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South Carolina Hero Major James Capers Jr. Awarded Medal of Honor

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WASHINGTON — Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr., recognizing his extraordinary heroism and leadership during the Vietnam War. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05), who first introduced legislation to award Major Capers the Medal of Honor and has advocated for his recognition for years, released the following…

Norman Moves to Expose Criminal Illegal Aliens Released Into U.S. Communities

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WASHINGTON — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced the Worst of the Worst (WOW) Act, legislation requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database of criminal illegal aliens released from ICE custody into American communities. The bill would require ICE to publish key identification information for individuals released…

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep. Proposes ICE Database to Track 'Worst Of The Worst'

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As a father of four and grandfather to seventeen grandkids, nothing matters more to me than knowing my family, and families across this country, are SAFE. That’s why I introduced legislation to ensure ICE publicly reports criminal illegal aliens released into American communities through a searchable public database.  The database would include key identifying information for…

Awarding the Medal of Honor to U.S. Marine Major James Capers Jr.

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Today, President Trump will award the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr. — our nation's highest military honor. Years ago, I came across a photo of Major Capers as a young Marine and was immediately struck by his presence. I knew I wanted to hear his story for myself. After listening to him speak, it became clear that he was the real deal. A warrior, a…

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…

Big Brother is watching, and Congress wants to keep it that way

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Americans would be outraged if the government could walk into their home, search through their personal papers, and leave without ever getting permission from a judge. Yet, something eerily similar is happening today. Federal agencies can search through vast databases containing YOUR sensitive information without getting a warrant first!! The debate to stop this issue is happening…

Norman Bill Cracks Down on DEI Abuse in Federal Research Funding

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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…

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…