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Senator Tim Scott seeks spring 2025 interns for multiple office locations
U.S. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina is inviting applications for internships in his offices located in Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville for the spring of 2025. The program aims to provide undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience in public service, focusing on constituent services and federal policy.
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Senator Scott proposes act for transparency in SBA's disaster fund
U.S. Senator Tim Scott has announced plans to introduce the SBA Disaster Transparency Act, aiming to align the Small Business Administration's disaster account with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund. This proposed legislation seeks to require public reporting on the status of the SBA’s fund.
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Senator Tim Scott comments on Yahya Sinwar's death
U.S. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina has released a statement regarding the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas. Senator Scott described Sinwar as "a mass murderer, terrorist, antisemite, and one of the most evil people on earth." He further stated, "The world is a safer place without this monster in it."
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Scott and Rubio propose $20B boost for FEMA disaster relief after hurricanes
U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Marco Rubio have introduced a bill to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) following significant hurricane damage in South Carolina and other southeastern states. The proposed legislation seeks to allocate $20 billion to the DRF, which is crucial for assisting recovery efforts after natural disasters.
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Senators urge DOJ probe into campus groups' potential foreign agent status
U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Chuck Grassley have raised concerns about potential foreign influence on U.S. campuses, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI to investigate whether certain organizations should register as foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). They are joined by Senators Joni Ernst and Ted Cruz in this initiative.
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Scott and Graham introduce resolution for Religious Education Week
U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham have introduced a resolution to designate October 6-12, 2024, as "Religious Education Week." The initiative aims to celebrate the significance of religious education and highlight the role of schools and organizations involved in religious instruction.
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Senate Republicans condemn Iran-backed Hamas; reaffirm support for Israel
One year after the terrorist attacks on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of dozens of Americans, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and the entire Senate Republican Conference have condemned Iran-backed Hamas for its actions. They have expressed support for Israel's right to self-defense and called for the release of American hostages still held by Hamas.
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Lawmakers press DOJ for action on illegal voter registration
U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, alongside Senator Bill Hagerty from Tennessee and Congressman Andy Biggs of Arizona, has publicly criticized U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland over the Department of Justice's handling of illegal aliens registering to vote in American elections. They expressed concern about reports of non-citizens participating in federal elections and noted a lack of response from the DOJ to their inquiry sent on July 12, 2024.
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Senators urge swift passage of disaster relief after Hurricane Helene
U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) have written a letter to Senate leaders urging immediate action on disaster relief legislation following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The letter was addressed to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Senate Appropriations Vice Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine).
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Lawmakers criticize use of flawed study in LNG export halt
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas) have issued a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm criticizing the Biden-Harris administration for basing its decision to halt liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on what they call a flawed study. The Howarth study labeled LNG as "worse than coal," which influenced the administration's decision.
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Senators introduce resolution for Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) have introduced a resolution to designate September as Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month.
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Senator Scott urges port workers to delay strike due to hurricane impact
U.S. Senator Tim Scott has called on port workers to delay their planned strike in light of the ongoing aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The work stoppage is expected to begin tomorrow at ports on the East and Gulf Coasts.
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Senator Tim Scott surveys Hurricane Helene damage in South Carolina's Upstate
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined members of the South Carolina National Guard to examine the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in South Carolina’s Upstate.
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Scott and Rubio introduce bill targeting PRC-linked battery companies
U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Marco Rubio have introduced the Blocking Bad Batteries Act, which aims to prevent the U.S. Department of State from procuring batteries produced by certain companies linked to the People's Republic of China (PRC). This move seeks to address concerns similar to those raised by Huawei's integration into global telecommunications networks.
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Senator Tim Scott leads effort with new act aimed at boosting community investments
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the leading Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, is spearheading new legislation aimed at revitalizing businesses within communities and broadening access to capital markets for all Americans. The Empowering Main Street in America Act is designed to enhance capital formation avenues that create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
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Senators urge Biden-Harris administration to address migrant children program abuses
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) have sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, urging them to address abuses in the administration's unaccompanied migrant children program. The senators are calling for cooperation with Congress to resolve issues within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which has reportedly failed to comply with subpoenas and information requests from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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Senator Tim Scott discusses economic plans at Punchbowl event
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) participated in a fireside chat with Punchbowl’s Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman to discuss his plans for the future of small businesses and the American economy. The conversation addressed workforce development, the future of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), and the impact of Senator Scott’s Opportunity Zones initiative.
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Senate designates September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Senate has passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) to designate September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This move highlights the significant impact of cancer, which is the leading cause of death by disease among children past infancy, affecting over 14,500 children under the age of 19 each year.
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Senators introduce bill for comprehensive sickle cell disease care
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act. The legislation would allow State Medicaid programs to provide comprehensive care to sickle cell disease (SCD) patients through a health home model. Health homes have been used by state Medicaid programs to provide coordinated care through a provider team model to patients with chronic conditions. Health home services include care management, care coordination, and patient-family support services.
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Legislation introduced for enhanced security measures for presidential nominees
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) led 11 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Protect Our Presidents Act, which aims to enhance U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protection for presidential nominees to the same level currently provided to a sitting U.S. president.