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Scott, Finance Committee Republicans Urge Against Use of Discriminatory Metrics in Federal Health Programs
Monday | March 6, 2023U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined his Senate Finance Committee Republican colleagues in urging senior government health officials against the potential use of quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) or other similar discriminatory metrics in federal health programs, including the new drug price-setting program under the partisan Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
… Continue ReadingScott, Lankford, Coons, Colleagues Advocate for More Charitable Giving to America’s Nonprofits, Houses of Worship, Religious Organizations, and Charities
Monday | March 6, 2023U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and eight of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Charitable Act to expand and extend the expired non-itemized deduction for charitable giving, which will ensure that Americans who donate to charities, houses of worship, religious organizations, and other nonprofits of their choice are able to deduct that donation from their federal taxes at a higher level than the previous $300 deduction.
… Continue ReadingScott, Cassidy, Shaheen, Kelly Reintroduce Bill to Allow HSAs to Be Used for Direct Primary Care
Friday | March 3, 2023U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) introduced a bipartisan bill to support Direct Primary Care (DPC), lower health care costs, and expand patient access to their primary care providers. The Primary Care Enhancement Act increases access to affordable preventative and primary care by allowing health savings accounts (HSAs) to be used to pay for direct primary care. This enables patients to rely less on specialists and hospital referrals.
… Continue ReadingScott, Barrasso Bill Helps NATO Allies Escape Energy Dependence on Russia
Friday | March 3, 2023U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) re-introduced legislation to enhance the energy security of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members by providing an escape from dependence on Russian energy.
… Continue ReadingICYMI: Sen. Scott Seeks Answers on COVID-19 Origins, Highlights Faith as Part of the American Experience on Fox News’ Fox & Friends
Friday | March 3, 2023U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, joined Fox News’ Fox & Friends to discuss the importance of faith in American life and address the Biden administration’s failure to confront China’s lies about the outbreak of COVID-19.
… Continue ReadingSens. Scott, Paul, and Colleagues Fight to Protect American Workers
Thursday | March 2, 2023U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in reintroducing the National Right-to-Work Act, which preserves and protects the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations or refrain from such activities.
… Continue ReadingScott, Barrasso, Brown Rare Disease Day Resolution Unanimously Passes the Senate
Wednesday | March 1, 2023U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution designating February 28th as Rare Disease Day. The resolution unanimously passed the Senate.
… Continue ReadingScott: America Must Strengthen National Security With Economic Tools
Tuesday | February 28, 2023In his opening statement at today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing on national security, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) discussed sanctions, export controls, and other economic tools that can strengthen U.S. national security. Senator Scott emphasized that the U.S. must strategically apply these measures in response to Russian aggression and rising economic threats from China.
… Continue ReadingICYMI: Sen. Scott Hosted Inaugural Opportunity Leadership Summit
Tuesday | February 28, 2023U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) hosted his inaugural Opportunity Leadership Summit in Columbia, South Carolina. The event provided interns from around the state and Washington, DC, with the necessary resources and information to enhance their leadership skills.
… Continue ReadingSen. Scott Celebrates National FFA Organization Week
Wednesday | February 22, 2023U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution designating February 18th – February 25th, 2023, as National FFA Organization Week, which unanimously passed the Senate.
… Continue ReadingScott, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Auto Dealers
Tuesday | February 21, 2023U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act, bipartisan legislation to provide tax relief to auto dealers experiencing inventory shortages due to global supply chain issues.
… Continue ReadingScott, Klobuchar Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National Entrepreneurship Week Passes Senate
Friday | February 17, 2023This week, the Senate passed U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Amy Klobuchar’s (D-Minn.) bipartisan resolution commemorating National Entrepreneurship Week.
… Continue ReadingSenator Scott Accepting Applications for Summer 2023 Internships
Thursday | February 16, 2023U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for the summer of 2023.
… Continue ReadingScott, Booker Black History Month Resolution Unanimously Passes Senate
Wednesday | February 15, 2023This week, the Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Cory Booker's (D-N.J.) resolution celebrating Black History Month and the contributions made by Black Americans throughout history.
… Continue ReadingICYMI: Scott Showcases a Bold Vision for a Stronger American Future on Fox News’ “America Reports”
Wednesday | February 15, 2023Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Sandra Smith on “America Reports” to discuss the devastating lack of leadership from the White House that has resulted in economic decline and threats from our adversaries. The Senator also encouraged the American people to come together and celebrate the American values that make our country the greatest in the world.
… Continue ReadingScott, Cassidy, Foxx, and Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Revoke Reckless Student Loan Scheme
Tuesday | February 14, 2023WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee; Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee; Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee; and 66 other lawmakers called on the Biden administration to rescind its reckless Income Driven Repayment (IDR) rule proposal, which would reduce the amount of student loan debt borrowers … Continue Reading
ICYMI: Sen. Scott Op-Ed Urges President Biden to Support School Choice
Monday | February 13, 2023Last week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) penned an op-ed in the New York Post detailing the devastating failures within our nation’s education system and calling on Democrats to stop blocking greater opportunities for all children through school choice.
… Continue ReadingScott Calls for Less Failed Government Spending, More Solutions in Response to Housing Challenges
Thursday | February 9, 2023In his opening statement at today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing on the state of housing, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) emphasized that despite spending trillions of dollars on federal housing programs over many decades, homeownership rates for American families have not meaningfully improved.
… Continue ReadingSen. Scott Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Tuesday | February 7, 2023U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address:
… Continue ReadingScott Demands Answers from Smithsonian Regarding Violation of South Carolina Students’ First Amendment Rights
Tuesday | February 7, 2023U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in demanding answers from Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch regarding the 12 South Carolina pro-life students who faced harassment and expulsion by staff from the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
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