House Majority Whip

House Bill Protects Seniors' Access to Doctors

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:19:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement in support of House passage of H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act, legislation that guarantees continued care for Medicare beneficiaries and competitive wages for the physicians who supp...

Congressman Clyburn Reacts to House Passage of Health Care Reform

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:37:00 EST

Washington, DC - The U.S. House of Representatives last night passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act by a vote of 220-215. Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn was responsible for "whipping" the vote in his role as House Majority Whip. He made the following statement...

Clyburn on Historic Health Reform Bill

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:05:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC-House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today delivered remark...

Clyburn Statement On Passage Of The Expedited Card Reform For Consumers Act

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:06:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn issued the following statement today after voting to pass the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act. The measure will accelerate the implementation of the credit-card reforms contained in the CARD Act which was signed into law by President O...

Clyburn Statement On Positive Economic Growth

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:23:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC-House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement after the Commerce Department announced stronger than expected growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) and jobless claims rose at a lower rate than had been anticipated. This news marks the first quarter...

House Introduces the Affordable Health Care for America Act

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:18:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today...

Clyburn Praises Enactment of Defense Authorization and Hate Crimes Protection Legislation

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:37:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released the following statement today praising President Obama's enactment of the fiscal year 2010 Defense Authorization bill, which helps improve our military readiness, and supports our troops and their families. This legislation also...

House Bill Will Begin to Close Donut Hole Immediately

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:29:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC-House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today joined Speaker Pelosi, Congressman ...

Clyburn: Where's the Republican Alternative

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:07:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC-House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today noted that it has been 100 days since Republican Leadership promised a health reform alternative plan.

"Over the last 100 days the minority has spent a lot of time criticizing and demagoging a plan for comprehensive health insuran...

Clyburn Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:05:00 EST

Today, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released the following statement to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins today and runs through October 15:

"Today begins our annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. We celebrate the hard work, deep faith and closely-knit...

Clyburn Floor Statement on the Resolution of Disapproval of the Conduct of Rep. Joe Wilson

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:44:00 EST

Washington, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today spoke on the floor today regarding a House resolution disapproving of the conduct of Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) during the joint session of Congress, September 9, 2009. Following are Clyburn's remarks.

"Mister Speaker, this R...

Clyburn Statement on Eighth Anniversary of September 11

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:27:00 EST

Washington, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released the following statement today on the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

"Today, I join my fellow Americans in honoring those we lost eight years ago in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. Today my thoug...

Clyburn Responds to Joint Address on Health Care Reform

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:37:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today responded to President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on the issue of health insurance reform.

"For those who listened to the President's speech tonight, I think the watch words were 'stability a...

Clyburn Statement on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:23:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released the following statement today in recognition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Week.

"This week, as we celebrate the accomplishments of HBCUs, we must also pay tribute to the tremendous contributions that...

Clyburn on the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:17:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today commented on the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in the Gulf Coast Region.

"My thoughts are with the people of the Gulf Coast region on this solemn occasion as they continue on the long path of recovery. ...

Clyburn on the Passing of Senator Kennedy

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:19:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today commented on the passing of Massachusetts Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

"America mourns the loss of a legendary leader and public servant, Senator Edward M. Kennedy. His body of work spans a near half-centur...

Clyburn On Sotomayor Confirmation

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:46:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC -House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today commented on Senate confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic and third female justice confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

"This is a proud day in American history. Judge Sotomayor embodies the American dre...

Clyburn on Passage of Food Safety Legislation

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:15:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released the following statement praising passage of H.R. 2749, the Food Safety Enhancement Act, which gives the FDA new powers to protect children and families from contaminated food.

"Today, the House passed legislation that ...

Clyburn: Obama Answered the Question, 'What's in this Health Reform Plan for Me?'

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:36:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement in response to President Obama's prime time press conference tonight which focused mostly on health care reform.

"The President answered the question most Americans are asking, 'What's in this he...

House Approves Legislation to Make Fiscal Discipline Law of the Land

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:28:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement in response to House passage of statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) legislation, which is a profound step toward restoring, by law, fiscal responsibility to government spending.

"House Democrat...