Press Releases
2009
February, 2009
- Congressman Clyburn Secures More Than $35 Million for SC in the Omnibus 2009 Appropriations Bill
February 25, 2009
January, 2009
- Congressman Clyburn’s Influence Seen in House Passed
January 28, 2009
2008
December, 2008
- Congressman Clyburn Congratulates Manning High School Golden Pride Marching Band Selected to Perform in Presidential Inaugural Parade
December 08, 2008 - Congressman Clyburn and I-95 COG Directors Meet to Discuss Infrastructure Needs
December 02, 2008
October, 2008
- Congressman Clyburn Secures more than $37 Million for S.C. Projects
October 10, 2008
June, 2008
- Clyburn Responds to Erroneous Sun News Report
June 16, 2008
April, 2008
March, 2008
- Congressman Clyburn Mourns the Passing of Tunky Riley
March 07, 2008 - Congressman Clyburn Named NAACP “Barrier Breaker”
March 07, 2008 - Congressman Clyburn Steps Down as IAAM Board Chair
March 03, 2008
February, 2008
- Congressman Clyburn Included Among the “Best Representatives for Children”
February 28, 2008 - Congressman Clyburn Mourns Passing of Isaac W. Williams, Sr.
February 15, 2008
January, 2008
2005 - Archives
December 2005
- Congressman Clyburn Responds to MoveOn.org’s Call for Withdrawal from Iraq (December 14, 2005)
- Democratic Caucus Chair Election Scheduled; Clyburn is the only Announced Candidate (December 13, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Congratulates Menendez and Will Seek Chairmanship (December 9, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Pays Tribute to Carroll Campbell (December 7, 2005)
November 2005
- Congressman Clyburn Announces South Carolina Appropriations in the Science, State, Justice and Commerce Bill (November 9, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Energy & Water Appropriations for South Carolina (November 9, 2005)
October 2005
- Congressman Clyburn Reacts to Rosa Parks’ Passing (October 25, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Reacts to the Passing of Representative Alex Harvin (October 12, 2005)
September 2005
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Olanta Fire Department Grant (September 28, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Helps Unveil Portrait of South Carolina’s First Black Congressman (September 21, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces South Carolina Representation at the 2005 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (September 20, 2005)
- Congressional Black Caucus Environmental Justice Braintrust to Reflect on Hurricane Katrina, Lead Poisoning, and New Fuel Technologies for the Future (September 20, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Hosts I-95 Corridor Health Fair in Shiloh (September 16, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Reacts to President Bush's Speech on Hurricane Katrina (September 15, 2005)
- CARTA RECEIVES DOT GRANT Congressmen Brown and Clyburn Announce $1.7 Million Award (September 1, 2005)
August 2005
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Three Public Safety Departments to Receive Fire Grants (August 17, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Reacts to Bryan Dorn’s Passing (August 14, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Marks Social Security’s 70th Anniversary by Urging Continued Stability of the Program (August 12, 2005)
July 2005
June 2005
- Congressman Clyburn Denounces Budget Shortfall in Veterans Health Care (June 30, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn receives National Award for ‘Outstanding Service to Children in Need’ (June 23, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Commemorates Juneteenth’s 140th Anniversary (June 17, 2005)
May 2005
April 2005
- Clyburn Reacts to Representative Walter Lloyd’s Passing (April 15, 2005)
- Clyburn Statement on the Celebration of John Paul II's Life (April 7, 2005)
March 2005
February 2005
- Congressman Clyburn Reintroduces Gullah/Geechee Cultural Preservation Act (February 10, 2005)
- Pelosi Names James E. Clyburn to Lead Faith Working Group (February 4, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn on the State of the Union (February 2, 2005)
January 2005
- Congressman Clyburn’s Statement on Lake Marion Water System Groundbreaking (January 18, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Nominates Sumter Student to the U.S. Naval Academy (January 14, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Nominates Six Pee Dee Area Students to Military Academies (January 14, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Nominates Three Midlands Students to Military Academies (January 14, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Columbia Fire Department to Receive FEMA Grant (January 12, 2005)
- Congressmen Clyburn and Brown Host 2005 Faith & Politics Retreat at Mepkin Abbey (January 6, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Remembers Shirley Chisholm (January 3, 2005)
- Congressman Clyburn Saddened by Bob Matsui’s Passing (January 2, 2005)
2004 - Archives
December 2004
- Congressman Clyburn Hails Senate Passage of Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Bill (December 8, 2004)
November 2004
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Funding for Sixth District Law Enforcement Projects (November 23, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Funding for Sixth District Infrastructure and Community Development Projects (November 23, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Funding for Sixth District Energy and Water Projects (November 23, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Funding for Education and Health Care Programs (November 23, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Secures Funding for the University of South Carolina (November 22, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Omnibus Appropriations for Sixth District HBCUs (November 22, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Re-Elected House Democratic Vice Chair (November 19, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces DOT Grant to Fund New Technology for Black River Bridge Replacement (November 12, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Bamberg Fire Department to Receive FEMA Grant (November 12, 2004)
September 2004
- Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Bill Passes U.S. HouseCongressman Clyburn Commends Swift Passage (September 28, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Blasts Republican National Sales Tax (September 23, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn’s Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act Hearing Scheduled (September 9, 2004)
- South Carolina Desegregation Heroes Receive Congressional Gold Medal (September 8, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Braintrust Unveiling of Television Dialogue on Environmental Justice (September 8, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Education Grant for Claflin University (September 3, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces $1.65 Million in HBCU Grants for Sixth District Colleges (September 3, 2004)
August 2004
- Congressman Clyburn and Senator Hollings Unveil Gold Medal Honoring South Carolina Desegregation Heroes (August 31, 2004)
- Gold Medal Ceremony Date Set Honoring South Carolina Desegregation Heroes (August 16, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Calls for Congress to Return to Implement 9/11 Commission’s Recommendations (August 10, 2004)
July 2004
- Clyburn Says House Ripe for a Change in Leadership, Change in Direction (July 22, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Introduces Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act (July 12, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Applauds House Passage of Additional Funding for Small Business Program (July 8, 2004)
- Civil Rights Act Anniversary a Celebration of Independence (July 1, 2004)
June 2004
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Brittons Neck/Gresham Department to Receive FEMA Grant (June 17, 2004)
- Orangeburg-Wilkinson Art Student’s Work to Hang on Capitol Hill (June 2, 2004)
May 2004
- Congressman Clyburn Distributes 125 Computers to 6th District Facilities Computers Provided Through the Community Capacity Building Project (May 7, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Applauds Pinnacle Award for 277 Pedestrian Overpass (May 6, 2004)
April 2004
- Congressman Clyburn Realizes Dream of Honoring Matthew Perry The Matthew J. Perry, Jr. United States Courthouse Dedication on Friday, April 23rdis the Culmination of a Decade-long Labor of Love (April 21, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Presents Medals to Sumter County Vietnam Veteran (April 12, 2004)
March 2004
- Congressman Clyburn Reacts to Governor West's Passing (March 22, 2004)
February 2004
- Congressman Clyburn to Hold Town Meetings on the I-95 Corridor’s Future (February 26, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Reacts to President’s Support of a Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriages (February 24, 2004)
- Dr. Roswell N. Beck, Sr. Post Office Dedication Today in Florence Congressman Clyburn Secured the Designation for the W. Evans Street Facility (February 17, 2004)
January 2004
- Congressman Clyburn Reacts to State of the Union (January 20, 2004)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Lake City Fire Department to Receive FEMA Grant (January 15, 2004)
- Is America Realizing Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream? (January 15, 2004)
- Texas Court Ruling has Potential of Making a Mockery of Democracy (January 6, 2004)
2003 - Archives
December 2003
- Congressman Clyburn Announces $394,000 HUD Grant for Telamon Corporation (December 18, 2003)
- U.S. House Passes Omnibus Bill Congressman Clyburn Helped Secure $50 Million for South Carolina Projects (December 9, 2003)
November 2003
- Congressman Clyburn Argues Medicare Proposal Fatally Flawed (November 21, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Grant for Housing the Disabled (November 21, 2003)
- House Passes Congressman Clyburn’s Bill to Honor Clarendon County Desegregation Heroes Will Award J.A. DeLaine, Harry & Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson the Congressional Gold Medal (November 19, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Secures Funding for Desalination Study (November 19, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Secures Nearly $20 Million for Sixth District Energy and Water Projects (November 18, 2003)
- Congressmen Team Up to Secure Immediate CPW Relief (November 18, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces HUD Housing Counseling Grant AwardsFive 6th District Agencies will Share more than $175,000 in Federal Funding (November 13, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Questions President Bush’s Remarks on Economy in South Carolina (November 10, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Mourns Three Orangeburg-Wilkinson Alumni Killed in Iraq (November 4, 2003)
October 2003
- Congressman Clyburn’s Projects included in Interior Appropriations Bill Initiatives Create New National Park, Preserve History, Protect Natural Beauty (October 31, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Nichols Volunteer Fire Department to Receive Grant (October 30, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Bamberg Fire Department to Receive Grant (October 30, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces St. Matthews Fire Department to Receive Grant (October 30, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Building Computer Lab for Chinese StudentsUPS Initiative Partnering with Congressional Delegation (October 24, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Columbia to Receive Federal Housing Grant (October 23, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Florence to Receive Federal Housing Grant (October 23, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Three Charleston Area Housing Authorities to Receive Federal Grants (October 23, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn to Hold Town Meetings on the I-95 Corridor’s Future (October 22, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Votes Against Iraq Package in Appropriations CommitteeAccountability Amendments Not Included in the Legislation (October 9, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn to Hold Town Meeting on Congaree Swamp Tonight (October 6, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn to Participate in Mock Congressional Hearing at Hand Middle School (October 3, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces South Lynches Fire Department to Receive Grant (October 3, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces $376,095 Federal Grant for United Way of the Midlands (October 1, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces $743,517 Federal Grant for Richland One Schools (October 1, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces $30,000 Federal Grant for Sumter School Security (October 1, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces $50,000 Federal Grant for Vance School Security (October 1, 2003)
September 2003
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Federal Grants For SCETV and Educational Radio (September 30, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces $2 Million Federal Grant For Richland One Schools (September 29, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces $956,856 Federal Grant For Sumter District Two (September 29, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Charleston Area Law Enforcement to Receive Federal Grants (September 25, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces History Grant for Sumter District Two (September 23, 2003)
- National Environmental Policy Commission to Unveil Final Report at the 33rd Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference (September 22, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn’s Statement on the Administration’s Request for Iraq Funding (September 17, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Claflin University Choir to Perform at CBC Conference (September 17, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Grant for Bamberg School District Two (September 15, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Funding to Create New Agribusiness MBA at SCSU (September 11, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Columbia Bethlehem Community Center to Receive Federal Grant (September 10, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Williamsburg County to Receive Housing Preservation Grant (September 10, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces $350,000 Federal Grant to Fight Rural Domestic Violence (September 10, 2003)
August 2003
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Branchville Fire Department to Receive Fire Safety Grant (August 28, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces St. Matthews Fire Department to Receive Fire Safety Grant (August 20, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Walterboro Fire Department to Receive Fire Safety Grant (August 20, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Orangeburg Fire Department to Receive Fire Safety Grant (August 20, 2003)
- House Democratic African American Workgroup Chair urges more Federal support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (August 20, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Urges Student Entries in Team America Rocketry Challenge (August 12, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Two Marion County Fire Departments to Receive Fire Safety Grants (August 6, 2003)
- Congressman ClyburnPresents Orangeburg Veteran with Service Medals (August 5, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Reacts to Senator Hollings Retirement Announcement (August 4, 2003)
- House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Clyburn to Ring the NYSE Opening Bell (August 1, 2003)
July 2003
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Olanta Fire Department to Receive Fire Safety Grant (July 31, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Secures $17 Million for South Carolina Transportation Projects (July 15, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Secures $6.25 Million for Orangeburg and Bamberg Transportation Projects (July 15, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Secures $17 Million for South Carolina Transportation Projects (July 11, 2003)
- Clyburn Urges Continued Support for Quality Head Start Programs (July 8, 2003)
- Clyburn Earmarks $100,000 for ScienceSouth Outreach Program (July 2, 2003)
June 2003
- Congressman Clyburn Reacts to Strom Thurmond's Passing (June 27, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Introduces Legislation to Create the Congaree Swamp National Park (June 25, 2003)
- Clyburn Remembers Maynard Jackson (June 23, 2003)
- Clyburn Reacts to Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling (June 23, 2003)
- City of Florence Receives $200,000 EPA Grant For Brownfields Assessment (June 20, 2003)
- Cordova Fire Department Receives Nearly $150,000 For Vehicle Acquisition (June 12, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Nearly $1 Million in TRIO Grants for Four Area Colleges and Universities (June 4, 2003)
- Congressional Black Caucus Institute to focus on the State of HBCUs Congressman Clyburn to Host Annual Event in Charleston, S.C. (June 3, 2003)
May 2003
- Congressman Clyburn Invites Reverend Darby to Deliver Prayer to U.S. House Charleston Minister to Open House on Thursday, May 15 (May 13, 2003)
April 2003
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Vivien Thomas Scholarship For Needy Undergraduates and Rising Freshman Pursuing Medical or Science Degrees (April 29, 2003)
- Vice Chair Clyburn Calls for Congressman DeLay to Apologize (April 25, 2003)
- National Environmental Policy Commission Travels to Seattle to Hear Issues and Recommendations (April 14, 2003)
- Serena Williams to Donate $10,000 to Sixth District SchoolsCheck Presentations to Take Place at Family Circle Cup (April 9, 2003)
- Clyburn Bill to Name West Evans St. Post Office for Dr. Beck Passes House (April 7, 2003)
March 2003
- Congressman Clyburn and Congressman Gephardt Celebrate Community Development Efforts in the Sumter-Columbia Empowerment Zone (March 20, 2003)
- Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Clyburn Issues Statement on Iraq (March 20, 2003)
- Congressmen James Clyburn and John Spratt Commend Florence County's Contribution to Production of new AIDS drug (March 14, 2003)
February 2003
- Clyburn Commends Microsoft-Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Partnership;South Carolina State University to Benefit (February 26, 2003)
- National Environmental Policy Commission Travels toAlbuquerque, NM to Hear Issues and Recommendations (February 18, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn019s HBCU Historic Preservation Legislation Approved as Part of Omnibus Appropriations Bill (February 14, 2003)
- Vice Chair Clyburn Delivers the Democratic Response to President's Radio Address (February 14, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Reacts to the Loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia (February 1, 2003)
January 2003
- Congressman Clyburn Announces $4.26 million Grant for Marion School District 1 (January 21, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn: Final EIS Report Shows Supports Bridge Construction (January 21, 2003)
- Clyburn: Bush Administration Showing Its True Colors on Issues of Race (January 16, 2003)
- Congressman Clyburn Celebrates the Life of Dr. R.N. Beck (January 15, 2003)
- SOPAKCO Receives $35 Million Contract Extension Creating Jobs in Marion County (January 14, 2003)
- Democrats Demonstrate Diversity with Committee Assignments (January 9, 2003)
- Clyburn Officially Becomes House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Tomorrow (January 6, 2003)
- Clyburn: Democrats Have Best Approach to Economic Stimulus (January 6, 2003)
2002 - Archives
December 2002
- Clyburn Reacts to Lott Stepping Down as Majority Leader (December 20, 2002)
- Vice Chair-Elect Clyburn Reacts to Lott019s Latest Explanation (December 13, 2002)
- Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Praises Selection of Cummings as CBC Chair (December 10, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn: Democrats Want to End Bush Economic Failures (December 9, 2002)
November 2002
- Congressman Clyburn Elected Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus (November 14, 2002)
- National Environmental Policy Commission Travels to Detroit, Michigan to Hear Issues and Recommendations (November 12, 2002)
October 2002
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Two Science Competitions: Opportunities to Win Scholarships and Increase Interest in Technical Careers (October 21, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Summerton Fire Department to Receive FEMA Grant (October 11, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Cameron Fire Department to Receive FEMA Grant (October 11, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Pamplico Fire Department to Receive FEMA Grant (October 11, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Fire Department in Cope to Receive FEMA Grant (October 11, 2002)
- Remarks of Congressman Jim Clyburn in support of the Spratt Substitute of House Resolution 112.(As delivered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives) (October 10, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Helps Secure Grant for Substance Abuse Prevention in Orangeburg Schools (October 8, 2002)
September 2002
- Congressman Clyburn019s HBCU Historic Preservation Bill Passes House (September 25, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Lee County Fire Department to Receive FEMA Grant (September 12, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Williamsburg County Fire Department to Receive FEMA Grant (September 12, 2002)
- Calhoun County High School's Gospel Choir to Help Commemorate 9/11: Congressman Clyburn Invited the Group to Represent Sixth District in Washington, D.C. (September 11, 2002)
- Congressional Black Caucus Environmental Justice Braintrust to Reflect on Progress and Take Public Comment at 32nd Annual Legislative Conference (September 11, 2002)
- CongressmanClyburn Receives Perfect Score from National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (September 10, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Grant for Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (September 5, 2002)
August 2002
- Congressman Clyburn Addresses Drought in the Pee Dee (August 29, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn: Santee National Wildlife Refuge Key to Tourism (August 15, 2002)
July 2002
- Congressman Clyburn’s Marion County Nominee Named Congressional Page (July 26, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Bringing House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt to Pee Dee Congressmen to Focus on Needs of Rural Communities (July 25, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Olar Fire Department to Receive FEMA Grant (July 24, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Announces Grant Awards to Help Disadvantaged Students Earn Higher Education Degrees (July 11, 2002)
June 2002
- Congressman Clyburn Secures $12 Million for S.C. in Defense Appropriations Bill (June 27, 2002)
- Orangeburg-Wilkinson Art Student019s Work to Hang on Capitol Hill Crystal Malvoisin Won 6th District Art Competition (June 20, 2002)
- Juneteenth Celebration in Washington to Feature South Carolina Connections (June 18, 2002)
- Clyburn's Whistleblower Law Plays Key Role in Shoe Bomber Case (June 14, 2002)
- Lieberman, Miller Introduce Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Bill Bill aids restoration, recognizes schools019 role in expanding access (June 12, 2002)
- Santee Wateree RTA Awarded Grant to Purchase Bus Facility (June 4, 2002)
May 2002
- South Carolina State UniversityTransportation Center Wins Funding Competition (May 31, 2002)
- Health Disparities Focus of Congressional Black Caucus Meeting in Charleston (May 1, 2002)
April 2002
- Congressman Clyburn to Host Academy Day in Florence (April 20, 2002)
- SERENA WILLIAMS MAKES EDUCATION A PRIORITY FOR CLARENDON COUNTY (April 17, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Praises Serena Williams for Generosity to Clarendon School District 1 (April 16, 2002)
- Lieberman to Sponsor Clyburn019s HBCU Preservation Bill in the Senate (April 15, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn to Host Academy Day in Columbia (April 3, 2002)
March 2002
- Clyburn'sReaction to Wilbur Smith Inland Port Study (March 20, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn Reacts to Redistricting Decision (March 20, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn and Senator Dodd to Attend Morris Brown AME Service (March 15, 2002)
- Statement by Congressman Clyburn Praising Delaine Appointment (March 14, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn to Host Academy Day in Charleston (March 13, 2002)
- Congressman Clyburn to Participate in Housing Industry Roundtable (March 8, 2002)