Health Care

*** UPDATED 7/30/2021 10:30 PM *** The CDC finally released the data referenced below on Friday afternoon. A link to those findings can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7031e2.htm I'll reiterate, the CDC owed us this data, and this should have been released as part of their revised guidance. I don't believe there was malicious intention on the… Read more »

Government has absolutely no business implementing new mask mandates! This is particularly true on Capitol Hill, which ought to be a shining example for our entire nation. Instead, it's become an exercise in irrational anxiety. Whether you get vaccinated or not, that’s your own decision! I did. In fact, the overwhelming majority of members and staff in this place are vaccinated, and I’d… Read more »

On Wednesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) issued the following statement concerning mask mandates in general, and more specifically the recent announcement by the House of Representatives' Attending Physician to once again implement mask requirements:   "Government has absolutely no business implementing new mask mandates. This is particularly true on Capitol Hill, which ought to be a… Read more »

We can now add **patent theft** to the growing list of horrible policy decisions by President Biden. This is bad news on multiple levels.  Here’s what’s going on… Last week, Mr. Biden came out in support of canceling the intellectual property rights for Covid vaccines developed here in the United States. In other words, he wants companies like Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson &… Read more »

The agenda outlined by President Biden on Wednesday night is a one-way ticket to a socialistic welfare state with astronomical taxes, and government encroaching on every aspect of our lives.  His vision for our nation involves growing the size of almost every corner of the federal government. (With the exception of our military, to nobody’s surprise.) There’s simply no room to talk… Read more »

Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) has sponsored an amendment to H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, which was introduced in the House on July 13, 2020. This amendment was adopted in the House on Tuesday, and would authorize the Department of Energy (“DOE”) to collaborate with the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) on research to improve… Read more »

Three topics on my appearance this morning on Fox News: First up – liberals introduced a bill in Congress to limit the President's ability to mobilize federal police forces in riot-ravaged cities. 🔷 My response: these are NOT peaceful protests, and the folks in Congress who don't think help is needed to restore law & order are completely tone deaf to what's happening. Topic #2… Read more »

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has two very important hospitals in our congressional district: Lancaster Medical Center and Chester Medical Center. Yesterday I was in Charleston to greet three massive Boeing Dreamlifters that arrived with over 150,000 protective eye goggles and face shields. This personal protective equipment is now on its way to facilities within the… Read more »

Mothers are certainly among our unsung heroes – the “glue of families” as Dr. Connie Guille describes them here. Both of those descriptions have been especially true lately. Many mothers (particularly of school-aged children) are facing even more challenges than usual during this pandemic. While physical health has dominated much of the news about COVID-19, our mental wellbeing is just… Read more »

FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Governor Henry McMaster has submitted a formal request to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to make loans available for those small businesses in our state that are suffering economically due to the Coronavirus. Once this request has been granted, which hopefully will be soon, the SC Commerce Department will provide specifics on how to apply for… Read more »