Press Releases

Clyburn Statement on SC DOT Commission Approval of Local Projects

Aug 18, 2016 Press Release

(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

Jul 11, 2016 Press Release

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

Good Trouble

Jun 28, 2016 Press Release

One day after the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history killed 49 people and nearly a year after nine prayerful souls were gunned down at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC.

Clyburn Statement on the Charleston Massacre Anniversary

Jun 17, 2016 Press Release

“Today marks the first anniversary of the Emanuel AME Church massacre in Charleston, South Carolina. This heinous crime was deeply impactful, and the response of the families and community has been even more impactful.

Clyburn Announces Department of Justice Grant to Support Victims of Emanuel AME Church Attack

Jun 2, 2016 Press Release

U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement on the Department of Justice’s announcement of a $3,611,088 grant.

Clyburn Introduces Legislation to create National Monument dedicated to Reconstruction ERA at Penn Center

Jun 2, 2016 Press Release

U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement after introducing the “Penn School – Reconstruction Era National Monument Act."

Clyburn Op-Ed: Republicans’ Feckless Policies and Reckless Politics

May 18, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) published the following op-ed on the Huffington Post today:

Clyburn Testimony at Rules Committee in Support of Clyburn-Smith Amendment to NDAA

May 17, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn delivered the following statement at today’s meeting of the Rules Committee considering amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (as prepared for delivery):

Clyburn Statement on Republican Vote to Keep the Confederate Battle Flag Flying at the Citadel

Apr 28, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement on the House Armed Services Committee Republicans’ rejection of Ranking Member Adam Smith’s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act:

Clyburn Statement on Smith Amendment to the NDAA on the Confederate Battle Flag

Apr 27, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement on the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the National Defense Authorization Act:

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