Skip to Content

Press Releases

Timmons to Object to Electoral College Certification on January 6

| Posted in Press Releases

 Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) today announced that he will object to the Electoral College certification process on Wednesday, January 6. He released the following statement: “On January 6, 2021, the U.S. House and Senate will convene in a joint session to open the 2020 presidential election electoral votes submitted by state government officials, certify their…

Timmons Statement on Omnibus Government Spending Bill and Additional COVID-19 Relief

| Posted in Press Releases

Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement on the Omnibus government spending package which included additional COVID-19 relief: “For months, I have called for an additional bipartisan COVID-19 relief package. There are families still suffering and businesses still struggling due to the global pandemic and the restrictions placed on them by federal, state,…

Timmons Congratulates Lockheed Martin Greenville on F-16 Depot Contract

| Posted in Press Releases

Greenville, SC — Today, the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 System Program Office within the Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate announced a $900 million F-16 Continental United States (CONUS) Depot contract to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Under this contract, the Lockheed Martin Greenville Operations facility located in Greenville, S.C. will become the first-ever F-16…

Timmons Supports Bipartisan Recommendations and Final Report from the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress

| Posted in Press Releases

 Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement after the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress passed its fifth and final set of recommendations, as well as the final committee report.  “Much of the dysfunction and gridlock in Congress stems from the limitations and outdated systems of the institution itself. Today the Select Committee…

Timmons Bill to Ensure Secure and Competitive Global 5G Networks Passes House

| Posted in Press Releases

On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman William Timmons’ bill, H.R. 5698, the Promoting Secure 5G Act of 2020. This bill requires all countries seeking any financing from international finance institutions, such as the World Bank or International Monetary Fund, for any purpose to prove their 5G network is secure. “5G technology has the…

Timmons Statement on DOJs Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Enforcement Efforts

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Criminal Division announced new charges and progress in Paycheck Protection Program Fraud cases. Since the program was enacted, 57 people have been charged with Paycheck Protection Program fraud. Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement: “I applaud the Department of Justice for taking…

Timmons Announces SC-04 Congressional App Challenge

| Posted in Press Releases

Congressman William Timmons’ office is excited to announce the SC-04 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.). The Challenge’s submission portal is now open. Students are…

Timmons, Bishop Bill Helps Communities Increase Private Sector Investment

| Posted in Press Releases

Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) and Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-09) introduced the Increasing Opportunities for Small Businesses Act to increase local engagement with communities that have Opportunity Zones, which incentivizes private companies to invest in underserved communities to stimulate economic growth and bring good-paying jobs. This legislation would make permanent…

Timmons to Report to Maxwell Air Force Base for SC National Guard Duty

| Posted in Press Releases

Greenville, SC — On Monday, July 20, Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) will report to Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama for duty with the South Carolina Air National Guard. Congressman Timmons has served in the SC National Guard since 2018 and also serves as a JAG Officer. Congressman Timmons released the following statement. “It is my honor to serve my home…

Timmons, Bipartisan Colleagues Unveil Bill to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment

| Posted in Press Releases

Yesterday, Reps. William Timmons (SC-04), Cindy Axne (IA-03), Mike Bost (IL-12), Anthony Brindisi (NY-22), Greg Murphy (NC-03), and Max Rose (NY-11) unveiled bipartisan legislation to provide in-demand skills training and employment assistance to members of National Guard and Reserve who are within 180 days of transitioning into…