Clyburn, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation To Protect Voting Rights
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) reintroduced bicameral legislation to modernize America’s voter registration system and protect voting rights. The Voter Empowerment Act (VEA) would expand voter registration and voting access by requiring states to make online voter registration available, establish automatic voter registration systems, permit same-day voter registration, and accept
Clyburn To Co-Host the Faith and Politics Institute’s 2026 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Charleston, South Carolina
‘One Country, One Destiny: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.’ CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) will co-host the Faith and Politics Institute’s Annual Pilgrimage in Charleston, South Carolina alongside Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, this year’s congressional pilgrimage will offer Members of Congress and leaders a powerful opportunity for
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