James E. Clyburn

Democratic / House / South Carolina

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Years Active 1993 - Present
Age 85
Clyburn was born in Sumter, South Carolina in 1940. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, in 1962. Clyburn's previous work experience included working as a teacher, an employment counselor, and as a newspaper publisher. Clyburn served in various positions in state government commissions, including the South Carolina State Employment Security Commission, the South Carolina State Commission for Farm Workers, and the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission, and also worked as a staff member for Gov. John C. West (D). This role is the third-ranking leadership position in the House, behind the speaker and the majority leader. He served in this position until 2023.

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Former staff of James E. Clyburn who went on to register as lobbyists, and the clients they were disclosed as representing at the time of filing. Parsed from the covered-position disclosures on Lobbying Disclosure Act filings — see the full Revolving Door dashboard.

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Jul 20, 2026 Most recent filing

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Ashli Scott Palmer New	Floor Director, Majority Whip Clyburn (2019); Policy Director, Assistant Democratic Leader Clyburn (2014-2017); Chief of Staff, Rural Business Agency of USDA (2012-2014); Sr Legislative Assistant Congressman John Spratt (2002-2011).	BLK GM HUM IDCC +22 more	RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC	Jul 20, 2026
Heather Mchugh	Floor Director, Majority Whip Clyburn (2019); Policy Director, Assistant Democratic Leader Clyburn (2014-2017); Chief of Staff, Rural Business Agency of USDA (2012-2014); Sr Legislative Assistant Congressman John Spratt (2002-2011).	AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION	RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC	Jul 19, 2026
Craig Link New	Acting Ass. Sec. for Gov. Affairs, DOT 2024; Sen. Adv. Rep. Clyburn, 2023-24; Floor Director House Majority Whip 2020-22; Deputy Floor Director House Majority Whip 2019; LD Rep. Clyburn, 2015-19; LA Rep. Clyburn, 2011-15; SA Rep. Clyburn, 2006-08.	SCOUT MOTORS, INC.	SCOUT MOTORS, INC.	Jul 17, 2026

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