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As we come to the end of the 118th Congress, I have been reflecting on the work that my office has done around SC-05 and up in Washington, DC. Take a look at our "2024 by the numbers," none of it could be possible without the incredible constituents that I represent, my staff, and most importantly, my extremely supportive family. I am looking forward to see what we can get done in 2025! Read more »

Friends, there something to be said about a person's life when "President of the United States" could easily be a scant mention in his obituary. A few hours ago, President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. What an incredible life of service, which was part of his Christian calling: President Carter was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and submariner in both the Atlantic… Read more »

Christmas is a time of deep gratitude and joy, a moment to celebrate the most precious gift of all—the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It reminds us of God’s immense love for the world, revealed through the humble birth of His Son in a manger. This sacred moment marks when God became human, sent to bring hope, salvation, and reconciliation to all. The Christmas season fills the heart… Read more »

I am proud that the Senate companion to my bill, the No Corruption Act, passed out of the House of Representatives yesterday.  Those who serve in Congress should be held to the highest of standards in order to instill trust and confidence in our government. Anyone who does not measure up should NOT receive a taxpayer funded pension—which for some Members can surpass $70,000… Read more »

I am sad to hear the news of John Spratt’s passing. He was a man who dedicated his life to public service and he set the GOLD STANDARD for constituent service. He was the epitome of a southern gentleman. My prayers are with his family. Read more »

If you are a small business owner, you may have heard of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its burdensome and intrusive Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. The CTA took effect this year and requires small businesses and other entities to report personal information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) at the Treasury Department with the… Read more »

This morning, I attended the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Breakfast presented by Duke Energy. I was honored to speak along side members of the South Carolina Senate and House Delegation. I shared my hopes of what we will be able to accomplish in the 119th Congress in coordination with the Trump administration. Thank you Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce for having me… Read more »

The Pentagon’s seventh consecutive audit failure is a glaring indictment of the Department of Defense’s financial mismanagement. $2.5 trillion in taxpayer dollars is currently unaccounted for!! This is a problem that demands urgent attention and accountability, not yet another National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that increases the defense budget by 1% with minimal oversight or… Read more »

Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, where we remember and honor the heroic Americans who were taken from us on this day, 83 years ago. Read more »