Press Releases

Senator Scott Opposes Giving Biden Administration Blank Check

Friday | June 2, 2023

Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement after voting no on H.R. 3746, which raises the debt limit:

Senator Scott Fights Back Against Biden Administration’s Illegal and Unfair Student Loan Cancellation Policy, Protects Working Americans

Thursday | June 1, 2023

Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) challenged the Biden Administration’s student loan cancellation executive action by voting in favor of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval. In August of 2022, President Biden signed an executive order to forgive student loans, a move which abused his designated constitutional powers and placed costs of up to 1 trillion dollars on working families.

Scott Urges A Return To Free-Market Principles, Economic Freedom To Counter China’s Growing Aggression

Wednesday | May 31, 2023

In his opening statement at today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) emphasized the growing threat the United States faces from China. The Ranking Member detailed the Biden administration’s heavy regulatory burden, which has incentivized American companies to take their business overseas with China, as well as the Chinese suppliers actively facilitating the deadly flow of fentanyl across American borders.

ICYMI: Tim Scott Bill Requires App Stores To Show Country Of Origin, Would Stick ‘Made In China’ Label On TikTok

Wednesday | May 31, 2023

This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) unveiled a bill to protect American children from foreign apps which can access and exploit their data. An exclusive Fox News article outlined the Know Your App Act, which would allow American families to make informed decisions about ways to protect themselves online.

Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency, Protect Children Online

Tuesday | May 30, 2023

Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the Know Your App Act to increase transparency and provide parents with information to protect their children online in making informed decisions. The bill would require online app stores to display the country where apps are developed and owned.

Sen. Scott Statement on the Passing of Tim Keller

Friday | May 19, 2023

Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on the passing of pastor and theologian Tim Keller.

Ranking Member Scott Underscores Failure of Federal Regulators To Do Their Job, Protect the Financial System

Thursday | May 18, 2023

At today’s hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) held financial regulators accountable for supervisory failures that contributed to the failures of Silicon Valley and Signature Banks. In his opening statement, the Ranking Member rebuked regulators for sidestepping responsibility and using the failures to justify radical, progressive economic policies.

Sen. Scott Celebrates National Police Week, Resolution Passes Senate

Thursday | May 18, 2023

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined 78 of his Senate colleagues in championing a resolution declaring May 14th - May 20th National Police Week, which passed the Senate today.

Scott, Colleagues Stand With Israel, Passes Resolution Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month

Thursday | May 18, 2023

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) passed a resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month, which celebrates the many contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States. The resolution also calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and combat any and all acts of antisemitism.

Scott Demands Accountability From Executives of Failed Banks, Slams Rampant Mismanagement

Tuesday | May 16, 2023

At today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing with the executives of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) outlined rampant mismanagement at the two failed banks and demanded answers and accountability while assuring Americans that our banking system is strong and resilient.

Sens. Scott, Cantwell Introduce Legislation To Expand Aviation Workforce, Lower Cost Barriers To Enter Pilot and Maintenance Careers

Monday | May 15, 2023

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced the Aviation Workforce Development Act. This legislation extends eligible expenses for 529 plans, allowing them to be used to pay for FAA-certified flight and aviation maintenance programs. As record numbers of air travelers visit South Carolina each year, the Aviation Workforce Development Act will open up more opportunities for young professionals to become an integral part of the state’s aviation workforce.

ICYMI: Sen. Scott Provides Solutions to President Biden’s Open Border Crisis Amid Expiration of Title 42

Friday | May 12, 2023

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) penned an op-ed in Fox News highlighting multiple pieces of legislation he has introduced, including the Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act which extends the powers of Title 42 and protects Americans by stifling the flood of fentanyl pouring over President Biden’s open border.

ICYMI: Sen. Scott Highlights Solutions to the Open Border Chaos, Slams President Biden’s Failed Economy on Fox News’ Fox & Friends

Friday | May 12, 2023

Today U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Fox News’ Fox & Friends to express concern over the Biden administration’s reckless inflationary spending and dangerous open border policy, while highlighting his legislation – including the Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act, which will protect Americans from the increasing chaos and devastation coming in the wake of Title 42’s expiration.

Senator Scott Highlights Competitive Power Of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Questions South Carolina Native and Tax Expert At Finance Hearing

Friday | May 12, 2023

At this week's Senate Committee on Finance hearing on international tax policy, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) underscored the power of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in spurring economic growth and competition. The senator expressed support for continuing tax policies that promote American competitiveness on the world stage, put money back into taxpayers’ pockets, and spur investment into the American economy.

ICYMI: Sen. Scott Op-Ed Details Landmark Employee Rights Legislation, Vision To Expand Worker Freedom And Opportunity In America

Friday | May 12, 2023

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) penned an op-ed in the Post and Courier discussing his landmark Employee Rights Act which prioritizes worker freedom over big labor unions and gives them the tools they need to climb the economic ladder and take part in the 21st century American economy.

Scott Presses U.S. State Department on Laggard Evacuation of American Citizens from Sudan, Inadequate Foreign Policy

Wednesday | May 10, 2023

Today, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) addressed Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and expressed concern about the foreign policy failures leading up to the current crisis in Sudan. He also criticized the State Department’s inability to swiftly evacuate American citizens when violence erupted in Khartoum. While the Department was able to quickly evacuate U.S. personnel, the ability of other countries to safely evacuate their citizens before the Department even began to assist with the evacuation of American citizens demonstrates an incredibly dangerous lack of planning from the administration.

Senator Scott Introduces Legislation to Extend Powers of Title 42 to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

Wednesday | May 10, 2023

As the Biden administration terminates Title 42’s important border security measures tomorrow, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), along with Senate Judiciary Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), introduced the Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act to utilize powers similar to those under Title 42 so that the Department of Homeland Security continues to expedite the processing and removal of migrants illegally entering the country in response to the fentanyl-related public health emergency. Due to the expiration of Title 42 on May 11, the Biden administration estimates that illegal border crossings into the U.S. from Mexico will increase to roughly 13,000 per day.

Senators Scott, Bennet Champion Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating National Charter School Week

Monday | May 8, 2023

Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) led 25 of their colleagues in championing a bipartisan resolution celebrating National Charter School Week and commending charter schools on their contribution to education.

Scott, Colleagues Introduce Resolution on 75th Anniversary of Founding of the State of Israel

Thursday | May 4, 2023

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined his Senate colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, which is May 14th. The resolution reaffirms the United States’ steadfast commitment to Israel’s security, underscores our dedication to combatting antisemitism and efforts to delegitimize Israel, and celebrates the indelible ties between our nations and our people, among other provisions.

Ranking Member Scott Urges Flood Insurance Reform, Hears From South Carolina Disaster Safety Expert At Banking Hearing

Thursday | May 4, 2023

In his opening statement at the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) raised concerns about the fiscal condition of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and explained that reforms of the program and targeted investments in flood prevention are critical to making flood insurance more affordable, accessible, and effective for communities across America.

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