Clyburn Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Vote
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement via X on his vote for the Iran War Powers Resolution: “I voted for the Iran war powers resolution because I believe the Constitution gives the power to declare war to Congress to avoid precisely this scenario: a misguided president putting American lives at risk in a
Clyburn Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran
COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement via X on U.S. strikes on Iran: “The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war for a reason: to ensure that such a consequential decision is made only after full consideration by the people’s representatives of the case for military action, the plan for
Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Dr. Norman Francis of Xavier University of Louisiana
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following 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
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