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National Medal of Honor Day

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Today, March 25th, we recognize National Medal of Honor Day, a time to honor the brave men and women who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in defense of our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering love of country represent the VERY BEST of America. I’m proud to share that Congress has passed my legislation to award the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers Jr., a true…

Congressman Norman's Bill to Award Major James Capers Jr. Medal of Honor Passes Senate

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WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Senate passed Congressman Ralph Norman’s (R-SC) legislation, H.R. 3377, authorizing the President to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor for acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. A native of Bishopville, South Carolina, Major Capers distinguished himself through repeated acts of…

Awarding Major James Capers for His Acts of Valor

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🚨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…

FUND DHS!!

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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…

Recognizing Major Capers

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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…