Clyburn, Thompson Joined By Leader Jeffries To Reintroduce Legislation Expanding Background Checks For Gun Sales
Washington – On Tuesday, Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) were joined by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to announce legislation to close the Charleston loophole and establish universal background checks for firearm purchases — a policy that’s supported by over 90 percent of Americans. Watch a video
Bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus Relaunched for the 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus, Representatives James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06), Dave Taylor (R-OH-02), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Bob Latta (R-OH-05), and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03), announced the launch of the Caucus in the 119th Congress. Founded in 2016, the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus has served as
Democratic Faith Working Group, Faith Leaders Come to U.S. Capitol to Rally Against Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, May 20th, the Democratic Faith Working Group, chaired by Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), invited faith leaders to stand in solidarity in the U.S. Capitol House Gallery in support of Leader Jeffries and the Democratic Women’s Caucus as they shared stories about women and children who would be harmed by
Clyburn Statement on Pope Leo XIV
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman James Clyburn (S.C.-06), Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group, released the following statement via X on Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope. “We celebrate the first American Pope—an extraordinary milestone in the life of the Catholic Church. “May Pope Leo XIV be guided by humility, courage, and a heart for justice
Clyburn Statement on Vance Visit to South Carolina Marking 100 Days of Failed Trump Economic Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to South Carolina to deliver remarks on economic policy: “South Carolinians will not be fooled by J.D. Vance’s rhetoric. The Trump Administration’s economic record in its first 100 days has been an abysmal failure, and a substantial course
Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman James Clyburn (S.C.-06) released the following statement on the passing of the first Black U.S. Secretary of Labor, Alexis Herman. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Secretary Alexis Herman. “I grew to know, admire, and respect Secretary Herman and partnered with her on many occasions to expand opportunity