Press Releases

This week, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-5) co-sponsored two bills in the House of Representatives to help address our national debt, federal spending, and Congress’ inability to pass a budget: 1. Budget Process Enhancement Act   The The Budget Process Enhancement Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05) and co-sponsored by Rep. Norman, would accomplish two… Read more »

Last week, U.S. Representative Ralph Norman (R-SC) along with U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced the Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans Act. This bill, H.R. 4858, would require the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to have a patient’s records reviewed by an independent, non-government medical provider if it is determined that the patient received care from a… Read more »

On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD): "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Cummings earlier this morning.  Our prayers are certainly with his family and loved ones.  Thank you, Congressman Cummings, for your many years of dedicated service, not only to the people of… Read more »

On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman issued the following statement in response to the impeachment inquiry of President Trump by House Democrats: "Democrats have launched an impeachment inquiry based on a whistle-blower's secondhand account of a phone call, but couldn't bother to wait for the actual transcript of the call itself. "That should tell you something.  Despite… Read more »

Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-5) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).     "The House's version of the NDAA fails to provide the requisite funding that the Pentagon needs to defend our nation.  It fails to prohibit terrorists detained at Gitmo from being transferred to U.S. soil.  It ties the President's… Read more »

On Tuesday, Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher was found not guilty of premeditated murder in the death of an ISIS prisoner, while serving in Iraq. U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman issued the following statement following the verdict: "This afternoon, Navy Chief Eddit Gallagher was found not guilty by a jury of his peers. "Pending this verdict, he deserved to be treated like a… Read more »

On Thursday, U.S. Congressmen Ralph Norman (SC-05) and Gary Palmer (AL-06) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would incentivize states to report abortion data to the Center for Disease Control.   The Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2019 would ask states to report abortion data to the CDC in order to receive targeted Medicaid funding… Read more »

On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-5) introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that aims to help police, fire and EMS personnel who are injured in the line of duty.   Under existing law, if a first responder is injured on the job and is unable to work, disability compensation is not subject to federal income tax. However, this tax relief applies… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) issued the following statement on the release of the Mueller Investigation Report. "Make no mistake: the talking points have been memorized & rehearsed. The press releases were written weeks ago. And the media interviews have already been scheduled. Today's Democrat outrage will be not be over what the Mueller Report says,… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) sent a letter to the Health and Human Services Secretary Azar applauding him for the decision to exempt Miracle Hill Ministries and other faith-based South Carolina foster agencies from misguided Obama-era regulations.  In a strong showing of support, this letter was co-signed by 63 other representatives in the House plus nine U.S.… Read more »