Recent News About Tim Scott
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Defense Credit Union Council: Proposed credit card bill could increase fraud risk for South Carolina veterans
The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) told South Carolina's U.S. senators in May that proposed credit card regulations would “risk military financial readiness,” and the council is now saying the bill could “jeopardize veterans’ financial security.”
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Senator Scott Joins Morrison Yard Opportunity Zone in “Community Compact”
On June 30, U.S. Senator Tim Scott joined business and community leaders at Morrison Yard, a $300 million residential, office, and mixed-use project located in a Qualified Opportunity Zone in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Senator Scott Statement on the Grand Opening of the International African American Museum
Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on the public opening of the International African American Museum.
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Scott Calls on Federal Reserve Chair to Reform Regulatory Process, Highlights Nation’s Unsustainable Spending, Economic Challenges
In his opening statement at the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) called on the Chair to show thoughtful, independent leadership as the Fed navigates a response to supervisory failures in recent bank collapses and efforts to address the nation’s top economic challenges.
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Scott, Senate Colleagues Fight to Provide Expectant Moms with Tax Relief
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined his Senate colleagues in introducing the Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act, legislation which will allow expectant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit for their unborn children. The Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act builds on the Child Tax Credit provisions included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by supporting families and pregnant mothers in light of the many costs that come with carrying a baby, as well as planning for the care of a newborn baby.
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Scott’s Landmark Fentanyl Bill Unanimously Passes Out of Committee
Ranking Member Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) legislation to address America’s fentanyl crisis was advanced by the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs at today’s legislative markup.
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Senator Tim Scott’s Landmark Fentanyl Legislation Advances
Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, announced his legislation to combat America’s fentanyl crisis will advance to a critical next step in the legislative process, bringing it closer to becoming law.
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Scott Sickle Cell Legislation Passes Out of Committee
On June 15, Senator Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) and Senator Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2023 passed out of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
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Scott, Senate Colleagues Unveil Landmark Package to Lower Education Costs and Student Debt
On June 14, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing the groundbreaking Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act, a package of five bills aimed at directly addressing the issues driving the skyrocketing cost of higher education and the increasing amounts of debt students take on to attend school.
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Ranking Member Scott Slams Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Progressive Agenda at Banking Hearing
At today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) stood up for American consumers and businesses by admonishing Director Rohit Chopra for the agency’s progressive regulatory agenda.
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ICYMI: Tim Scott Bill Requires App Stores To Show Country Of Origin, Would Stick ‘Made In China’ Label On TikTok
This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) unveiled a bill to protect American children from foreign apps which can access and exploit their data.
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Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Save Taxpayers Billions at the Pump and Fuel American Energy Independence
On June 13, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined eight of his Senate colleagues in introducing the Pay Less at the Pump Act.
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Senator Scott Speaks at Palmetto Boys State
On June 12, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) addressed Palmetto Boys State members at Anderson University.
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Senator Scott Opposes Giving Biden Administration Blank Check
On June 2, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement after voting no on H.R. 3746, which raises the debt limit:
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Senator Scott Fights Back Against Biden Administration’s Illegal and Unfair Student Loan Cancellation Policy, Protects Working Americans
On June 1, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) challenged the Biden Administration’s student loan cancellation executive action by voting in favor of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval.
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Scott Urges A Return To Free-Market Principles, Economic Freedom To Counter China’s Growing Aggression
In his opening statement at today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) emphasized the growing threat the United States faces from China.
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Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency, Protect Children Online
On May 30, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the Know Your App Act to increase transparency and provide parents with information to protect their children online in making informed decisions. The bill would require online app stores to display the country where apps are developed and owned.
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Sen. Scott Statement on the Passing of Tim Keller
Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on the passing of pastor and theologian Tim Keller.
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Ranking Member Scott Underscores Failure of Federal Regulators To Do Their Job, Protect the Financial System
At May 18 hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) held financial regulators accountable for supervisory failures that contributed to the failures of Silicon Valley and Signature Banks.
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Sen. Scott Celebrates National Police Week, Resolution Passes Senate
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined 78 of his Senate colleagues in championing a resolution declaring May 14th - May 20th National Police Week, which passed the Senate this week.