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/clyburn-raskin-huffman-wyden-call-on-trump-administration-to-stop-politicizing-houses-of-worship-defend-separation-of-church-and-state-ahead-of-court-arguments/,"Clyburn, Raskin, Huffman, Wyden Call on Trump Administration to Stop Politicizing Houses of Worship; Defend Separation of Church and State Ahead of Court Arguments",2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives James E. Clyburn (SC06), Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group, and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Jared Huffman (CA-02), co-chairs of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, along with Senator Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, led six of their colleagues in objecting to the Trump Administration’s attempts to exempt two specific organizations from the law. In a new letter to Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Scott Bessent, the lawmakers urged the Trump Administration to withdraw a proposed settlement in National Religious Broadcasters Association v. Bessent which carves out exceptions to the foundational principle of separation of church and state.

For the past 70 years, a provision of the tax code known as the Johnson Amendment has insulated nonprofits, faith-based organizations and houses of worship from electoral politics. In order to qualify for 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits and houses of worship cannot engage in tax-exempt political speech. Despite widespread support for the Johnson Amendment among thousands of nonprofits and houses of worship, the Trump Administration reversed course on a lawsuit targeting the Johnson Amendment in an attempt to exempt two churches from complying with the law.

“Congress has considered and rejected multiple attempts to modify the Johnson Amendment,” the lawmakers wrote. “Members have long understood the moral imperative of shielding nonprofit service organizations, including houses of worship, from electoral politics while protecting taxpayers from being compelled to subsidize political speech. Your Proposed Consent Decree is nothing more than a transparent end-run around Congress, which has consistently rejected attempts to change this 70-year-old law.

“The Proposed Consent Decree seeks to exempt two specific organizations favored by the government out of the more than 1.5 million 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States from following the law,” the lawmakers continued. They noted that the reasoning in the proposed settlement “blows the door wide open for both secular nonprofits and all other religious organizations to petition the courts for their own free pass to engage in tax-exempt electoral speech. This settlement radically reinterprets the law and creates another opening for political actors to use charitable nonprofits to anonymously funnel unlimited money into elections.”

“The IRS should reject the false tension that the religious Right has tried to create between these two principles,” the lawmakers concluded. “The Religious Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses are equally essential, and they stand best when they stand together.”

The letter was also signed by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and André Carson (IN-07).

Read the full letter below and here.

Dear Acting Commissioner Bessent,

The great Congressman John R. Lewis, an ordained Baptist Minister and hero of the Civil Rights Movement, issued a moral call to his colleagues on November 8, 2017:

“Fifteen years ago…Democrats and Republican came together to preserve the last remaining sanctuary that was free from partisan politics. In our heart of hearts, we understood that we had a moral responsibility to put the good of our nation before campaigns. My friends, we need that vision and unity again today.”

Congressman Lewis was defending the Johnson Amendment—a foundation stone in the nation’s wall of separation between church and state and a shield for tax-exempt organizations’ integrity—as the House Committee on Ways and Means considered an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to demolish it. In this same spirit, we are writing to express our serious concerns regarding the settlement that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed in the matter of National Religious Broadcasters Association et al v. Bessent.

The Proposed Consent Decree asks the Court to exempt two religious organizations from obeying the law by reinterpreting the verbs “participate” and “intervene” and classifying communications from houses of worship to their congregations as compliant with the Johnson Amendment without any accompanying explanation for that classification. This reinterpretation is not permissible under the statute as enacted and sustained by Congress; presents serious constitutional concerns as a potential violation of the Equal Protection Clause; fails to disclose any fiscal effects of reinterpreting the law; and sidelines the principled and compelling opposition expressed by thousands of nonprofits, houses of worship and faith-based organizations that would be harmed by adopting this proposal.

Congress was in the process of modernizing the tax code in 1954 when then-Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson offered a provision clarifying reasonable boundaries between electoral politics and tax-exempt activities, including religious exercise. It was so noncontroversial at the time that Congress incorporated the Johnson Amendment without extended debate and Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into law. Congress has considered and rejected multiple attempts to modify the Johnson Amendment because, as Congressman Lewis noted, Members have long understood the moral imperative of shielding nonprofit service organizations, including houses of worship, from electoral politics while protecting taxpayers from being compelled to subsidize political speech. Your Proposed Consent Decree is nothing more than a transparent end-run around Congress, which has consistently rejected attempts to change this 70-year-old law.

As explained in a letter sent to then-Commissioner Billy Long on July 18, 2025, the Proposed Consent Decree seeks to exempt two specific organizations favored by the government out of the more than 1.5 million 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States from following the law. In exempting two religious entities in terms limited to religious activities, the IRS is creating an Equal Protection Clause violation which could spread as organizations seize upon this Proposed Consent Decree to sue for their own exemptions. The settlement’s reasoning blows the door wide open for both secular nonprofits and all other religious organizations to petition the courts for their own free pass to engage in tax-exempt electoral speech. This settlement radically reinterprets the law and creates another opening for political actors to use charitable nonprofits to anonymously funnel unlimited money into elections.

The Proposed Consent Decree also fails to acknowledge the potential costs of implementing this ill-judged settlement. The Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation evaluated the Johnson Amendment repeal measure that Congressman Lewis opposed in 2017 and determined that such legislation would cost taxpayers $2.1 billion over 10 years. While the ultimate cost of the Proposed Consent Decree would ultimately depend on the extent of the exemptions granted, we are concerned that there will be very real costs to taxpayers if more nonprofits are able to engage in electoral activity. Under current law, political donations are subject to federal and state taxes. If this Proposed Consent Decree takes effect, contributions could be redirected from taxable sources to the churches covered by the settlement to become newly tax-deductible, with more to follow if and when other religious organizations and nonprofits seek the same allowance. The result would be reduced federal revenue. If you have prudently estimated the potential costs of this settlement and its aftermath, we urge you to publicize the results of your calculations.

We are also concerned that your Proposed Consent Decree would harm the many religious institutions and people of faith who oppose weakening the Johnson Amendment. During previous attempts to weaken the law, more than 4,600 faith leaders, 5,800 nonprofit organizations and 106 religious and denominational organizations expressed strong and principled opposition. Faith leaders across religious denominations united across their differences to affirm that “faith leaders are called to speak truth to power, and we cannot do so if we are merely cogs in partisan political machines.” If this decree weakening the Johnson Amendment shield goes into effect, houses of worship in which the clergy and congregation wish to remain apolitical could be pressured to engage in taxpayer-subsidized electoral politics by elected officials, candidates or donors. Such an outcome would be highly detrimental to religious freedom in America.

The First Amendment protects religious communities in two different ways—through the Establishment Clause, which prevents the government from imposing or endorsing one or more religions, and the Free Exercise Clause, which protects every person’s right to worship in whatever manner they choose. The IRS should reject the false tension that the religious Right has tried to create between these two principles. The Religious Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses are equally essential, and they stand best when they stand together. Neither has been violated by the Johnson Amendment as it has been interpreted since 1954, with equal applicability to all nonprofit organizations.

Congress has repeatedly chosen to maintain the Johnson Amendment in statute, and we reject the notion that the IRS can unilaterally reinterpret 70 years of this settled law. We urge you to withdraw your Proposed Consent Decree.",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-04-07T20:18:39Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/ranking-members-clyburn-delauro-statement-on-trump-administration-plan-to-slash-and-delay-funding-for-housing-assistance/,"Ranking Members Clyburn, DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Plan to Slash and Delay Funding for Housing Assistance",2025-11-17,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Ranking Member James Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement regarding a newly released plan from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to dramatically cut funding for housing assistance programs, potentially pushing as many as 170,000 veterans, unaccompanied youth, and people with disabilities onto the street:

“This plan is reckless and cruel. Homeless service providers throughout the country will begin to run out of money next month. Under HUD’s new funding requirements, as many as 170,000 veterans, youth that have aged out of the foster care system, and people with disabilities could be pushed out onto the streets in the dead of winter.

“We have the money to continue funding this program. There are already more than 771,000 people experiencing homelessness across the United States. But President Trump and Republicans’ plan is to choke off funding for programs that have been proven to help provide vulnerable people with stable housing for years, while delaying grants to nonprofits, faith-based organizations and local governments who help get people housed to next spring.

“The administration should be focused on addressing their cost-of-living crisis that has made housing so unaffordable, not targeting vulnerable people and making the homelessness crisis worse.”

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https://clyburn.house.gov/i-voted-no-on-the-republicans-government-funding-bill-heres-why/,I voted no on the Republicans’ government funding bill. Here’s why.,2025-11-13,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"Friends—

I just came off the House floor, and I voted No on the Republicans’ government funding bill.

The government shut down in the first place because Republicans refused to work with Democrats to prevent health care premiums for nearly 20 million Americans from soaring next year.

This shouldn’t be a partisan issue. Just as many Republicans as Democrats—if not more—rely on the Affordable Care Act for coverage. We were fighting for all Americans who will be harmed when these premiums rise, but Republicans refused to budge.

The Right was willing to put the country through unnecessary pain before lifting a finger to help the American people afford health care—including their own supporters.

They actually sought to make the pain worse. We saw that when SNAP funding ran dry and the Trump administration went to court to block the use of a backup fund to help Americans buy food. We saw it again when, even as federal employees went without pay, they tried to lay off more workers.

I will not reward Republicans with my vote for betraying millions of Americans, forcing them to pay skyrocketing premiums or lose health coverage altogether.

The shutdown may be over, but Democrats’ fight to make health care accessible and affordable for all continues.

We’ll keep raising awareness, sharing people’s stories, and working with any Republican who believes—as we do—that millions of Americans shouldn’t see their health care premiums double in January, especially when so many families are already struggling with high costs.

Is our health care system affordable for everyone? Of course not—and no Democrat is claiming it is. But it’s been Democrats who have consistently offered solutions to bring costs down: empowering Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, capping insulin costs, and more.

Republicans have opposed these measures time and again. And when Republicans are in charge, they have no plan at all. Earlier this year, they passed a bill that will strip health insurance from 10 million people, and their inaction on these premium increases will cause more than 4 million more to lose coverage.

The bottom line is this: Democrats are fighting to prevent HealthCare.gov premium costs from rising. Republicans did not join us. The Right was willing to inflict harm on everyday Americans rather than work with us to protect people’s coverage.

My Democratic colleagues and I will continue fighting to prevent Obamacare premiums from increasing and to make health care in this country more affordable. I hope Republicans will join us in that effort.

Sincerely,

Jim",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-calls-on-republicans-to-end-government-shutdown/,Clyburn Calls on Republicans to End Government Shutdown,2025-10-30,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"Clyburn Cites Looming Crisis with Air Traffic Controllers Working Without Pay; GOP is Pitting Workers’ Pay Against Americans’ Health Care and Hunger

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, released the following statement calling for the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans to end to the government shutdown:

“The Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans have shown a reckless disregard for hardworking American families and federal workers amid this government shutdown.

“Whatever talking points Republicans may be reciting today, our 10,000+ air traffic controllers deserve better than the treatment they are getting under unified Republican control of Washington. Following the Trump executive order on March 27 canceling collective bargaining agreements at several other federal agencies—which was the largest single action of union-busting in American history, air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals are under threat. In spite of its claims that they are putting American workers first, the Trump Administration has done the complete opposite.

“The ongoing government shutdown is causing additional pain and uncertainty as air traffic controllers and other federal employees are showing up each day without pay to continue ensuring the safety and reliability of air travel. With crises looming in air travel, health care, and hunger, my Republican colleagues must finally come to the table to negotiate a resolution to all of them.

“If we are serious about protecting these essential workers and maintaining the safety and integrity of our nation’s skies, I call on my colleagues to end this Republican-led shutdown.”

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https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-shootings-at-south-carolina-state-university/,Clyburn Statement on Shootings at South Carolina State University,2025-10-05,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the shootings at South Carolina State University on Saturday, October 4:

“I offer my sincere condolences and heartfelt empathies to the victims of the shootings that took place at South Carolina State University. As a ‘loyal son’ and proud alumnus of SCSU, this incident is a horrific tragedy to many of us who celebrated homecoming this weekend.

“Homecoming is about students, their friends and families, none of whom should be subjected to such senseless acts. The epidemic of gun violence exacts far too high a toll on our communities – and we experienced it happening right here in South Carolina and Montgomery, Alabama this past weekend.

“None of the victims, or currently identified perpetrators, are South Carolina State students. But these shootings call into question “open carry” laws that make the lives of college administrators difficult and put the lives of innocents at risk.

“But we know something fundamental needs to change to protect South Carolinians from these kinds of tragedies. The scourge of violence must end, and it is incumbent upon all of us to do what is right to safeguard our communities.”

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https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-leger-fernandez-klobuchar-lujan-lead-effort-to-press-commerce-secretary-lutnick-to-reverse-harmful-broadband-policy/,"Clyburn, Leger Fernández, Klobuchar, Luján Lead Effort to Press Commerce Secretary Lutnick to Reverse Harmful Broadband Policy",2025-06-25,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"Text of Letter (PDF)

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) led a group of congressional Democrats in writing a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick addressing the Trump Administration’s recently announced Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Restructuring Policy Notice. The BEAD program was established by Congress in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide high-quality, affordable, and sustainable broadband to connect the nearly 25 million Americans that continue to wait for high-speed internet access.

In their letter to Secretary Lutnick, the lawmakers urge the Department of Commerce to ensure that states receive the full funding and flexibility they retained prior to the issuance of the restructuring notice to fully meet those statutory objectives.

“Access to affordable, reliable, high-speed broadband is essential to full participation in modern life in the United States” the Members wrote. “We therefore urge you to implement the BEAD program in accordance with the best reading of the statute so we can make high-quality internet accessible and affordable for all Americans.”

The BEAD program, enacted into law in 2021 as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides $42 billion to provide high-quality internet access to millions of Americans who remain unserved, to ensure affordability, and to facilitate adoption. The bipartisan process that crafted the program was informed by the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, comprehensive broadband legislation formulated by the House Democratic Rural Broadband Task Force in conjunction with the Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Democrats.

The letter was also signed by Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Angus King (I-ME), Ed Markey (D-MA), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) as well as Representatives Leger Fernández (D-NM-03), Bishop (D-GA-02), Bynum (D-OR-05), Carson (D-IN-07), Carter (D-LA-02), Cleaver (D-MO-05), Davis (D-IL-07), DelBene (D-WA-01), Evans (D-PA-03), Fields (D-LA-06), Figures (D-AL-02), Garcia (D-TX-29), Goodlander (D-NH-02), Hoyle (D-OR-04), Huffman (D-CA-02), Lofgren (D-CA-18), McGovern (D-MA-02), Menendez (D-NJ-08), Mrvan (D-IN-01), Neguse (D-CO-02), Pappas (D-NH-01), Scholten (D-MI-03), Sewell (D-AL-07), Soto (D-FL-09), Thompson (D-MS-02), Titus (D-NV-01), Tlaib (D-MI-12), Tokuda (D-HI-02), Williams (D-GA-05), and Wilson (D-FL-24).

The full text of the letter is available here and below:

Dear Secretary Lutnick:

We write to express our opposition to the Department of Commerce’s recently announced BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice. The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program was established by Congress in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide high-quality, affordable, and sustainable broadband to connect the nearly 25 million Americans that continue to wait for high-speed internet access. We urge you to ensure that states receive the full funding and flexibility they retained prior to the issuance of the restructuring notice to fully meet these statutory objectives.

The broadband division of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law begins with this congressional finding: “Access to affordable, reliable, high-speed broadband is essential to full participation in modern life in the United States.” This fundamental reality is why the BEAD program was established to fulfill the subsequent finding that “the benefits of broadband should be broadly enjoyed by all.” To achieve this goal, the statute states that funding recipients must “ensure coverage of broadband service to all unserved locations” before using any funds for other purposes. The restructuring notice appears to violate this requirement by allowing applicants to exclude certain unserved locations. Such an allowance would defy bipartisan congressional intent, which was predicated on the understanding that public investment was needed to achieve universal service precisely because building the infrastructure to cover many rural areas was too costly to be profitable.

In addition to excluding unserved, predominantly rural locations, the restructuring notice would likely result in others receiving worse service. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law requires that “priority broadband projects” funded by the program be “designed to provide broadband service that meets speed, latency, reliability, consistency in quality of service, and related criteria as the Assistant Secretary shall determine; and [to] ensure that the network[s] built by the project[s] can easily scale speeds over time to meet the evolving connectivity needs of households and businesses, and support the deployment of 5G, successor wireless technologies, and other advanced services.” Of currently available technologies, fiber-optic networks are faster and more reliable and can scale speeds much more easily. We made the decision to invest larger sums now in broadband infrastructure that would be resilient and capable of meeting Americans’ growing digital demands for decades.

The restructuring notice also undermines the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s provisions designed to ensure that broadband service is affordable and put to good use. The new rules remove specific requirements that ensured that participating providers would provide a low-cost internet option for low-income customers as required by the statute. Additionally, while the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law specifically allows funds to be spent on “broadband adoption, including programs to provide affordable internet-capable devices,” the notice rescinds approval of previously approved “non-deployment activities” and puts all funding for these activities on hold. For example, this provision of the notice puts on hold a South Carolina plan to use BEAD program funds for virtual primary health—equipping low-income households in rural health deserts with access to the full suite of virtual health services at no cost to the patients. If the broadband infrastructure being built by BEAD program funds isn’t put to good use, much of the investment will have been wasted.

As reflected in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s congressional findings, high-quality internet access is a requirement to fully participate in the world, and the BEAD program is our once-in-a century opportunity to finish closing the digital divide. We fear this opportunity would be squandered by the restructuring notice and its changes to coverage, quality, and affordability. We therefore urge you to implement the BEAD program in accordance with the best reading of the statute so we can make high-quality internet accessible and affordable for all Americans.

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https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-thompson-joined-by-leader-jeffries-to-reintroduce-legislation-expanding-background-checks-for-gun-sales/,"Clyburn, Thompson Joined By Leader Jeffries To Reintroduce Legislation Expanding Background Checks For Gun Sales",2025-06-16,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"Washington – On Tuesday, Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) were joined by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to announce legislation to close the Charleston loophole and establish universal background checks for firearm purchases — a policy that’s supported by over 90 percent of Americans. Watch a video of the press conference here.

“Next Tuesday, June 17, marks the 10th anniversary of the massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. On that horrific night in 2015, a shooter motivated by racial hatred opened fire during a bible study at this historic place of worship, killing nine worshipers. He was able to obtain the gun because of a provision in federal law that allows the sale to take place if the background check is still unresolved after three business days. Ten years ago, it became known as the Charleston loophole,” said Congressman Clyburn. “I am proud to join Rep. Mike Thompson in introducing The Enhanced Background Checks Act that would eliminate the three-day period and establish in its place a more thorough process that would keep guns out of dangerous hands, while protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.”

“Keeping guns out of the hands of people who are a danger to themselves or others just makes sense — and Americans overwhelmingly agree. That’s why 90 percent of non-gun owners and 90 percent of gun owners support universal background checks for firearm purchases. Background checks are quick and effective tools to keep our communities safe while still respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens. It’s time Republican leaders in the House get on board and help us pass this sensible legislation,” said Congressman Thompson.

“As House Democrats, we stand strongly behind this commonsense, life-saving legislation designed to improve public safety for communities across our nation. We just need a handful of Republicans to join us to advance and enhance the safety of the American people. I’m thankful for the leadership of Mike Thompson, Jim Clyburn and the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. We will continue to press forward with the fierce urgency of now until we crush the gun violence epidemic in the United States of America once and for all,” said Democratic Leader Jeffries.

Rep. Thompson reintroduced H.R. 18, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. It is Co-Sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01). Rep. Clyburn introduced the Enhanced Background Checks Act. Both bills would expand requirements for background checks and reduce loopholes to help ensure people who are a danger to themselves or others can’t get a firearm.

Background checks are quick, effective, and Constitutional. More than 90 percent of both gun owners and non-gun owners support universal background checks. Recently, reporting revealed that the perpetrator in the horrific June 1st antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado originally planned a mass shooting but was unable to access a gun after failing a background check. This most certainly saved lives.

Chairman Thompson has introduced background check legislation every Congress since the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary shooting which killed 20 children and six adult staff members. The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 (H.R. 18) is endorsed by 204 Members of Congress. Endorsing organizations include: GIFFORDS, Brady, Everytown for Gun Safety, March For Our Lives, Newtown Action Alliance, Sandy Hook Promise, and Equality California.

“At a moment where safety and security is a top concern and too many of our leaders fail to prioritize it, we are glad to see this reform introduced again. Background checks work and save lives. It’s a commonsense, bipartisan policy that keeps guns out of the hands of dangerous people. GIFFORDS is proud to endorse the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and thanks Reps. Thompson and Fitzpatrick for their leadership,” said Emma Brown, Executive Director, GIFFORDS.

“Since its implementation in 1994, the Brady Background Check system has saved countless lives by preventing over 5 million transactions to prohibited purchasers. Yet, loopholes in the system, exacerbated by the rise of gun shows and sales facilitated by the internet, have allowed for far too many guns to be sold without background checks, leading to devastating consequences. H.R. 18 will fix this problem by expanding background checks to cover, with limited and reasonable exceptions, every transfer of firearms, fulfilling the mission of our namesakes, Jim and Sarah Brady. We applaud Representatives Mike Thompson and Brian Fitzpatrick for introducing this legislation and loudly call on Congress to pass this expansion of background checks, which the overwhelming majority of the American public supports,” said Kris Brown, President, Brady.

“Background checks are the foundation of any common-sense approach to keeping guns out of dangerous hands, which is why the vast majority of Americans support them,” said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety. “Everytown applauds Representative Thompson and Representative Fitzpatrick for championing this crucial and common-sense step to address America’s gun violence crisis.”

“Young people across the country have made it clear: background checks are the bare minimum. We’re proud to support the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and will continue fighting until our laws reflect the demands of a generation that refuses to accept gun violence as normal,” said Jackie Corin, Executive Director, March For Our Lives.

“Since the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012, over 1.3 million Americans have been shot and nearly 500,000 have been killed by guns,” said Po Murray, Chairwoman of Newtown Action Alliance. “Ensuring that every firearm sale includes a thorough background check is a proven and commonsense public safety measure that is supported by the majority of Americans – including gun owners. By closing the loophole on private transfers, this bill strengthens our communities without burdening law abiding citizens. We urge Congress to urgently pass H.R.18 to protect Americans and reduce gun violence.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/bipartisan-rural-broadband-caucus-relaunched-for-the-119th-congress/,Bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus Relaunched for the 119th Congress,2025-05-27,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus, Representatives James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06), Dave Taylor (R-OH-02), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Bob Latta (R-OH-05), and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03), announced the launch of the Caucus in the 119th Congress.

Founded in 2016, the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus has served as a forum for members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to spearhead solutions that close the broadband access gap across the country. The Caucus is aimed at uniting leaders from the federal government, states, and the private sector to ensure all Americans have access to high-speed internet.

“Our efforts to deploy affordable, high-speed internet service are the modern equivalent of rural electrification in the 20th century,” said Rep. Clyburn. “Without reliable connections and meaningful adoption, rural and underserved communities will continue to be left behind in education, health care, and commerce. I look forward to collaborating with the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus to build on our efforts to finally close the digital divide.”

“It’s hard to even quantify the exact percentage of Ohio’s Second Congressional District that lacks access to high-speed broadband because the existing maps are so wildly inaccurate,” said Congressman Taylor. “For decades, rural Americans have been left behind while those in more digitally-connected regions have been connected with the telehealth care options, educational programs, and job opportunities that should have been available to rural communities as well. Farmers, families, and businesses in Southern Ohio depend on gaining broadband access to keep up with changing technology, connect with the modern economy, and make local family businesses more profitable. I look forward to championing this effort in the Rural Broadband Caucus.”

“Reliable internet access is essential for families in Ohio and across the country. In many areas of my district, particularly in rural areas, I hear the need for reliable, high-speed connectivity,” said Rep. Latta. “It provides enormous opportunities, including educating our children, working remotely, increasing farmers’ yields, and accessing high-quality health care. That is why I’m proud to join my colleagues in re-launching this bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus to work to advance solutions to ensure federal broadband funding reaches the unserved and underserved communities that need it most.”

“From students taking online classes, to seniors relying on telehealth, to parents working remotely while taking care of kids at home — every Minnesotan needs access to reliable, high-speed internet,” said Rep. Craig. “I’m proud to join my bipartisan colleagues in relaunching the Rural Broadband Caucus to ensure that rural communities across our country are not left behind.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/democratic-faith-working-group-faith-leaders-come-to-u-s-capitol-to-rally-against-cuts-to-medicaid-and-snap/,"Democratic Faith Working Group, Faith Leaders Come to U.S. Capitol to Rally Against Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP",2025-05-22,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, May 20th, the Democratic Faith Working Group, chaired by Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), invited faith leaders to stand in solidarity in the U.S. Capitol House Gallery in support of Leader Jeffries and the Democratic Women’s Caucus as they shared stories about women and children who would be harmed by the proposed Medicaid and SNAP cuts in the Republican budget.

“The faith community has never waivered in calling out attacks against humanity, women, and children. That is who is bound to be penalized the most by these proposed budget cuts on healthcare and nutritional assistance,” said Congressman Clyburn. “Across traditions and cultures, people of faith are commanded to care for the least of these. My brothers and sisters in faith are here today to sound the alarm–the House Republican budget fails to care for the vulnerable, and it is incumbent upon all of us to correct this.”

.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-pope-leo-xiv/,Clyburn Statement on Pope Leo XIV,2025-05-08,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman James Clyburn (S.C.-06), Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group, released the following statement via X on Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope.

“We celebrate the first American Pope—an extraordinary milestone in the life of the Catholic Church.

“May Pope Leo XIV be guided by humility, courage, and a heart for justice as he steps into this sacred calling. Our prayers are with him and with all those he is called to serve.”

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https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-vance-visit-to-south-carolina-marking-100-days-of-failed-trump-economic-policies/,Clyburn Statement on Vance Visit to South Carolina Marking 100 Days of Failed Trump Economic Policies,2025-05-01,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to South Carolina to deliver remarks on economic policy:

“South Carolinians will not be fooled by J.D. Vance’s rhetoric. The Trump Administration’s economic record in its first 100 days has been an abysmal failure, and a substantial course correction is needed to prevent grave harm to families and businesses. Trump’s exorbitant tariffs—imposed on countless essential products without any strategy—are increasing costs, jeopardizing retirement savings, threatening jobs, and putting small businesses at risk. We are one of the most trade-dependent states in the nation, and are proud of our contributions to the global economy. South Carolina stands to be harmed disproportionately. The Vice President would be better served by using his visit today to hear from South Carolinians from all walks of life—longshoremen, autoworkers, farmers, aircraft assemblers, hospitality employees, small business owners, and everyone else trying to make ends meet and urging the Administration to alter its approach before it is too late.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:20:29Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-u-s-secretary-of-labor-alexis-herman/,Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman,2025-04-28,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman James Clyburn (S.C.-06) released the following statement on the passing of the first Black U.S. Secretary of Labor, Alexis Herman.

“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Secretary Alexis Herman.

“I grew to know, admire, and respect Secretary Herman and partnered with her on many occasions to expand opportunity in the workforce. As the first Black Secretary of Labor, she was a pioneering leader, a visionary, and faithful public servant.

A daughter of Mobile, Alabama, Secretary Herman was no stranger to the afflictions of Jim Crow. The fight for civil rights was core to her mission in advocating for an America where all men and women can succeed. She worked to desegregate schools and pushed to ensure women, those of modest means, and working families had every opportunity they could.

“Secretary Herman’s legacy will endure for years to come and I will cherish her friendship.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-the-passing-of-pope-francis/,Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis,2025-04-21,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (S.C.-06), Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group, released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis:

“I join in the worldwide mourning of the passing of Pope Francis.

“He was a leader of the faithful and a champion of human freedom. He lived a life marked by deep faith and was a world voice of conscience. Compassion and forgiveness were hallmarks of his life’s work and his Papacy will be remembered for reconciliation and unity. Pope Francis devoted himself to the sacred mission bestowed upon him.

“His advocacy for the “least of these” will prevail as a source of inspiration to millions of people around the world. We grieve for the loss of this great and holy man.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-james-e-clyburn-statement-on-the-passing-of-quincy-enoch/,Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Quincy Enoch,2025-03-25,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the passing of Quincy Enoch:

“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Quincy Enoch.

“I had the honor of working with Quincy on a number of important issues — and there is no understatement to his skill, kindness, and commitment to making a difference among all the people with whom he worked. He was a leader and advocate of great courage and held a willingness to love all people. He knew that each moment, each day, and each choice is a test. He was a proud husband, father, and veteran.

“Let us be reminded that America is great because of extraordinary people like Quincy. He will be sorely missed.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-congresswoman-mia-love/,Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Former Congresswoman Mia Love,2025-03-24,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman James Clyburn (D-S.C.) released the following statement on the passing of former Congresswoman Mia Love of Utah:

“My heartfelt condolences are with the family of former Congresswoman Mia Love of Utah.

“I grew to know, admire, and respect Mia during her time in Congress. As the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, she believed in unity, and understood that its existence does not require unanimity. Mia fiercely stood against bias toward the Haitian community, and leaves a tremendous legacy of over 15 years in public service for the people of Utah.

“My prayers are with her loved ones during this time.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-the-passing-of-congressman-raul-grijalva/,Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva,2025-03-14,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva of Arizona’s 7th Congressional District:

“I’m saddened to learn of the passing of my colleague — Congressman Raúl Grijalva. Grijalva proudly served his constituents in southern Arizona and was a champion for preserving our natural resources, fighting for bilingual education in our schools, and safeguarding our nation’s natural treasures for over two decades. He cared about protecting this nation’s stories, memories, and legacy through conservation and natural heritage.

“As Chair and Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee throughout his time in Congress, his voice, vision, and passion for public lands and climate action will be deeply missed.

“My prayers are with his family and loved ones.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-and-delauro-unchecked-billionaire-musks-faa-takeover-puts-profits-over-the-safety-of-the-american-people/,Clyburn and DeLauro: Unchecked Billionaire Musk’s FAA Takeover Puts Profits Over the Safety of the American People,2025-03-01,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"In glaring conflict of interest, Musk implies that the contract awarded to his competitor should instead go to his own company, Starlink, while SpaceX workers burrow at the FAA.

WASHINGTON — House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Ranking Member James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on unchecked billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

“President Trump and unchecked billionaire Elon Musk are stealing taxpayer dollars used to improve the safety of Americans and the U.S. military to instead boost Musk’s companies’ profits and hand tax breaks to their billionaire cronies. It is the government’s role to safeguard the lives of all Americans. President Trump and Elon Musk are avoiding their responsibility to keep America informed and safe by stealing resources while cutting thousands of critical safety jobs at the FAA. Business travel, military flights, family vacations, air shipments of packages and medical emergency flights are now in the hands of a private corporation, with no clear plan to make sure Americans are safe when flying.

“Now, it appears Elon Musk is forcefully cancelling a contract awarded to his Starlink competitor, in an effort to take over that contract himself. This is a glaring conflict of interest. These changes are not about Americans’ safety; instead, these are dangerous actions that put Elon Musk’s personal wealth over the American people’s lives.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-plane-collision-at-ronald-reagan-washington-national-airport/,Clyburn Statement On Plane Collision At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport,2025-01-30,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, released the following statement on the plane collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

“My prayers are with the victims, families and loved ones, first responders, and all those impacted by the plane collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

“I am grateful to the first responders, search and rescue teams, and community members who have worked tirelessly through the night on recovery efforts.

“The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB), and Department of Defense will investigate the incident. My colleagues and I on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee are continuing to monitor the accident and will do all we can to prevent another tragedy.”

The Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill provides annual funding for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations, including the salaries and expenses of more than 14,000 air traffic controllers, and more than 12,000 engineers and technicians, who help manage the National Airspace System. The THUD bill also provides annual funding for the NTSB, who statutorily is responsible to investigate all aviation accidents.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:10:36Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-op-ed-for-the-post-and-courier-joe-biden-delivered-for-south-carolina/,Clyburn Op-Ed For The Post And Courier: Joe Biden Delivered For South Carolina,2025-01-22,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) penned an op-ed in the Post and Courier on President Biden’s transformative impacts for the state of South Carolina.

Joe Biden Delivered for South Carolina

By Congressman James E. Clyburn

In my 2020 endorsement of Joe Biden for President, I intoned, “I know Joe. We know Joe, but more importantly, Joe knows us.” Five years later, after expertly managing a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, successfully taming a global inflationary crisis, soldierly responding to a full-scale invasion of a sovereign nation by an adversary, and skillfully navigating life changing legislation through a narrowly divided Congress, those words I spoke about my friend, President Joe Biden, have proved prophetic.

While the full impact of his presidency will not be felt for years, the seeds he planted are already taking root throughout the nation and are bearing good fruit across South Carolina. Consider the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, a bold, once-in-a-generation investment to modernize America’s infrastructure that folks in Washington had talked about for decades but routinely failed to deliver. President Biden did with broad bipartisan support.

To date, that $1.2 trillion bill has invested nearly $5 billion in South Carolina and is funding a decades-long wish list of major infrastructure needs around the state. “Malfunction Junction” in Columbia is being reconfigured. The 60-year-old Lake Marion Bridges in Orangeburg and Clarendon counties are being replaced. Multi-million dollar access to Charleston’s largest shipping terminal is being enhanced, and the harbor has been deepened.

The corridor from Spartanburg to the North Carolina border is being transformed, as is I-77 from Charlotte to Columbia. Extensive widening and intersection improvements are taking place along I-95 and I-26. And earlier this month, the Department of Transportation announced $204 million to eliminate the Assembly Street railroad crossings that have frustrated visitors and residents of our state’s Capital for a century.

But it’s not just roads and bridges. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invested in transit like the Lowcountry Rapid Transit project and expanding high-speed internet across the state. Also, in combination with President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, South Carolina is receiving $950 million to connect residences and businesses to high-speed internet.

According to the South Carolina Broadband Office, South Carolina is on track to achieve that goal by 2026. In 2024, South Carolina ranked as the fifth fastest growing state in the nation. This growth isn’t being fueled solely by our “smiling faces and beautiful places.” South Carolina is retaining our workforce and attracting new talent thanks to historic private capital investment fueled by President Biden’s legislative initiatives.

Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and CHIPS and Science Act are making landmark investments in renewable energy, electric vehicles, semiconductor manufacturing, and research into emerging advanced technologies. Companies have invested, on average, twice as much in South Carolina under President Biden ($8.3 billion a year) than under President Trump ($3.9 billion a year). Nearly 55,000 new jobs have been announced. In fact, five of the six largest investments in South Carolina over the past four years are by companies that benefit from IRA incentives.

In addition to becoming a national hub for the EV industry, South Carolina is poised to lead in alternative energy technologies, thanks to its designation as a Tech Hub under the CHIPS and Science Act and subsequent $45 million award. South Carolina’s SC Nexus initiative will spur research into new clean energy technologies and create 14,000 new jobs across the Upstate and Midlands.

Many of these new investments are still being developed and only half of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill’s funds have been allocated. But the effects of President Biden’s leadership are clear — during the last four years, South Carolina’s economy experienced its fastest growth rate since the Clinton Administration.

It cannot be understated how much President Biden has done to make our nation’s greatness accessible and affordable for South Carolina’s families; capping insulin for Medicare patients at $35 per month, approving student loan forgiveness for over 5 million borrowers, and removing medical debt from people’s credit score to make it easier to purchase a home or take out a small business loan.

President Trump assumed the presidency promising to repeal the Inflation Reduction and the Affordable Care Acts, and eliminate the Departments of Energy and Education. These short-sighted actions would be a disaster for our state and nation. Electric vehicles and clean energy technologies are industries of the future. They also produce good-paying jobs that should be located here in South Carolina — not overseas.

Biden’s 29-point victory in South Carolina’s 2020 Presidential Primary catapulted him into the presidency, and what a presidency it has been. Last Sunday, we spent his last day in office worshipping together at Royal Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston. In my remarks, I referred to Pastor Issac Holt’s morning scripture, Galatians 6:9, and encouraged President Biden to, “not grow weary of doing good, for in due season (he) will reap if (he) does not give up.” In my not-so-humble opinion, history will be very kind to Joseph R. Biden.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T23:38:47Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-signs-amicus-brief-urging-supreme-court-to-uphold-the-universal-service-fund/,Clyburn Signs Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court To Uphold The Universal Service Fund,2025-01-17,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"21 Senators and 8 Representatives Call on Supreme Court to Uphold the Universal Service Fund, Ensure Rural and Underserved Areas Have Access to Broadband

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on signing an Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court in support of upholding the Universal Service Fund (USF), a critical federal program that has reliably supported broadband access in the most rural and underserved areas of the country for nearly 30 years. Despite decades of precedent, the Supreme Court’s case, Consumers’ Research v. FCC, claims the current funding mechanism for USF is unconstitutional. The court’s ruling can determine whether some of our country’s most underserved areas are potentially cut off from broadband service.

“It cannot be understated how impactful the Universal Service Fund has been to expanding broadband to rural communities across the country,” said Congressman James E. Clyburn. “Congress has already instituted the proper guidelines to ensure USF revenue streams are sustainable. We have an obligation to strengthen these programs and do all we can to close the digital-divide in every community.”

In the amicus brief, Members argue that Congress has established sufficient universal service policy and principles to direct the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) implementation of the Universal Service programs and contribution mechanism. The Members also argue that Congress exercises significant oversight of the FCC’s implementation of USF, and the work performed by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) does not undermine political accountability. The Members state that dismantling USF would have dire consequences for millions of Americans, impeding efforts to close the digital divide.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T23:38:47Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-to-serve-as-ranking-member-on-house-appropriations-subcommittee/,CLYBURN TO SERVE AS RANKING MEMBER ON HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE,2025-01-16,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement after he was named Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development. Clyburn will also serve on the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittees.

“I am honored and humbled to be Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development in the 119th Congress,” said Congressman James E. Clyburn. “I’ve dedicated much of my time in Congress securing federal investments in rural and underserved communities, especially those that have been historically neglected, and these subcommittees will help facilitate my efforts to properly address the dreams and aspirations of my constituents.

“I have long advocated for expanding broadband infrastructure, developing affordable housing and implementing cost-effective energy measures. It is my priority to employ innovative economic development and anti-poverty tools to target federal funds where they are needed and can do the most good for the most people.

“I look forward to continuing to work with Ranking Member DeLauro, Chairman Cole, and my distinguished colleagues to deliver for the families of South Carolina and make America’s greatness accessible and affordable to all.”

Congressman Clyburn served on the House Appropriations Committee until 2007, when ascended into Democratic leadership positions, serving as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Vice Chair, and Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. He served twice as Majority Whip and twice as Assistant Democratic Leader. From 2019 to 2022 he served as Chair of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis.

Clyburn’s 10-20-30 federal funding formula, initiated in three accounts in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, has been expanded to 15 accounts of the appropriations bills, and his Rural Energy Savings Program has supported $500 million in loans to rural electric cooperatives since 2016. Clyburn is the author of the legislation that created South Carolina’s three Heritage Corridors and its three national parks.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:10:36Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-celebrates-205-million-for-south-carolina-rail-crossing-projects-in-columbia-and-north-charleston/,Clyburn Celebrates $205 Million For South Carolina Rail Crossing Projects In Columbia And North Charleston,2025-01-10,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, S.C. – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement celebrating the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement of $204,200,000 for the Assembly Street Railroad Project in Columbia and $940,000 for the City of North Charleston Rivers Avenue Grade Separation Planning. These projects were funded by the Rail Crossing Elimination Grant Program.

“Today’s announcement of $205 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation will be transformative for two major rail crossings in Columbia and North Charleston,” said Congressman James E. Clyburn. “By making crossroads safer, we are ensuring South Carolinians can get to their destinations safely, avoid traffic delays, provide smoother pathways for freight rail without risk of collision and improve air quality. Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, we are tackling long-standing issues in moving people and goods efficiently and safely.”

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rail Crossing Elimination Grant Program provides funding for highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects that focus on improving safety and mobility.

On January 10, 2025, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced $1,166,797,075 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and 2024 in funding for the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program to 123 projects in 41 states.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:10:36Z