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Repeal the CTA!

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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…

Sumter Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Breakfast

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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…

Pentagon’s seventh consecutive audit failure

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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…

Happy Thanksgiving

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Good morning! I want to take a moment to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! It is a true gift to be surrounded by family with a warm meal on the table today. What a truly remarkable holiday where we take the time to be grateful for God's blessings in our lives.  From our nation's Capitol to South Carolina's 5th District, I am so grateful to be your Congressman and to be…

USC Football Game

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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!

National Bible Week 2024

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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…

60th Presidential Inauguration Information

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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…

Veterans Day Events in SC-05

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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…

Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans Act

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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…