Press Releases
Senator Scott Praises Treasury Department’s Final Action on Opportunity Zones
Thursday | December 19, 2019WASHINGTON-Today, Senator Tim Scott released the following statement on the Treasury Department's final regulations on Opportunity Zones, one of the nation's most bipartisan initiatives to combat poverty. "The past fifty years of fighting poverty through government-led programs has only proved to perpetuate the cycle of generational poverty. My Opportunity Zones initiative gives us a new chance to get it right," said Senator Scott. "Finalized guidelines will provide the clarity and certainty … Continue Reading
Scott Applauds Passage of FY 2020 NDAA
Tuesday | December 17, 2019WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement upon final passage of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act:
Senator Tim Scott Secures Another Win for HBCUs
Thursday | December 12, 2019WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott announced his efforts to secure more than $46 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $46 million secured will go towards funding the Department of Defense's HBCU and Minority Institutions Program, which is designed to increase the participation of HBCU and minority students in the Department of Defense's research, development, test, and evaluation programs. Sen. Scott has been a strong … Continue Reading
Scott’s IMPACT Act Adds Bipartisan Cosponsors
Thursday | December 12, 2019WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) announced new co-sponsors to his bipartisan Improving and Reinstating the Monitoring, Prevention, Accountability, Certification, and Transparency Provisions of Opportunity Zones or IMPACT Act. Senators Lankford (R-OK) and Sinema (D-AZ) join Sens. Grassley (R-IA), Rubio (R-FL), Capito (R-WV), Young (R-IN), Ernst (R-IA), Cassidy (R-LA), and Gardner (R-CO) as co-sponsors to the legislation."I want to thank Senators Lankford and Sinema for joining … Continue Reading
SCOTT, WARNER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE HIRING & RETENTION OF SENIOR CAREGIVERS
Monday | December 9, 2019WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) introduced the Ensuring Seniors Access to Quality Care Act to help senior living facilities caring for aging adults to better screen, hire, and retain quality staff. The Ensuring Seniors Access to Quality Care Act would provide nursing home operators with access to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) - an existing national criminal background check system - a move that would give employers greater ability to … Continue Reading
Scott, Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Expanded Bill on Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements
Friday | December 6, 2019WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) was joined today by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Todd Young (R-IN), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Cory Gardner (R-CO) in the introduction the IMPACT Act, which would reinstate and expand reporting requirements to determine the impact of the more than 8,700 Opportunity Zones across the country. Opportunity Zones were initially proposed by Scott's … Continue Reading
Scott Leads Bipartisan Passage of the FUTURE Act To Help Students
Thursday | December 5, 2019WASHINGTON— The United States Senate today passed a bipartisan amendment to the House-passed FUTURE Act sponsored by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Education Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to make permanent $255 million in annual funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 20 million American families, and streamline income-driven repayment for nearly 8 million borrowers.
… Continue ReadingScott, Blackburn Introduce Modern Worker Empowerment Act to Enhance Gig Economy Workers
Wednesday | December 4, 2019WASHINGTON-Today, Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, which would ensure that government regulation matches 21st century workforce advances. The American economy has fundamentally transformed with the introduction of new technology lowering barriers to entry for independent entrepreneurship, yet the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from the 1930s has not been updated to match. "One of the many jobs I have the privilege of doing … Continue Reading
Scott, Colleagues Propose Bipartisan Solution to Permanently Fund HBCUs
Wednesday | December 4, 2019WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senate Education Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to release a bipartisan amendment to the House-passed FUTURE Act to make permanent $255 million in annual funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions, simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid … Continue Reading
ICYMI: CBS Sports Highlights Opportunity Zones Initiative
Monday | December 2, 2019CBS Sports: Derrick Morgan: NFL Today Feature StoryFull video here.On Thanksgiving Day, CBS Sports aired a special feature on former NFL Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan. The feature, part of the "NFL Today" series, caught up with Morgan since his retirement over the summer. The feature starts with a montage of Morgan's hometown: Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The steel mill that used to be the economic driver of the area is empty and desolate, out of use for decades. Some locals quip how many … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Joined By Colleagues to Lead Senate Effort To Protect Health Services For Mothers & Babies
Thursday | November 21, 2019WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), David Perdue (R-GA), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced bipartisan legislation to allow March of Dimes to continue its lifesaving work on behalf of all moms and babies.
… Continue ReadingScott, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Designating November as National College Application Month
Wednesday | November 20, 2019WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate has now adopted a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) designating November 2019 as "National College Application Month." "This National College Application Month, I encourage all students to spend time considering their goals for the future, and I applaud those who are taking steps to apply to institutes of higher education," said Senator Scott. "Education is a sure path to opportunity, and I wish every student who … Continue Reading
Scott Commends Treasury Decision Preserving State-Based Insurance Systems
Thursday | November 14, 2019Washington – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following the U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to continue protecting the United States insurance regulatory system and resisting efforts to shift to a European-modeled Insurance Capital Standard (ICS). Scott discussed the matter with Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin by phone earlier this week, and recently led a letter to Treasury on the matter that was signed by 30 Senators.
… Continue ReadingPHOTO RELEASE: Senator Scott Congratulates 2019 Angels in Adoption Recipient Becky Donovan
Thursday | November 14, 2019WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) met 2019 Angels in Adoption recipient, Ms. Becky Donovan of Rock Hill, S.C. Sen. Scott offered his congratulations and expressed his appreciation for the important work Ms. Donovan does. "Ms. Donovan is an outstanding example of a committed and courageous South Carolinian whose work on adoption education as a compassionate choice has saved many lives," said Senator Scott. "I congratulate her on this well-deserved accomplishment and hope her work … Continue Reading
Scott Responds to Democrat Efforts to Destroy Opportunity
Wednesday | November 13, 2019WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following the introduction of two Democratic bills, introduced by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC), that would hurt low-income communities across the country by limiting the effectiveness of Opportunity Zones. Senator Scott said, "This is the second misguided attempt by Congressional Democrats in the last two weeks to wreck the Opportunity Zone initiative under the guise of 'improvement.' Make … Continue Reading
Scott Leads Letter to Treasury Regarding International Insurance Capital Standard Negotiations
Tuesday | November 12, 2019WASHINGTON-Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), along with Senator Mike Rounds, Senator Kyrsten Sinema, and 27 Senators lead a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin, urging members of Team USA to seek a clear pathway to formal recognition of the U.S. insurance regulatory system as "comparable" or "outcome equivalent" to the ICS. Additionally, they call on members of Team USA to oppose adoption of the reference International Capital Standard (ICS), if the International … Continue Reading
Scott Speaks on Importance of CO ALERTS Act in Senate Banking Hearing
Thursday | November 7, 2019WASHINGTON - This morning, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) spoke at the Senate Banking Committee hearing "Examining Bipartisan Bills to Promote Affordable Housing Access and Safety". Sen. Scott questioned Ms. Ivory N. Mathews, Interim Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, after she gave witness testimony regarding the January 2019 Carbon Monoxide deaths of Calvin Witherspoon Jr. and Derrick Caldwell Roper in a Columbia, SC public housing complex. "This tragedy only … Continue Reading
Scott Praises HHS Decision to Protect Religious Liberty in South Carolina
Friday | November 1, 2019CHARLESTON-Today, United States Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement following the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) decision to repeal the regulation that threatened faith-based foster care and adoption agencies in South Carolina."It is fitting that this National Adoption Month, HHS has sided with our most vulnerable children in restoring the rights of the faith-based adoption agencies who care for them," said Senator Scott. "South Carolinians can rest assured … Continue Reading
Scott, Warner Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Improved Access to Care for Diabetes Patients
Wednesday | October 30, 2019WASHINGTON-Today, Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Mark Warner (D-VA) led a bipartisan letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, urging them to make CDC-recognized virtual Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) providers eligible for reimbursement in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) expanded model. The total direct and indirect costs of diabetes in the United States is … Continue Reading
Scott Applauds Passage of Heirs' Property Amendment
Monday | October 28, 2019WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Doug Jones (D-AL) introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations bill for the Department of Agriculture. This amendment would appropriate funds for the Secretary to implement the pilot project for USDA to provide loans to help resolve heirs' property issues. The amendment passed the Senate by a vote of 91-1. "Heirs' property overwhelmingly impacts African-American land ownership, and in turn, prevents many farmers and … Continue Reading
