Spending Cuts and Debt

The cancer in this country is OVERSPENDING. Democrats believe it’s all their money, it’s NOT!! Hard-earned taxpayer money should be treated like gold, but the swamp can’t seem to understand that. Read more »

A quick update from D.C. - Usually, I am no fan of a continuing resolution because they represent a "kick the can down the road" approach when we should be passing our 12 appropriations bills on time, which hasn’t been done since 1997. However, this CR is a HUGE shift for the swamp. I decided to vote yes on it because I trust President Trump’s agenda. The bill REDUCES then… Read more »

The Daily Caller—We’re now 44 days into President Donald Trump’s second term, and a renewed sense of optimism is sweeping across America, reminiscent of the enduring promise of the American Dream. Central to this resurgence is the administration’s policies aimed at reigniting prosperity for small businesses, particularly evident in South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District. President… Read more »

As President Trump’s policies continue to unfold, the resilience and adaptability of small businesses in South Carolina and across the nation remain a testament to the enduring spirit of American enterprise. It’s back better than ever. Read my new op-ed… Read more »

For those who missed my live telephone town hall last week, you can catch a full replay using the link below. We covered a wide variety of topics, including discussions on the recent work the DOGE is doing and our nation's massive debt problem. Lots of great caller questions as well! Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Friday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) reintroduced the Fair-Value Accounting and Budget Act and the Cost Openness and Spending Transparency (COST) Act. The Fair-Value Accounting and Budget Act is co-sponsored by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), and Rep. Keith Self (R-TX). The bill has the support of the National Taxpayers Union, Heritage Action,… Read more »

Update on the SAVE Act + the Continuing Resolution:  Stopping illegal immigrants from voting in our elections is still my top priority—that’s why House Republicans should absolutely use our leverage in the September spending fight to protect our elections! The good news is Congress already passed the SAVE Act on a bipartisan basis back in July. The bill simply requires states to… Read more »

The Daily Caller—Before 2011, earmarks were a frequent source of corruption and furthering of personal agendas by Members of Congress. In 2011, Congress passed a temporary ban on earmarks, which every session of Congress renewed–until recently. In January 2021, after a decade-long moratorium, Congress returned earmarks under the guise of “Community Project Funding.” Aptly known as… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05) reintroduced the Earmark Elimination Act. The Earmark Elimination Act would permanently ban federal earmarks. Background An earmark is an item in appropriations bills or large spending packages that designates money for a specific special interest group or project while avoiding the typical merit-based or… Read more »

Talking the economy, spending, and what’s to come in Congress this morning on Fox Business with Maria Bartiromo. Read more »