Press Releases
Scott Introduces Legislation to Raise Status of South Carolina’s National Historical Sites, Rename as National Parks
Tuesday | June 28, 2016The Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Park Act of 2016, introduced today by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), will provide oversight and protection to these historically significant sites in South Carolina's Lowcountry. The bill, which has received support from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Sumter-Fort Moultrie Historical Trust, establishes a clear management plan for the preservation and maintenance of the site, and has the potential to enhance local economic opportunities and growth for the surrounding area through increased tourism and visitation. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Statement on Benghazi Report
Tuesday | June 28, 2016Senator Scott Statement on Zika and Veterans Funding Vote Today
Tuesday | June 28, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the following statement after voting to fund efforts to combat the Zika virus and keep our promises to our nation's veterans today … Continue Reading
Scott Statement on Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt
Monday | June 27, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement sharing his disappointment following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Whole Women's Health v. Hellerstedt. … Continue Reading
Scott Statement on Thursday Gun Votes
Thursday | June 23, 2016U.S Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below after the Senate voted whether or not to proceed with two gun-related amendments this afternoon. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott: Supreme Court Stops Obama’s Executive Overreach on Immigration
Thursday | June 23, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the statement below following today's decision on the case of United States v. Texas, No. 15-674 by the U.S. Supreme Court, which blocks President Obama's effort to unilaterally change our nation's immigration laws. … Continue Reading
Scott and Colleagues Introduce Bi-Partisan Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Wednesday | June 22, 2016U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) today introduced the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA), which would streamline and reform federal housing programs to expand affordable housing opportunities for low-income families in high-opportunity neighborhoods with lower crime and better schools, improve the quality of life for public housing residents, strengthen work incentives, reduce homelessness and cut red tape. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Votes to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Terrorists, Strengthen Mental Health Considerations in Background Checks, and Protect Innocent Americans’ Due Process Rights
Monday | June 20, 2016Today in Washington, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) again voted for amendments introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) that would keep guns out of the hands of terrorists and strengthen considerations regarding mental health in regards to firearms background checks. … Continue Reading
Scott Votes to Keep Gitmo Open, Raise Pay for our Troops, Keep MOX Running
Tuesday | June 14, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below after voting for the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Introduces Bill to Curb IRS Abuse and Protect Free Speech
Tuesday | June 14, 2016Continuing efforts to curb the ability of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to target groups and organizations due to their political beliefs, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today introduced the Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act. The legislation, which builds from a recommendation the IRS itself is considering, would ensure the tax information of those who support tax-exempt non-profits is protected by changing the reporting requirements for the 990 Schedule B form. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Statement on Orlando Terror Attacks
Monday | June 13, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement regarding last night's tragedy in Orlando. … Continue Reading
Scott Supports Legislation Simplifying Regulatory Framework for SC Manufacturing
Wednesday | June 8, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott this week supported the Frank J. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which gives the manufacturing industry needed regulatory predictability and marks the first major environmental reforms passed by Congress in two decades. … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott Commends Ryan Poverty Focus
Tuesday | June 7, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott issued the statement below following Speaker Paul Ryan and House Republicans unveiling the first plank of their "A Better Way" initiative, aimed at lifting people out of poverty. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Honors Veterans on Memorial Day
Friday | May 27, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott issued the following statement in advance of Memorial Day: … Continue Reading
Scott Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Temporarily Stop Gitmo Transfers
Thursday | May 26, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joined Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (MT) today to introduce bicameral legislation to temporarily ban the transfer or release of detainees from Guantanamo Bay. … Continue Reading
Scott Votes to Support Nation’s Veterans
Thursday | May 19, 2016I was proud to support the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill because it ensures that the services and care that our veterans earned through their service to our nation is delivered to them. … Continue Reading
Scott Statement on Obama Administration’s Final Overtime Rule
Wednesday | May 18, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), author of the Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act, released the following statement following the Obama administration's publication of a final rule radically changing who is eligible for overtime pay. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Votes to Provide Emergency Resources to Combat Zika Virus in U.S.
Tuesday | May 17, 2016Today, Senator Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after voting for the Cornyn amendment to provide $1.1 billion in emergency funding for efforts to prepare for and respond to the Zika virus. … Continue Reading
Scott Pleased New NDAA Continues Important Policy to Prevent Guantanamo Bay’s Closure
Friday | May 13, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the below statement following approval of the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) by a vote of 23-3. … Continue Reading
Scott Reacts to Ruling Against Obamacare Law
Thursday | May 12, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the following statement after a federal district judge ruled in House v. Burwell that the Obama administration unlawfully funded parts of Obamacare without an appropriation from Congress … Continue Reading
