Inflation

I recently joined my colleagues in calling on House and Senate leadership to PERMANENTLY ban the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United States. A CBDC is essentially a government-issued digital dollar controlled by the Federal Reserve. Unlike cash or money held in private bank accounts, a CBDC could allow the federal government to track and potentially… Read more »

In case you missed it, Congressman Ralph Norman penned an op-ed sounding the alarm on a troubling reality in Washington: while Americans at home face record debt and rising costs, some in Congress are quietly pushing for pay raises. At a time when public trust in government is already strained, lawmakers should be focused on affordability for families back at home, not padding their own… Read more »

ICYMI: No more quiet, secretive pay raises in Congress. Period. We’re restoring accountability. Read here.  Read more »

WASHINGTON — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced H.R. 7628, legislation to eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. “Congress is the only place in America where you can fail the people you represent and still expect a raise,” said Congressman Norman. “That’s not public service. That’s a broken system. We’ve traded citizen legislators for career politicians more… Read more »

I had the opportunity to speak with Administrator Loeffler about how we can better protect and strengthen our small businesses. As champions of free enterprise, we ought to cut red tape and let the backbone of our economy thrive.   Read more »

In case you missed it, Congressman Ralph Norman penned an op-ed on the promises delivered by President Trump in just one year of his second presidency to benefit the people of South Carolina. Read the article in the Washington Examiner here and below. I still remember the morning of President Donald J. Trump’s second inauguration. It was bitterly cold, 23 degrees, and… Read more »

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. Read more »

H.R. 6536, the Rural Depositories Revitalization Study Act has PASSED through committee!! My bill will ensure our rural banks, often a lifeline for many in small communities, aren’t stifled with burdensome regulations. Read more »

When local banks die, small towns suffer. My bill, the Rural Depositories Revitalization Study Act, works to fight to restore competition, cut barriers, and make sure rural communities aren’t left behind. Read more »