Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement  after he was named Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development. Clyburn will also serve on the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies and Interior,  Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittees.  “I am honored and humbled to be

COLUMBIA, S.C. – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement celebrating the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement of $204,200,000 for the Assembly Street Railroad Project in Columbia and $940,000 for the City of North Charleston Rivers Avenue Grade Separation Planning. These projects were funded by the Rail Crossing Elimination Grant Program. “Today’s announcement

SANTEE, SC — Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following statement on the passing of the 39th President of the United States, James Earl Carter, Jr.:  “President Jimmy Carter lived a life devoted to public service, compassion, perseverance, human rights, and serving our great country. “President Carter leaves an enduring legacy of international peace and diplomacy. On

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement via on President Biden’s announcement of 37 federal death row commutations: “I applaud President Biden in his decision to commute the sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row. Many death sentences, reflecting disparate treatment and inadequate defense counsel, have been unjustly adjudicated and wrongly administered. This

Secretary Haaland announced five new National Historic Landmarks, DOI’s highest recognition of a property’s historical, architectural, or archeological significance. WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) celebrated the announcement of the Charleston Cigar Factory designated as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. This new landmark, historically known as the

SANTEE, SOUTH CAROLINA — Today, Congressman Jim Clyburn released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman John Spratt:  “Serving in Congress with John Spratt was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. He was a friend and confidant, a colleague and counselor, and a mentor and partner. His love of country