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Disaster Assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration

| Posted in In the News

South Carolina’s small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and many have been hit hard by the severe drought conditions that began earlier this year. I’m glad to see the U.S. Small Business Administration stepping up to provide low-interest federal disaster loans to eligible small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and nonprofit organizations that have suffered…

Big Brother is watching, and Congress wants to keep it that way

| Posted in Blog

Americans would be outraged if the government could walk into their home, search through their personal papers, and leave without ever getting permission from a judge. Yet, something eerily similar is happening today. Federal agencies can search through vast databases containing YOUR sensitive information without getting a warrant first!! The debate to stop this issue is happening…

Norman Bill Cracks Down on DEI Abuse in Federal Research Funding

| Posted in Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirements or ideological tests when awarding taxpayer-funded research grants. The Merit Restoration Act would apply to all federal research agencies, ensuring grants are awarded based on scientific merit, quality of research, and public…

SC National Guard Keeping D.C. Safe

| Posted in In the News

There is no greater pride than being an American. These South Carolina National Guard members are leaving their families and communities behind to answer the call of duty and help keep our nation's capital safe. Representing the VERY BEST of the USA. Praying for their safety!! 🇺🇸

Today I Introduced the Merit Restoration Act

| Posted in In the News

Today, I introduced the Merit Restoration Act to stop DEI requirements and ideological tests from influencing taxpayer-funded research grants. Federal research funding should be awarded based on merit, innovation, and scientific excellence, not political agendas or identity-based QUOTAS. For years, and particularly under the Biden administration, federal agencies have pushed…