WASHINGTON — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) reintroduced the Earmark Elimination Act, bold legislation to permanently ban federal earmarks and cut partisan, back-door spending that burdens hardworking American taxpayers.
“For too long, earmarks have become a way for Washington insiders to steer taxpayer dollars to pet projects instead of prioritizing fiscal responsibility,” said… Read more »
Congress loves to complain about the $38 TRILLION national debt, but does nothing to FIX IT. My bill would BAN the pork-filled earmarks jammed into annual appropriations bills.
No more pet projects. No more games.
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My statement on voting to reopen the federal government and ending the democrat-forced shutdown:
"After more than 40 days of needless hardship for the American people, Democrats finally relented and allowed the government to reopen. On September 19th, I voted in favor of a clean-nonpartisan resolution. This entire ordeal could have been avoided had the Left chosen to work for the… Read more »
Tonight, Democrats will vote against funding our troops, law enforcement, air traffic controllers, and essential benefits.
43 days of pain for the American people, for what? Politics > people.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Ralph Norman has reintroduced a constitutional amendment that would bar Members of Congress from receiving any compensation during a government shutdown.
For decades, Congress has failed to pass its appropriations bills by the September 30 deadline, triggering repeated shutdowns. Yet during these shutdowns, Members of Congress continue to receive… Read more »
One month ago, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill, and working Americans have TONS to celebrate!!
Republicans stopped the largest tax hike in American history and delivered real savings for tipped workers and hourly employees. No tax on tips. No tax on overtime. That means more money in the pockets of those who show up and keep this country running.
Democrats stood in the… Read more »
After a busy few months passing the One Big Beautiful Bill & cutting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Washington’s budget, I’m headed back to the District.
See you soon, South Carolina!
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Washington Examiner — Washington is awash in empty promises. For years, politicians from both parties have talked about the need to rein in federal spending, yet the national debt has continued to climb, now surpassing a staggering $37 trillion. Voters are tired of the talk. They want action, and Republicans now have a rare opportunity to show we mean business.
Passing… Read more »
Alongside President Trump, House Freedom Caucus delivered real conservative wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Among many pro-growth and pro-America provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill, this legislation will serve South Carolina by:
• Making PERMANENT President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts
• Providing real economic relief for hardworking South Carolina families
• Extending and… Read more »