WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Senate passed Congressman Ralph Norman’s (R-SC) legislation, H.R. 3377, authorizing the President to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor for acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
A native of Bishopville, South Carolina, Major Capers distinguished himself through repeated acts of… Read more »
🚨Today is a proud day for South Carolina and for our entire nation.
The United States Senate has passed my bill, H.R. 3377, authorizing the President to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor for his acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
In the spring of 1967, while leading a Marine reconnaissance team near Phu Loc, Vietnam, Major… Read more »
Awarding the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest honor, to Major Capers is a long overdue motion to commend his heroism and unprecedented gallery in the face of danger.
Major Capers is a hero and we hope to celebrate him as such!
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WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Ralph Norman’s (R-SC) bill, H.R. 3377, to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Major Capers distinguished himself through repeated acts of valor while under intense enemy fire. Despite sustaining severe… Read more »
Today marks a long-overdue moment of justice and gratitude.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed my legislation to advance the Medal of Honor for Major James Capers Jr., a U.S. Marine whose extraordinary heroism in Vietnam has gone unrecognized for far too long. Despite severe wounds and relentless enemy fire, Major Capers continued to lead, protect his Marines, and place… Read more »
In case you missed it, Congressman Ralph Norman penned an op-ed on the promises delivered by President Trump in just one year of his second presidency to benefit the people of South Carolina.
Read the article in the Washington Examiner here and below.
I still remember the morning of President Donald J. Trump’s second inauguration. It was bitterly cold, 23 degrees, and… Read more »
Today, we pause as a nation to honor the brave men and women who served our country. Veterans Day is a reminder that the freedoms we enjoy did not come without cost but were secured through the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of those who answered the call to serve.
Our veterans have stood guard over liberty and defended the values that define our Republic. Their service… Read more »
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 »
