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This weekend, I had the honor of attending the University of South Carolina's football game against Wofford. It was such a special moment when I got to take my grandson on the field. It was even sweeter that USC won the game! Thank you to everyone at USC, and go Cocks! Read more »

Since this week is National Bible week, I wanted to share my favorite Bible verse with you. It is so important for us to remember that God puts us into positions and situations for His purpose. God used Esther to deliver the Jewish people, He placed her in that situation for a purpose, just as He does with all of us. Just like Esther, we have a choice to work within God's plan. Even if… Read more »

On Monday, January 20, 2025, the 60th Presidential Inauguration will take place at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. This historic ceremony includes the swearing-in and inaugural address of the new President, and a limited number of public tickets will be available. My office is now accepting requests for tickets to attend this momentous event. Please note that tickets are limited and… Read more »

It was my honor to attend two incredible Veterans Day events in SC-05 this weekend.  On Sunday, I visited Lakewood Baptist Church in Rock Hill, where I had the privilege of recognizing over one hundred Veterans and their family members, and thank them for their sacrifices to ensure our freedoms. Pastor Jerry Devinney and Terry Gregory do a tremendous job each November of putting… Read more »

Our nation has a responsibility to provide the highest levels of care for those who have served our nation. Those hired to treat and care for our veterans should have a proven record of providing quality health care. That is why, last week, I reintroduced the Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans Act. This bill would require the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to have a patient’s… Read more »

Today, we honor and celebrate Veterans who have courageously served our country.  The freedoms we enjoy every single day is all because of them.  SC-05 ought to recognize one of the greatest heroes our country has ever seen in combat - our fellow constituent, Major James Capers, Jr. After finding a home in the Marine Corps, he became the first African American to get a… Read more »

What a RESOUNDING victory last night for Republicans up and down the ballot. Let's start with President Trump's decisive win!! It didn't take long for the liberal mainstream media to blame Kamala Harris' loss on misogyny and racism. The truth, however, is she was unable to articulate ANYTHING that would help America recover from the policies she supported and endorsed as VP, which have… Read more »

Today is the ending of Daylight Saving Time, so be sure to set your clocks back one hour! There are a number of health problems associated with time change year after year. Permanent daylight saving is certainly worth exploring for positive health benefits and increased safety of Americans. My bill, the DAYLIGHT Act, which would allow states to elect to observe year-round daylight… Read more »

Earlier this week, I was able to spend some time in Bishopville, SC to tour Refuel and Coca-Cola Consolidated. First, I visited my friends at Refuel, which is a convenience store. We discussed electric vehicles and the importance of infrastructure. My next stop was touring Coca-Cola Consolidated, which is a manufacturing facility in Bishopville, SC. I was able to explore the… Read more »

U.S. SERVICE ACADEMY DEADLINE: November 15, 2024 If you intend to apply to one of the service academies, 4 out of the 5 academies require a congressional nomination (U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, or U.S. Merchant Marine Academy). To request a congressional nomination from my office, please head over to my website for more information:… Read more »