Press Releases
Scott Votes in Support of FY18 Defense Spending Bill
Monday | September 18, 2017Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) voted in support of the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act. Read his full statement below: "Whatever the crisis or mission, our service members stand ready to protect and defend our national interests around the globe. They take on a broad range of missions, often risking their own safety, to tackle anything from fighting terror and extremism, to carrying out humanitarian aid missions like we recently saw in regions affected by … Continue Reading
Scott Supports Emergency Aid Package in Response to Hurricane Harvey
Thursday | September 7, 2017U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement after supporting a $15.25 billion aid package in response to Hurricane Harvey … Continue Reading
Scott Statement on New FBI Director
Tuesday | August 1, 2017Washington - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after voting in support of Christopher Wray to serve as our new FBI Director: "Our men and women at the FBI deserve to have a leader that understands the immense privilege associated with leading our nation's top law enforcement agency. I am confident that the newly-confirmed Director Wray is prepared to take on this responsibility and has demonstrated he will be focused on doing what is best for the bureau and the … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Votes in Support of Better Care for our Veterans
Tuesday | August 1, 2017In keeping with his steadfast devotion to the U.S. military and our service members, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) supported the passage of two major Veterans Affairs reform bills last night; one overhauling the Veterans Affairs (VA) appeals process, and another extending the Veterans Choice Program, an initiative that helps veterans access private care within their communities. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Accepting Applications for Service Academy Nominations
Tuesday | August 1, 2017The 2017 Military Academy Nomination process is in full swing! The Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations through Friday, October 13th at 5PM. … Continue Reading
Senators Scott, Warner Champion Homeownership for the “Credit Invisible”
Tuesday | August 1, 2017In a bipartisan effort to help more everyday Americans achieve homeownership, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced legislation to include some of the 26 million "credit invisible" individuals in the housing market. … Continue Reading
Scott Statement on New FBI Director
Monday | July 31, 2017U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after voting in support of Christopher Wray to serve as our new FBI Director … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott Joins Bipartisan Effort to Increase Housing Stability for Foster Youth Aging Out of Care
Friday | July 28, 2017Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joined several of his colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation that aims to help youth aging out of foster care with their housing needs. … Continue Reading
Scott Supports Stronger Sanctions Against Our Adversaries
Thursday | July 27, 2017Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) voted in support of the Countering America's Adversaries through Sanctions Act, which seeks to expand existing sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea. The measure passed in the Senate overwhelmingly with a vote of 98-2. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Statement on ACA Repeal and Replace Vote
Tuesday | July 25, 2017U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following today's vote allowing the Senate to start debating a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Reintroduces Bill to Improve Data Collection Around Officer-Related Shootings
Friday | July 21, 2017In an effort to improve data collecting methods at local law enforcement agencies, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have reintroduced the Walter Scott Notification Act. The bill would require states that receive federal funds for their law enforcement program to properly document all relevant details surrounding an officer-related shooting that results in a civilian casualty. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Calls for Greater Retirement Security
Wednesday | July 19, 2017Over the past four decades, Americans have cumulatively lost about $2 trillion in retirement savings due to not transferring their 401(k) retirement accounts when transitioning from one job to another. To help address this problem, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) led a letter to Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, requesting the Department clear the path for implementation of 401(k) auto portability that would make it easier for Americans to save for their future. … Continue Reading
Scott, Sanford Aim to Preserve Historic Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie
Wednesday | June 28, 2017As longtime residents of South Carolina, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Rep. Mark Sanford (R-SC 1st District) place a special emphasis on protecting the historic areas that are a part of the state's unique character. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Testifies on Criminal Justice Reform Before House Oversight Committee
Wednesday | June 28, 2017This morning, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) testified in front of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's hearing on "Criminal Justice Reform and Efforts to Reduce Recidivism." … Continue Reading
Senators Scott, Schatz Push to Strengthen Protection for Repeatedly Flooded Communities
Tuesday | June 27, 2017U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) have introduced the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act, which will ensure better protection for communities that have been repeatedly flooded. … Continue Reading
Scott Supports New FEMA Administrator
Tuesday | June 20, 2017Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after voting in support of confirming Mr. Brock Long to serve as the next administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) … Continue Reading
Sens. Scott, Warren, Lee, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Graduate Students Build Retirement Savings
Tuesday | June 20, 2017U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), today introduced the Graduate Student Savings Act of 2017, which would allow funds from a graduate student's stipend or fellowship to be deposited into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). While fellowship or stipend funding currently is taxed as income by federal and state governments, it does not qualify as "compensation" and so cannot be saved in an IRA. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Remembers the Emanuel Nine
Friday | June 16, 2017Charleston, SC - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement on the 2nd anniversary of the tragic shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston: "Two years ago, on June 17th 2015, we experienced one of the greatest atrocities South Carolina has ever known. Our city and our state were left shaken and heartbroken. The horrific actions of a man filled with hate took the lives of nine parishioners. However, in the face of evil, nine families and the congregation at … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Supports Stronger Sanctions Against Iran, Russia
Thursday | June 15, 2017In an effort to denounce global aggression and terrorist activities, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joined several of his colleagues in supporting and co-sponsoring the Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act. This legislation will strengthen American sanctions against those that carry out and support activities contributing to Iran's ballistic missile program, state-sponsored terrorism, and conventional arms trade. … Continue Reading
