Law Enforcement

The tragic murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska exposes the deadly cost of Democrat soft-on-crime policies sweeping our cities.  When weak leadership prioritizes criminals over public safety, innocent lives are lost.  Justice must be served. Read more »

In case you missed it, Congressman Ralph Norman and several of his House Freedom Caucus colleagues penned an op-ed sounding the alarm over the fact that Congress must reject radical ideology, back ICE, and restore law and order, because protecting citizens always comes before political experiments. Read the article in The Daily Wire here and below. In recent weeks, the… Read more »

President Trump is stepping in where D.C. leaders have failed — surging federal law enforcement to crack down on out of control violent crime.  Washington belongs to the American people, and they deserve to feel safe in their own capital. Read more »

Every day, law enforcement officers across this country step into danger to keep our communities safe. In 2024 alone, 342 officers were killed in the line of duty, with 18 murdered in ambush-style attacks. I’m proud to once again cosponsor H.R. 1551, the Protect and Serve Act, which imposes enhanced penalties for anyone who intentionally targets and harms police officers. Under this… Read more »

Back in Washington this week! President Trump’s bold leadership has made the world safer. The House is voting on 2 bills to protect our communities from illegal aliens. We’re voting on a resolution condemning violence against LEOs during the anti-ice riots in LA. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced the No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act, legislation aimed at prohibiting sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) is leading the companion bill in the Senate. This legislation is a direct response to growing… Read more »

It doesn't seem like 22 years ago. In many ways, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, still seem like yesterday, when almost 3,000 people were murdered by terrorists on American soil. The numbers 9-11 represent so much more than a tragic anniversary. It's a daily reminder of how blessed we are to live in this nation. However, that blessing is a target for evil, and we must never… Read more »

With thousands of constituents on the phone, I covered a wide variety of topics yesterday during my telephone town hall. This include a long discussion on the the debt ceiling "deal" and our nation's massive debt problem. For those who missed it, you can catch a full reply here... Read more »

It was an honor be part of a special forum this morning at CPAC with Rep. Scott Perry, where we covered a wide variety of important issues facing Congress. The weaponization of government, border security, the Speaker's election, China, and more... nothing was off limits. Give a listen! Read more »

Good news overnight for those who support law enforcement and care about safe communities. Lori Lightfoot, the embattled mayor of Chicago, was sent packing by voters in yesterday’s mayoral election. Crime in that city is no joke. With only two exceptions, EVERY category of crime had increased under Lori Lightfoot’s watch by significant margins. Overall, crime in Chicago was 20% higher… Read more »