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Legislative Update from Washington

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Last night, Congress passed a government funding bill that failed to provide the necessary resources to protect our country. Don't ever forget what led us to this point. Our unsecured border has allowed obscene levels of human trafficking, gang activity and deadly narcotics into our nation. It has enabled staggering levels of criminal activity that should have never happened. It has…

Legislative Update from Washington

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Just a quick legislative update from Washington... This Friday is the deadline for Congress and the President to reach a deal on border security. My hope is that a compromise can be reached, but there’s a lot that needs to happen between now and then. As I’ve often stated, I stand with the President and border patrol agents on this issue, and support their call for $5.7 billion in…

Congressman Ralph Norman visits southern border

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From human trafficking to deadly narcotics, criminal activity attributable to illegal immigration has reached staggering levels. We have a responsibility to ensure those who enter our nation are here lawfully and do not pose a risk. That begins by asserting control over our own border. From human trafficking to deadly narcotics, criminal activity attributable to illegal immigration…

House Passes Reps. Norman/Chu Small Business Bill

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Washington, D.C. –  H.R. 116, the Investing in Main Street Act, introduced by Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA- 27), passed the House of Representatives 402 – 2 yesterday. This bipartisan legislation creates a simple improvement to the Small Business Investment Act, which would encourage more investment in American small businesses through the Small…

Congressman Norman Introduces Term Limits Package

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Washington, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) introduced a package containing three pieces of legislation on Congressional term limits. This package contains: Constitutional Amendment: Gives Congress the authority to set term limits The VOICE Act: Creates a nonbinding referendum on Federal election ballots in 2020 which asks “Should Congress approve a…

Congressman Norman Introduces Constitutional Amendment Preventing Members Getting Paid During Shutdown

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Washington, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) introduced a constitutional amendment that would prevent Members of Congress from getting paid during a government shutdown. Original co-sponsors were: Congressman Mark Meadows (NC-11), Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01), Congressman Bill Posey (FL-08), Congressman Pete Olson (TX-22), Congressman…

Congressman Norman Demands Congress to Vote on Spending Bill with Border Wall Funding

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Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) joined House Freedom Caucus members during a special order on the House floor to demand that the $5 billion for the border wall and ending “catch and release” be included in any government funding bill that Congress shall vote on. Watch Congressman Norman’s floor speech by clicking the image below or here. …

Congressman Norman Votes to Pass Tax Reform 2.0

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Washington, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) voted in favor to pass Tax Reform 2.0, the Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018. Congressman Norman has released the following statement: "The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has already made significant positive impacts on Americans, businesses, and our economy. “With Tax Reform 2.0 we are keeping the…