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Rep. Ralph Norman Leads Letter to USFWS Requesting Depredation Order Benefitting South Carolina Farmers

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On Tuesday, Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) led a letter to Martha Williams, the Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, requesting a depredation order for South Carolina concerning black vultures, which have had a devastating impact on the state’s livestock industry.   This letter was co-signed by other Republican members of…

Senator Scott, Representative Norman Lead Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers

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On Thursday, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5) led a bicameral letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning the negative impact his department’s recent actions could have on religious liberties.   In total, 102 members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives signed this letter requesting…

Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation to Expedite FDA Compliance with FOIA Requests for Vaccine Approval Data

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On Thursday, Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced legislation that would require the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to release all records of information submitted to the FDA regarding the authorization of emergency use of, or licensing of all COVID-19 vaccines. The bill requires all records and information to be released to the…

Reps. Norman and Comer's Request John Kerry's Testimony Before House Oversight Committee

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Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5), Ranking Member of the Environment Subcommittee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. James Comer (R-KY-1), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter to the committee Chairwoman, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12) concerning John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. This letter requests the…

Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation To Safeguard Religious Exemptions at Higher Education Institutions with Covid Vaccine Mandates

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On Monday, Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC-5) introduced H.R. 5967, a bill to ensure higher education institutions provide an opportunity for religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccine requirements.   Specifically, this bill would hold public colleges and universities accountable by:   (1) Assuring reasonable opportunity is provided for an individual to receive…

Rep. Norman Introduces Daylight Act To Observe Year-round Daylight Saving Time

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On Friday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) introduced the DAYLIGHT Act, a bill to allow states to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time.   Additionally, the DAYLIGHT Act would include a Government Accountability Office (GAO) Study in which the Comptroller General would submit to Congress a report with the results of implementing…

Rep. Norman Issues Statement Concerning Extension of the Consent Order for New Indy

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On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) released the following statement concerning an extension of the Consent Order for New Indy, which was granted last Friday by the South Carolina District Court: "New Indy and the EPA have been working together for months to help finalize a plan to address emissions from the Catawba facility. And now we learn the emergency order has been…

Reps. Norman, Rice, and Joyce Introduce The PROMISE Act to Hold Big Tech Accountable

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On Tuesday, Representatives Ralph Norman (R-SC), Tom Rice (R-SC), and David Joyce (R-OH) introduced The Promoting Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social Media Environment (PROMISE) Act, a bill to hold Big Tech companies accountable for their promises to operate without political bias. This is companion legislation to a bill introduced by…

Rep. Norman Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Curb Congressional Perks

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Yesterday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5), along with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would terminate certain lifetime benefits that are currently provided to former members of Congress.   The “Stop Congressional Retirees Accessing Perks” (SCRAP) Act will reform the following:   First, the SCRAP Act will…

Statement from Rep. Ralph Norman on COVID-19 Test Results

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On Thursday at 12:15 PM EDT, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) issued the following statement: “After experiencing minor symptoms this morning, I sought a COVID-19 test and was just informed the test results were positive. Thankfully, I have been fully vaccinated and my symptoms remain mild. To every extent possible, I will continue my work virtually while in quarantine for the next ten (10) days." ###