes the importance of exploring their resources and opportunities,” said Senator Coons. “I’m excited to bring my colleagues together in recognition of this important moment in so many people’s lives.” Colleges and universities provide pathways to economic opportunity, but there has been a decline in enrollment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for students in poverty and students of color. The bipartisan resolution notes that there is value in identifying and comparing postsecondary options and encourages all students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition to Senators Scott and Coons, the resolution was cosponsored by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.). A companion piece was also introduced in the House by Representatives Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Susan Wild (D-Pa.). Read full text of the resolution here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/another-terrorist-attack-in-united-kingdom Another Terrorist Attack in United Kingdom 2021-11-16 2021 2021-11 Republican House SC Joe Wilson W000795 joewilson.house.gov joewilson https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – It is horrifying to hear of a second fatal terrorist attack in the United Kingdom in a month, following the October murder of Member of Parliament, David Amess. Sadly, the Global War on Terrorism continues as it moves from the safe haven of Afghanistan across the world. On Sunday, a taxi passenger asked to be dropped off at the Liverpool Women's Hospital, when an explosive device was set off upon nearing its destination. The passenger was killed, while the driver, David Perry, escaped with minor injuries. Hailed by Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson as ‘heroic,' Mr. Perry locked the doors, trapping the passenger, before escaping the burning taxi and preventing any further incident. These actions have caused the UK terror level to be raised to "severe," indicating that another attack was "highly likely," said Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The Global War on Terrorism is in our streets and those of our allies. We must do what we can to stop it and keep citizens safe, as an unknown number of persons on our terrorist watchlist have crossed the open Southern Border to conduct suicide bombings. America proudly stands with its valued ally, the United Kingdom. As a co-chair of the Congressional UK Caucus, it is so assuring to know the American people stand solidly with the citizens of the UK. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-embassy-in-yemen-breached U.S. Embassy in Yemen Breached 2021-11-16 2021 2021-11 Republican House SC Joe Wilson W000795 joewilson.house.gov joewilson https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – In its latest escalation, this weekend the Houthi terrorists breached the U.S. embassy compound in Sana'a, Yemen, and detained and harassed U.S. locally-employed staff. The Iranian-backed Houthis now feel they have nothing to lose as the Biden administration fails to address the threat posed by Iran. The people of Yemen are suffering tremendously as the Houthis continue to divert critical aid and deploy missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles from within Yemen. The consequences of the Biden administration's policy of appeasement toward the Iranian regime and by extension, its proxies, are disastrous. America should work with our decades-long ally Saudi Arabia to stop the murderous subjugation of the oppressed people of Yemen who suffer from Iranian aggression. Iran continues its goal, "Death to America, Death to Israel." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=899BA0F4-B4C0-4913-A079-604CE8B8A376 Graham Discusses Phase III Of Berlin G. Myers Parkway Improvement 2021-11-16 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today joined state officials in Summerville to discuss updates on Phase III of the Berlin G. Myers Parkway improvement project. Graham was joined by Secretary Christy Hall, Mayor Ricky Waring, and Christopher Mims. GRAHAM: “The infrastructure bill’s biggest asset to me is the fact that you can build things quicker and smarter by regulatory reform. The money is important, but time is money. President Trump came up with a pilot program by executive order to streamline the building process that can make things years quicker, and the quicker you get it done, the cheaper it is, but still do it in a sound way. That executive order became part of this bill – that really got me over the line. The money's important – that $30 million will be appreciated – but being able to build roads, bridges, and sewer systems more effectively is not sexy. It doesn't get a headline… but it's the blocking and tackling of government. I like this part of my job – to see something that needs to be done, get done.” HALL: “Not doing the project was not an option – it had to get done, it had to get built, it’s desperately needed. 30,000 cars a day will be using this highway, hopefully to unclog the downtown area in Summerville on a daily basis once we get it open and cut the ribbon.” GRAHAM: “The goal is to build things that need to be built, care for the environment, but realize that things are changing, South Carolina is changing in a very rapid fashion…People come to places like [Summerville] and it's incumbent upon us to pass on to the next generation a livable community. This parkway is a big deal. It's going to get 30,000 cars off Main Street, nobody's going to lose any business, but you can get to your job. A lot of people in the Lowcountry spend way too much time in their car getting somewhere.” HALL: “This project has been 17 years in the making. So when we talk about streamlining and all the other great things that the bipartisan infrastructure bill has in it in addition… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=A77E2A3A-44C8-4719-A71A-E3CA07AC1FBE Graham Remembers Retired Colonel Beverly "Ben" Skardon 2021-11-16 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the passing of Ret. Colonel Ben Skardon. “A giant of a man has fallen and will be missed by his legions of admirers, friends, and wonderful family. “Colonel Skardon is a Clemson legend and an American hero. He’s one of the last survivors of the Bataan Death March, and with his passing one of the most consequential chapters in American history will be closing. His service reminds us of the cruelty of war, the determination of the American Soldier, and the sacrifices that have to be made to maintain our freedom. “I was very glad to see Congressman Jeff Duncan was able to secure an honorary promotion to the rank of Brigadier General for Colonel Skardon before his passing. “Soon-to-be General Skardon and his lovely wife Betsy raised a terrific family, represented the best in America, and were the most faithful Clemson Tiger fans I have ever known. “I truly believe that he is reunited with his brothers in arms and is looking down on the country he loved full of pride, knowing he fought the good fight. “May he Rest in Peace.” ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-praises-opportunity-zones-positive-impact-at-house-committee-hearing/ Senator Scott Praises Opportunity Zones’ Positive Impact at House Committee Hearing 2021-11-16 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) gave the following remarks at a House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on Opportunity Zones, which Sen. Scott championed in 2017 as a way to incentivize private investment in the poorest communities across the nation. Click to watch the senator’s remarks Remarks as delivered: Thank you, Chairman Pascrell, as well as Ranking Member Kelly. Good afternoon to both of you, and thank you for allowing me to speak today. Let me say this before I go on to my prepared remarks, that I do think it’s important for us to remember how we crafted the Opportunity Zones. One of the things that we did was we started with giving the governors—not the president, not Congress—the power of actually designating within their states where they wanted the Opportunity Zones to be. And that’s really important. The second thing I think the chairman spoke about and Ranking Member Mike Kelly referred to as well [is] the importance of having reporting requirements. I think we all want reporting requirements, and I would encourage every single person out there who has a vote to vote yes for the IMPACT Act that would allow for us to have reporting requirements so that the IRS could say exactly what people are doing with the resources and the benefits and the incentives so that we can judge fairly. Without those reporting requirements, there’s no possible way to have an honest, balanced hearing around the benefits that are really important to the poorest people in this country. And I say that as a kid who grew up in poverty, and I recognize there’s a lot of talent and a lot of potential in the poorest neighborhoods like the one I grew up [in] in Charleston, South Carolina, that might never see the light of day without an opportunity to succeed. From my perspective there are two ways we can help facilitate the creation of opportunity for low-income areas. Option 1 is by government fiat—this is where the government confiscates money from the wealthy, cycles it through the federal… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1063 Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation To Safeguard Religious Exemptions at Higher Education Institutions with Covid Vaccine Mandates 2021-11-15 2021 2021-11 Republican House SC Ralph Norman N000190 norman.house.gov norman https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper On Monday, Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC-5) introduced H.R. 5967, a bill to ensure higher education institutions provide an opportunity for religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Specifically, this bill would hold public colleges and universities accountable by: (1) Assuring reasonable opportunity is provided for an individual to receive religious exemption from such vaccination requirement and require schools to notify students and employees about the exemption process using accessible forms of communication. (2) Permitting the Secretary of Education to withhold funding from the school contingent upon a report to the Department of Education denoting their rationale for denying religious exemption requests and evidence demonstrating how such religious exemption would place an undue hardship on the school. Following the introduction of the bill, Rep. Norman issued the following statement: “Students’ education should not be disrupted or compromised because of COVID-19 vaccine mandates. At a time of so much uncertainty, it is vital we protect the freedom of medical choice for our students, especially where religion is concerned. The students, not the school administrators, should have sole responsibility and decision making power over whether or not they choose to receive the vaccine.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=1D08974D-ABD1-486F-B268-1E37BB6C9F33 Graham on New Estimate on Budget Gimmicks and Shell Games in Democrats’ Socialist Spending Bill 2021-11-15 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today issued a statement on the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget’s (CRFB) estimate that the Democrats’ Reckless Tax and Spend bill would cost $4.9 trillion if certain provisions were made permanent. Graham has previously noted the Reckless Tax and Spend bill includes arbitrary sunset dates for several costly provisions in order to make the cost of the bill appear less expensive. “One of the most highly respected budget organizations has just released their findings on Build Back Better. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that the bill’s realistic cost is $4.9 trillion. “I have found this group to be honest brokers over a long period of time and they have enjoyed respect from both sides of the aisle. Their analysis makes perfect sense. We will not let the falsehood that this bill is paid for go unchallenged. “I believe that the bill is a fraud on the American people in terms of actual cost and will be an inflation enhancer by expanding government.” Background: Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget: Build Back Better Cost Would Double With Extensions #### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-colleagues-denounce-us-postal-services-misguided-banking-expansion/ Senator Scott, Colleagues Denounce U.S. Postal Service’s ‘Misguided’ Banking Expansion 2021-11-15 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Republican colleagues in calling a new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) pilot program a threat to mail delivery and a misguided attempt to federalize financial services. In a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, the senators raised questions about USPS’ authority to implement a banking pilot program that includes check-cashing services. “We are concerned that the pilot program exceeds the Postal Service’s legal authority and fails to comply with relevant regulations and procedural requirements,” members wrote in the letter. The Postal Service launched its postal banking pilot program in September without notifying Congress. It comes on the heels of losses of more than $75 billion from 2007-2019. Last month the USPS announced it will further slow service and increase prices in attempt to fix its own notoriously poor financial footing. “Given that these losses occurred during a period of time in which the Postal Service was exclusively focused on mail delivery, it would be imprudent to shift attention and resources toward an area in which the agency lacks expertise. It is essential that the Postal Service address this revenue shortfall by focusing on fixing inefficiencies with its mail delivery system, not pivoting to financial products and offerings with which the agency has no expertise,” members continued. Cosigners of the letter include Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Rob Portman (R-OH), Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Pat Toomey (R-PA), Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee Ranking Member Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Braun (R-IN), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), John Kennedy (R-LA), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Jim Risch (R-ID), John Thune (R-SD) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL). Full text of the letter… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=15D5AA22-FE0C-413F-BBB0-458C05D00F70 Graham Statement On The Passing Of Senator Leatherman 2021-11-12 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the passing of South Carolina Senator Hugh Leatherman. “Senator Leatherman was a giant in the South Carolina Senate. When it came to the needs of South Carolina – from the mountains to the sea and everywhere in between – he was always at the forefront of breakthrough change. “He had a statewide perspective that served South Carolina well. His leadership was indispensable in recruiting Boeing to South Carolina, and he was a great champion of the Port of Charleston. “Senator Leatherman loved his hometown and the Pee Dee. He was the most effective voice for his region of the state one could have ever imagined. He was a tireless advocate always focused on building for a stronger and better future. “Senator Leatherman was a leader. He was a great friend and a kind and caring man. His leadership, mentorship, and steady hand will be missed. “My thoughts are with his wife and his family during this difficult time. Today, South Carolina has lost a legend.” #### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=37C061F3-8E9D-469A-A20E-E2247AB8202C Graham on Biden Economic Agenda: Tax Cuts for the Rich, Inflation for the Middle Class 2021-11-12 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today reacted to a report from the Tax Policy Center on the Democrats’ tax proposals in the latest version of their Reckless Tax and Spend legislation. Graham noted that under the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats’ plan, changes to the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction would mean nearly two-thirds of taxpayers making more than $1 million could see an average tax cut of $16,760. “What a joke. The Democrats’ Reckless Tax and Spend bill is a windfall for Blue State millionaires, and it comes at the expense of the American middle class. “What kind of bill are the Democrats proposing? Working men and women of the American middle class get higher inflation. Blue State millionaires get federal government tax breaks and rebates. It’s past time we stop the madness. “According to the Tax Policy Center, the latest SALT deduction changes would overwhelmingly benefit Blue State millionaires. All the while middle class working families, already suffering from rising prices, would see inflation skyrocket under the Democrats’ socialist spending bill. “Finally, the changes that we made to the SALT deduction in 2017 under the Trump tax cuts were long overdue. There is no reason for low tax states like South Carolina to subsidize Blue State high taxation. Now Democrats are trying to bring the SALT deduction back as a giveaway to millionaires and are willing to sock it to the middle class in the process. Their plan is wrong and must be stopped in Congress.” Background: Politico: Most millionaires could get tax cut under House Dems' tax plan Tax Policy Center Analysis, November 11, 2021 #### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-senator-scott-hosts-foxs-brian-kilmeade-in-charleston-for-day-in-the-life-episode/ ICYMI: Senator Scott Hosts Fox’s Brian Kilmeade in Charleston for ‘Day in the Life’ Episode 2021-11-12 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) hosted Fox News’s Brian Kilmeade in Charleston, S.C., to film a special, two-part episode on what a “Day in the Life” is like in Sen. Scott’s hometown. Part one featured a sit-down conversation between Sen. Scott and Kilmeade on how Sen. Scott entered politics and how he views the progress the country has made. Click to watch part one On how race played into his election … “I’m not called to serve [only] Black people — I’m just called to serve Americans. I think it says a lot about our country and it says a lot about South Carolina that they chose me … to be their senator. I like talking about the evolution of the southern heart. Because the state I live in is not the state that my grandfather was born in. … We have evolved so much in so little time that access to real opportunity — being judged by your character and not your color — is my reality.” On the way out of poverty … “I’ve seen the government come in with good intentions to help people, but it just made you a little more comfortable in your poverty [and never provided] an escape route. We on the Right? We provide the escape route.” Part two featured the men exploring various sites in Charleston, including the impoverished neighborhood where Sen. Scott grew up, and discussing his personal story. Click to watch part two On his childhood and learning personal responsibility … “At 13 years [old], I started working at a gas station checking oil and pumping gas … I worked at a movie theatre, [and] I sold vacuum cleaners door-to-door. One of my mentors … prepared me for a future that I could not see. … One of the most powerful weapons he gave me was individual responsibility. And as a kid who thought that sports was the only way out of poverty, he started saying ‘have a backup plan.’” On gratefulness for his mother … “The most exciting part of this journey is watching [my mom] experience the fullness of America — watching her travel with me around the country. People come walking up to talk to her… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-applauds-the-more-than-6-billion-in-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-funding-coming-to-south-carolina/ CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN APPLAUDS THE MORE THAN $6 BILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT FUNDING COMING TO SOUTH CAROLINA 2021-11-10 2021 2021-11 Democrat House SC James E. Clyburn C000537 clyburn.house.gov clyburn https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/ scraper COLUMBIA- South Carolina will receive more than $6 billion in direct allocations through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will soon be signed into law by President Biden. Many millions more will come to the state through competitive grants included in this legislation. Congressman Clyburn helped broker the deal to pass this historic bipartisan infrastructure package in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday. All House Republican members representing South Carolina voted against approving these federal investments for the state. Only one of two South Carolina Senators voted for the package in the Senate. These infrastructure investments are critical to South Carolina. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state a C- grade on its infrastructure report card. Receiving the transformational investment of more than $6 billion will create jobs, improve the quality of life for South Carolinians, and make strides to address climate change. “The path to progress is never easy, but it is necessary if we are to continue our efforts to make America’s greatness accessible and affordable for all,” Congressman Clyburn said. “This a is long-overdue and essential investment in our nation’s infrastructure, and it begins to expand our definition of infrastructure beyond traditional roads and bridges, water and sewer, and ports and airports.” Based on formula funding in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, South Carolina can expect to receive the following allocations over the next five years: $4.6 billion to maintain federal highways $274 million to replace and repair bridges $510 million to improve water infrastructure $161 million to upgrade airports $366 million to improve public transportation $70 million to support the expansion of an EV charging network $100 million at minimum to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure, with additional funds provided based on the number of unserved locations in the state $18.3 million to protect against cyberattacks “This legislation goes a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-tim-scotts-opportunity-zones-drew-29b-to-low-income-areas-changing-the-game/ ICYMI: Tim Scott’s ‘opportunity zones’ drew $29B to low-income areas: ‘Changing the game’ 2021-11-10 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – This week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the impact of Opportunity Zones (OZs) on America’s most underserved communities. Providing tax incentives for investments in designated OZs was a part of Senator Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) signature work in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Among other findings, the GAO reported: The census tracts governors designated as OZs had higher poverty and a greater share of non-White populations than eligible, but not selected, tracts. OZs benefitted from at least $29 billion in investment through 2019—much higher than previous estimates and impressive considering the program was not fully implemented until December of that year. A majority of the Qualified Opportunity Funds surveyed by the GAO for this report said that their investments would not have happened if not for the incentives in the OZs program. Read excerpts from Fox News on the report below: Tim Scott’s ‘opportunity zones’ drew $29B to low-income areas: ‘Changing the game’ Fox News By Ronn Blitzer November 10, 2021 Designated low-income areas known as “opportunity zones” that attract investments by offering tax-related benefits have resulted in positive impacts in many states across the U.S., generating tens of billions of dollars for the affected neighborhoods, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. According to the GAO report, preliminary IRS data from 2019 showed that in that year, 17,891 investors contributed $28,910,000,000 in investments in more than 6,000 “Qualified Opportunity Funds,” which are investment vehicles dedicated to the more than 8,700 opportunity zones. “Opportunity Zones are changing the game for thousands of communities across our country. Empowering the private sector to make direct investments in underserved communities is breathing life in neighborhoods that wouldn’t have happened otherwise,” said Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., a strong proponent of the initiative. “This new report further proves that the 2017 tax cut … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1056 Rep. Norman Introduces Daylight Act To Observe Year-round Daylight Saving Time 2021-11-06 2021 2021-11 Republican House SC Ralph Norman N000190 norman.house.gov norman https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper On Friday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) introduced the DAYLIGHT Act, a bill to allow states to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time. Additionally, the DAYLIGHT Act would include a Government Accountability Office (GAO) Study in which the Comptroller General would submit to Congress a report with the results of implementing daylight savings year-round no later than two years after enacted. Background Nineteen states, including South Carolina, have enacted legislation in favor of year-round daylight saving time. Current federal law only enables states to opt out of daylight saving time and keep standard time year-round. This bill would amend the current law to also include the option for states to have daylight saving time year round. Research suggests an association between the time change and Seasonal Affective Disorder, stroke, and cardiac arrest. Permanent daylight saving time has the potential to decrease the risk of car accidents and crime while increasing consumer spending. Rep. Norman said on Friday, “Disrupting our circadian rhythm twice a year has proven to do more harm than good. It is evident that health benefits and safety of Americans would be increased by giving states the freedom to opt into year-round daylight savings, as well as continuing the option of year round standard time." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1052 Reps. Norman, Rice, and Joyce Introduce The PROMISE Act to Hold Big Tech Accountable 2021-11-04 2021 2021-11 Republican House SC Ralph Norman N000190 norman.house.gov norman https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper On Tuesday, Representatives Ralph Norman (R-SC), Tom Rice (R-SC), and David Joyce (R-OH) introduced The Promoting Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social Media Environment (PROMISE) Act, a bill to hold Big Tech companies accountable for their promises to operate without political bias. This is companion legislation to a bill introduced by Senator Mike Lee’s PROMISE Act in the U.S. Senate. The PROMISE Act would: (1) Require a “covered entity” to implement, operate, and disclose information moderation policies that explain the standards, processes, and policies regarding its moderation of information provided by a user or other information content provider. Such policy must include: (A) categories of information not permitted on its service or subject to moderation by users or the entity itself; (B) the process used in moderating content; and (C) the notification process (if any) utilized to inform users of a moderation action taken, the rationale for the moderation decision, and options for redress (if any). (2) Prohibits a “covered entity” from making a “deceptive policy statement” with respect to its information moderation policy. A “deceptive policy statement” carries with it a rebuttable presumption that a statement is material and likely to cause injury. (3) Make violations of the requirements to implement, operate, or disclose an “information moderation policy” or to not make a “deceptive policy statement” constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)) “For too long, Silicon Valley Elites have leveraged the power of Big Tech to not only censor conservatives but smear us. This legislation will bring about transparency for consumers and dilute any deniability social media giants still retain in moderating or removing user content without reason or cause,” said Congressman Norman. “From deleting conservative content to banning conservative ads, we’ve seen time and time again that Big Tech lies to the American people w… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1053 Rep. Norman Issues Statement Concerning Extension of the Consent Order for New Indy 2021-11-04 2021 2021-11 Republican House SC Ralph Norman N000190 norman.house.gov norman https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) released the following statement concerning an extension of the Consent Order for New Indy, which was granted last Friday by the South Carolina District Court: "New Indy and the EPA have been working together for months to help finalize a plan to address emissions from the Catawba facility. And now we learn the emergency order has been granted another 60 days. Although strides have been made by both parties in community engagement and process reforms, the public deserves to know when a final order will be issued and a consent resolution is reached once and for all. "I have personally visited the New Indy facility. I have met with the EPA Regional Administrator, spoken with the president of The Kraft Group, and my office is in regular communication with the EPA and others. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=311474C7-879B-4964-A96E-EFE32BCEB4E9 Graham, Gillibrand Legislation To Empower Sexual Assault And Harassment Survivors Passes Senate Judiciary Committee 2021-11-04 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Legislation introduced by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) and Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) that would stop perpetrators from being able to push survivors of sexual harassment and assault into the secretive, and often biased process of forced arbitration, unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today. A similar version of this legislation has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Act would invalidate forced arbitration clauses that prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment survivors from seeking justice and public accountability under the laws meant to protect them. “I very much appreciate the bipartisan effort and strong bipartisan vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee to make sure that arbitration is not abused when it comes to victims of sexual assault and harassment,” said Senator Graham. “The strong bipartisan vote is a giant step forward to finish this journey for justice for the victims. I hope this bill will soon pass the full Senate and eventually be signed into law. Under current law, many employment contracts require binding arbitration no matter the nature of the grievance. When it comes to sexual assault and harassment, I believe these types of agreements have a chilling effect and should be banned.” “Workplace sexual assault and sexual harassment disrupts lives and careers, and can have severe consequences for the lifetime earnings of women in the workforce. Working people deserve a real chance at justice; they should not be forced into the secretive and often biased process of arbitration designed by the same corporation they are challenging,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I’m pleased to see that our legislation, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, has passed out of the Judiciary Committee with bipartisan support. This is an important step forward for survivors and for the more than 60 million Americans who are subject to mandatory arbitration… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-joins-effort-to-overturn-bidens-vaccine-mandate/ Scott Joins Effort to Overturn Biden’s Vaccine Mandate 2021-11-04 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and 40 of their Senate colleagues to formally disapprove of and nullify President Biden’s vaccine mandate on private companies and their employees under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), the official process for Congress to eliminate an executive branch rule. Today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a rule to officially mandate vaccination requirements for private businesses with more than 100 employees. The rule will affect more than 80 million Americans and impose $14,000 fines for persons who do not comply. This rule by the Biden administration threatens to worsen the current labor shortage and further disrupt supply chains. This unacceptable federal directive impacts tens of millions of Americans and warrants review by Congress, the representatives elected by the American people to make the laws. “President Biden is placing an undue burden on business and workers who have already faced so many difficulties throughout the pandemic,” said Scott. “This is a time when we should be working together to get our economy going again—not tearing people from their livelihoods. Forcing a federal mandate on Americans will only decrease trust in our nation’s vaccines and harm small businesses just as they are getting back on their feet. My colleagues and I will not stand for what is simply another Washington power-grab.” The National Federation of Small Businesses said of the mandates: “Small businesses face daily challenges from pandemic requirements, locating qualified workers, rampant inflation, and supply chain disruptions. Small business owners and their employees want to operate in a safe and healthy manner that allows them to stay open. Additional mandates, enforcement, and penalties will further threaten the fragile small business recovery.” BACKGROUND: On September 8, President Biden announced via a speech vaccine mandates that extend to 80 million private sector workers and additional mandates on … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-joins-effort-to-block-taxpayer-funded-payments-to-illegal-immigrants/ Senator Scott Joins Effort to Block Taxpayer-Funded Payments to Illegal Immigrants 2021-11-04 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and 27 of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022 to block the Justice Department’s reported plan to pay $450,000 per person to immigrants who crossed our border illegally, costing American taxpayers upwards of a billion dollars. “With far more than a million illegal crossings this year alone, there is a clear humanitarian and national security disaster at our border,” said Senator Scott. “Yet—even as hardworking Americans struggle to buy gas and groceries in the face of roaring inflation—Democrats want to give nearly half-a-million dollars to individuals who broke our nation’s laws. This is wrong not only for Americans, but also for the migrants who don’t need another incentive to cross our border illegally and put their families in harm’s way.” Also joining Senators Scott and Daines on the bill are Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho). “Biden’s open border policies have reached a new crazy level. Montana families are struggling with inflation and skyrocketing costs on everything from gas to groceries because of Biden’s wasteful spending policies, and now the President wants to give hundreds of thousands of dollars to illegal immigrants. Because of Biden, our southern border has been taken over by Mexican cartels and this effor… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-sec-condoleezza-rice-school-choice-caucus-members-discuss-protection-of-parental-involvement-in-education/ Scott, Sec. Condoleezza Rice, School Choice Caucus Members Discuss Protection of Parental Involvement in Education 2021-11-03 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, School Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), alongside other members of the caucus, met with former Secretary Condoleezza Rice to discuss important issues facing students and parents in our nation’s schools — including the need to protect parents’ rights to be fully and actively involved in their children’s education. Following a productive conversation, members of the caucus announced their intent to develop a unified vision for the future of education and work to ensure parents’ voices are supported. Sec. Rice speaks with Sen. Scott and caucus members “Throughout the pandemic, school closures highlighted the detrimental impact of reducing parents’ educational options. Yet — inexplicably — efforts to lock parents out of the conversation have only accelerated,” said Senator Scott. “I’ve often said a good education is the closest thing to magic in this country, providing a lifeline for kids who feel stuck in poverty, as I did. I look forward to working with my colleagues to extend that lifeline to all young Americans by putting their education back in the hands of those who know best: their parents.” “This year, parents have voted for school choice candidates at the polls, and they have voted with their feet, leaving behind school districts that refuse to provide the environment and curriculum that is best for their children,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. “I am thankful to Secretary Rice for her efforts on this issue and for meeting with the School Choice Caucus today. I look forward to working with Senator Scott and our colleagues in Congress to do everything we can to eliminate red tape and empower parents and students so they can pursue the educational opportunities that are best for them.” Background: With education at the top of mind for parents and families across the nation, Senator Scott has led several efforts to give them greater autonomy over their children’s education. Recently, Scott: Introduced a resolution to celeb… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=926CE0CD-4DC9-41DB-A0B1-073FC75A46E4 Graham Blasts Biden Plan To Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 In Settlement 2021-11-02 2021 2021-11 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON —U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) wrote to President Joe Biden to oppose the reported plan to offer illegal immigrants up to $450,000 per person in taxpayer dollars to settle lawsuits resulting from those individuals violating immigration laws. “Rewarding illegal immigration with financial payments runs counter to our laws and would only serve to encourage more lawlessness at our border,” said Graham. “At a time when respect for our country’s immigration laws is at an all-time low, our federal government is now seeking to financially reward aliens who broke our laws.” According to media reporting, the federal government is considering paying out more than $1 billion to illegal immigrants based on allegations against the Department of Homeland Security. “These illegal immigrants disregarded our immigration processes, cut in front of those seeking to legally enter our nation, and put children at risk of great personal injury or death by placing them in the hands of abusive smugglers. Not only would these settlements be breathtakingly unjust and unwise, but they reinforce the conditions that make it easy for the cartels to recruit more people to undertake the treacherous journey to our southwest border, and serve only to encourage more illegal immigration.” Senators John Kennedy (R-Louisiana), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) joined Graham in urging the president to refuse to issue any settlement payments for immigrants who broke U.S. laws. ##### BACKGROUND: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-tim-scott-supports-parents-voices-in-education/ Senator Tim Scott Supports Parents’ Voices in Education 2021-10-29 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined a resolution led by Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Richard Burr (R-N.C.), and Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), supporting parents’ rights to be fully and actively involved in the education of their children. Recently, President Joe Biden and his administration have politicized and weaponized the Justice Department, threatening to use federal law enforcement resources to intimidate and silence parents who speak out to protect their children’s education from far-left influences. Biden’s dangerous tactics are a clear violation on parents’ rights of free speech. The resolution is also cosponsored by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), John Kennedy (R-La.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). “Washington Democrats want to tell Americans how their money should be spent, how their businesses should be run, and now, how their children should be educated,” said Senator Tim Scott. “Unfortunately, we’ve already seen how dangerous it can be to lock parents out of that conversation. Last year’s school closures were the prime example, resulting in heartbreaking learning loss and mental health issues for our nation’s youth. President Biden and the Democrats must start putting our children first, and that means giving their parents—those who know best—a voice in how their kids are educated. The education of future generations of … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=BE810CA6-37AC-442A-A026-CEB27F81EEC4 Graham Statement On Mother Emanuel Settlement Agreement 2021-10-28 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON —U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on news that the U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement agreement with the families of the victims of the 2015 massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. “I am very pleased to hear that the Department of Justice has reached a settlement agreement with the families of the victims of the Mother Emanuel attack. I have been very supportive of the families’ rights to pursue legal recourse because of the failure of the NICS program to adequately pick up prior offenses of Dylann Roof. “I appreciate the efforts of the Attorney General and his team to reach this settlement, and I hope the families of the victims of this horrible deed will find some closure with this settlement.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=4AD1509C-9138-4389-94E9-DCD681E83C5C Graham Presses Attorney General On Crisis At Southern Border, Afghanistan 2021-10-27 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. GRAHAM: “Did [Border Patrol] tell you anything about asylum claims being made by people that are mostly economic claims, not asylum claims? Did they mention that to you? GARLAND: “I think it's…I don't recall exactly…” GRAHAM: “You don’t recall being told by the Border Patrol that they're overwhelmed? They can't hold the line much anymore? That we've had 1.7 million people apprehended and the big magnet, the pull factor is the way the catch and release program around asylum…that didn't stick out to you?” GARLAND: “That was not a discussion that I had when I was…” GRAHAM: “Who did you talk to?” GARLAND: “I was at the border at Nogales, I spoke to Border Patrol agents there.” GRAHAM: “They never mentioned to you the pull factors of illegal immigration?” GARLAND: “This was a review of what they were doing at the border with respect to… GRAHAM: “It’s a simple question: they never mentioned to you that they've got a problem with being overrun by asylum seekers?” GARLAND: “I know from reading the news media that Border Patrol agents feel that way.” GRAHAM: “I mean, it's not about reading the paper. You were there talking to them.” GARLAND: “I don't recall that…I don't want to tell you about a conversation that I’m not sure I had.” GRAHAM: “I’m just stunned that you can’t recall that.” https://youtu.be/fkqcEuTnVzc?t=86 GRAHAM: “Do you trust the Taliban to police al-Qaeda and ISIS on our behalf? GARLAND: “I do not trust the Taliban.” GRAHAM: “Matter of fact, they have openly told us they will not work with us regarding containing the al-Qaeda/ISIS threat. Are you aware that?” GARLAND: “I think there has been inconsistent statements.” GRAHAM: “They just literally said that.” GARLAND: “I think there have been inconsistent statements, but their statements are not anything that we can rely on.” GRAHAM: “Well, when they tell you to your face, ‘we're not going… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-accepting-applications-for-spring-2022-internships/ Senator Scott Accepting Applications for Spring 2022 Internships 2021-10-27 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for the spring of 2022. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to work with public service professionals and gain practical experience in constituent services, government policy, and more. Washington, D.C. Office: In Washington, interns will research legislation, attend Congressional hearings and briefings, assist with press tasks, and help write constituent letters on various issues. Responsibilities also include answering phones and other administrative tasks. Interns in this office will gain a stronger understanding of the lawmaking process, while also improving their communications skills. South Carolina Offices (North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville): In the state offices, interns will take an active role in the community, working on state-based projects while also answering phones, completing research, and being an integral part of day-to-day office operations. Interns in these offices are able to assist with issues that affect South Carolina citizens each day. Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students’ course schedules but generally run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students may also gain course credit for completing the internship program. Interested students can apply through our website at https://www.scott.senate.gov/constituent-services/internships. For additional questions, contact the internship coordinator at internships@scott.senate.gov or (202) 224-6121. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-slams-democrats-partisan-approach-to-spending-package/ Scott Slams Democrats’ Partisan Approach to Spending Package 2021-10-26 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee executive session, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) slammed Democrats for their unwillingness to work across the aisle on the largest spending package in the nation’s history. The Democrats’ reckless tax and spending bill proposes spending more than $726 billion in the HELP Committee’s jurisdiction. To date, there have been no committee mark-ups or hearings on this massive partisan spending bill. In contrast, during the reconciliation process to consider the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Senate held a mark-up that lasted four consecutive days with more than 23 hours of committee time spent debating the bill. As a result, 350 amendments were filed, 69 amendments were considered, and 35 bipartisan amendments were adopted in the final text. Click to watch the senator’s remarks A partial transcript of the senator’s remarks is below. “I didn’t come here to argue about the issues. I came here to make a difference about these issues. And frankly, I don’t think we have done a good job making a difference for the average person in this country who watches the processes and the ‘performances’ here in Washington, and they are sick to their stomach. “If I were in charge … I would be thoughtful about deliberating, discussing, debating, disagreeing on those tenants and principles that we think move America in the right direction. This process has been missing. “We’re talking about spending more money this fiscal year than any country on Earth has ever spent. And, we’re going to do that in the most partisan way, and I know the voters are watching, and I hope that the response and the reaction they have is an allergic reaction to this process and to the spending because ultimately — and I predict this — in three to five years when we measure poverty in this country, it’ll be worse than it is today. “What we saw after the 2017 tax reform, we saw poverty hit the lowest level ever recorded, we saw the unemployment numbers hit the lowest numbers … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/international-nuclear-forum-says-iran-months-away-from-having-enough International Nuclear Forum Says Iran Months Away From Having Enough Material for Nuclear Weapon 2021-10-22 2021 2021-10 Republican House SC Joe Wilson W000795 joewilson.house.gov joewilson https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member of the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism Subcommittee and other members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee met with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today to review the Iranian nuclear program and other IAEA operations. As stated in the October 19, 2021, Financial Times and reiterated in today's meeting, the Director General said "Iran was "‘within a few months'" of having enough material for a nuclear weapon..." Mr. Grossi has also said in the past, we cannot put the genie back in the bottle. Iran's nuclear program has grown more sophisticated and continues to do so. For this reason, I call upon the Administration to abandon its pursuit of a return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and instead focus on putting in place strong, verifiable restrictions that will permanently block Iran's path to a bomb. I remain alarmed by the actions of this predatory government, and along with the Committee, will continue to work with the IAEA to monitor this situation. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1036 Rep. Norman Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Curb Congressional Perks 2021-10-21 2021 2021-10 Republican House SC Ralph Norman N000190 norman.house.gov norman https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper Yesterday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5), along with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would terminate certain lifetime benefits that are currently provided to former members of Congress. The “Stop Congressional Retirees Accessing Perks” (SCRAP) Act will reform the following: First, the SCRAP Act will prohibit federal funds from being used for death gratuity payments to the survivors of a Member of Congress who dies in office, except as authorized on a case-by-case basis by House leadership. Second, this bill will prohibit a former member from receiving benefits in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). This is currently a lifetime perk afforded to anyone who serves in Congress, even for a single term. With this legislation, however, once a Member leaves office, his/her participation in FEHB will end, just as it does for all other federal employees. And third, this bill will terminate certain lifetime access currently provided to former members, including access to the Hall of the House of Representatives, House athletic facilities, the Members’ Dining Room, designated parking spaces, and other House facilities and resources. This legislation is particularly relevant and timely, as so far this year, at least ten (10) members in the House of Representatives have announced they will not seek re-election. After filing this bill on Wednesday, Rep. Norman issued the following statement: “Corruption in Washington is a bipartisan problem. For too long, politicians have received special privileges, inaccessible to the American people, because of their positions of power. It's no surprise they have safeguarded them for so long. The SCRAP Act is a bipartisan bill and part of a larger effort to restore integrity in Congress and weed out individuals here for the wrong reasons." Rep. Khanna added, “Former members of Congress should have to play by the same rules as every American. It’s past time we end the special privileges and luxuries for former members… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=82461601-10FF-4AAA-AD94-A72E88097CBB Graham Announces Berlin G. Myers Parkway Permitting Process Complete, Project Set to Move Forward in 2022 2021-10-21 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the permitting process enabling the final phase (Phase III) of the Berlin G Myer Parkway to be completed has been signed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. The third phase will extend the road by 3.25 miles from East Carolina Avenue to Highway 17A with the goal of decreasing traffic on Main Street. The project is designed to improve roadway connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance safety within the Summerville area. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2022. ##### U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) “One of the best things about this job is working with local, state and federal officials to get big things done for the future of South Carolina. I have been working with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the U.S Army Corp of Engineers and many local officials seeking ways to turn the final phase of Berlin G. Myers Parkway into a reality. We have been meeting with stakeholders to discuss how we could get this project done. We have made progress in those efforts and have now received all the necessary authorizations we need to move this project forward. “We would not be at this point without the collaboration and hard work of the entire team. I truly appreciate all the hard work of the US Army Corps of Engineers, South Carolina Department of Transportation, State Senator Sean Bennett, Summerville Mayor Ricky Waring, and many others along the way. I know this project will be a game-changing event for Summerville and the surrounding communities.” South Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Christy A. Hall “Congestion relief is coming to Summerville! Many thanks to the Berlin G Myers Parkway project team for finally breaking through the permitting barriers in order to enable the final phase of the parkway to go to construction in spring 2022. The recent approvals by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Highway Administration breakthrough more than 17 years of delay on this $120 … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F7BB5B70-EDC6-45B9-9A5A-9EE969177B66 Graham On Brazilian Efforts To Combat Illegal Immigration 2021-10-21 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement following a meeting with Brazilian Ambassador to the United States Nestor Forster. “I had a constructive meeting with the Brazilian Ambassador to the United States yesterday regarding America’s broken immigration system. “This year, over 46,000 Brazilians have been apprehended without U.S. visas, mostly in the Yuma sector of the Arizona border, which I visited last week. It is a serious problem that must be more forcefully addressed by both countries. “I was pleased to learn the Brazilian government has a campaign to inform their citizens not to come to the U.S. without a visa. The Brazilian government is in discussions with the U.S. on increasing repatriation flights of Brazilian citizens apprehended by U.S. authorities. I believe that with more aggressive and visible repatriation flights, the Brazilian government’s message of not coming to the United States without a visa will be reinforced. “I am hopeful that the Brazilian government, working with the United States, will redouble its efforts to stop the flow of illegal immigration from Brazil. Illegal immigration presents a problem for both of our nations. “I will also pass along Brazil’s concerns on the humanitarian front to the appropriate U.S. authorities. “Finally, I look forward to a significant increase in repatriation flights to Brazil that will act as a deterrent to illegal immigration in the future. “Brazil has been a good ally and an important partner in the region. Brazil and the United States working together to correct this immigration problem will strengthen and protect the long-standing relationship between our two countries.” ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-block-democrats-irs-snooping-proposal/ Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats’ IRS Snooping Proposal 2021-10-21 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and his Republican colleagues introduced the “Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act,” a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats’ plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American. “The Democrats’ plan to allow the IRS to spy on the bank accounts of nearly every person in this country, even those below the poverty line, should be deeply concerning to anyone who values privacy and economic inclusion,” said Senator Tim Scott. “Of the more than 7 million American households that are currently unbanked, the majority are low-income, rural, and minority Americans. Implementing the Biden reporting scheme will disproportionately harm those who need greater access to our financial institutions and people living paycheck to paycheck. My colleagues and I will not stop fighting the Democrats’ wrong-headed proposal to implement more federal government intrusion into our lives.” “Every American should be wary of giving the IRS more power and more tentacles into private financial transactions,” said Senator Crapo. “The IRS bank reporting proposal is one of the biggest expansions of the agency’s authority we’ve ever seen, and is fundamentally flawed. I’m proud to support Senator Scott’s legislation to stop this proposal in its tracks and protect Americans’ personal, private financial information.” “The Biden administration’s plan to allow the IRS to monitor Americans’ bank accounts is a dangerous idea that will only prove to be worse over time,” said Senator Toomey. “Today the administration wants to know your annual account inflows and outflows. What will they demand access to tomorrow? I’m glad to join Senator Scott and Senator Crapo in working to ensure this terribly flawed proposal never sees the light of day.” The bill is co-sponsored by the ranking members of the Senate finance and banking committees, Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Pat Toomey (R-Penn.), as well as Senators Mitch McConnell… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-joins-colleagues-to-defend-freedoms-of-speech-and-religion/ Scott Joins Colleagues to Defend Freedoms of Speech and Religion 2021-10-21 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined an amicus brief led by Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) along with 11 senators and 14 members of Congress in support of Coach Joe Kennedy in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. The brief asks the Supreme Court to review and subsequently reverse the Ninth Circuit’s decision that allowed Coach Kennedy to be fired for silently kneeling and praying after school football games. Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) is co-leading the brief for the House. Joining Senators Scott and Lankford are Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Lee (R-Utah.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), and John Thune (R-S.D.). Kennedy was head coach for the Bremerton High School junior varsity football team and an assistant coach for the varsity team. After each game, he waited until the players cleared the field, then took a knee and silently prayed. Bremerton High School sent Kennedy a letter demanding he stop praying after games. Kennedy’s contract with Bremerton School District was not renewed, resulting in his termination. Kennedy filed a lawsuit against Bremerton School District, which a federal district court dismissed. On appeal, a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit argued Kennedy’s prayers were not protected by the Constitution because he was praying as a public employee rather than in his private, personal capacity. In 2019, Coach Kennedy asked the Supreme Court to review the case and 15 members of Congress, including Senator Scott, filed an amicus brief in support of Coach Kennedy. On the issue of freedom of speech, Senator Scott joined Senators Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing the Campus Free Speech Resolution of 2021. “Freedom of speech and religion are cornerstones to the American way of life, yet they are under attack at all levels of education,” said Senator Scott. “I am proud to stand with my colleagues against the tide of wok… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-scott-talks-dems-spending-and-irs-plans-police-reform-on-americas-newsroom/ ICYMI: Scott Talks Dems’ Spending and IRS Plans, Police Reform on America’s Newsroom 2021-10-20 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino on Fox News to discuss how the Democrats’ reckless spending spree, and their plan to pay for it by enlarging the IRS, will harm American families. He also pushed back on efforts to nationalize and defund law enforcement. Click to watch Senator Scott’s interview On Democrats’ reckless spending … “There’s no way this is going to cost zero for the American people. Here’s what we know: A $2 trillion [bill] — or the largest tax increase in American history — is not free. … [The] cost to the average American family goes through the ceiling, [with] tens of thousands of dollars of additional debt being added to every single household in America. This is failed leadership and a one-way ticket to socialism. … it only helps hook more people on a government paycheck. That’s bad for their futures; it’s bad for their kids.” “Here’s what I know about government handouts: If you can do it yourself, you should. If you cannot, it’s a different question. … [This plan would] get more people disconnected from work [and] more dependent on the government, and that’s bad for their lives.” On Democrats moving their proposed threshold for the IRS to investigate accounts from $600 to $10,000 … “$600 versus $10,000 sounds like a big jump. Unfortunately, if you are a minimum wage earner in America, your account’s [information] would still be transferred to the IRS. In other words, if you have an $800 monthly payment for your rent, you have $400 in food for the entire year, [that makes] $10,000. … [It’s] not a concession because Republicans aren’t even allowed to be part of the negotiations.” On police reform efforts and providing proper resources … “I’m still at the table. Two years in a row [the Democrats] walked away. More importantly, what they wanted to do were two fundamental things I completely disagree with. Number one is to nationalize all local police. That is not the American way. And number two, there were 11 sections that either reduced fu… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-democrats-irs-snooping-plan-hurts-americans-living-paycheck-to-paycheck/ Scott: Democrats’ IRS Snooping Plan Hurts Americans Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck 2021-10-19 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) spoke out against the Democrats’ plans to give the IRS access to the bank information of virtually every American during a Senate Banking Committee hearing and a Senate GOP press conference. Click to watch Senator Scott’s questions at the hearing On the IRS investigating every American’s accounts … “It would be impossible for me not to ask a question about the current proposals coming out of the administration as it relates to the ability to investigate and/or have access to every transaction in every American’s banking accounts or financial accounts based on simply $600 of flow coming through. I know that some proposals have $600; others have $10,000. The challenge is, whether it’s $600 or $10,000, it captures basically the same number of accounts.” On enlarging big government … “If you’re looking for tax cheats, that is a terrible way of figuring it out. But if you are, in fact, looking at a big-government proposal to have the ability to investigate every single transaction of a financial institution of your account, my account, and their accounts… well, this might be a good direction to go in.” On burdening working-class Americans … “If you’re looking to simply find the tax cheats of the top one percent or two percent of Americans, you don’t need a threshold of $600. You don’t need a threshold of $10,000. Frankly, you don’t even need a threshold of $100,000 dollars. What this threshold of $600 or $10,000 does is it captures all the information, all the transactions of everyday Americans, not the rich ones, but the ones working paycheck-to-paycheck. … That’s not about millionaires and billionaires. That is an actual additional burden on working-class Americans.” Click to watch Senator Scott’s remarks at the press conference On the results of the Democrats’ proposal … “I think about the fact that there are seven million Americans who are unbanked and may be a little suspicious of the government. This proposal will keep those good Americans from being able… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-calls-out-biden-cbp-nominee-for-refusing-to-acknowledge-the-border-crisis/ Senator Scott Calls Out Biden CBP Nominee for Refusing to Acknowledge the Border Crisis 2021-10-19 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) questioned Chris Magnus, President Biden’s nominee to head U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), at a Senate Finance Committee hearing. Senator Scott challenged Magnus’ refusal to call the situation at the southern border a crisis, despite record high illegal border crossings in the last year. Click to watch Senator Scott’s questions Read the full transcript of his questions below: Senator Scott: You struggled to come to the conclusion that there is a crisis on our border, which I found fascinating. Millions of Americans, literally millions upon millions of Americans have come to the same conclusion that I have and that Senator Young has and that, frankly, I think even the administration is coming to: There is a crisis on our southern border. When we have 200,000 folks illegally crossing our border in just July—more than one million in the last fiscal year—there is a crisis on our border. Why admitting that there is a crisis on our border is a problem, I don’t fully appreciate. After demonizing every single action of the Trump administration as it relates to the border, it is apparent to me that when the Department of Homeland Security reinstates a “Remain in Mexico” policy, it is because there is a crisis at the southern border. So I want to ask you, Mr. Magnus, just for clarification: With the reinstatement of the policy, with a million plus people crossing our border, with more than 200,000 just in July, with the actions taken against the border agents, is there a crisis at our border? Mr. Magnus: Senator, thank you for the question. But if I might just make the observation that perhaps as a nation and as a group of electeds, if we spent a little less time debating on what the terminology is and perhaps a little more time trying to fix a broken system and working together, we could address what I’ve already acknowledged is one of the most serious problems that we face right now in our nation. Senator Scott: Mr. Magnus, this is frankly where both Repu… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=18BC9525-8CC4-4F91-B6AC-B66FD7C2DAC7 Graham On Leadership Changes At Port 2021-10-18 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the news that Jim Newsome, President and CEO of South Carolina Ports, will retire on June 30, 2022. Newsome served in the position for 13 years. SC Ports COO Barbara Melvin will become President and CEO of South Carolina Ports on July 1, 2022. Melvin will be the sixth leader in the history of the port and the first woman to lead a top 10 U.S. operating container port. Graham said: “Jim Newsome has much to be proud of from his years as the President and CEO of South Carolina Ports. Under his steady leadership, and working closely with local, state, and federal officials, the Port of Charleston has exceeded every expectation. Today, the Charleston Port is the backbone of the South Carolina economy. I know Jim will stay involved in port issues even while he enjoys his well-earned retirement.” “I also want to congratulate South Carolina Ports for selecting Barbara Melvin to succeed Jim. Barbara is an outstanding choice who has worked closely with Jim for years. She understands the needs of the Port and is well-respected throughout our state. Barbara will build on Jim’s legacy. “When it comes to South Carolina Ports, the best is yet to come.” #### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=BADF08FB-B70E-4D92-9A74-1A3C118F9C25 Graham Discusses Border, Supply Chain Issues with South Carolina Media 2021-10-18 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today met with members of the South Carolina media to discuss his recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border, supply chain issues, and other issues facing the country. On immigration: GRAHAM: “I just got back from the border. It’s a disaster. The southern border of the United States is a complete disaster…I went to the Yuma Sector along the Arizona-Mexico border and I saw a tremendous spike in illegal immigrant crossing. There’s sort of a scam going on with the Brazilians. 46,000 Brazilians have come into the United States turning themselves in and asking for asylum in the last year. And at the Yuma Sector, here’s what’s happening. Brazilians, who seemed to be pretty well-off to me, smartly dressed, will take a plane from Brazil to Cancun, Mexico on a tourist visa. They spend a couple days in Cancun, either rent a car or take a bus to the U.S. border. They are dropped off right by our border, take the luggage out of the back of the car or off the bus, walk up to a Border Patrol agent and turn themselves in and ask for asylum. Many of them had flights booked inside the United States because they had relatives or friends. This is taking a lot of time of the Border Patrol to process these people. The ones I saw were smartly dressed and had better luggage than I did. This needs to stop.” GRAHAM: “The idea that terrorists could penetrate our southern border is very real to the Border Patrol. They feel abandoned. There is no plan in place to fix this. What’s caused this 1,300% increase in illegal traffic at the Yuma Sector of the Arizona border? The catch-and-release program built around asylum…Ending the catch-and-release program by Remain in Mexico policy of Trump worked. The first thing Biden did was cancel that policy and the rest is history.” GRAHAM: “The Border Patrol is under siege. Their morale is low. They are American patriots. They are spending so much time processing people making asylum claims, they can’t go out and do their job as law enforcement … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-on-the-passing-of-general-powell/ Scott Statement on the Passing of General Powell 2021-10-18 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on the passing of General Colin Powell. “Today we mourn the passing of one of America’s strongest leaders. Colin Powell will forever be remembered as a great public servant and American patriot. He dedicated his life to this nation and broke countless barriers along the way. He was a trailblazer as Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his service inspired and paved the way for many of today’s—and tomorrow’s—greatest leaders. “While I am heartbroken to hear of his passing, I am grateful for his life of service that touched not only our nation, but every corner of the world. I salute his legacy and know that it will live on for generations to come.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-sinema-lead-effort-to-protect-medicare-advantage/ Scott, Sinema Lead Effort to Protect Medicare Advantage 2021-10-15 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) led 11 of their colleagues in a letter urging Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), to protect the Medicare Advantage (MA) program from payment cuts being floated in the Senate. Senators Capito (R-W.Va.), Fischer (R-Neb.), Kelly (D-Ariz.), King (I-Maine), Manchin (D-W.Va.), Peters (D-Mich.), Rosen (D-Nev.), Rubio (R-Fla.), Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tester (D-Mont.), and Young (R-Ind.) also joined the letter. “As Congress and the administration work together to find opportunities to promote better access to care and reduce costs, ensuring that MA’s care delivery model remains strong and stable should remain a priority,” the senators wrote. “The MA program is essential to fulfilling the CMS’s commitment to improving and delivering high-quality, accessible, affordable, and equitable care choices to Medicare beneficiaries.” “To ensure this continuum of care, we stand ready to protect MA from payments cuts, which could lead to higher costs and premiums, reduce vital benefits, and undermine advances made to improve health outcomes and health equity for MA enrollees.” Background: The Medicare Advantage program: Currently serves more than 26 million Americans, 31 percent of whom come from a racial or ethnic minority, and more than 50 percent of whom have fixed incomes of less than $30,000 annually. Offers benefits aimed at addressing social determinants of health including vision, dental, hearing, telehealth services, transportation, meal services and delivery, and other wellness benefits. Click here to read the full letter. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-more-than-15-million-for-construction-and-capital-improvements-of-south-carolina-community-health-centers/ CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $15 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS 2021-10-13 2021 2021-10 Democrat House SC James E. Clyburn C000537 clyburn.house.gov clyburn https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/ scraper COLUMBIA – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $15 million to 21 community health centers in South Carolina. These Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awards will be used to fund capital improvements and construction costs for facilities in communities disproportionally affected by COVID-19. These funds, made available through the American Rescue Plan legislation passed by Democrats and signed by President Biden in March, will be crucial to improving South Carolina’s healthcare infrastructure and will help ensure that all South Carolinians have access to state-of-the-art medical facilities. “These resources championed by President Biden and Congressional Democrats are an investment in making health care more accessible and affordable for all,” said Congressman James E. Clyburn. “Throughout the pandemic these facilities have been lifelines to many communities across the state by providing patients with free and low-cost access to testing, vaccines and treatment. As we begin to emerge from the devastation of this virus, these funds will ensure that individuals in rural and underrepresented communities have access to high quality healthcare in expanded and modernized health centers.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-applauds-the-appointment-of-dr-saundra-glover-and-laurie-funderburk-to-south-carolina-usda-positions/ CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN APPLAUDS THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. SAUNDRA GLOVER AND LAURIE FUNDERBURK TO SOUTH CAROLINA USDA POSITIONS 2021-10-12 2021 2021-10 Democrat House SC James E. Clyburn C000537 clyburn.house.gov clyburn https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/ scraper COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn praised the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) South Carolina State Director of Rural Development and Laurie Funderburk as the USDA South Carolina Farm Service Agency Executive Director. “I want to thank President Biden for accepting my recommendations and making these outstanding appointments to the South Carolina offices of the USDA,” said Congressman Clyburn. “Dr. Glover and Ms. Funderburk have led distinguished careers, and I am confident their extensive backgrounds and experiences working with rural and farming communities will allow them to continue to serve this state well.” Dr. Glover is the former Vice President for Research and Economic Development at South Carolina State University and distinguished Professor Emerita at the University of South Carolina. During her career, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to the advancement of economic development in rural South Carolina. She exhibits a wealth of experience in closing racially-based health outcome gaps, developing comprehensive socio-economic policies, and addressing the disparities that limited-resource farmers face when impacted by natural disasters. She is a graduate of South Carolina State University and received her MBA and Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=76DB5EAE-D08C-47BE-87AD-7F25E2CCDCEA Graham: “I don’t understand why we’re folding here.” 2021-10-07 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made these comments on raising the debt ceiling. GRAHAM: “I don’t understand why we [Republicans] are folding here. For two months Republicans have been saying Democrats want to spend $3.5 trillion without any Republican input. If they are going to do that -- they need to raise the debt ceiling on their own. This is just a mistake.” GRAHAM: “Democrats are spending the money by themselves through reconciliation, they can also raise the debt ceiling through reconciliation. That’s been the position of the Republican Party. I can understand why Democrats don’t want to use reconciliation for the debt ceiling because politically it will be tough. But I don’t understand why we as Republicans are folding here.” GRAHAM: “This is a complete capitulation. The argument made yesterday was that this may be more pressure than two Democrat senators can stand regarding changing the filibuster rules. That to me is not a very good reason.” GRAHAM: “You either believe in Senate rules and procedures or you don’t. When we had control of the White House, House, and Senate, we were under pressure to change the rules to enact the Republican agenda. I thought it would be bad for the country and I said ‘No.’ It never crossed my mind to go to Democrats and say if you don’t do these two or three things I may have to change the rules. The bottom line is that’s extortion. It’s not healthy for the Senate and I’m not going to live that way.” GRAHAM: “Democrats have a 50/50 Senate and a small majority in the House. They are acting like they have a mandate from the American people to completely transform America. I find that audacious and offensive. I don’t blame Democrats for trying to do as much as they can; I do blame us for not fighting when we can. And the idea of Democrats using reconciliation to raise the debt limit by themselves made sense to me then and makes sense to me now.” GRAHAM: “When President Trump was in the White House, we had the H… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-joins-colleagues-on-comprehensive-afghanistan-legislation/ Scott Joins Colleagues on Comprehensive Afghanistan Legislation 2021-10-07 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and 28 of his colleagues in supporting the Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act, legislation to address the outstanding issues related to the administration’s rushed and disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. “While the crisis in Afghanistan may have faded from headlines, the danger faced by Americans and our allies is still real and immediate,” said Senator Scott. “My colleagues and I are committed to holding the Biden administration accountable by being a voice for those who have suffered as a result of this president’s failure of leadership. We must act now to ensure our leaders do not repeat the mistakes that led to the loss of 13 Americans, countless allies, and our credibility on the world stage.” Joining Scott and Risch as cosponsors are Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), John Hoeven (R-N.D), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.), John Kennedy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.). The Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act: Establishes a State Department task force to focus on the evacuation of American citizens, legal permanent residents, and Afghan Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) who are still stuck in Afghanistan. Imposes oversight mechanisms on the processing of SIVs and refugees. Requires strategies for counterterrorism and for the disposition of Taliban-captured U.S. equipment. Sanctions the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-colleagues-oppose-democrat-plan-to-make-the-sba-a-direct-lender/ Scott, Colleagues Oppose Democrat Plan to Make the SBA a Direct Lender 2021-10-06 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and his Republican colleagues sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Small Business Committee Chair Ben Cardin, and House Small Business Committee Chair Nydia Velázquez warning against their plan to make the Small Business Administration (SBA) a direct lender through their $3.5 trillion reconciliation plan. “Aiming to get more 7(a) loans in the hands of the smallest of small businesses by providing the SBA $4.5 billion to run its own lending program is misplaced. We encourage you to take lessons from the past year and see that the way to increase availability of these products to those that do not have access is not by simply having government play a larger role, but instead to empower financial institutions in doing what they do best…under the reconciliation legislation currently under consideration, among other provisions, allowing the SBA to establish and run a lending program that they themselves regulate will harm job creators and hurt the United States economy as a whole,” wrote the senators. Co-signers include Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Kennedy (R-La.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.). Click here to read more from Fox News. Click here or read the full text of the letter below. October 06, 2021 Dear Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, and Chairs Cardin and Velázquez: We write today regarding a deeply concerning provision contained within the House Small Business section (SEC. 100502. Funding For Credit Enhancement and Small Dollar Loan Funding) of the Budget Reconciliation Bill, that would authorize nearly $4.5 billion over 10 years for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue direct 7(a) loans. We believe this would be an inefficient, costly, and unequi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=D78C6B1E-5B92-4133-B71F-40F05121CD06 Graham Introduces Religious Education Week Resolution 2021-10-04 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) introduced a resolution designating this week as “Religious Education Week” to celebrate and emphasize the importance of religious education and the schools and organizations engaged in religious instruction. “South Carolina’s children are our greatest resource and future leaders,” said Graham. “I am proud to introduce this resolution to emphasize the importance of continued religious education and the organizations who provide it.” The resolution is cosponsored by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), Jim Inhofe (Oklahoma), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), and Todd Young (R-Indiana). Organizations in support of the resolution include Agudath Israel of America, Alliance Defending Freedom, American Association of Christian Schools, Association of Christian Schools International, The Catholic Association, Catholics Count, Catholic Education Partners Inc., The Christian Coalition, Christian Legal Society, Coalition for Jewish Values, EdChoice, #EDTaxCredit50, Family Research Council, Foundation for American Christian Education, Invest in Education, Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, North American Seventh-Day Adventist Church, and School Time Bible Ministries. The full text of the resolution is attached. ##### WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Grayson Hartgrove, Director of School Time Bible Ministries in Columbia, SC: “We support and applaud the U.S. Senate effort to pass a U.S. Senate Resolution on Religious Education Week. Parents of public-school students want the option of providing faith-based programming during the public-school day. The legal practice, known as Released Time for Relig… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senators-scott-and-kelly-celebrate-passage-of-national-healthy-aging-month-resolution/ Senators Scott and Kelly Celebrate Passage of National Healthy Aging Month Resolution 2021-10-01 2021 2021-10 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) released the following statements applauding the Senate’s unanimous passage of their resolution marking September as National Healthy Aging Month. “In just a few short years, seniors will outnumber children for the first time in our nation’s history,” said Senator Scott. “As our older population increases, we must also bolster our efforts to enhance their quality of life. This resolution not only reaffirms that commitment to seniors, but it also encourages all Americans to prepare for the future by living a healthy lifestyle today.” “As Arizona’s Senator and a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, I have continued to work to support older Arizonans by funding critical programs for our senior community including caregiver support and community based services,” said Senator Mark Kelly. “This resolution recognizing September as Healthy Aging Month is an important step and will raise awareness about the ways Arizonans can improve their health and quality of life as they age and also promote strategies and services that can prevent chronic or serious illnesses.” Background: As ranking member of the U.S. Special Senate Committee on Aging, Senator Scott has worked on a number of bills, resolutions, and hearings on behalf of our nation’s seniors. In May, he introduced the SENIOR CARE Act to ensure working seniors with disabilities keep Medicaid coverage. In July, he introduced the Golden-preneurship Act to equip seniors with the tools they need to make their businesses thrive. Since March, he has held hearings on addressing seniors’ health care needs, fighting Alzheimer’s, building wealth at an older age, maintaining physical and mental vitality, and most recently combating frauds and scams. Click HERE to view the full resolution. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=5E98EB54-0AF4-47A3-BF9A-FE698DCF2614 Graham, Blackburn to President Biden: Tell Migrant Caravan to Turn Around 2021-09-30 2021 2021-09 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) today sent a letter to President Biden urging him to tell the massive migrant caravan approaching our southern border, “You must turn around”. Graham and Blackburn wrote: “For the sake of the vulnerable migrants preyed upon by smugglers, the brave men and women of your U.S. Border Patrol currently under siege, and those state and local law enforcement who work tirelessly in border communities to keep Americans safe, we call on you to immediately send a clear and concise signal to the massive caravan en route that they must turn around. Smuggling and trafficking should not be tolerated by the United States.” “The continued capitulation constitutes an unconscionable threat to our national security. Terrorist and other transnational criminal syndicates will keep exploiting our weakness if you do not act. President Biden, you can still prevent further human suffering by sending a clear message to the caravan – “You Must Turn Around.” Failure to do so would be patently reckless.” Full text of the Graham Blackburn letter is below. September 30, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Biden: We write today to again express grave concerns about the escalating humanitarian and public safety crisis at our southern border. Despite your administration’s insistence that the United States does not have open borders, each month hundreds of thousands of migrants are emboldened by your policies to make the journey north. And now a caravan of over 15,000 migrants led by smugglers is making its way through Mexico towards our border. For the sake of the vulnerable migrants preyed upon by smugglers, the brave men and women of your U.S. Border Patrol currently under siege, and those state and local law enforcement who work tirelessly in border communities to keep Americans safe, we call on you to immediately send a clear and concise signal to the massive car… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-colleagues-spotlight-democrats-self-inflicted-crises/ Senator Scott, Colleagues Spotlight Democrats’ Self-Inflicted Crises 2021-09-29 2021 2021-09 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today in a press conference with Senate Republicans, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) highlighted crises caused by Democrat leadership and warned of the dangerous policies in their $3.5 trillion spending plan. Click to watch Senator Scott’s remarks On self-inflicted Democrat crises … “Crisis after crisis after crisis … The Democrats are in disarray without any question. How does that all translate to the average person living in this country? We’ve heard about the border crisis … Afghanistan, taxing and spending crisis. All of that lands on the shoulders of every-day Americans.” On inflation caused by reckless spending … “The price [of their proposal] is astounding. It is hard to digest $3.5 trillion after a $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan and a $1.9 trillion COVID plan with less than 10 percent going to COVID health or COVID vaccines. That spending is just enormous. … When you drive up to the pump and your gas prices are up 40 plus percent … when your electric bill is up 20 percent … the impact is devastating.” On harmful policies in the Democrats’ tax-and-spend bill … “When we’re talking about giving the IRS permission to spy on accounts for every transaction at $600 or more, you’re destabilizing one of the greatest systems of commerce in the world. … “The amount of devastation being done by the programs and the policies, in addition to the price, makes this spending crisis an incredible threat to the American Dream. The accelerator to socialism can be seen by the policy designs in this reconciliation vehicle.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-slams-democrats-tax-and-spend-policies-in-floor-speech-senate-banking-hearing/ Senator Scott Slams Democrats’ Tax-and-Spend Policies in Floor Speech, Senate Banking Hearing 2021-09-28 2021 2021-09 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) questioned Chairman Powell and Secretary Yellen on the Biden administration’s harmful economic plans, and he took to the Senate floor to discuss how the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion tax-and-spend bill would harm the American Dream and stifle economic opportunity. Click to watch Sen. Scott’s floor speech On defending the American Dream … “What we’re talking about today is not about simply a $3.5 trillion spending bill. We’re talking about something more fundamental to what it means to be an American. I am proud to be an American. I am proud to live in a country where upward mobility is a reality — that we can, by hard work and a strong education, change our fortunes in this country, and not only change it for ourselves, but change it for the generations that follow us. … “As a kid who struggled in high school … who did not believe always that there was a way that a poor kid in South Carolina could ever escape poverty … I am thankful to live in a country where the American, free-enterprise system provided a pathway forward, and if I could just see it and believe in it and work towards it, it was possible for me to achieve the outcomes that we’re sitting here trying to defend. … The challenge, of course, is that we look at the $3.5 trillion package, [and] it makes it harder for a kid trapped in poverty, as I was, to find a path forward.” On destructive contents in the Democrats’ proposal … “The content of this legislation is more dangerous than the amount of the legislation, and I’ve got to tell you, $3.5 trillion is pretty dangerous. But more dangerous than the $3.5 trillion is having the IRS empowered to take a look at every single transaction. Not only the $600, but imagine doubling the number of IRS agents with the $80 billion in this package — doubling the number of agents to come take a look at your family businesses, your family accounts. Destructive. Go beyond that. … Restoring the tax credits for the state and local taxes for millionaires and billionaires … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-senator-scott-talks-police-reform-on-trey-gowdys-sunday-night-in-america/ ICYMI: Senator Scott Talks Police Reform on Trey Gowdy’s Sunday Night in America 2021-09-27 2021 2021-09 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Trey Gowdy’s Sunday Night in America on Fox News to discuss police reform and why the Democrats walked away from negotiations. Click to watch the full interview On why Democrats walked away from negotiations … “[The Democrats are] managing so many crises. I think they’re looking for a way to give Biden a win. Think about [the] Afghanistan crisis, the border crisis, crisis in the Middle East, a crisis of spending, crisis of taxing. So they’re putting politics over people and focusing on a partisan victory. They’re actually going to look for the perfect and make it the enemy of the good.” On the Democrats’ bill taking resources from police … “There were more than seven sections in the bill that literally said we’re going to reduce your funding or make you ineligible for funding if you don’t let a national standard dictate all local policing. … I’m not turning over local police to the Department of Justice. It’s never been [the case] and it will never be as long as I’m at the table negotiating.” On providing solutions for vulnerable communities … “I have lived in some very poor communities, [was] raised by a single mother, and I understand the fear and trepidation of wondering if your mother made it into the house okay when she gets off at 11 o’clock at night. I’m at the table, and frankly, [Republicans] are at the table because we want to provide solutions. … “When it comes to solutions, think about the record-breaking amount of money for HBCUs or the lowest unemployment rate for African Americans, for Hispanics, for Asians, a seventy year low for women, increases in the labor force participation rate. We’ve seen the right direction of solutions under the GOP while the Democrats keep campaigning on the issue, never having to find the solution.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-pushes-back-on-biden-mandates-encourages-vaccination-in-new-video/ Senator Scott Pushes Back on Biden Mandates, Encourages Vaccination in New Video 2021-09-24 2021 2021-09 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released a new installment of his “Two with Tim” video series, in which he pushed back on the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates and promoted a community-based approach to vaccination. Click to watch the video Transcript: President Biden’s recent attempt to force private companies into mandating vaccinations for employees is clear government overreach that won’t bring us any closer together—or help us solve the many problems we are facing. COVID-19 has taken a devastating toll on folks across the nation—physically, emotionally, and economically. As I’ve said for the past year, I want our economy—and our country—to fully reopen. That means getting kids back in school and adults back to work. But our battle with COVID-19 won’t be won by Washington elites making sweeping declarations or federal mandates. At a time when our nation’s leaders should be working together for solutions and bringing people together, Biden’s actions are creating a world of division. Instead of politicizing this issue, we should encourage folks to unite around commonsense solutions. Over the past few months, it has become clear that vaccines provide strong protection against severe illness and death as it relates COVID-19. This is really important for you to recognize that we can save lives through this approach. In my home state of South Carolina, around 80 percent of hospitalized COVID patients have not been fully vaccinated. And nationally, unvaccinated people are nearly 30 times more likely to be hospitalized because of the virus. In 2020, as many of us lost loved ones to this devastating disease, we prayed for a safe and effective vaccine. Well, thanks to Operation Warp Speed, we have not one, but three vaccines available. Look, I believe all signs point to vaccination as the best option. That’s why so many people, including myself, have already gotten the shot. All of our living presidents— from President Donald Trump to President Jimmy Carter—are vaccinated. All of… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=425BF072-8A79-452C-8274-DC81AA159A7C Graham Pushes President Biden to Call 'Time Out' on Asylum Claims Made in the United States 2021-09-22 2021 2021-09 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today called on the Biden Administration to call a ‘time-out’ and stop processing asylum claims made in the United States. Graham has pushed for asylum claims to be filed in the asylum seekers' home country, another Northern Triangle country or one contiguous, or in Mexico before being allowed into the United States. “Every time I see the images coming from our southern border I get infuriated. “The human suffering. The national security threats. The out-of-control nature of this run on the border needs to stop. “If the Biden Administration called a ‘Time Out’ on asylum claims made in the United States – where people are released and never show up to their hearings – this flow would stop overnight. “The only way to stop the flow of migrants is to change our asylum laws that are being abused. It is past time for the Biden Administration to show some leadership.” #### BACKGROUND: Graham Discusses Asylum Claim Abuse 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=777351AD-E2C4-42FE-8C92-0C722F4BB9BC Graham, Waltz Statement On Call With Afghan Resistance Leader Ahmad Massoud 2021-09-22 2021 2021-09 Republican Senate SC Lindsey Graham G000359 www.lgraham.senate.gov graham https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6) released the following joint statement. “It was a great honor and privilege to talk to Ahmad Massoud, who is leading the Afghan National Resistance Front. We appreciated hearing his continued commitment to resisting the brutality of the Afghan Taliban and standing for basic human rights and freedoms. It is clear to us after this conversation that the Afghan Taliban are deeply unpopular and resented throughout the country. Their cabinet and forces are comprised of al-Qaeda and other listed terrorist groups. It is in America’s interest that the Afghan Taliban not be legitimized by the international community because they are, and have been, terrorists. “Additionally, we call on the Biden Administration to resist any effort to recognize the Afghan Taliban as the government of Afghanistan and resist all calls to provide the Afghan Taliban representation at the United Nations.” ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-on-police-reform-negotiations/ Scott Statement on Police Reform Negotiations 2021-09-22 2021 2021-09 Republican Senate SC Tim Scott S001184 www.scott.senate.gov timscott https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on Democrats walking away from the negotiating table on police reform. “After months of making progress, I am deeply disappointed that Democrats have once again squandered a crucial opportunity to implement meaningful reform to make our neighborhoods safer and mend the tenuous relationship between law enforcement and communities of color. Crime will continue to increase while safety decreases, and more officers are going to walk away from the force because my negotiating partners walked away from the table. “I made a promise to never walk away from the table because walking away means we’re giving up on the communities and officers whose lives hang in the balance. I’ve heard from and spoken to the families of the victims who have lost their lives at the hands of police. The areas where we agreed—banning chokeholds, limiting the transfer of military equipment, increased mental health resources, and more—would have brought justice to these families. I’ve also heard from police and sheriffs groups who supported the work we were doing to provide more resources to implement better training, standards, and accountability for departments. “Defunding the police destabilizes our communities. Change requires resources. I offered to introduce a bill that included our areas of compromise—a bill that activists and law enforcement alike could have supported. Despite having plenty of agreement, Democrats said no because they could not let go of their push to defund our law enforcement. Once again, the Left let their misguided idea of perfect be the enemy of good, impactful legislation. “Reverting to a partisan approach to score political points when American lives are at risk is just plain wrong. As they are doing on so many other issues, I fear Democrats will continue to pursue a partisan route to create problems in search of solutions. While I am frustrated that the Left abandoned such a critical issue at such a critical time, I will continue to… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z

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