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Service Academy Nominations are Open

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If you’re a student who plans to apply to one of our nation’s service academies — the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy — you’ll need a congressional nomination to complete your application. My office is currently accepting nomination requests through November 15, 2025. To learn more or to begin the…

The TRUTH About the Democrat Shutdown

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Still confused about why the government is shut down? Let me give you the FACTS. On September 19th, all but two House Republicans voted for a clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution (CR), which spends within fiscal limits and protects essential services. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are refusing to compromise, demanding to change Medicaid rules to allow taxpayer money to go to free…

Congressman Norman Demands Answers From SLED After Murder of Logan Federico

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WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) is calling on South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel to explain how a violent repeat offender was able to remain free and fatally murder Logan Federico on May 3, 2025. Alexander Dickey, the suspect, had eleven prior arrests and roughly 40 charges, yet gaps in his criminal record, including missing fingerprints…

Congressman Norman Statement on Israel-Hamas Peace Deal

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WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump announced a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas: “Today’s peace deal between Israel and Hamas is a step in the right direction and long overdue. I commend the Israeli people for showing unwavering strength in the face of terror, and I give full credit to President Trump…

Field Hearing in Charlotte Highlights the Human Cost of Failed Crime Policies

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Last week in Charlotte, the House Judiciary Subcommittee held a field hearing that was both powerful and heartbreaking. Families shared stories of loved ones lost — lives taken by criminals who should’ve never been on the streets. We remembered Iryna Zarutska, a young refugee murdered on a Charlotte light rail. And Logan Federico, just 22, visiting friends in South Carolina, killed by a…

Congressman Norman Reintroduces Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit Member Pay During a Government Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Ralph Norman has reintroduced a constitutional amendment that would bar Members of Congress from receiving any compensation during a government shutdown. For decades, Congress has failed to pass its appropriations bills by the September 30 deadline, triggering repeated shutdowns. Yet during these shutdowns, Members of Congress continue to receive…

Why I’m Fighting to End Congressional Pay During Shutdowns

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I’ve reintroduced a constitutional amendment to ensure that Members of Congress receive no compensation during a government shutdown. No back pay either. Here’s why this matters: When the government shuts down, millions of Americans are directly impacted. Federal employees go without paychecks. Military families are forced to live under tremendous uncertainty. Essential services are…