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.
Clyburn Statement on Introduction of the Restoring Tax Credits For Affordable Housing Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) today released the following statement after introducing the Restoring Tax Credits for Affordable Housing Act and cosponsoring a package of affordable housing bills. The Restoring Tax Credits for Affordable Housing Act will restore the 235,000 affordable housing units projected to be lost over the
Clyburn Statement on Introduction of the Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) released the following statement today after introducing the “Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship Act". The“Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship Act” will repeal the provision of the Republican Tax Scam which applied a 21 percent
Clyburn Statement at Committee on Natural Resources Hearing on H.R.5532
Chairman McClintock, Ranking Member Grijalva, members of the subcommittee, thank you for inviting me here today and for convening this hearing regarding H.R. 5532, the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Act. I want to also thank Congressman Mark Sanford, cosponsor of this legislation, who represents many of the areas affected. Throughout my tenure in
Clyburn Issues New Staff Report: Effects of the “Tax Cuts And Jobs Act†on Homeowners in South Carolina
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) today released a Democratic Staff Report on the specific effects of the new Republican tax law on homeowners in South Carolina. According to today’s report compiled by the Democratic staff of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, “the new tax law imposes
Clyburn Announces $12 Million in HUD Grants for South Carolina’s Sixth District
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) today announced the recipients of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Public Housing Capital Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2018. There are 9 institutions serving communities in South Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District receiving these awards totaling more than $12 million. These awards are made to