Press Releases

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) and a bipartisan group of 33 members of Congress have signed and sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, asking him to consider the implications of government intervention on U.S. newspaper and commercial printing industries. Currently, there is a paper mill of 200 employees – recently purchased by a… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) has released the following statement after voting in favor to pass The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act: "American families, workers and job creators were given a much-deserved and much-needed tax relief today with the passage of The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. This tax reform bill is pro-family and pro-growth. “Families and individuals at… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) has released the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voting in favor of the Restoring Internet Freedom Order: "Today, the FCC voted to adopt the Restoring Internet Freedom Order. I thank Chairman Pai for his leadership and transparency. For the first time in FCC history, the text of an order was made… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) headed a letter, co-signed by 32 other Congressmen, expressing concerns of a pending Section 201 global safeguard case regarding placing tariffs on the solar industry to Ambassador Robert Lightizer, the U.S. Trade Representative. Congressman Norman has released the following statement: "In the 5TH District of South Carolina, and… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling that President Trump’s travel ban is constitutional and is to be fully enforced:             "I am pleased to see that the Rule of Law was upheld today with the Supreme Court ruling on the Trump Administration’s travel… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) has been named FreedomWorks’ Member of the Month for December 2017. During the Congressman’s five months in office, FreedomWorks has given him a 100 percent score based on seventeen key votes and for the co-sponsorship of important pieces of legislation that promote fiscal responsibility in the federal government. Congressman… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) has released the following statement in response to OMB Director Mick Mulvaney’s appointment to serve as Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): "The recent actions conducted by a rogue CFPB staffer highlights the fact that the out-of-control agency needs to be reined in. Federal agencies must operate… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –  Congressmen Ralph Norman (SC-05) and Francis Rooney (FL-19) released the following statements after introducing the Pell for Performance Act. This bill will incentivize student recipients of the Pell Grant to graduate on time and save taxpayers money: "The taxpayer-friendly Pell for Performance Act will encourage students who receive the Pell Grant - a federally… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) has released the following statement following the passage of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, a comprehensive tax reform bill: "Tax reform is good for the taxpayer, not the tax collector. Today was a historic victory for middle-class families and small businesses in the 5th District of South Carolina. It is no secret that our tax… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) has released the following statement after the bipartisan support in the House to pass the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "Our military deserves our fullest support to ensure that they are adequately equipped with the resources and tools to maintain American readiness and to keep Americans safe at home and… Read more »