"It was an honor to help recognize the historic SC Congressman Joseph H. Rainey by dedicating room 150 in the U.S. Capitol in his honor more than 150 years after his service.A former slave, he was the first Black man elected to Congress. I proudly stand upon his shoulders."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from James E. Clyburn:
"At 9 am tomorrow, I will testify before @HouseJudiciary on my bill to make "Lift Every Voice and Sing" the national hymn.This song has resonated with me all of my life. Making it the national hymn would be an act of healing, bringing our country closer together. twitter.com/HouseJudiciary" on Feb. 3Read on Twitter
"Join @SpeakerPelosi, @SteveScalise, @RepBeatty, @RepTomRice, family of former S.C. Representative Joseph H. Rainey and me as we designate Room H-150 of the U.S. Capitol as "The Joseph H. Rainey Room. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1" on Feb. 3Read on Twitter
"While the Senate refuses to act on the House-passed #HR8 and my bill, HR 1446, to close the deadly #CharlestonLoophole, we lose over 110 Americans per day to gun violence.Survivors deserve more than our "thoughts and prayers."They deserve our action. #GVSurvivorsWeek" on Feb. 2Read on Twitter
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