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Disaster Assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration

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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…

Introducing the Merit Restoration Act

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Today, I introduced the Merit Restoration Act to stop DEI requirements and ideological tests from influencing taxpayer-funded research grants. Federal research funding should be awarded based on merit, innovation, and scientific excellence, not political agendas or identity-based QUOTAS. For years, and particularly under the Biden administration, federal agencies have pushed…

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…

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…

A Great Discussion With NCTO!

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Had a great discussion with members of National Council of Textile Organizations — the men and women that are the true voice of the U.S. textile industry. They do critical work daily to advance American interests both at home and with our partners globally. Thanks for stopping by!