Press Releases
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
Sen. Scott Applauds White House Focus on Apprenticeships
Thursday | June 15, 2017Scott, Blunt, Reed, & Menendez Introduce Legislation to Improve Education & Economic Opportunities for Low-Income Families
Tuesday | June 13, 2017U.S. Senators Tim Scott (S.C.), Roy Blunt (Mo.), Jack Reed (R.I.), and Bob Menendez (N.J.) today introduced the bipartisan Family Self-Sufficiency Act, which would streamline and improve the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program. … Continue Reading
As White House Focuses on Workforce Development, Scott's Bipartisan LEAP Act Encourages Apprenticeships, Tackling Skills Gap
Monday | June 12, 2017As the White House prepares to make new announcements on workforce development this week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott continues his years long work in this area. The Senator's bipartisan LEAP Act incentivizes companies to expand their apprenticeship programs using a South Carolina-style model to help folks earn while they learn. … Continue Reading
Scott Statement on Gowdy Being Picked to Chair Oversight Committee
Thursday | June 8, 2017U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after Steering Committee elected Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-04) to serve as the next Chairman of House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott Backs Effort to Stop Obama-Era ‘Fiduciary Rule’
Thursday | June 8, 2017The same week the Fiduciary Rule is set to go into effect, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) joined several of his colleagues in reintroducing legislation designed to fight implementation of a misguided, big-government Obama-era rule that will harm retirement planning access for hardworking Americans. … Continue Reading
Scott Supports Bill to Improve Accountability Procedures at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Tuesday | June 6, 2017Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) supported the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, which passed unanimously in the Senate. This bipartisan legislation that would reform the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by allowing the secretary to dismiss bad employees and ensure appropriate due process protections for whistleblowers. … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Lift Adoption Ban that Has Left 200 American Families in Heartbreaking Situation
Thursday | June 1, 2017Earlier this week, Sen. Scott joined a group of 122 Members of Congress who are urging the Prime Minister of Ethiopia to reconsider his April 21st decision to suspend international adoptions. This decision has left more than 200 U.S. families, and the Ethiopian children they are trying to bring home, in a heartbreaking and unfortunate situation. … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott, Colleagues Request Support for Charter School Program
Friday | May 26, 2017Washington, D.C. - As a fervent supporter of school choice, Sen. Scott joined several of his colleagues this week to send a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies requesting they continue to support the Charter School Program. Charters schools have served as successful educational institutions for millions of students, especially for minorities and children who come from financially challenged households. As it is … Continue Reading
