Military

For 17 days, Democrats have stalled funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Border security, disaster response, counterterrorism, and the protection of our communities are not partisan issues. FUND DHS NOW. Read more »

🚨Today is a proud day for South Carolina and for our entire nation. The United States Senate has passed my bill, H.R. 3377, authorizing the President to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor for his acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  In the spring of 1967, while leading a Marine reconnaissance team near Phu Loc, Vietnam, Major… Read more »

Thank you President Trump for his decisive leadership in standing firm against nuclear escalation and in defense of peace through strength. Most importantly, we must thank and pray for the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who stand ready to protect our nation and our allies in uncertain times. Read more »

As Donald J. Trump said during the SOTU, “I will never allow…the world’s No. 1 sponsor of terror…to have a nuclear weapon…no nation should ever doubt America’s resolve.” Time to increase the pressure and restore deterrence!! Read more »

Awarding the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest honor, to Major Capers is a long overdue motion to commend his heroism and unprecedented gallery in the face of danger. Major Capers is a hero and we hope to celebrate him as such! Read more »

Over the holiday weekend, ICE arrested criminals convicted of crimes against our children, for drug trafficking, rape, and other severe offenses. To anyone questioning the work of ICE in protecting Americans, think again. Thank you to our law enforcement for the work you do daily. Read below for more.… Read more »

This week, Democrats in Congress voted AGAINST funding the Department of Homeland Security, and these effects are far-reaching. First, thousands of critical public servants would go without pay. That includes the men and women of ICE, TSA, FEMA, CISA, Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Coast Guard, and many others who work every day to keep our nation safe. When Washington fails to… Read more »

The government is open, and Democrats are going to try and disrupt ICE funding at the expense of safety in our communities.  Violent illegal alien gang members and rapists should NOT be free to roam our streets. Read more »

We don’t need more games in Washington.  Democrats need to stop the fear mongering, fund ICE, and return to regular order. Read more »

Today marks a long-overdue moment of justice and gratitude.  The U.S. House of Representatives has passed my legislation to advance the Medal of Honor for Major James Capers Jr., a U.S. Marine whose extraordinary heroism in Vietnam has gone unrecognized for far too long. Despite severe wounds and relentless enemy fire, Major Capers continued to lead, protect his Marines, and place… Read more »