Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Dr. Norman Francis of Xavier University of Louisiana
I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend, Norman Francis, the first Black president of Xavier University of Louisiana and civil rights pioneer. Bolstered by strong values of faith and community, Norman served as America’s longest-serving college president. Because of his leadership, Xavier is consistently cited for sending more Black students to
Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson
SOUTH CAROLINA — Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson: “Today, I join the nation in mourning the passing of one of the most quintessential civil rights leaders – Reverend Jesse Jackson. “Our relationship began as students at rival high schools in South Carolina and continued
Clyburn Delivers Floor Remarks Honoring Black Veterans and Servicemembers During The 100th Anniversary of Black History Month
Mr. Speaker, We have come to the floor today to pay homage to the Black men and women of our armed forces whose service and sacrifices have far too often unrecognized and underappreciated. And to make matters worse, they have often been denied their proper benefits as veterans who have proudly served our nation. There
Clyburn Announces $50 Million in Community Project Funding for South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District in Government Funding Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC– U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, announced that he has secured $50 million in federal funding for local projects in South Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District. This funding, included in the federal spending package, responds directly to some of the
Clyburn Delivers Floor Remarks on South Carolina State University Football Team 2025 HBCU National Champions
Mr. Speaker, I rise today, as a proud South Carolina State University alumnus, to congratulate the football team of my alma mater on their new title — 2025 HBCU National Champions. These bulldogs won the Cricket Celebration Bowl on December 13, 2025, with a score of 40-38, in a four-overtime thrilling victory over Prairie View
Clyburn Delivers Floor Remarks on the Anniversary of January 6th
I rise today, to pay homage to the men and women who five years ago, risked their lives protecting the lives of those elected officials who met in this Hall in fulfillment of their Constitutional duties to peacefully transfer presidential power after the November 2020 elections. Mr./Madam Speaker, January 6, 2021, will be forever remembered