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Tim Scott

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Tim Eugene Scott is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the junior United States senator from South Carolina, a position he has held since January 2, 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party and was previously a United States Representative from May 5, 2011, to January 2, 2013. Scott is known for his focus on issues such as economic opportunity, education reform, and community development. He has been a vocal advocate for updating infrastructure and addressing the needs of senior citizens in his state.

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May 27, 2026

Upholding this arbitrary decision… risks jeopardizing the viability of an industry intent on creating novel treatments for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease and other rare, severe genetic diseases.

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May 27, 2026

South Carolina continues to play a vital role in our national security and supporting the men and women who serve.

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May 27, 2026

I am proud to introduce and strongly support the nomination of Sheria Clarke to serve as United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina.

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May 27, 2026

HBCUs have long been engines of opportunity, but for far too long, too many have been asked to do more with less.

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May 27, 2026

We write regarding the administration of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Pediatric Rare Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) program, particularly the decision by the previous administration to deny a PRV for a one-time…

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May 27, 2026

Today’s hearing is an opportunity to refocus the Federal Reserve on its dual mandate to increase economic stability and affordability for everyday Americans.

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May 27, 2026

Illegal immigrants who break our laws must be detained while they await deportation.

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May 27, 2026

Supporting women means ensuring they have real resources, real care, and real options.

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May 27, 2026

Clinical trials are critical to medical innovation, but too many Americans, especially those in rural and underserved communities, are left out.

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May 13, 2026

today, I rise to oppose the resolutions, these three CRAs. Under former Director Chopra, the Biden CFPB frequently pushed or ignored the limits of the CFPB's authority. Consistently, they ignored their own limits because power--power--was…

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Dec 16, 2025

So each year, we light our own menorahs to remember that light can triumph over darkness, that courage and faith can outlast oppression, and that the smallest spark can ignite hope for generations. Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah…

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Oct 14, 2025

I rise to oppose S. 2965. This bill would impair Treasury's ability to support an important ally in South America, a region this administration has rightly prioritized. Argentina has the third largest economy in Latin America and has been…

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Oct 6, 2025

as the junior Senator from the great State of South Carolina, it is my honor to recognize His All Holiness Bartholomew, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. Throughout his life, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has embodied the…

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Sep 15, 2025

today I share my gratitude with Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, for his prayer for the Senate and for our country. Faith and education together have been powerful forces for good in America. That truth is reflected…

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Jul 21, 2025

We can all agree that updating aging infrastructure is a legitimate need, but when senior citizens can barely afford Formica countertops, it sends the wrong message to spend public money on luxury upgrades that feel more like they belong…

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Jun 30, 2025

I got to tell you that there is no doubt in my mind that the importance of the Defense Production Act is undeniable and specificity is a necessary component for us to have our oversight, and that is why this administration--unlike the last…

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Jun 30, 2025

The government should not restrict a party committee’s support for its own candidates.

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Jun 29, 2025

That streak will continue in 2026 when North Carolinians elect a conservative leader committed to advancing an agenda of opportunity, prosperity, and security.

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Jun 17, 2025

let me first thank Senator Graham for your thoughtful comments and, frankly, standing with me and, frankly, more importantly, standing with our family of South Carolina as we faced one of the horrific challenges our State has ever faced in…

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Jun 13, 2025

Wrong then. Wrong Now.

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Jun 13, 2025

When have they been right? I don’t know either.

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Jun 13, 2025

The Laffer Curve is right. ... It has always worked; I think it always will work.

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Jun 11, 2025

I rise in support of the GENIUS Act. Today is a good day to watch a bipartisan coalition do what we were sent here to do: work on behalf of the American people. Today, the United States can take a bold and historic step forward not just…

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May 26, 2025

Alabama is a Republican stronghold, so the NRSC is confident voters will elect another Republican to continue representing them and championing President Trump’s agenda.

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