With the commencement of the 119th Congress, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has made history by becoming the longest-serving Black US senator. In addition to this milestone, Scott has been appointed as the first Black chairman of a Senate standing committee, taking the helm of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.
Scott's new role as chairman is a significant achievement, especially considering his previous position as the ranking Republican member on the committee during the Democrats' control of the chamber in the previous session.
