Press Releases
The NDAA: A Crucial Step in Supporting Our Troops
Friday | June 29, 2018As a South Carolinian, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and someone with loved ones who served in the military, I believe that supporting our nation's troops should be our highest priority- and was proud to advocate for and support the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. The NDAA funds critical military readiness initiatives and construction projects in South Carolina, and across the country. For years our military has had to plan for the future around … Continue Reading
Scott Secures Two Important Provisions For South Carolina Farmers As Farm Bill Passes Senate
Thursday | June 28, 2018Washington - The United States Senate successfully passed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 today, colloquially known as the Farm Bill, which included two important provisions secured by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). Scott worked with Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) to help so-called Heirs Property owners - thousands of minority and other landowners whose family land has been passed through the generations often without a formal title - gain access to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Statement on SCOTUS Union Decision
Wednesday | June 27, 2018Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus vs. AFSCME, which ruled in a 5-4 decision that obligating non-members to pay union fees violates the First Amendment:
“The beauty of our country lies in our individual freedoms and Constitutional rights that were established to make sure we would remain the freest country in the world. Today’s SCOTUS decision marks a huge win for hardworking employees nationwide and restores their First Amendment rights to what they were intended to protect. No one should be forced to pay money out of their own pocket to support an organization that is not representing their perspectives and needs. Here’s the bottom line, if you need a mandatory membership fee to sustain your organization, then perhaps you should reconfigure your business plan.”
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… Continue ReadingSenator Scott Statement on Justice Kennedy Retirement
Wednesday | June 27, 2018Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) made the following statement after Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement: "I want to thank Justice Kennedy for his service to our nation," Senator Scott said. "The President now has the opportunity to nominate a justice that interprets the Constitution as our Founding Fathers intended, and is committed to being a fair defender of the rule of law. I look forward to the nomination process in the U.S. Senate, and hopefully … Continue Reading
ICYMI: Scott Continues to Level the Playing Field for Creditworthy Americans
Tuesday | June 26, 2018Washington, D.C. - In keeping with his successful efforts to help creditworthy Americans climb the economic ladder, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow landlords and utility and telecom providers to report on-time payments data to credit reporting agencies. The Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2018 would help millions of Americans who currently lack the payments history needed to take out a mortgage or finance a higher education to … Continue Reading
Scott Supports Defense Authorization Bill
Monday | June 18, 2018This afternoon, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, a major step forward toward authorizing $716 billion for our Department of Defense (DoD). The measure passed the Senate with a vote of 85 to 10:
… Continue ReadingPHOTO RELEASE: Senator Scott Makes Opportunity Tour Stop in New Hampshire, Boston
Monday | June 18, 2018Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) continued his national Opportunity Tour late last week with stops in Manchester, NH and Boston, MA. The stops included discussions with local, community and state-wide leaders about Opportunity Zones and Sen. Scott's overall agenda that is focused on promoting job creation and economic growth in local communities. Sen. Scott spent Friday morning in Manchester, NH for a tour of Spectrum Marketing. Sen. Scott was joined by Governor Chris Sununu, … Continue Reading
Senators Scott, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Effort to Make Home Ownership More Attainable For American Families
Tuesday | June 12, 2018Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson urging him to issue a final rule that would help make condominium ownership a more feasible option for American families. According to statistics, condominiums remain one of the most attainable and affordable options for first-time homeowners, minorities, and older residents. The letter was signed by an additional 52 senators. … Continue Reading
Scott Helps Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Oral Health Care for Underserved Communities
Thursday | June 7, 2018WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) helped introduce the Action for Dental Health Act of 2018, a bill that would reauthorize initiatives that increase access to oral health treatment and prevention services, particularly for underserved communities. Additional co-sponsors include Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI). "Dental care is an important part of our overall health and we should work to make sure families have access to basic oral … Continue Reading
Scott Statement on the Veterans Health Care Bill Becoming Law
Wednesday | June 6, 2018WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) sent below statement after the President signed the VA Mission Act into law earlier this afternoon: "After sacrificing so much throughout their military careers, our veterans should have access to high quality care," said Scott. "The current VA healthcare program still has unacceptable wait times and falls short of providing the care our veterans have both earned and deserve. The VA Mission Act is designed to fix current inefficiencies that will … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Accepting Applications for Service Academy Nominations
Thursday | May 31, 2018Starting tomorrow, June 1st, 2018, the 2018 Military Academy Nomination Application will be open! The Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations through Friday, October 19th at 5PM. Candidates interested in attending one of the four service academies - U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, or U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - may submit applications and other necessary documents. "I am thankful for those that … Continue Reading
Scott Secures Provision Fighting Chinese Theft of Critical National Security Technologies and Intellectual Property
Thursday | May 24, 2018Washington, D.C. - In addition to securing big wins for South Carolina's military instillations and the well-being of our nation's troops in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) also introduced a provision that will help stop certain foreign investors from stealing sensitive national security materials from American companies. Scott secured the inclusion of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) in the NDAA to modernize the … Continue Reading
Scott Secures Important Military Construction, Troop Readiness Provisions As Defense Authorization Passes Committee
Thursday | May 24, 2018Washington, D.C. - After a weeklong mark-up process in the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and committee members passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 out of committee, a critical first step in authorizing $716 billion for our Department of Defense. This bill funds critical military readiness initiatives and construction projects in South Carolina, and across the country. "From day one of having been blessed with the … Continue Reading
Scott Congratulates New US Attorney for South Carolina Sherri Lydon
Wednesday | May 23, 2018Following Senate Confirmation of Sherri Lydon to serve as United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the statement below.
… Continue ReadingScott Provisions Headed to President’s Desk, Will Help Protect Children and Families from ID Theft, Increase Access to Credit for Low-Income and Minority AmericansÂ
Tuesday | May 22, 2018It may be raining again in Washington today, but it is a fantastic day for Main Street America as multiple provisions introduced by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) are headed to the President’s desk for his signature after passage of the bipartisan Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155) by the U.S. House of Representatives.
… Continue ReadingScott, Graham Secure Critical Port Provisions in Water Resources Legislation
Tuesday | May 22, 2018U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) secured two important provisions supporting South Carolina’s ports as part of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee’s markup of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act.
… Continue ReadingPHOTO RELEASE: Senator Scott Makes Opportunity Tour Stop in D.C.
Tuesday | May 22, 2018Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joined Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) in Southeast Washington today to meet with local residents and business leaders as part of Scott's National Opportunity Tour. Sen. Scott and Rep. Norton were joined by members of the community and discussed solutions and initiatives geared toward increasing access to opportunity. Washington D.C.'s Attorney General Karl A. Racine and representatives from Mayor Muriel Bowser's office were in … Continue Reading
Scott Legislation Protecting Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie Moves Forward in Senate
Thursday | May 17, 2018Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Act was approved by the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The legislation will revamp the protections overseeing some of South Carolina’s most historic locations.
… Continue ReadingScott, Schatz, Sanford, Blumenauer Introduce Bill To Help More Homeowners Move Out Of Dangerous Flood Zones
Thursday | May 17, 2018WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) introduced legislation that would help more vulnerable homeowners move out of dangerous flood zones. The bipartisan bill calls for a comprehensive review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) program to reduce flood risk and taxpayer exposure by buying homes from property owners in flood-prone areas. In addition to lead sponsors … Continue Reading
Scott, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Expand Banking Services to Underbanked Communities
Tuesday | May 15, 2018Washington - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today introduced the Making Online Banking Initiation Legal and Easy (MOBILE) Act, legislation that will allow consumers to open a bank account online using a copy of the individual's driver's license or personal identification card. An estimated 68 million people in the U.S. are currently unbanked or underbanked. U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-Ga.) also cosponsored the legislation. "The MOBILE Act is a … Continue Reading
