WASHINGTON – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement on the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the National Defense Authorization Act: “I strongly support Ranking Member Adam Smith’s proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to bar…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18, 2016 CONTACT: Patrick Devlin, 202-226-3210 CLYBURN TO HOST CONGRESSIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS PILGRIMAGE TO SOUTH CAROLINA MARCH 18-20 WASHINGTON – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC), along with Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Lindsey…
WASHINGTON – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) delivered the following statement on the Iran nuclear deal on the House floor today: “I rise today in strong support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiated between the…
Columbia, S.C. – Yesterday, the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCUs) announced its 2015 HBCU All-Stars, recognizing students for their accomplishments in academics, leadership and civic engagement. There are seven South Carolina students who received this…
WASHINGTON – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965: “On this day fifty years ago, surrounded by leaders of both political parties, President Lyndon…
It was a great day in South Carolina—and the nation—when the Confederate battle flag was removed from the grounds of the State House. The battle flag has historical significance and should be dealt with accordingly. Unfortunately, it was unfurled in…
WASHINGTON – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn yesterday introduced the Background Check Completion Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. Under current law, the Charleston shooter should have been barred from purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer. But a procedural…
WASHINGTON – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement after joining the entire South Carolina Congressional delegation in introducing a bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 83 Meeting Street in…
WASHINGTON – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn delivered the following statement today on the Capitol steps about the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act: “Speaking at an international health care conference in 1966, Dr. Martin Luther…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, lead sponsors Rep. John Lewis (GA-5), House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5), Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC-6), Rep. John Conyers (MI-13), Rep. Robert Brady (PA-1) and more than 170 Democrats reintroduced the Voter Empowerment Act in…
Huffington Post I am home alone reflecting on the remarkable and blessed experiences of the past three days. Yesterday I sat at the steps of the Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama listening to some remarkable reflections from a spouse and daughter…
WASHINGTON — Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement after President Barack Obama named 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which will be awarded at a ceremony at the White House on November 24: “I congratulate all…