Press Releases
- November 19, 2009
Spratt Honors World War II Veterans from South Carolina
Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) yesterday made the following statement in the Congressional Record in honor of 90 World War II veterans ...More
- November 18, 2009
Spratt Votes to Increase Resources for America's Fire Departments
Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) voted to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight ...More
- November 9, 2009
Spratt Honors 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Academy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On November 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution cosponsored by Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) to honor the U.S. Air ...More
- November 6, 2009
House Passes Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed and sent to the President the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (S. 475). The ...More
- November 5, 2009
Spratt Votes To Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Homebuyers' Tax Credit, Business Tax Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today gave final approval to a bill backed by Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) that would extend unemployment ...More
- November 5, 2009
Spratt Backs Bill to Help Small Businesses Expand
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) voted to give small businesses greater access to the loans and investment dollars they need to expand ...More
- November 5, 2009
Spratt Votes to Crack Down on Credit Card Companies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) Wednesday voted to move up the start date of the Credit CARD Act to protect consumers from ...More
- November 3, 2009
Spratt Unveils Updated Website and Expanded Online Presence into New Media
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today announced his newly redesigned congressional website and the launch of his new YouTube, Facebook, and Flickr ...More
- October 30, 2009
Spratt Statement on Expected White House Appointment of Laurie Lawson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) issued the following statement today on learning that President Barack Obama this afternoon will appoint Laurie C. ...More
- October 30, 2009
Spratt Votes to Establish National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) joined his colleagues this week in passing H. Res. 787, to establish October 13, 2009, as National ...More
- October 30, 2009
Spratt Backs Effort to Curb Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) joined his colleagues this week in passing a resolution raising awareness of domestic violence in the U.S. ...More
- October 29, 2009
Spratt Statement on Selection of Shaw AFB as Candidate for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) issued the following statement today on learning that Shaw Air Force Base has been selected as a ...More
- October 28, 2009
Spratt Statement on Boeing 787 Assembly Line Coming to South Carolina
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) issued the following statement today on Boeing’s decision to locate a second final assembly line for its ...More
- October 28, 2009
Spratt Votes to Support Local Law Enforcement and Establish October as Crime Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) joined a majority of his House colleagues in passing H. Con. Res 177, which expresses support for ...More
- October 27, 2009
Give South Carolinians the Help They Deserve
JOHN SPRATT Guest Columnist 27 October 2009 The State (Columbia, SC) (c) Copyright 2009, The State. All Rights Reserved. To its credit, the General Assembly ...More
- October 16, 2009
Spratt Statement on South Carolina's Failure to Get 20 More Weeks of Unemployment Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) issued the following statement today on the failure of the State of South Carolina to enact legislation ...More
- October 16, 2009
Spratt Statement on Collision of F-16s from Shaw AFB
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) issued the following statement after two F-16s assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force ...More
- October 15, 2009
Spratt Honors Military Family Volunteers and 100 Years of Military Aviation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed two resolutions yesterday, cosponsored by U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC), that honor the contribution military family ...More
- October 8, 2009
Spratt Secures $1.5 Million for Morris College
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) secured $1.5 million for Morris College in the Energy and Water Appropriations Act that the House passed ...More
- October 8, 2009
Spratt Votes To Reform, Improve Veterans' Health Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) Wednesday voted to secure timely health care funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Veterans ...More
- October 8, 2009
Spratt Votes for Ag Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) Wednesday joined in passing the Agriculture Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010, aimed at enhancing food safety, ...More
- October 1, 2009
House Passes Energy and Water Appropriations Act; Rep. Spratt Pushed Funding Change to Help Electric Co-ops
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today joined in passing the Energy and Water Appropriations Act (H.R. 3183), aimed at moving the country ...More
- September 22, 2009
Spratt Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) and a majority of his House colleagues today approved legislation that will aid workers in states with ...More
- September 17, 2009
House Passes Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bill to make college more affordable for more students, and at no cost to ...More
- August 28, 2009
Spratt to Hold Second and Third Town Meetings on Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) will hold his second and third town hall meetings on health care next week in Sumter and ...More
- August 18, 2009
Spratt Announces $249.2 Million in Department of Agriculture Recovery Act Funds for South Carolina
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has distributed $249.2 million in funding to South Carolina ...More
- August 13, 2009
Recovery Act Saving Jobs, Helping Community Health Centers
Bloomberg News - Recovery from the worst recession since the 1930s has begun as President Barack Obama’s fiscal stimulus -- derided as insufficient and budget-busting ...More
- August 13, 2009
Spratt Statement on Health Care Reform, Update on Foot Surgery
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today issued the following statement on heath care reform, and on his recovery from foot surgery.“I understand ...More
- August 3, 2009
Accomplishments of the 111th Congress
The 111th Congress has made historic progress, working with President Obama to take America in a New Direction. We are working to turn our economy ...More
- July 31, 2009
Spratt Joins in Passing Department of Defense Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) Thursday joined a majority of his House colleagues in passing the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal ...More
- July 31, 2009
Spratt Hails Start Of New GI Bill College Benefits
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) announced today that veterans can start receiving college education benefits under the new GI Bill on August 1.Spratt ...More
- July 16, 2009
Spratt Holds Hearing on Nuclear Waste Management
WASHINGTON – House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt (D-SC) held a hearing today on the federal government’s liability for managing nuclear waste and the budget ...More
- July 14, 2009
Spratt Secures $21 Million for Shaw AFB
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) secured $21 million for Shaw Air Force Base in a bill the House passed July 10 that funds ...More
- June 30, 2009
Spratt Votes to Improve Veterans' Services
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) joined a majority of his House colleagues on June 23 in passing four bills aimed at meeting the ...More
- June 26, 2009
Spratt Reports on Energy & Climate Bill in Video
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) reports on the energy and climate bill moving through Congress in a video recorded yesterday.Spratt’s guest on the ...More
- June 24, 2009
Spratt Helps to Pass Bill to Compensate More Disabled Military Retirees
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today helped to pass a bill to compensate more disabled military retires. The “Disabled Military Retiree Act” (HR ...More
- June 17, 2009
A New Direction for Veterans and Troops
WASHINGTON - Under Democratic leadership since 2007, New Direction Congresses have made historic gains for America's veterans, troops, and military families.Click here to see the ...More
- June 15, 2009
5th District Counties Receiving Recovery Act Funds for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs
WASHINGTON – All counties in the 5th Congressional District are receiving funds through the Recovery Act for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs, according to U.S. ...More
- June 5, 2009
Spratt Votes to Honor "Race for the Cure"
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) joined a majority of his House colleagues on Wednesday in passing a resolution honoring the 20th anniversary of ...More
- June 5, 2009
Spratt Votes to Pay Tribute to Native Americans
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) joined a majority of his House colleagues to pass legislation that encourages the designation of the Friday after ...More
- June 4, 2009
Spratt Welcomes Bernanke to Budget Committee
WASHINGTON - House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt welcomes Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to the House Budget Committee, where he testified June 3 on ...More
- May 19, 2009
House Passes Bill To Curb Abusive Lending Practices
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to curb abusive practices and predatory lending in the mortgage industry. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) ...More
- May 15, 2009
Spratt Announces High School Art Winners
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) announced today the winners of the annual high school art competition, An Artistic Discovery.The contest drew 37 entries ...More
- May 14, 2009
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Project Requests
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) made the following transportation requests for FY2010.Project: I-73Amount: $100,000,000Description: Purchase right-of-way, design/plan/construct of the interstate.Project: ...More
- May 4, 2009
Spratt Votes to Protect Credit Card Customers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) voted to provide credit card customers with fundamental protections against unfair and deceptive credit card practices, such as ...More
- April 27, 2009
Agreement Reached on FY10 Budget Plan
WASHINGTON – Senate and House negotiators reached agreement late today on a budget plan for fiscal year 2010 that embraces the priorities of the President’s ...More
- April 24, 2009
Spratt Votes to Reauthorize COPS Program
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) Thursday voted to reauthorize funding for “COPS,” a federal grant program proven to reduce crime by helping local ...More
- April 3, 2009
House Passes Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday passed 233 to 196 a budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2010 that embraces President Obama’s goal of ...More
- April 3, 2009
Local Project Requests for Fiscal Year 2010
Here is a list of local projects Rep. Spratt has requested for the 5th District for FY10, in alphabetical order.Agriculture and Rural Development Project: Blaney ...More
- April 2, 2009
Spratt Urges Sanford To Accept Stimulus Funds
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today urged Governor Mark Sanford to accept the $700 million in federal stimulus funds allotted to South Carolina. ...More
- April 1, 2009
Tauscher, Spratt Introduce Legislation to Reform Weapon Systems Acquisition Process
WASHINGTON – Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif.), chair of the House Armed Services’ Strategic Forces Subcommittee, and Rep. John Spratt (D-S.C.), chair of the House Budget ...More
- January 11, 2009
Spratt Backs Bill To Provide Health Care for 11 Million Children
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) Wednesday joined a majority in the House of Representatives in support of bipartisan legislation to provide health care ...More
- October 16, 2008
President Signs Spratt's Bill to Address Funding Shortfall in Programs at National Advocacy Center in Columbia
WASHINGTON – President Bush on Wednesday signed a bill to address a funding shortfall in training programs at the Ernest F. Hollings National Advocacy Center ...More
- October 9, 2008
Spratt Pushes Congress to Investigate Textile Imports from China
WASHINGTON – At the urging of U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC), the House Ways and Means Committee today took action to investigate textile and apparel ...More
- October 3, 2008
Spratt Statement on the Bailout Bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) issued the following statement on H.R. 1424 (formerly H.R. 3997), the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. "I ...More
- September 30, 2008
Spratt, Coble Urge Bush to Crack Down on Chinese Imports
WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. John Spratt (D-SC) and Howard Coble (R-NC) urged President Bush to crack down on illegal imports from China, which have resulted ...More
- September 17, 2008
Spratt Backs Energy Bill to Expand Drilling
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) Tuesday voted in favor of a comprehensive energy bill designed to bring down costs, raise the commitment to ...More
- September 5, 2008
The Inauguration of Barack Obama - No More Tickets Available
WASHINGTON - No more tickets are available from Rep. Spratt's office for the Obama Inaugural, but you don't need a ticket to attend the Swearing-in ...More
- June 13, 2008
Spratt Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) and a bipartisan majority of his House colleagues Thursday approved legislation that will aid workers who have lost ...More
- June 11, 2008
Spratt Honors Disabled Veterans
WASINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) this week voted to honor America’s disabled veterans. Spratt joined his House colleagues in passing a resolution to ...More
- June 9, 2008
Spratt Delivers Democratic Radio Address
WASHINGTON - House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt delivered the Democratic Radio Address on Saturday, June 7. Here is the transcript of his remarks. “Hello, ...More
- May 23, 2008
Congress Takes More Action to Lower Gas Prices
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today outlined the series of steps Congress has taken to help bring down the cost of gasoline and ...More
- May 16, 2008
Congress Passes Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – Congress this week passed a farm bill that will help American farmers and at the same time help families facing high food costs ...More
- May 16, 2008
Spratt Supports Bill to Ease Gas Prices
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) voted for legislation that would temporarily suspend the filling of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) until the end ...More
- May 12, 2008
Spratt Backs Plan To Address Housing Crisis
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) responded to the housing finance crisis by voting for legislation to assist Americans in danger of losing their ...More
- May 2, 2008
Spratt to Discuss Housing Crisis on TV Show
WASHINGTON – On his May TV program, U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) will discuss the housing crisis and what Congress is doing to help borrowers ...More
- April 21, 2008
Spratt Announces High School Art Winners
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) announced today the winners of the annual high school art competition, An Artistic Discovery. The contest drew 45 ...More
- February 12, 2008
Spratt Votes for Bill to Address Rising College Costs
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) voted for legislation to address the soaring price of college tuition and remove other obstacles that make it ...More
- January 25, 2008
Spratt Says USDA Accepting Applications for Crop, Feed, and Livestock Losses
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) announced today that eligible farmers and ranchers who suffered livestock, livestock feed, and crop losses that occurred before ...More
- November 16, 2007
Spratt Backs New Bills to Crack Down On Online Predators, Make the Internet Safer For Children
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) joined an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives to back legislation that will crack ...More
- November 9, 2007
House Passes Bills to Honor and Support Veterans
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed six bills to support veterans. Congressman John Spratt (D-SC) voted for all six. “Of all ...More
- October 31, 2007
Spratt: No Taxes on Internet Access
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) joined a majority of his House colleagues Tuesday in giving final approval to a bill to extend the ban ...More
- October 31, 2007
House Votes to Expand Trade Adjustment Benefits for Workers
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bill to strengthen the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, making more workers eligible for improved ...More
- October 18, 2007
Ag Secretary Responds, Grants Disaster Designation for 5th District Counties
WASHINGTON - The Secretary of Agriculture has responded to an urgent request from U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) and issued a Secretarial Disaster Designation for ...More
- October 12, 2007
House Passes Child Safety Bills
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed four bills to make consumer products safer for children, and Congressman John Spratt voted for ...More
- October 4, 2007
Spratt Votes to Recognize Abolition of Slave Trade
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) joined a majority of his House colleagues in passing a bill to recognize the abolition of the transatlantic ...More
- October 4, 2007
House Votes to Require Administration to Report on Troop Withdrawal
WASHINGTON – The House this week passed bipartisan legislation to require the Bush Administration to develop and report to Congress a plan for redeploying combat ...More
- October 3, 2007
Spratt to Discuss Energy Legislation on TV Show
WASHINGTON – On his next TV program, U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) will discuss major energy legislation before Congress. “Last year, the United States ...More
- September 26, 2007
Spratt Votes to Honor Gold Star Mothers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) joined a majority of his House colleagues on Monday in passing a resolution honoring American Gold Star Mothers. ...More
- September 19, 2007
Earmarks Requested by Congressman Spratt
Rep. Spratt's earmark requests for Fiscal Year 2008 can be found here. Click here to see the list of earmarks. ...More
- September 18, 2007
Spratt Urges Ag Secretary to Help Drought-Stricken Farmers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today urged the Secretary of Agriculture to grant disaster declarations for thirteen South Carolina counties hit by severe ...More
- September 18, 2007
House Passes Spratt Resolution Recognizing Air Force on 60th Anniversary
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a resolution introduced by Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) to recognize the achievements of the U.S. Air ...More
- September 7, 2007
Congress Approves College Aid Bill; Rep. Spratt Championed Legislation
WASHINGTON – Congress today gave final approval to legislation to help millions of students and families pay for college, at no new cost to taxpayers. ...More
- September 6, 2007
Spratt Salutes Volunteers Caring for Military Families
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) voted for a resolution to recognize and commend all volunteers who provide support to the families and children ...More
- August 20, 2007
SC ETV Documents Rep. Spratt's Career
WASHINGTON – SC ETV’s “The Big Picture” has produced a mini-documentary on the career of U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC). The show was first broadcast statewide at 7:30 ...More
- August 4, 2007
House Passes Bill to Help Camden Battlefield Become National Park
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation championed by Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) to help the Camden battlefield become part of the ...More
- August 2, 2007
House Passes Spratt Amendment to End the Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed an amendment by Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) that bars federal funds from being used to facilitate ...More
- July 17, 2007
Spratt Says Bill Would Stem Chinese Textile Imports
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) said today that a bill he has introduced with Rep. Sue Myrick (R-NC) would stem the rapid surge ...More
- July 17, 2007
Spratt Backs Bill to Ease Passport Backlog
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) supported legislation in the House of Representatives to ease the backlog that has made it difficult for Americans ...More
- July 11, 2007
Spratt Votes to Make College More Affordable
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today voted for legislation to help millions of students and families pay for college, at no new cost ...More
- July 6, 2007
Spratt Announces New Aid for Farmers with Crop Losses
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today announced new federal aid for farmers who suffered crop losses from weather and related conditions, including crop ...More
- June 18, 2007
Spratt Announces $25 Million for Base Operating Support Facilities for Headquarters Third Army at Shaw Air Force Base
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) announced today that $25 million for Shaw Air Force Base (AFB) is included in the Military Construction bill ...More
- June 8, 2007
Spratt Votes to Protect Computer Users from Invasive Spyware
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) voted this week to pass H.R. 964, the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass (SPY) Act to prohibit ...More
- June 7, 2007
Spratt Votes to Provide Up to $50 million in Prizes for Hydrogen Research
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) voted yesterday to pass H.R. 632, the H-Prize Act, a bill that authorizes a total of $50 million ...More
- May 24, 2007
Spratt Votes to Help Veterans
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) this week voted for a long list of new bills to help veterans. All were approved by the ...More
- May 23, 2007
Subcommittee Approves MOX Funds
WASHINGTON – The House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee today approved $168 million in new funding for the Department of Energy’s mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel program. ...More
- May 18, 2007
Congress Passes Budget Resolution; Plan Was Crafted in Part by Congressman John Spratt
WASHINGTON – The House and Senate yesterday gave final approval to a Fiscal Year 2008 budget resolution, crafted in part by House Budget Committee Chairman ...More
- May 16, 2007
House Passes Bill in Honor of John R. Justice
WASHINGTON – The House has passed a bill entitled the “John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act.” The bill was named in honor of ...More
- May 16, 2007
Spratt Votes to Restore Successful “COPS” Program
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) Tuesday voted to restore funding for “COPS,” a federal grant program proven to reduce crime by helping local ...More
- May 15, 2007
Spratt Statement on Mendel Davis
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) made the following floor statement yesterday in honor of former Congressman Mendel J. Davis (D-SC), of North Charleston, ...More
- May 11, 2007
Spratt Votes for Defense Bill to Restore Readiness, Support Troops
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) voted for a defense authorization bill for Fiscal Year 2008 aimed at restoring military readiness and supporting ...More
- May 8, 2007
Spratt Announces High School Art Winners
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) announced today the winners of the annual high school art competition, An Artistic Discovery. The contest drew ...More
- May 7, 2007
Columnist Praises Spratt's Budget for Its Fiscal Responsibility
WASHINGTON - In a recent column, David Broder applauded the Democratic budget introduced by Rep. Spratt for its fiscal discipline. Spratt Helps Hold the ...More
- May 4, 2007
Spratt to Discuss Federal Budget on TV Program
WASHINGTON – On his next TV program, U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) will discuss the Democratic budget resolution he introduced and the House recently ...More
- May 4, 2007
Spratt Votes to Renew Head Start
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) Wednesday joined a majority of his House colleagues in voting to reauthorize the Head Start program. “I’ve ...More
- May 2, 2007
Spratt Honors Community Colleges
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) honored the nation’s community colleges by cosponsoring National Community College Month, H. Res. 334. The House passed ...More
- May 1, 2007
Music Education Bill Cosponsored by Spratt Passes House
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a resolution cosponsored by Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) to recognize the importance of music education. ...More
- April 18, 2007
Rep. Spratt Introduces Bill to Help Camden Battlefield Become National Park
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) announced today that he has introduced a bill to help the Camden battlefield become part of the ...More
- April 3, 2007
U.S. House Passes Fiscally Responsible Budget Introduced by Rep. John Spratt, Marking a New Direction for America
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Fiscal Year 2008 budget resolution on March 29 that was crafted by Budget Committee Chairman ...More
- March 6, 2007
Chesterfield Citizens Expose Walter Reed Conditions
WASHINGTON - Chesterfield, SC citizens Annette McLeod, and her husband, Cpl. Dell McLeod, met today with Congressman John Spratt (D-SC) in Washington to describe ...More
- February 12, 2007
Harvest Hope Executive Director to Testify in Washington
WASHINGTON – Harvest Hope Food Bank Executive Director Denise Holland, of Columbia, S.C., will testify before the U.S. House Budget Committee on Thursday, February ...More
- February 9, 2007
Spratt Releases Summary and Analysis of the President’s FY08 Budget
WASHINGTON – House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt (D-SC) today released the committee’s comprehensive Summary and Analysis of the President’s Fiscal Year 2008 Budget. ...More
- February 5, 2007
Spratt Statement on President’s Fiscal Year 2008 Budget
WASHINGTON – House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt (D-SC) issued the following statement on the President’s Fiscal Year 2008 budget. “While the President has ...More
- January 31, 2007
Spratt, Clyburn to Discuss “100 Hours Agenda” on TV Program
WASHINGTON – On his next TV program, U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) hosts House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) for a discussion of the ...More
- January 22, 2007
Spratt Helps House Democrats Pass "100 Hours Agenda"; Says Democrats Keep Their Promise to the American People
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) joined House Democrats last week in bringing the “100 Hours Agenda” to a successful conclusion – fulfilling ...More
- January 21, 2007
Congress Approves Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) announced today that Congress has authorized disaster assistance to crops lost during the 2007 crop year. The Omnibus ...More
- January 4, 2007
Spratt Elected Chairman of House Budget Committee
WASHINGTON — Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today was elected Chairman of the Budget Committee by the U.S. House of Representatives. “I am honored to chair ...More
