U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn Praises Passage of the Raise the Wage Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of legislation to raise the minimum wage for the first time since 2009. The Raise the Wage Act would gradually increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 over six years. According to independent economic analysis, the bill would increase pay for
Majority Whip Clyburn Statement in Response to Special Counsel Mueller’s Report
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement in response to Special Counsel Mueller’s report: “The report released today is a reminder that this is about an attack on our elections by a foreign government and that we need to prevent something like this from happening again. This
Clyburn Mourns the Passing of Ernest “Fritz†Hollings
“America has lost a one of a kind statesman. Fritz Hollings was an astute politician who was motivated by service. He was truly devoted to advancing the cause of our democracy and bettering the lives all Americans. “I have been reflecting on the legacy of my friend Fritz Hollings in recent days as I studied
Clyburn and Booker Introduce Sweeping Anti-Poverty BIll
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today introduced a sweeping anti-poverty bill to better target federal grant dollars to high-poverty urban, rural, and tribal communities. The bill, titled An Act Targeting Resources into Communities in Need, expands the successful 10-20-30 anti-poverty formula, including a
Clyburn and Sanders Introduce Bill to Expand Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, March 28 – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced legislation Thursday to extend and expand funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps. If Congress doesn’t act by September 30th, community health centers will lose the federal funding they need to keep their doors
Majority Whip Clyburn Floor Statement in Support of Anti-Hate Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Majority Whip James E. Clyburn delivered the following statement on the floor of the House in support of the resolution condemning anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim discrimination, and bigotry against minorities: Click image to watch the full floor statement “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of this resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia,