Press Releases

Senator Tim Scott Statement on Nomination of Ashton Carter for Secretary of Defense

Dec 5, 2014 Issues: Military and Veterans

Charleston, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s nomination of Ashton Carter to serve as Secretary of Defense.   “Mr. Carter has a wealth of experience that I hope will lead to solid...

PHOTO RELEASE: Senator Tim Scott Sworn into the United States Senate

Dec 2, 2014

Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Tim Scott was sworn in to the United States Senate this morning on the Senate floor this morning at 10 AM. Below are photos of the event as well as meeting with South Carolinians after Senator Scott was sworn in.

New Obama Ozone Regulation Proposal Bad Idea for Families and Businesses

Nov 26, 2014 Issues: Job Creation, Energy

Charleston, SC- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released a statement following the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement to enact new job killing regulations on ozone:

Scott and Bipartisan Group of Senators Ask for Proper Use of Harbor Maintenance Funding

Nov 25, 2014 Issues: Transportation

Charleston, SC ­– U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joined a bipartisan group of 22 senators in requesting that the Senate Appropriations Committee set spending levels for harbor maintenance at the amounts authorized in the Water Resources Reform and...

Statement from Senator Scott on the Situation in Ferguson, Missouri

Nov 24, 2014

Charleston, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement in response to the grand jury's decision in the Ferguson, Missouri shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown last August:   “Today’s announcement by the grand jury is one...

Senator Scott Statement on Iranian Nuclear Delay

Nov 24, 2014 Issues: Foreign Affairs

CHARLESTON, SC – Senator Tim Scott released the following statement after the Obama Administration failed again to reach an agreement with Iran on its nuclear weapons program.  On Wednesday, November 19, Sen. Scott joined his Republican colleagues...

Senator Tim Scott Statement on the Resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel

Nov 24, 2014 Issues: Military and Veterans

Charleston, SC - Senator Tim Scott released the following statement regarding the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.  "In South Carolina, our military and defense communities are a vital part of our state. They are our family, friends...

Senator Tim Scott Responds to President Obama's Immigration Announcement

Nov 20, 2014 Issues: Immigration

Following President Obama's announcement this evening that he plans to take unilateral executive action on immigration, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the following statement:

Senator Tim Scott Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline

Nov 18, 2014 Issues: Energy

Washington – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following Senate Democrats’ refusal to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, which is supported by 60 percent of the American public.   “It is extremely disappointing that Senate...

Bipartisan, Bicoastal Group of Lawmakers Calls on Coast Guard to Keep Facilities Open

Nov 18, 2014

Washington, D.C. – In a continued effort to ensure the safety of residents living and working in coastal areas, members of Congress from Oregon today joined South Carolina lawmakers in calling on the U.S. Coast Guard to keep facilities in South...

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