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Disaster Assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration

| Posted in In the News

South Carolina’s small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and many have been hit hard by the severe drought conditions that began earlier this year. I’m glad to see the U.S. Small Business Administration stepping up to provide low-interest federal disaster loans to eligible small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and nonprofit organizations that have suffered…

Norman Bill Cracks Down on DEI Abuse in Federal Research Funding

| Posted in Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirements or ideological tests when awarding taxpayer-funded research grants. The Merit Restoration Act would apply to all federal research agencies, ensuring grants are awarded based on scientific merit, quality of research, and public…

False Narrative on the White House Ballroom

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I’ve gotten tons of calls from constituents about the FAKE NEWS media once again twisting the facts and pushing a completely FALSE narrative about White House ballroom funding!! So let’s set the record straight ONCE AND FOR ALL. Congress was NOT debating funding for the ballroom construction itself. The brick-and-mortar construction is being privately funded by President Trump and…

2026 Congressional Pig Book Press Conference

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Glad to join Citizens Against Government Waste again for their 2026 Congressional Pig Book press conference. This year’s Pig Book exposed 8,392 earmarks totaling $23.7 BILLION!! That’s why I introduced legislation to END earmarks once and for all. Taxpayer dollars should secure our border, strengthen America, and reduce our debt. NOT fund politicians’ pet projects. 

Fighting for SC Farmers Always

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I have always maintained an open-door policy and regularly meet with any and all Americans, but my votes are grounded in facts and what’s best for folks in South Carolina’s 5th District. I opposed Rep. Luna’s Farm bill amendment because it welcomed an unworkable patchwork of conflicting state labeling requirements. That kind of uncertainty drives up costs and makes it harder for farmers…