Press Releases
Sens. Scott, Coons and Reps. Moolenaar, Suozzi Co-Chair the 69th National Prayer Breakfast
Thursday | February 4, 2021WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) and U.S. Representatives John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) and Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) co-chaired the 69th National Prayer Breakfast. "It's an honor to co-chair this year's National Prayer Breakfast with my friend, Senator Chris Coons, and Congressmen Suozzi and Moolenaar," said Senator Scott. "While this year's event may look a little different, we are still united in our shared belief that we are a stronger and more resilient nation … Continue Reading
ICYMI: Senator Scott Holding Biden Nominees Accountable
Wednesday | February 3, 2021WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) participated in hearings for Biden administration nominees to lead the Department of Education and Small Business Administration (SBA). He highlighted the human cost of Democrats pushing liberal policies that would further decrease opportunity for our children, workers, and small business owners amid the coronavirus pandemic. On School Choice Double Standard… Senator Scott pointed out that while elites in Washington are some of the … Continue Reading
Scott Launches New Video Series on the Minimum Wage
Wednesday | February 3, 2021WASHINGTON-Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) launched a new "Two With Tim" video series focused on the truth behind the minimum wage debate. This is the first of many videos highlighting the real stories and devastation of President Biden's call to artificially increase the minimum wage.In this first episode, Scott travels to Union Market in Washington, D.C., to hear directly from a nearly 15-year career bar manager about the dire losses that would occur if Biden's radical policy becomes … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month
Monday | February 1, 2021NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement celebrating the first day of Black History Month. "After a year that at times has left our country feeling more divided than ever, it is my hope that we come together this month to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history and the future we hope to create for the next generation," said Senator Tim Scott. "Strong South Carolinians like Mary McLeod Bethune, Septima Clark, and … Continue Reading
Scott Reintroduces CHOICE Act to Increase Educational Options for American Families and Students
Thursday | January 28, 2021WASHINGTON-Today, during National School Choice Week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) was joined by Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Sasse (R-NE), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) in reintroducing the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education Act (CHOICE Act). The CHOICE Act will expand opportunities and foster success by providing parents greater options when it comes to their child's … Continue Reading
Scott Virtual Tour Highlights OZ Investment in Rural Colorado
Wednesday | January 27, 2021WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on the fourth stop on his nationwide Virtual Opportunity Zone Tour, highlighting Four Points Funding's investment in Colorado's rural communities. Through this tour, Senator Scott is sharing good news from cities and towns across America as their citizens work together to create new jobs and breathe new life into their communities. "Four Points Funding is changing the lives of workers in rural Colorado with their … Continue Reading
Scott Statement on the Senate Impeachment Trial
Tuesday | January 26, 2021WASHINGTON-Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement on the Senate impeachment trial: "I am unconvinced that the Senate has the authority to hold a trial against a private citizen. If President Trump was such an existential threat, why did Speaker Pelosi rush the impeachment only to wait twelve days to send the article to the Senate? If the purpose of this trial is to remove a president, that was already done on January 20th when President Trump left the White … Continue Reading
Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution
Monday | January 25, 2021WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Congressional School Choice Caucus co-chair, introduced a resolution declaring this week as National School Choice Week. Senator Scott was joined by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Mike Braun (R-IN), Richard Burr (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Steve Daines (R-MT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), … Continue Reading
Scott and Murphy Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral FEED Act with Support of Chef José Andrés
Friday | January 22, 2021WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) were joined by John Cornyn (R-TX), John Boozman (R-AR), Mark Warner (D-VA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and supported by Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen in announcing their intent to re-introduce the FEMA Empowering Essential Deliveries (FEED) Act in the 117th Congress. This bill allows the Federal government to pay 100 percent of … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday | January 18, 2021NORTH CHARLESTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C) released the following statement celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day."Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dedicated his life to the noble cause of challenging a nation to call on our better angels, guiding us toward an America where we're not judged by race, gender, or where we were born," said Senator Tim Scott. "The Reverend's vision was that all God's children-no matter the color of their skin-would come together to bring us closer to the … Continue Reading
Scott and Colleagues Urge SBA to Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood
Friday | January 15, 2021NORTH CHARLESTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and his Republican colleagues sent a letter urging U.S. Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza to prevent Planned Parenthood affiliates from receiving illegal loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The full text of the letter may be found at the bottom of this release. "It is imperative that the Paycheck Protection Program is properly administered and not a single dollar illegally goes to Planned Parenthood affiliates," said … Continue Reading
Scott Virtual OZ Tour Heads West with Stop in South Los Angeles
Wednesday | January 13, 2021NORTH CHARLESTON- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on the third stop on his nationwide Virtual Opportunity Zones Tour featuring the SoLa Impact Beehive in South Los Angeles, California. The Virtual Opportunity Zones Tour is highlighting the good news seen in cities and towns across America as their citizens work together to create new jobs and breathe new life into their communities."SoLa Impact is a great example of Americans harnessing the spirit of … Continue Reading
Scott Statement on Impeachment
Tuesday | January 12, 2021NORTH CHARLESTON-Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement on the House Democrat-led articles of impeachment:"President Trump has eight days left in his term and has promised a smooth and peaceful transition of power. The Democrat-led impeachment talks happening in the House right now fly in direct opposition to what President-elect Joe Biden has been calling for all year. An impeachment vote will only lead to more hate and a deeply fractured nation. I oppose … Continue Reading
Scott to Introduce Bill Establishing Election Integrity Commission
Tuesday | January 5, 2021Tomorrow, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) will introduce a bill to establish the 2020 Bipartisan Advisory Committee charged with examining the integrity of the November election and making recommendations to State legislatures to improve the security, integrity, and administration of federal elections. Senator Scott released the following statement:
… Continue ReadingSenator Tim Scott Statement on January 6 Joint Session of Congress
Tuesday | January 5, 2021NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - This afternoon, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below in advance of tomorrow's joint session of Congress."I am grateful for all of the work President Trump has done for the people of this country, and I was proud to work with him on tax reform, regulatory reform, Opportunity Zones, school choice, improving our justice system and many other consequential issues. As I have said multiple times over the past four years, the lives of the American people … Continue Reading
Scott Statement on the NDAA Vote
Friday | January 1, 2021WASHINGTON-Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act vote: "The U.S. military is our nation's first and last line of defense and the consequences of not funding our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guard, Airmen, and Guardians would jeopardize national security," said Senator Scott. "Simply put, our unpreparedness would allow adversaries-both foreign and domestic-to take advantage of our compromised situation. And while … Continue Reading
Scott Statement on Passage of COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Extender Packages
Monday | December 21, 2020U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below tonight following Senate passage of three bills providing COVID-19 relief, government funding, and tax extenders. More than a dozen Scott-led provisions are headed to become law, click here for more information.
… Continue ReadingMore Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills
Monday | December 21, 2020More than a dozen provisions authored by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) to help American families, students and workers are included as part of major COVID-19 relief, government funding, and tax packages currently before Congress.
… Continue ReadingScott Statement on Confirmation of Judge Joseph Dawson
Wednesday | December 16, 2020WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement after the Senate's confirmation vote on Joseph Dawson III, his nominee for the District of South Carolina. "I have had the pleasure of knowing Joe for nearly two decades. He is a lifelong servant of South Carolina, and I have no doubt that he will be an excellent federal judge serving on South Carolina's district court," said Senator Tim Scott. "I am proud to have nominated Joe and am grateful to my colleagues for supporting … Continue Reading
On 3rd Anniversary of Opportunity Zones, Scott Tour Highlights Wins in Erie, PA
Wednesday | December 16, 2020WASHINGTON-Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement ahead of the 3rd anniversary of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act-which included the Opportunity Zones provision-and the release of his second Virtual Opportunity Zone Tour stop in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Virtual Opportunity Zone Tour is highlighting the good news seen in cities and towns across America as their citizens work together to create new jobs and breathe new life into their communities. "The Erie Downtown Development … Continue Reading
