Press Releases
Recovering from Hurricane Florence
Monday | September 17, 2018** Dec. 5th is the last day to register for FEMA or Disaster Relief SBA loans ** Returning Home: After the storm: https://www.scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/Library/ML-025204.pdf Boil Water Emergencies: https://www.scdhec.gov/boil-water-emergencies Indoor mold: https://www.scdhec.gov/environment/your-home/indoor-mold Returning home: https://www.scdhec.gov/disaster-preparedness/hurricanes-floods/returning-home Animals and Insects: … Continue Reading
Hurricane Florence Information Resource Sheet
Wednesday | September 12, 2018Hurricane Florence: Information Resource Sheet In life threatening situations, please dial 9-1-1. South Carolina's 24-hour State Emergency Hotline is 1-866-246-0133 - residents can call with any questions about ongoing preparations. For the most up-to-date weather forecasts check the National Hurricane Center website. United Way's 2-1-1 is a free hotline that provides information to individuals seeking community resources like shelter, food and water, recovery support, and other … Continue Reading
Hurricane Florence: Be Prepared
Monday | September 10, 2018Dear fellow South Carolinians,Yesterday, Governor Henry McMaster ordered the mandatory evacuation of South Carolina's entire 187-mile coastline starting at noon on 9/11. Since then, the mandatory evacuations of Jasper, Colleton and Beaufort counties has been rescinded. As of 9/9, at the direction of the Governor, the Palmetto State is under a State of Emergency allowing the S.C. Emergency Management Division and all state agencies to organize resources in preparation for the oncoming … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott to Host Event Honoring SC’s Women Veterans
Wednesday | September 5, 2018COLUMBIA, SC - The office of Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is excited to announce he will be hosting an event to recognize and honor the contributions of South Carolina's women veterans this upcoming Veterans Day weekend. The event will take place on Saturday, November 10, at the First Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. Sen. Scott looks forward to announcing an exciting keynote speaker in the coming weeks, as well as more event details. Each veteran attendee will receive a Senatorial Certificate of … Continue Reading
Scott Praises the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, Following Passage of Senate Resolution
Thursday | August 23, 2018WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution honoring the great singer, Aretha Franklin:
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PHOTO RELEASE: Senator Scott Makes Opportunity Tour Stop in West Virginia
Friday | August 17, 2018HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R–SC) joined U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito for a stop on his national Opportunity Tour in West Virginia. Sens. Scott and Capito visited four stops in Huntington including Core 10 and the Huntington OZ Coalfield Development.
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Friday | August 17, 2018CHARLESTON, W.Va. –U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) highlight the numerous benefits that can result from communities taking advantage of Opportunity Zones, in an op-ed for the Charleston Gazette-Mail (WV) today.
… Continue ReadingScott Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Quattlebaum to the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Thursday | August 16, 2018WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement on the confirmation of Judge Marvin Quattlebaum to the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals:
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Monday | August 13, 2018Scott Leads Finance Committee in Urging President Trump to Name Ambassador to the OECD to Defend U.S. Tax Interests Abroad
Thursday | August 2, 2018WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) led members on the Senate Finance Committee in urging President Trump to name the United States Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
… Continue ReadingScott Hails Passage of FY 2019 NDAA
Wednesday | August 1, 2018WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), member of the Armed Services Committee, released the following statement upon final passage of the John S. McCain Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act:
… Continue ReadingSenator Scott Recognizes 2018 Angels in Adoption recipient Dan Walters
Monday | July 30, 2018Charleston, SC - Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) would like to offer his congratulations to the 2018 Angels in Adoption award recipient, Mr. Dan Walters of Greenwood, SC. Senator Scott has requested that Mr. Walters be recognized in the U.S. Congressional Record, which can be found here. Mr. Walters has truly opened up his heart and home through his exceptional service for children in the foster care system. Since entering the foster care program, Mr. Walters has fostered fifteen children, … Continue Reading
Senator Scott Statement, Photos After Meeting With Supreme Court Nominee
Wednesday | July 25, 2018Washington - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement and photos below following his meeting this afternoon with Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
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Monday | July 23, 2018WASHINGTON D.C.—U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed the appointment of Robert L. Wilkie to be Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):
… Continue ReadingPHOTO RELEASE: Senator Scott Makes Opportunity Tour Stop in Iowa
Friday | July 20, 2018WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joined U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today for a stop on his national Opportunity Tour in Iowa. Sens. Scott and Ernst visited Des Moines and West Des Moines, including the Des Moines Dream Center and the Phenix School Apartments.
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Friday | July 20, 2018Over the past eight months, families across the country have seen significant benefits from last year’s tax reform package...
… Continue ReadingScott Applauds House for Passing Legislation to Increase Access to Credit and Opportunity
Tuesday | July 17, 2018WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement upon House passage of the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act, which includes S. 3040, the Senator’s bipartisan Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2018.
… Continue ReadingSenator Tim Scott to Accept Applications for Fall 2018 Internships
Friday | July 13, 2018Columbia, SC- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has announced he is accepting congressional internship applications for available positions in his Washington DC, North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices for the fall of 2018. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students practical experience in constituent services, the legislative process, government policy, and press. The internship provides students with the ability to work with and learn from public service … Continue Reading
Scott, Republican Senators Reintroduce Bill to Keep Senior IRS Officials Accountable
Thursday | July 12, 2018WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joined Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Dean Heller (R-IV), Mike Enzi (R-WY), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA), introduced the IRS Accountability Act of 2018 which empowers the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner the authority to fire senior officials for misconduct and poor performance.
… Continue ReadingScott Named to NDAA Conference Committee
Wednesday | July 11, 2018Washington - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below after being named to the Conference Committee for the National Defense Authorization Act.
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