119th Congress

Tim Scott

Senator, South Carolina

Party

Republican

Born: September 19, 1965 (age 61)
In Congress: Senate since 2013, House 2011 to 2013
Term Ends: January 3, 2029
Votes With Party: 99%
Missed Votes: 1%
Office Phone: 202-224-6121
Website: scott.senate.gov

Committees

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Chairman
Finance
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Who Is Tim Scott?

Tim Scott is a Republican senator from South Carolina in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2013, House 2011 to 2013. Born September 19, 1965, Scott is 61. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Scott voted on 95 and missed 1. Scott voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Scott sponsored 69 bills and resolutions this Congress.

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Bills Tim Scott Sponsored

A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month". (S.Res. 947, Agreed To)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease. (S.Res. 940, Agreed To)
Opportunities for Nuclear Energy Investment Act (S. 5641, In Committee)
Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act (S. 5552, In Committee)
Critical Mineral Executive Coordination Act of 2026 (S. 5551, In Committee)
Birth Tourism Elimination Act (S. 5527, In Committee)
Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act (S. 5096, In Committee)
Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act (S. 4767, In Committee)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. (S.Res. 801, Agreed To)
ICTS Supply Chain Security Act of 2026 (S. 4882, In Committee)
Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2026 (S. 4793, In Committee)
Tax Court Parity Act (S. 4761, In Committee)

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A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 27th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 10 through May 16, 2026. (S.Res. 764, Agreed To)
IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act (S. 4528, In Committee)
Clinical Trial Modernization Act (S. 4440, In Committee)
A resolution congratulating the University of South Carolina Aiken women's polo team on winning the 2026 United States Polo Association Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Championship. (S.Res. 689, Agreed To)
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (S. 4242, In Committee)
High-Quality Charter Schools Act (S. 1813, In Committee)
PREDICT Act (S. 4048, In Committee)
Kids in Classes Act (S. 4047, In Committee)
Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026 (S. 3848, In Committee)
Repair Abuses of MSP Payments (RAMP) Act (S. 3816, In Committee)
A resolution designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week". (S.Res. 587, Introduced)
PREVENT DIABETES Act (S. 3692, In Committee)
Worker Privacy Act (S. 3128, In Committee)
Pay Our Capitol Police Act (S. 3073, In Committee)
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month". (S.Res. 465, Agreed To)
Employee Rights Act (S. 2984, In Committee)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease. (S.Res. 416, Agreed To)
Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025 (S. 2814, In Committee)
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 2301, Out of Committee)
Telehealth Modernization Act (S. 2709, In Committee)
ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 (S. 2651, Out of Committee)
Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act (S. 2486, In Committee)
Community Investment and Prosperity Act (S. 2464, In Committee)
Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 (S. 2419, In Committee)
IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act (S. 2358, In Committee)
Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (S. 2237, In Committee)
Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S. 2228, In Committee)
Value Over Cost Act of 2025 (S. 2118, In Committee)
A bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to annually review, update, and report on the facilities and property of the United States Government determined to be national security sensitive for purposes of review of real estate transactions under section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950. (S. 2116, In Committee)
A resolution commemorating June 17, 2025, as the tenth anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting. (S.Res. 282, Agreed To)
Strengthening Benefit Plans Act of 2025 (S. 2003, In Committee)
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act (S. 1998, In Committee)
COACHES Act (S. 1982, In Committee)
Employee Access to Worksite Health Services Act (S. 1944, In Committee)
A bill to repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. (S. 1889, In Committee)
A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 11 through May 17, 2025. (S.Res. 238, Agreed To)
Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act (S. 1757, In Committee)
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions". (S.J.Res. 18, Became Law)
Aviation Workforce Development Act (S. 1590, In Committee)
Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act (S. 1545, In Committee)
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 (S. 558, In Committee)
Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2025 (S. 1465, In Committee)
A bill to extend certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. (S. 1452, In Committee)
Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act (S. 1182, In Committee)
FIRM Act (S. 875, Out of Committee)
Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 (S. 883, In Committee)
SBA Disaster Transparency Act (S. 371, Out of Committee)
Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2025 (S. 735, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing". (S.J.Res. 24, In Committee)
Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act (S. 628, In Committee)
‘Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025 (S. 505, In Committee)
CHOICE Act (S. 487, In Committee)
Securing our Border Act (S. 481, In Committee)
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (S.Res. 58, Out of Committee)
STOP MADNESS Act (S. 363, In Committee)
A resolution designating the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week". (S.Res. 44, Introduced)
Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act (S. 204, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Scott spoke on the floor 20 times on 18 session days in the 119th Congress.

Senate, September 14, 2026, 203 wordsRecognizing the 200th Anniversary of Saint James the Greater Catholic Church
As the senior Senator from the great State of South Carolina, it is my pleasure to recognize and congratulate Saint James the Greater Catholic Church as they celebrate their 200th anniversary as a faithful parish in the Lowcountry.
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Senate, July 23, 2026, 9 wordsVote on Traynor Nomination (Executive Session)That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 22, 2026, 985 words21st Century Road to Housing Act
I thank the ranking member for her kind comments and for her hard work on behalf of the American people.
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Senate, June 16, 2026, 15 words21st Century Road to Housing ActThat Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 16, 2026, 41 words21st Century Road to Housing Act: Motion to Proceed
I understand that the Senate has received a message from the House to accompany H.R. 6644.
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Senate, March 12, 2026, 393 wordsHousing for the 21st Century Act
The issue of housing is not a Republican issue or a Democrat issue. It is an issue about helping moms like the one that raised me--the amazing woman that she was--to become a homeowner.
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Senate, December 16, 2025, 200 wordsNational Historical Park and National Historic Landmark Establishment and Boundary Adjustments Act of 2025
In light of the Sunday attack in Australia on the Jewish community, I wanted to read a letter sent by my friend Scott Reckler to his family--he is Jewish--in response to the Jewish community's pain and misery that they were feeling, experiencing. This is a real-time letter that he sent to his family on Sunday. I thought it would be appropriate for us to hear these powerful words written to Scott's family:…
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Senate, October 23, 2025, 7 wordsVote on Meredith Nomination (Executive Session)That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, October 6, 2025, 230 wordsTribute to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
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 values of faith, justice, and unity, offering an inspiring example of what it means to lead with conviction and humility.
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Senate, September 15, 2025, 198 wordsTribute to Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman
Today I share my gratitude with Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, for his prayer for the Senate and for our country.
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Remembering Lloyd Wayne Coppedge (Executive Calendar) (Senate, August 1, 2025)
Commemorating June 17, 2025, as the Tenth Anniversary of the Mother Emanuel Ame Church Shooting (Senate, June 17, 2025)
Genius Act (Executive Session) (Senate, June 11, 2025)
Motion to Discharge: S.j. RES. 54 (Senate, June 11, 2025)
Genius Act (Senate, May 8, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... (Senate, March 26, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... (Senate, March 4, 2025)
Introductory Statement on S. 558 (Senate, February 13, 2025)
Confirmation of Eric Turner (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Rules of Procedure (Senate, January 23, 2025)

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Questions About Tim Scott

Is Tim Scott still in Congress?

Yes. Tim Scott is serving as senator from South Carolina in the 119th Congress.

What party is Tim Scott?

Tim Scott is a Republican.

When is Tim Scott up for reelection?

Scott's current term ends January 3, 2029, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2028.

How old is Tim Scott?

Tim Scott was born September 19, 1965 and is 61.

How often does Tim Scott vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Scott voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.

What committees is Tim Scott on?

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Chairman); Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.