Press Releases
Senator Scott Supports Dr. Ben Carson for HUD Secretary
Friday | January 13, 2017U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after the conclusion of Dr. Ben Carson's confirmation hearing in Senate Banking Committee … Continue Reading
Senator Scott on First Votes of Obamacare Repeal Process
Wednesday | January 11, 2017Washington - Early this morning, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) voted to pass the 2017 budget resolution, the first step to repealing and replacing Obamacare. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Statement on Death Penalty in Charleston Trial
Tuesday | January 10, 2017WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement on today's sentencing in Charleston trial: "Nineteen months ago, a heartless murderer attempted to start a race war. He believed the damage his racist hands wrought would undo Charleston, South Carolina, and maybe even the nation. Today that man was rightly sentenced to death. I want to thank the jurors for their service during this agonizing case. As we heard the testimony of survivors and the families of … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Supports Sessions for Attorney General
Tuesday | January 10, 2017As the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to begin the nomination hearings of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) for United States Attorney General, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement: … Continue Reading
Scott, Shelby Place Wager on College Football Playoff National Championship
Monday | January 9, 2017U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced a friendly wager on the College Playoff National Championship between the Clemson University Tigers and the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Sworn-In to New Term
Tuesday | January 3, 2017U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) was sworn-in to his first full term in the United States Senate this afternoon in a ceremony on the Senator floor. Scott will roll out his Opportunity Agenda in the coming weeks, introducing legislation to ensure every American family has the opportunity to succeed. … Continue Reading
Scott: Kerry Speech Promises Path to Pain
Wednesday | December 28, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's speech regarding Israel and the Middle East today. … Continue Reading
Senator Tim Scott on Nomination of Mulvaney as OMB Director
Saturday | December 17, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following the nomination of Congressman Mick Mulvaney to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott reacts to final verdict of Mother Emanuel Church shooting
Thursday | December 15, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) reacts to the final verdict reached in the murder trial involving the shooting at Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston: … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Votes to Keep Government Running
Saturday | December 10, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after voting to fully fund the government through April … Continue Reading
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after voting to support the FY17 National Defense Authorization Act
Thursday | December 8, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after voting to support the FY17 National Defense Authorization Act … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Statement on his Support of the 21st Century Cures Act
Wednesday | December 7, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the following statement after voting to support the 21st Century Cures Act … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Calls for Inclusion of Justice Clarence Thomas in Exhibits at the NMAAHC
Tuesday | December 6, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) sent a letter to the Smithsonian Institution today, requesting a reconsideration of the omission of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, the second African American to ever serve on the United States Supreme Court, in the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) … Continue Reading
Senate Opportunity Coalition Launches Second Official Event
Tuesday | December 6, 2016Today, the Senate Opportunity Coalition (SOC) released its second report reviewing their continued progress in identifying common obstacles faced by millions of Americans still living in poverty. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Statement on Mistrial Decision in Michael Slager Case
Tuesday | December 6, 2016Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after the judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of former North Charleston police officer, Michael Slager … Continue Reading
Senator Scott, Casey’s Bi-partisan Anti-Semitism Awareness Act passes unanimously in the Senate
Friday | December 2, 2016Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, which was introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Bob Casey (D-PA) earlier this week. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott votes to extend the Iran Sanctions Act
Thursday | December 1, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the following statement after voting to extend the Iran Sanctions Act. The passage of the act will extend existing sanctions through December 31, 2026. … Continue Reading
With Attacks On The Rise, Senators Scott, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Anti-Semitism Awareness Act
Monday | November 28, 2016Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Anti-Semitism Awareness Act in an effort to combat increasing incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses nationwide. The Senators joined together to ensure the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has the necessary statutory tools at their disposal to investigate anti-Jewish incidents. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Statement on Governor Haley's Nomination as U.N. Ambassador
Tuesday | November 22, 2016U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement in support of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley's nomination as U.N. Ambassador. … Continue Reading
Senator Scott votes to support the Gold Star Families Act of 2016
Tuesday | November 15, 2016In keeping with his strong support of military service members and their families, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) voted in favor of passing the Gold Star Families Act today. … Continue Reading
