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Awarding the Medal of Honor to U.S. Marine Major James Capers Jr.

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Today, President Trump will award the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr. — our nation's highest military honor. Years ago, I came across a photo of Major Capers as a young Marine and was immediately struck by his presence. I knew I wanted to hear his story for myself. After listening to him speak, it became clear that he was the real deal. A warrior, a…

Disaster Assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration

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South Carolina’s small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and many have been hit hard by the severe drought conditions that began earlier this year. I’m glad to see the U.S. Small Business Administration stepping up to provide low-interest federal disaster loans to eligible small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and nonprofit organizations that have suffered…

Big Brother is watching, and Congress wants to keep it that way

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Americans would be outraged if the government could walk into their home, search through their personal papers, and leave without ever getting permission from a judge. Yet, something eerily similar is happening today. Federal agencies can search through vast databases containing YOUR sensitive information without getting a warrant first!! The debate to stop this issue is happening…

Introducing the Merit Restoration Act

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Today, I introduced the Merit Restoration Act to stop DEI requirements and ideological tests from influencing taxpayer-funded research grants. Federal research funding should be awarded based on merit, innovation, and scientific excellence, not political agendas or identity-based QUOTAS. For years, and particularly under the Biden administration, federal agencies have pushed…

FIX FISA

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American privacy is precious and COMPLETELY nonnegotiable. With FISA set to expire on June 12, Congress has a golden opportunity to protect Americans from government surveillance and finally enact meaningful reforms. We've seen what happens when Washington operates without accountability. Federal agencies abused surveillance authorities, violated Americans' privacy, and repeatedly…

Military Appreciation Month

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As Military Appreciation Month draws to a close, I want to thank all members of the United States military and their families for the sacrifices they have made in the line of duty. These brave men and women have given everything to defend our great nation and the freedoms that we cherish.  In particular, I want to commend Major James Capers Jr. of Bishopville, South Carolina, for…

False Narrative on the White House Ballroom

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I’ve gotten tons of calls from constituents about the FAKE NEWS media once again twisting the facts and pushing a completely FALSE narrative about White House ballroom funding!! So let’s set the record straight ONCE AND FOR ALL. Congress was NOT debating funding for the ballroom construction itself. The brick-and-mortar construction is being privately funded by President Trump and…