Press Releases

Congressman Clyburn to Moderate Forum on the Life of Benjamin F. Payton at South Carolina State University

Congressman James E. Clyburn will moderate a forum on the life of Benjamin F. Payton, former President of Benedict College and Tuskegee University.

Clyburn Floor Statement On Keeping Government Open And Premanently Funding CHIP

Democrats stand ready to keep government open, but neither Speaker Ryan nor Leader McConnell seem interested in finding bipartisan solutions.

Clyburn Floor Statement in Opposition to Ryan/McConnell Tax Scam Bill

The Ryan/McConnell tax bill should be named, “the Republican Donor-Class Relief Act.”

Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Justice Ernest Finney

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Justice Ernest Finney, Jr. He was a pioneering advocate for social justice who had an enormous impact on South Carolina.

Clyburn Statement On Anti-Discrimination And Anti-Harassment Training Resolution

Clyburn Floor Statement on the Republican Tax Proposal

Why are Republicans doing this? Because it's a huge priority for some of their biggest donors.

Clyburn to Join Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Staff and Members to Celebrate New Funding for the Rural Energy Savings Program

Clyburn Statement on Passage of H.R. 1135, to Reauthorize the HBCU Historic Preservation Program

Clyburn delivered the following statement during House debate of H.R. 1135 which would reauthorize the HBCU Historic Preservation program for seven years. The bill passed the House unanimously.

Clyburn Statement on Clyburn-Sanders Community Health Centers Bill

I am pleased to join Senator Sanders to introduce the Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act.

ADVISORY: Sanders and Clyburn to Announce Act to Expand Community Health Center Funds

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) will announce legislation today to dramatically expand and make permanent Community Health Center funding and programs that were created in the Affordable Care Act.