Clyburn Announces Chief Deputy Whips for the 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip-Elect James E. Clyburn released the following statement regarding new Chief Deputy Whips for the 116th Congress: “I am pleased to announce that Representatives John Lewis (GA-05) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) are continuing on the Whip Team in the 116th Congress and will serve as Senior Chief Deputy Whips. Other
Clyburn Praises House Passage of his Legislation to Honor Late South Carolinian
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement about his legislation the House passed today: “I am very pleased the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 7230, a bill I sponsored to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 226 West Main Street
Clyburn Elected Majority Whip
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus unanimously elected him by acclamation to be Majority Whip in the 116th Congress: “I thank all my House Democratic colleagues for the faith and confidence they have expressed in me to serve as Majority Whip in the 116th Congress.
Clyburn Releases Letter Announcing Run For Majority Whip
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) today released the following letter to his incoming Democratic colleagues announcing his run for Majority Whip: Dear Democratic Colleague: Congratulations on your election to the 116th Congress! Last night, the American people sent a clear and powerful message, electing a democratic majority with
Clyburn, Booker Announce Major Legislation to Fight Poverty in America; New Report Details Success of 10-20-30 Formula
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) today announced introduction of a major new bill that will expand the successful 10-20-30 anti-poverty formula to a significantly larger group of federal accounts to ensure more funds are targeted to persistent poverty communities without raising taxes or adding to the deficit. The
Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Aretha Franklin
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) today released the following statement about the passing of Aretha Franklin: “I am deeply saddened by the news that Aretha Franklin has died. Not only was she the biggest artist of our time; she was a legendary activist and leader for civil rights.