Press Releases

Clyburn Re-Elected Assistant Democratic Leader

Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus elected him by acclamation to another term as Assistant Democratic Leader

Clyburn Statement On Recent Trump Administration Appointment Of Steve Bannon and Nomination of Jeff Sessions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC) released the following statement today:

Clyburn Announces Run For House Assistant Democratic Leader

WASHINGTON, DC – House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC) today is sending a letter to Democratic colleagues announcing his intention to run for Assistant Democratic Leader in the 115th Congress.

HBCUs are America’s National Treasures

The legacy of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is one of significant courage and steadfast determination. HBCUs are among America’s national treasures that must be preserved and protected for future generations.

Clyburn Statement on Passage of Gullah/Geechee Bill

U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the Senate passage yesterday of H.R. 3004, a bill to extend the authorization of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission

Clyburn Floor Statement on H.R. 295, to Reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program

Clyburn Statement on Availability of Funds for New School in Denmark-Olar School District

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has announced approval of a direct loan through its community facilities program of $38 million.

Clyburn OP-ED: Democrats vs. Republicans on the Economy: It Is Not A Close Call

U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) published the following op-ed on the Huffington Post today.

Clyburn Statement on SC DOT Commission Approval of Local Projects

(Columbia, SC) - Congressman Jim Clyburn released the following statement on the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission’s vote on repurposing federal funds for local highway projects:

MEDIA ADVISORY: Clyburn to Join Democrats to Hold "Lighting the Way' National Speak Out

On Thursday, July 14th at 7:30 p.m. EDT, Democrats will hold a national speak out on gun violence in America.