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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 8, 2025

today should have been-- it should have been--a historic day for Americans, a historic day for working-class Americans, blue-collar Americans, to see their financial system democratized. Well, what does that mean? What it means is a day…

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May 6, 2025

I rise in support today for two strong nominees: Luke Pettit and Marcus Molinaro, who were moved out of the Banking Committee with broad bipartisan support. Luke Pettit has been nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for…

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May 6, 2025

I am so sorry to hear that. H.J. Res. 61 Mr. President, I rise for another topic. Today, I rise in support of my Congressional Review Act to overturn one of the Biden-era EPA rules on the rubber tire manufacturing NESHAP. In November 2004…

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Apr 8, 2025

John Cornyn is a leader who delivers on President Trump’s agenda and for the people of Texas in the U.S. Senate.

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Mar 26, 2025

I rise to talk in favor of my CRA on the overdraft fees. President Biden and his politically motivated junk fee conversation was not about helping consumers. It was about trying to change the conversation away from the devastation that…

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Mar 11, 2025

The state has a proud tradition of electing common-sense Republicans—and will do so again in 2026!

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Mar 11, 2025

has a proud tradition of electing common-sense Republicans—and will do so again in 2026!

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Mar 4, 2025

reserving the right to object, IEEPA is a powerful tool that provides the President with a range of authorities to protect our national security. With all the challenges facing our Nation, now is not the time to be limiting Presidential…

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Feb 28, 2025

Our relatives have paid too high a price for us not to see discomfort as a motivating factor for our success.

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Feb 28, 2025

That's called the American way, or at least it's supposed to be the American way.

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Feb 28, 2025

I could be a victim or I could be victorious, but I couldn't be both.

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Feb 28, 2025

To anyone who believes that opportunity ought not come with headwinds, I don't know where you live, but it ain't reality.

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Feb 28, 2025

My goal is to set the kind of parameters that allows for $1 trillion of capital to be set free in disadvantaged communities in the next 10 years.

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Feb 28, 2025

If we are to overcome the obstacles in our way, it won't be red or blue. It won't be black or white. It will be green.

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Feb 28, 2025

Those two things, housing and small businesses, transform minority communities and disadvantaged communities all across America.

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Feb 20, 2025

I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. Democrats are the ones who caused the record-high inflation and soaring consumer prices with their reckless partisan spending. The cost of everything is up 20 percent, and the cost of housing…

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Feb 20, 2025

I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. Here is why: They are putting the blame in the wrong place. We all agree the housing prices have skyrocketed over the last 4 years. Unfortunately, my colleagues across the aisle aren't…

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Feb 17, 2025

the pursuit of political headlines over sound policies

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Feb 13, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 558 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

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Feb 12, 2025

10% of the resources come from the federal government, and yet 80 to 90% of the rules that suppress performance come from Washington.

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Feb 5, 2025

It sounded like you were suggesting that there was a place on the planet that has better barbecue than South Carolina. I know my ears mistook the words coming out of your mouth. I know you are a fine coach, Coach, but we both know we can't…

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Feb 5, 2025

Thank you, Coach. I will just simply say that although there are many, many people living in Alabama coming to the conclusion--it makes total sense to me. Alabama is a fine State. You guys produce national championships, and you know…

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Feb 5, 2025

the Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission is to create strong, sustainable communities and support of affordable homes. Yet under President Biden and his administration, the Department failed to serve our Nation's most…

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Jan 23, 2025

I ask unanimous consent to have the following printed in the Congressional Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Rules of Procedure for the Committee on Banking, Housing, and…

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