Veterans

Honored to stand with my dear friend, Major James Capers, Jr. — a true American hero.  Yesterday’s Purple Heart Ceremony, hosted by President Trump, was a moment of profound pride and gratitude. Major Capers’s unwavering courage, sacrifice, and resolute patriotism are a powerful reminder to us all of why we must continue to respect and uplift our veterans. Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) reintroduced the Save Our Allies Congressional Gold Medal Act, a bill to award one of the nation's highest civilian honors, the Congressional Gold Medal, to the brave Americans who risked their lives during the 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan. The bill recognizes Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave… Read more »

Proud to see the VA breaking records — over 2 million disability claims processed in FY25, faster than ever before! Thanks to continued focus and leadership of President Trump and Secretary Collins, veterans are getting the benefits they’ve earned more quickly. If you're a veteran, visit VA.gov to learn more and apply for the care and benefits you… Read more »

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 »

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) reintroduced H.R. 3377 to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers, Jr., a retired United States Marine and decorated combat veteran whose record of valor and sacrifice has inspired generations of servicemembers. Rep. Norman has introduced legislation… 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 »

Today, I want to proudly congratulate retired U.S. Lt. Col. Wesley F. Walker on the rededication of Range 14 at Fort Jackson in his name. This honor is well-deserved and long overdue for a man who has dedicated his life to serving our nation with distinction and unwavering commitment. Let’s be clear: The decision to strip Lt. Col. Walker’s name from Range 14 under the Biden… Read more »

Today, we honor the bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering courage of our nation’s Medal of Honor recipients. Recently, I sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump to award Major James Capers, Jr. this distinction for his incredible strength during his time serving in Vietnam. Read about the… Read more »

After taking the brave oath of service, veterans deserve the BEST care consistently. New Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, has promised just that. For years, Veterans have been asking for better efficiency, accountability, and transparency, and now it's finally being delivered. I wanted to take a moment to share with you all what's going on and reassure you that… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) led the South Carolina delegation in sending President Donald Trump a letter urging him to award Mr. Bobby Richardson the Medal of Freedom. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Mr. Richardson had a stellar career as a second baseman for the New York Yankees, earning eight All-Star selections, three World… Read more »