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
Clyburn, Raskin, Huffman, Wyden Call on Trump Administration to Stop Politicizing Houses of Worship; Defend Separation of Church and State Ahead of Court Arguments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives James E. Clyburn (SC06), Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group, and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Jared Huffman (CA-02), co-chairs of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, along with Senator Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, led six of their colleagues in objecting to the Trump Administration’s attempts to exempt two specific organizations from the law. In a new letter to
Ranking Members Clyburn, DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Plan to Slash and Delay Funding for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON – Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Ranking Member James Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement regarding a newly released plan from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to dramatically cut funding for housing assistance programs, potentially pushing as many