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Big congratulations to SC-05’s very own Dr. Britt Blackwell for his new role as an at-large Commissioner with SCDOT! If you know Dr. Blackwell, you know he’s no stranger to stepping up for his community. From serving on the Rock Hill School Board and State Board of Education to leading the York County Council for eight years, he’s always been about getting things done. His… Read more »

Spent the morning with the talented and visionary 8th graders at York Middle School where we discussed the branches of government and the role of members of congress. Thank you for having me!! Read more »

THANK YOU to all the South Carolina farmers who have made agribusiness the largest economic sector in our great state. With more than 22,600 farms and nearly 5 million acres of farmland, their work does not go unnoticed!! Happy National AG Day! Read more »

Heads up y’all If you haven’t already, make sure you’re getting your REAL ID in time for the 2025 deadline. Starting May 7th, you’ll need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license (or another approved ID like a passport) to fly within the U.S. or enter federal buildings. This isn’t just a regular driver’s license! REAL IDs have added security features that meet federal… Read more »

Heads up y’all If you haven’t already, make sure you’re getting your REAL ID in time for the 2025 deadline. Starting May 7th, you’ll need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license (or another approved ID like a passport) to fly within the U.S. or enter federal buildings. This isn’t just a regular driver’s license! REAL IDs have added security features that meet federal… Read more »

We’re witnessing first hand what a party in shambles looks like. Democrats are in DISARRAY!! President Trump is making history every day, delivering real results to the American people. Meanwhile, Democrats have no vision, no leader, and no platform they can defend. America can see it!! Read more »

Illegal border crossings have dropped to the LOWEST level EVER recorded — down 94% from last February and down 96% from the all-time high of the Biden Administration. President Trump and Tom Homan are working to make America safe again!! https://www.axios.com/.../illegal-border-crossings... Read more »

A quick update from D.C. - Usually, I am no fan of a continuing resolution because they represent a "kick the can down the road" approach when we should be passing our 12 appropriations bills on time, which hasn’t been done since 1997. However, this CR is a HUGE shift for the swamp. I decided to vote yes on it because I trust President Trump’s agenda. The bill REDUCES then… Read more »

After taking the brave oath of service, veterans deserve the BEST care consistently. New Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, has promised just that. For years, Veterans have been asking for better efficiency, accountability, and transparency, and now it's finally being delivered. I wanted to take a moment to share with you all what's going on and reassure you that… Read more »

The 2025 Congressional Art Competition is now open for submissions. The competition recognizes talented high school artists from around the country and is supported by the entirety of the U.S. House of Representatives. All high school students in SC-05 are encouraged to apply! For full competition guidelines and the student release forms, please visit my website… Read more »