Congressman Clyburn Announces Nearly $2 Million from U.S. Department of Education for Two South Carolina Higher Education Institutions
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced nearly $2 million dollars in grants from the Postsecondary Student Success Program for Claflin University and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. This funding was made possible through the Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). “Providing support for historically underrepresented communities has always been
Clyburn Statement on House Republicans’ Vote to Protect the Wealthy and the Well Connected
Washington, D.C. – Today, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released this statement following the House vote on the misnamed Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act: “After delaying Congress’ ability to organize and begin to work on behalf of the American people, the first bill House Republicans brought to the floor is not about addressing the needs of hardworking Americans. Instead, they have chosen to pass legislation
CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN FLOOR REMARKS NOMINATING HAKEEM JEFFRIES FOR SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
Click image above to watch Congressman Clyburn’s nominating speech WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn made the following remarks to nominate Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to be speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives: As Prepared for Delivery “Madam Clerk: I rise to nominate my friend, colleague, and
CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN STATEMENT COMMEMORATING THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE JANUARY 6 INSURRECTION
Assistant Democratic Leader Clyburn participates in a Congressional Moment of Silence on January 6, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn issued the following statement today to commemorate the second anniversary of the January 6 insurrection: “The great John Lewis once said his greatest fear was that ‘one day we may wake
CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN HAILS FINAL PASSAGE OF FISCAL YEAR 2023 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn hailed the final passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This legislation includes more than $111 million to fund community projects in the Sixth Congressional District of South Carolina, as well as additional funding for key priorities and other legislative items. The CPF allocations were requested by
CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN OF THE REVOLUTION NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR ACT
COLUMBIA, SC –Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn celebrated passage of the National Heritage Area Act, which includes key provisions of the Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor Act. This legislation will establish the Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor, an 8-mile-wide corridor that will span across North and South Carolina. Additionally, this will be the third