Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. The bill before us is not about funding housing programs at HUD. The bill, unlike amendment No. 5514, is about funding our ICE agents and Border Patrol. You wouldn't know it based on what the other side is talking about. Democrats are desperate--desperate--to distract Americans from the fact that they have, once again, become the party of ``defunding the police and border security.'' The American people see right through this. Democrats are making our communities less safe and our homeland less secure. Enough is enough you-all.
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Tim Scott
Senator · South Carolina · Republican
Tim Scott
School Choice · Opportunity Zones · Tax Cuts · Border Security
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Even the Senator from Pennsylvania is so excited that he had to recognize the Presiding Officer. I will simply say that the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act even gets the junior Senator from Pennsylvania's vote. You may ask yourself, why is that the case? I have four really important reasons that is truly the case. First, it is because we cut redtape, and when you cut redtape, you actually reduce the cost of housing. Second, it unlocks the housing supply. When you put more housing supply on the market, more people have a chance to become a first-time home buyer.
Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. The bill before us is not about housing programs at HUD; the bill, unlike amendment No. 5535, is about funding our ICE agents and our Border Patrol and keeping our country safe. Democrats are desperate to distract Americans from the fact that they have once again become the party of defunding the police and border security. The American people see right through it. Democrats are making our communities less safe and our homeland less secure. Enough is enough.
Biography
Tim Scott grew up in a working-class family and built a career as a small business owner before entering public service. Elected as U.S. Senator for South Carolina in 2013, he has focused on expanding economic opportunity, advancing law enforcement reform, and promoting education initiatives. Scott led efforts to create Opportunity Zones to spur investment in underserved communities and played a key role in drafting the JUSTICE Act, aimed at police reform. He serves South Carolina with a pragmatic approach, emphasizing community engagement and economic growth.
Education
- B.S. in Political Science, Charleston Southern University, Charleston, SC1988
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2011-PresentRepresenting South Carolina in the Senate
Member, South Carolina House of Representatives
2009–10Member, Charleston County Council
1995–2008(four terms as chair)
Owner, Tim Scott Allstate
Partner, Pathway Real Estate Group
Policy Focus
Education10%
Health10%
Finance and Financial Sector10%
Taxation5%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Tim Scott's record in Congress.
Opportunity Zones
Authored and championed the Opportunity Zones provision in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to spur investment in distressed communities.
Police Reform
Led Senate efforts on the JUSTICE Act to improve police accountability, transparency, and training following national calls for reform.
School Choice Advocacy
Secured expanded funding for charter schools and school choice initiatives through federal appropriations and legislative advocacy.
Fighting Human Trafficking
Co-sponsored and helped pass the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act to combat online human trafficking and hold websites accountable.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsChairman
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
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