url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at 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://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 her. It was her roots in South Carolina that fueled her passion for education and enabled her to serve as a counselor to U.S. Presidents and a tremendous advocate for the Black community. I spearheaded the effort to have her portrait in the South Carolina Statehouse in the 1970s, and 50 years later, I look forward to welcoming her statue to the halls of Congress.” “This moment in history would not have been possible if it were not for our esteemed Congressman and Majority Whip, James E. Clyburn,” said Mayesville Mayor Hollimon-Miller. “My aunt, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was called “The First Lady of the Struggle” for her persistent influence on the Roosevelt Administration on civil rights issues that impacted her people throughout the world. As one of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s family descendants and Mayor of her birthplace, seeing her statue move from her college, Bethune-Cookman University with a stop at her birthplace, is truly an inspiration of God Himself. This is so spiritual and befitting for God to honor her wishes to one day return home on her way to the nation’s capital where she will rest throughout eternity.” “It is an honor to witness the recognition of Dr. Bethune’s legacy,” said William Daley, Wells Fargo Vice Chairman for Public Affairs. “Through her work as an educator, civil rights activist, and advocate for women’s equality, Dr. Bethune’s impact on our nation will be felt for generations to come.” A ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17 to celebrate Mary McLeod Bethune’s legacy and officially welcome her statue to Mayesville. Who: Congressman James E. Clyburn Mayor Jereleen Hollimon-Miller William M. Daley, Vice Chairman, Wells Fargo Nilda Comas, Master Sculptor Morris College Choir Ensemble What: Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Ceremony Where: Mary McLeod Bethune Learning Center and Art Gallery 35 North Main Street East Mayesville, South Carolina 29104 When: Friday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m.",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://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 long way toward addressing the systemic lack of investment in South Carolina’s infrastructure,” Congressman Clyburn continued. “I am especially pleased that it contains two priorities I have long championed in Congress that aren’t considered traditional infrastructure—access to affordable high-speed internet and assistance to improve the energy efficiency of our homes.” Congressman Clyburn is the founder and Chair of the House Rural Broadband Task Force and is a leading voice on closing the digital divide. In addition to funds to expand high-speed broadband coverage, the bill requires an affordable option to be offered along the newly built networks and invests in projects to facilitate internet adoption. Critically, it establishes the Affordability Connectivity Program, which will allow eligible households to continue to receive a monthly discount their internet bills. 1.5 million South Carolinians—29 percent of our state’s population—will be eligible for this benefit. Congressman Clyburn is also a longstanding proponent of federal funds for energy efficiency. He is creator of the Rural Energy Savings Program enacted in 2014, which allows homeowners to borrow money from their local electric cooperatives to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. As homeowners pay back the loan on their utility bill, the cost of the loan is often covered by the energy savings they realize from the upgrades. In this area, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes: $3.5 billion for the Weatherization Assistance Program $550 for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program $250 million for the Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) grant program The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also includes $12 billion for flood mitigation, $17 billion for port infrastructure, and $55 billion for clean drinking water, all of which will meet needs that are pressing for our state.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z 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://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-praises-the-245-8-million-in-tax-cuts-provided-to-south-carolina-families-with-children-in-august/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN PRAISES THE $245.8 MILLION IN TAX CUTS PROVIDED TO SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN AUGUST,2021-09-14,2021,2021-09,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 findings of a new report from the Joint Economic Committee which estimates that 577,000 Child Tax Credit payments were sent to families in South Carolina in the month of August. A total of $245.8 million in tax cuts went back into the pockets of hardworking families across the state. These monthly Child Tax Credit payments were enacted into law by Democrats in Congress to help families recover from the throes of the pandemic and to help alleviate some of the high costs of childcare. Not a single Republican member of Congress voted for this historic tax cut for working families. “When we passed the American Rescue Plan in March, we called it a rescue plan for a reason,” said Congressman James E. Clyburn. “These Child Tax Credit payments have been a lifeline to many families across South Carolina and have enabled them to pay for basic needs such as transportation, food, and school expenses for their children. We ought to build on the tremendous progress we have made for families and extend the tax cut for families with children.” The American Rescue Plan (ARP) dramatically increased the value of the Child Tax Credit from $2,000 per child to up to $3,600 per child under six and $3,000 per child six and older. The ARP also expanded the Child Tax Credit so that it is now fully refundable, and previously ineligible low-income families are receiving the full credit. The average payment per South Carolina household was $426. The new report also estimates that the expanded Child Tax Credit is generating over $19 billion in local economic activity each month nationwide, supporting local businesses and jobs. Below is the August data for each Congressional District in South Carolina: District Number of Qualifying Children Total Number of Payments Total Payment Amount (In Millions) 01 147,000 87,000 $37.7 02 142,000 86,000 $36.5 03 132,000 82,000 $33.9 04 147,000 88,000 $37.7 05 147,000 92,000 $37.6 06 117,000 68,000 $30.1 07 126,000 75,000 $32.3",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-applauds-national-park-service-historic-preservation-grant-awards-for-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN APPLAUDS NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT AWARDS FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES,2021-09-09,2021,2021-09,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 announced the National Park Service has awarded a new round of $9.7 million in historic preservation grants to 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities across 10 states, including two in South Carolina. Funding for these awards were made available through the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program, which Congressman Clyburn has championed since he began his career in Congress to renovate historic buildings and structures on HBCU campuses. In 2019, Congressman Clyburn was instrumental in getting language included in the Natural Resources Management Act to reauthorize the program within the U.S. Department of Interior and ensure it’s funding until 2025. To date, the HBCU Historic Preservation program has awarded over $60 million in grants to over 80 HBCUs. “This funding is a clear example of the Biden Administration’s commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and to improving the lives of minority students across the country,” said Congressman Clyburn. “These awards build on the Administration’s historic debt elimination for HBCU capital loans and will help restore and preserve buildings on these two campuses to ensure students have safe and adequate facilities in which to learn and excel.” Benedict College and South Carolina State University will receive $1.5 million in this round of HBCU grant awards. Benedict College will receive a total of $1 million, which will be split equally to renovate Antisdel Chapel and Duckett Hall. The chapel renovation project will repair stained-glass windows and pews as well as renovate the floors and paint the exterior and interior of the building. This award will also help fund repairs to Antisdel Chapel’s electrical infrastructure, lighting (interior and exterior), roof, plaster walls, plumbing, and HVAC system. Duckett Hall, will use the funding to address severe water infiltration, window repairs, renovation of the restrooms, building systems upgrades, and replace the elevator. “Benedict College is immensely grateful to the National Park Service for providing essential preservation funding for Antisdel Chapel and Duckett Hall on our campus. Our heartfelt appreciation is also extended to Congressman Clyburn for his unwavering advocacy and support for the preservation of our historic buildings,” said Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO. “Antisdel Chapel was built in 1932 as a house of worship for students, faculty, staff and the community. Duckett Hall was erected in 1925 as a science building and now houses the Tyrone A. Burroughs School of Business & Entrepreneurship, which welcomes over 300 students or 17% of the student population daily. Both buildings are a part of Benedict’s historic district. As a result of NPS funding over the last three years totaling $2.5 million, all five buildings in the Benedict College Historic District will be architecturally and structurally preserved.” South Carolina State University will receive $500,000 to make needed HVAC repairs at Wilkinson Hall. Wilkinson Hall was constructed in 1938 and is part of the South Carolina State College Historic District. In its early history, the building functioned as the University’s library and law school building. This project will assess the effectiveness of the current HVAC systems, and install new heating and air conditioning if necessary. “On behalf of the South Carolina State University family, I thank the National Park Service for its ongoing support of the Wilkinson Hall revitalization project,” SC State Acting President Alexander Conyers said. “This grant represents the NPS’ third crucial contribution to the project. Wilkinson Hall is an important part of SC State’s history, and preserving it means it will continue to serve generations of students who call our campus home. I also personally thank Congressman Clyburn for his steadfast support of his alma mater. SC State is fortunate to have such a loyal and dedicated son among its ranks.” Below is a full list of institutions receiving grant awards: