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On the recordMay 27, 2026
I was proud to author Opportunity Zones as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—an innovative tool that empowers states to identify economically distressed communities and connect them with a powerful incentive to drive private investment where it’s needed most.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

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Celebrating the expansion of Opportunity Zones in South Carolina.

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