James E. Clyburn
DDemocratSC-6 · Representative
61
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Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone12
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency89
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology51
Total Statements
34
Floor Speeches
17
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 20Infrastructure: 14Civil Rights: 13Labor: 13Foreign Policy: 10Education: 9Environment: 8Agriculture: 7Trade: 6Housing: 6Defense: 6Voting Rights: 4Healthcare: 4Immigration: 3Crime & Justice: 3
Speech Tone
Neutral: 28Ceremonial: 16Bipartisan: 6Urgent: 1
Statements (51)
Press Release2026-05-27
Clyburn, Davis, Cohen Lead Legislation to Create Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical ParkClyburn, Davis, Cohen Lead Legislation to Create Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Legislation would honor the Chicago business leader and philanthropist whose partnership with Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, and Black communities helped educate generations…
Press Release2026-05-20UrgentHousing
Republican Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Funding Bill Makes Cost of Living Crisis WorseRepublican Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Funding Bill Makes Cost of Living Crisis Worse Bill Makes It More Difficult for Americans to Buy a Home or Find Secure and Affordable, Safe Rental Housing WASHINGTON — House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft…
Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialTaxesAgriculture
TRIBUTE TO DR. PRESTON N. WILLIAMSTRIBUTE TO DR. PRESTON N. WILLIAMS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E452] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Press Release2026-04-29LaborVoting RightsCivil Rights
Clyburn Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana v. CallaisClyburn Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana v. Callais WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on Louisiana v. Callais: “Today’s Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais is a giant step backward in our…
Press Release2026-04-22EnvironmentInfrastructureAgriculture
Clyburn Announces $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation Aviation Grant Funding for Rural Airports in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional DistrictClyburn Announces $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation Aviation Grant Funding for Rural Airports in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation grant funding from the…
Floor Speech2026-04-14CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyLabor
HONORING REVEREND JESSE JACKSONHONORING REVEREND JESSE JACKSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2881-H2883] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-04-14
Clyburn Delivers Floor Remarks Honoring The Late Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.Clyburn Delivers Floor Remarks Honoring The Late Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman James E. Clyburn joined the Congressional Black Cacusus to deliver the following remarks on the House floor honoring the late Reverend Jesse Jackson: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor…
Press Release2026-04-09Foreign Policy
Some Thoughts on IranSome Thoughts on Iran Dear friends, I’m sure you’ve seen the news of a two-week ceasefire with Iran. While talks are fragile and still shifting, I want to share a few thoughts on this war. Even if the ceasefire holds—which I sincerely hope it does—and negotiations lead to something lasting, the…
Press Release2026-04-06Infrastructure
Clyburn Joins Groundbreaking for I-95 Bridges Over Lake Marion Replacement ProjectClyburn Joins Groundbreaking for I-95 Bridges Over Lake Marion Replacement Project SANTEE, SC — Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina joined local leaders and officials for the groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the replacement of the I-95 bridges over Lake Merion…
Press Release2026-03-27
Congressman Clyburn Requests FY27 Funding for South Carolina Community ProjectsCongressman Clyburn Requests FY27 Funding for South Carolina Community Projects As an unabashed advocate for the Sixth District of South Carolina and one who champions investments that enhance educational opportunities and promote economic development, Rep. Jim Clyburn requested direct federal…
Press Release2026-03-25TaxesForeign PolicyVoting Rights
Clyburn, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation To Protect Voting RightsClyburn, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation To Protect Voting Rights WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) reintroduced bicameral legislation to modernize America’s voter registration system and protect voting rights. The…
Floor Speech2026-03-25
Sponsored: To modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to…James E. Clyburn sponsored this legislation: To modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.. Referred to the Committee on House…
Floor Speech2026-03-20HealthcareEducationLabor
TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE OSBURN JACKSONTRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE OSBURN JACKSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 51 (Friday, March 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 51 (Friday, March 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E247-E248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-03-13CeremonialForeign PolicyCivil RightsS2026
Clyburn To Co-Host the Faith and Politics Institute’s 2026 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Charleston, South CarolinaClyburn To Co-Host the Faith and Politics Institute’s 2026 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Charleston, South Carolina ‘One Country, One Destiny: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.’ CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) will co-host the Faith and…
Floor Speech2026-03-05CeremonialTrade
TRIBUTE TO REVEREND CHARCEY PRIESTER, SR.TRIBUTE TO REVEREND CHARCEY PRIESTER, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E193] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-03-05Foreign Policy
Clyburn Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution VoteClyburn Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Vote WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement via X on his vote for the Iran War Powers Resolution: “I voted for the Iran war powers resolution because I believe the Constitution gives the power to declare…
Press Release2026-03-02Foreign PolicyDefenseLabor
Clyburn Statement on U.S. Strikes on IranClyburn Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement via X on U.S. strikes on Iran: “The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war for a reason: to ensure that such a consequential decision is made only after full…
Press Release2026-02-26
$227 Million for South Carolina Communities$227 Million for South Carolina Communities I was pleased to play a key role in negotiating many of the bill’s programs, policies, and funding levels. These investments are already directing millions of dollars to South Carolina and the Sixth Congressional District—and are expected to generate…
Press Release2026-02-23Labor
How do you rate the State of the Union?How do you rate the State of the Union? President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night. In that speech, the President will lay out how he believes things are going in the country.
Floor Speech2026-02-23BipartisanTaxesInfrastructureAgriculture
TRIBUTE TO BRUNO MAESTRITRIBUTE TO BRUNO MAESTRI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E154] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-02-23TaxesCivil Rights
Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Dr. Norman Francis of Xavier University of LouisianaClyburn Statement on the Passing of Dr. Norman Francis of Xavier University of Louisiana WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Norman Francis of Xavier University of Louisiana: “I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my…
Press Release2026-02-17Civil Rights
Clyburn Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse JacksonClyburn Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson SOUTH CAROLINA — Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson: “Today, I join the nation in mourning the passing of one of the most quintessential civil rights leaders –…
Press Release2026-02-10Immigration
Here’s how we fix ICEHere’s how we fix ICE It has been more than two weeks since Alex Pretti was senselessly killed by CBP agents in Minneapolis. Americans across the political spectrum have spoken out. The message is clear: there must be real and meaningful reforms to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and CBP…
Floor Speech2026-02-09CeremonialTaxesDefenseLaborS1948
PAYING HOMAGE TO THE BLACK MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCESPAYING HOMAGE TO THE BLACK MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2085-H2090] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-02-03BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR7148HRES1032
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1960-H1967] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-02CeremonialImmigrationTaxesTrade
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTHCELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1940-H1946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-22BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentInfrastructureHR7148HRES1014
AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. MASSIEAMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. MASSIE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1297-H1299] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-22BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7148HR7006
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1185-H1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-20Labor
TRIBUTE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2025 HBCU NATIONAL CHAMPION FOOTBALL TEAMTRIBUTE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2025 HBCU NATIONAL CHAMPION FOOTBALL TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E53-E54] From the Congressional…
Floor Speech2026-01-20CeremonialLabor
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM 2025 HBCU NATIONAL CHAMPIONSSOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM 2025 HBCU NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H941] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-01-20CeremonialHealthcareEducationInfrastructure
TRIBUTE TO DR. CECIL EDWARD "EDDIE" FLOYDTRIBUTE TO DR. CECIL EDWARD "EDDIE" FLOYD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E58] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialEnvironmentEducationInfrastructure
TRIBUTE TO REVEREND WILLIAM JAMES "W.J." FRIERSON, SR.TRIBUTE TO REVEREND WILLIAM JAMES "W.J." FRIERSON, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E13] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEducationInfrastructure
TRIBUTE TO HERBERT GADSONTRIBUTE TO HERBERT GADSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E18] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-06BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyTrade
JANUARY 6 ATTACKJANUARY 6 ATTACK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)] [House] [Pages H6-H11] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] JANUARY 6 ATTACK (Under…
Floor Speech2025-06-10
Sponsored: Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025James E. Clyburn sponsored this legislation: Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Floor Speech2025-03-31CeremonialEconomyTaxesForeign PolicyS218S226
FIGHTING VOTER SUPPRESSIONFIGHTING VOTER SUPPRESSION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1362-H1366] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FIGHTING…
Floor Speech2025-03-24CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyChina
TRIBUTE TO MRS. EVELYN BENNETT GUILETRIBUTE TO MRS. EVELYN BENNETT GUILE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-03-05CeremonialTaxesHousing
TRIBUTE TO ANGIE STONETRIBUTE TO ANGIE STONE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E186] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-02-06CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentEducation
TRIBUTE TO DR. RUBYE J. JOHNSONTRIBUTE TO DR. RUBYE J. JOHNSON Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E101-E102] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-19CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyEducation
TRIBUTE TO SENATOR KAY PATTERSONTRIBUTE TO SENATOR KAY PATTERSON Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1312] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-18BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN JOHN McKEE SPRATT, JR.TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN JOHN McKEE SPRATT, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1299-E1300] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2024-12-11CeremonialTaxesEducation
TRIBUTE TO MARY WITHERSPOON BLANDINGTRIBUTE TO MARY WITHERSPOON BLANDING Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1256-E1257] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-11-01Civil Rights
Sponsored: Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network ActJames E. Clyburn sponsored this legislation: Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act. Subcommittee Hearings Held
Floor Speech2024-09-20
Sponsored: Voter Empowerment Act of 2024James E. Clyburn sponsored this legislation: Voter Empowerment Act of 2024. Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for…
Floor Speech2024-06-04Housing
Sponsored: VA Housing Loan Forever Act of 2024James E. Clyburn sponsored this legislation: VA Housing Loan Forever Act of 2024. Subcommittee Hearings Held
Floor Speech2023-11-06
Sponsored: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 250 Edward Street in Branchville, South Carolina, as the "Betty…James E. Clyburn sponsored this legislation: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 250 Edward Street in Branchville, South Carolina, as the "Betty W. Henderson Post Office Building".. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Floor Speech2023-06-06Agriculture
Sponsored: Rural Energy Savings ActJames E. Clyburn sponsored this legislation: Rural Energy Savings Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Floor Speech2023-05-26Gun PolicyHR2403
Sponsored: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background…James E. Clyburn sponsored this legislation: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a…
Floor Speech2023-04-26
Sponsored: Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023James E. Clyburn sponsored this legislation: Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Floor Speech2023-03-30
Sponsored: Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2023James E. Clyburn sponsored this legislation: Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2023. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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