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For those who missed my live telephone town hall yesterday, you can catch a full replay using the link below. We discussed the status of the budget reconciliation negotiations, taxes, tariffs, and rogue judges. Lots of great caller questions as well! Read more »

This is the week for Medicaid reform, and Congress better get it RIGHT!! If we’re serious about protecting taxpayers and the truly vulnerable, then now’s the time to act.  Just look back to 2023, when two women in Upstate South Carolina were ARRESTED for Medicaid fraud after faking timesheets for care they never gave. That’s not just fraud, that’s a betrayal of every honest taxpayer… Read more »

Happy Mother’s Day to the backbone of our families and the heart of our homes!! THANK YOU - your sacrifices don’t go unnoticed. May today be a reminder of just how deeply you are loved and appreciated !! Read more »

Recently, my office has received a flood of questions regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), especially after reports that a woman from South Carolina is accused of stealing $23,000 in SNAP benefits. That’s not pocket change. SNAP is an important program, as nearly 580,000 South Carolinians depend on these benefits to provide food for their families. When it… Read more »

Our teachers pour their hearts into the next generation — not for glory or a big paycheck, but because they care. They show up early, stay late, and help shape the character and grit of our future leaders. Here in South Carolina, we’re blessed with educators who go above and beyond every single day. They deserve our appreciation, not just today, but all year long. Read more »

Please mark your calendar for Thursday, May 15th at 6:00 PM for a live telephone town hall. With a lot of pressing issues facing our nation, these telephone town halls have been a very effective way to reach and talk directly with thousands of constituents. I hope you can join me for this special event. To register to be automatically dialed at the start of this call, please… Read more »

Medicaid was built to be a safety net for the vulnerable—low-income kids, seniors, pregnant women, and the disabled. But Washington has turned it into a bloated mess that prioritizes able-bodied adults and rewards fraud over genuine care. Thanks to policies like Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion, states receive a 90% federal match for able-bodied, working-age adults, while the match for the… Read more »

Founded in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition is one of the few officially sanctioned competitions by the U.S. House of Representatives. It allows each Member to sponsor a high school art contest in their district. Nearly every Member participates in this bipartisan program, which fosters unity and serves as a valuable tool for constituent engagement. Winning students have their… Read more »

Read my official statement on the devastating news of the closure of Limestone University below: “This is a devastating loss for our community. Limestone University, located right here in South Carolina’s 5th District, has been a cornerstone of higher education and economic vitality for generations. The impact of this closure will be felt far beyond the classroom — from the students… Read more »

We MUST protect our veterans and ensure the BEST service for those who laid their lives on the line.  Time and time again, Democrats have turned a cold shoulder to our heroes in uniform. That stops now with STRONG leadership from Secretary Hegseth and Secretary Collins. Salute and execute!!  Read more »