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My office has received many questions and concerns regarding Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Let me share my thoughts… On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order establishing DOGE to modernize and streamline the federal government for 18 months. DOGE consists of three entities: (1) the U.S. DOGE Service (USDS),… Read more »

We have term limits for the President. We have term limits for Governors. Why not Congress?! It’s simply wrong for anyone to build a lifelong career in elected office, especially at the federal level. Some argue that long-term politicians are necessary because they “know the system” and “keep things running.” That’s nonsense. What we actually need are citizen… Read more »

Last week, alongside 46 of my colleagues, I sent a letter to President Trump urging him to award Major James Capers, Jr. the Medal of Honor. Major James Capers, Jr. is a trailblazer and a symbol of service and sacrifice. Born into poverty during the Jim Crow era, he overcame immense adversity to become the first African American to lead a Marine Reconnaissance company and receive a… Read more »

For those who missed my live telephone town hall last week, you can catch a full replay using the link below. We covered a wide variety of topics, including discussions on the recent work the DOGE is doing and our nation's massive debt problem. Lots of great caller questions as well! Read more »

Today we honor the leadership, courage, and determination of those who have led our nation throughout history. Making President's Day Great Again! Read more »

The Rock Hill VA Office will be operating remotely from March through July 2025 due to building maintenance. Veterans can call the VA Central in-take line at 803-909-7525  or go to the York County SC Government Website - Veterans Affairs site below to send email inquiries for an appointment. The temporary displacement will provide services provided through phone, email, fax, and… Read more »

Today, the House passed the HALT Fentanyl Act, which I gladly supported, to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs. Schedule I drugs are substances with high potential for abuse and are NOT accepted for medical use. If this bill gets signed into law, it will protect American citizens, specifically women and children, against the very real threat posed by… Read more »

Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Today, let’s celebrate the many accomplishments of TRUE female athletes! Looking forward to President Trump’s EO later today to prevent biologically assigned males from competing in women’s and girls’ sporting events. Read more »

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 11th at 6:00 PM for a live telephone town hall. We have a lot of important issues facing our nation, and these telephone town halls have been a very effective way to 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 »

It is very tragic to hear the news of the aircraft crash at Reagan National Airport last night in Washington DC. As we learn more information, Elaine and I are praying for all those involved. A full investigation will take place and we will get answers for the families of the 64 souls that were reunited with the Lord last… Read more »