On the 2nd Amendment front, last week I co-sponsored an important new bill that seeks to clarify rules about the lawful transport of firearms. For context, back in 1986 a law was passed called the Firearm Owners’ Protection Act (FOPA). Among other provisions, that bill “protects those who are transporting firearms for lawful purposes from local restrictions which would otherwise prohibit passage.”... Read more »

Two totally different worlds – two completely different mindsets – were on full display last night. It was unlike any other State of the Union address I’ve seen, either in person or on TV. There were a couple of themes to the President’s address. First, he took a well-deserved victory lap on numerous fronts: from the economy & trade to our military & war on terror. We must always continue to find ... Read more »

Over the summer, I hosted eight (8) town halls in-person around the district. We covered Lancaster, York, Cherokee, Sumter, Newberry, and Union Counties. It was great to see so many people come out for those events, and I look forward to doing many more in the future. Even though my in-person events are very well-attended, the truth is that telephone town halls allow me to reach many more people. ... Read more »