{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"SC\" and year = 2026 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-shine-light-pesticide-use-federal-land", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Shine a Light on Pesticide Use on Federal Land", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 28, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) today introduced the Pesticide Transparency on Federal Land Act, legislation requiring federal agencies to publicly disclose pesticide applications on federal land, providing needed transparency to taxpayer-funded land and facilities.\n\nThe legislation directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a publicly accessible database documenting pesticide applications on federal land. Federal agencies would then be required to report pesticide use within five days, including where the pesticide was applied, the active ingredient used, the date of application, and the purpose of the application.\n\n\"Washington does not get to spray chemicals on federal land while keeping you in the dark,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"Americans own these lands. If a federal agency applies a pesticide next to your home, your school, or your water, you have a right to know where, when, why, and what is being used. Transparency does not stop at the gates of federal property, and it is not optional when it comes to the health of our families.\"\n\nIn addition to requiring future reporting, the bill also makes previously compiled federal pesticide application data publicly available through the EPA's database. The legislation includes a limited and commonsense exemption for information whose disclosure would harm national security, while requiring agencies to continue reporting the information to EPA and notify Congress when such an exemption is used.\n\nUnder the Pesticide Transparency on Federal Land Act, the public database would include:\n\nThe entity applying the pesticide;\n\nThe location of the application, including geographic coordinates;\n\nThe specific pesticide and its active ingredient;\n\nThe date of the application; and\n\nThe purpose of the application.\n\nThis bill builds on Rep. Mace's ongoing work to bring accountability and transparency to pesticide use, including the Pesticide Harm Accountability Act and the SOUND Pesticide Research Act.\n\nSEE BILL TEXT BELOW:\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-pupps-act-shut-down-americas-puppy-pipeline-research", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces PUPPS Act to Shut Down America's Puppy Pipeline to Research Labs", "2026-09-22", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 22, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the Prohibiting Unethical Procedures on Pets in Science (PUPPS) Act, legislation to shut down America's puppy pipeline to research labs, protect dogs already trapped in the system, and hold violators accountable with tough financial penalties.\n\nRight now, breeders across the country are intentionally mating dogs, puppies as young as three months old, to supply research facilities with animals for invasive experimentation. A new investigation by the White Coat Waste Project, backed by FOIA records, reveals the staggering scale of this industry. Oak Hill Genetics, the nation's second-largest lab dog supplier, shipped 1,518 hound dogs to 44 U.S. laboratories between January 2025 and June 2026. Many of those labs are still actively receiving NIH funding. This is happening on the American taxpayer's dime.\n\n\"Dogs aren't lab equipment. They're family. Breeding puppies into a life of pain just to stock government research labs isn't science. It's barbaric. We've already taken on Fauci's taxpayer-funded dog experiments and fought to get animals out of federal labs and into loving homes. Now we're shutting down the pipeline for good,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cThanks to White Coat Waste for leading the charge alongside us in this fight. This bill ends the breeding of dogs for research, cuts off the supply to these labs, and gives dogs already trapped behind those walls a second chance through adoption instead of euthanasia. Man's best friend belongs in a loving home, not a lab.\"\n\nWhite Coat Waste Project Founder Anthony Bellotti provided the following statement in support of the PUPPS Act:\n\n\u201cWhite Coat Waste first uncovered Dr. Fauci\u2019s BeagleGate scandal and led conservatives to the fight against taxpayer-funded animal testing. That\u2019s why White Coat Waste is proud to support Rep. Mace\u2019s PUPPS Act to stop the despicable dog breeding operations we\u2019ve exposed that supply victims to taxpayer-funded labs and to ensure more survivors go from lab dogs to lap dogs,\u201d said Bellotti. \u201cThe PUPPS Act also hits close to home for me: I\u2019ve adopted three pets bred in Fauci-funded labs and rescued by White Coat Waste. The solution is simple: Stop the money. Stop the madness!\u201d\n\nThe PUPPS Act amends the Animal Welfare Act to:\n\nBan breeding dogs for research purposes, including intentional mating, reproduction, artificial insemination, and embryo implantation.\n\nProhibit the commercial distribution of dogs for research, including selling, transporting, brokering, importing, exporting, leasing, transferring, donating, or otherwise providing dogs to research facilities.\n\nProhibit knowingly acquiring, receiving, or using any dog bred for research purposes.\n\nRevoke or deny USDA licenses and registrations for anyone engaged in prohibited activities.\n\nImpose civil penalties of up to $10,000 per dog, increasing to $40,000 per dog for repeat offenders. Each dog constitutes a separate violation.\n\nDogs already bred for research when the law takes effect are protected. They cannot be euthanized because of the bill's enactment and instead must be offered for adoption to an individual or animal rescue organization. The Secretary of Agriculture would issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment, and the bill's prohibitions would take effect 180 days after enactment.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-23T09:45:16Z", "2026-09-23T09:46:14Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-supports-490000-grant-expand-college-opportunities-lowcountry", "Rep. Nancy Mace Supports $490,000 Grant To Expand College Opportunities For Lowcountry Students", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C., (Sept. 21, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) today announced a $490,000 federal grant for Trident Technical College's Talent Search Program, helping expand college and career opportunities for 980 students annually across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.\n\nThe grant will support students in Charleston County School District, Berkeley County School District, and Dorchester School District Four by providing long-term academic and career advising, financial aid assistance, and postsecondary planning beginning in middle school. The program is designed to serve low-income and first-generation students, helping them overcome barriers to higher education and prepare for successful careers.\n\n\"Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or zip code,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"This grant will help nearly 1,000 Lowcountry students gain the tools, guidance, and support they need to pursue higher education, develop workforce skills, and build brighter futures. South Carolina's future starts in our classrooms, and we'll always stand behind investments giving our students the tools they need to succeed.\"\n\nEarlier this year, Congresswoman Mace submitted a letter of support for Trident Technical College's application, emphasizing the program's proven success in helping low-income and first-generation students prepare for college and careers through academic advising, financial aid assistance, career exploration, and postsecondary planning.\n\nThe Talent Search Program is one of the federal TRIO programs designed to increase postsecondary enrollment and completion by providing students with the resources and support needed to succeed in higher education. By expanding access to college and career planning at an early age, the program strengthens educational outcomes and helps build a skilled workforce for South Carolina.\n\nSEE LETTER BELOW:\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3670", "Rep. Ralph Norman Welcomes $167 Million for Rural Health Funding for South Carolina", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) issued the following statement following the announcement that 228 grants totaling more than $167 million will be awarded to strengthen healthcare in rural communities across South Carolina.\n\nThe funding is being awarded through the Rural Health Transformation Program, authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Section 71401 of Public Law 119-21), and is intended to support high-impact investments that strengthen healthcare infrastructure and expand long-term capacity in rural communities.\n\n\u201cNearly 20% of South Carolinians live in rural communities, and they should not have to drive hours just to receive quality health care,\u201d said Congressman Norman. \u201cThese resources can make a real difference by strengthening local providers and expanding access to critical services. Every taxpayer dollar should be spent wisely and deliver results, and I look forward to seeing these funds put to work improving healthcare for South Carolinians.\u201d\n\nWATCH: Congressman Norman and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz Discuss Rural Health Investment in South Carolina\n\nThe Rural Health Transformation Program is a $50 billion federal initiative administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to strengthen and modernize rural healthcare nationwide.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://fry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1163", "Rep. Fry Votes to Bring $80 Nearly Million in Federal Funding to Grand Strand, Pee Dee", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Russell Fry", "F000478", "fry.house.gov", "fry", "https://fry.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) voted to advance H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA). The House-passed version of the bill authorizes and modifies water resources infrastructure projects and programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Fry secured a $35 million increase on the federal cap for public works projects in Florence County, which would bring its total authorization level to $75 million. Additionally, Fry was able to obtain $4.275 million for water and wastewater infrastructure for the city of Georgetown.\n\n\u201cFamilies, businesses, and visitors in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee should not have to question the reliability of our water systems,\u201d said Rep. Fry. \u201cThese investments will position Florence County and the city of Georgetown to make critical upgrades to their water infrastructure, protect local waterways, and give these communities the reliable systems they deserve. I encourage the U.S. Senate to maintain these authorization levels as they stand, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the U.S. Senate to bring these much-needed resources back to our district. \u201d\n\nThe House-passed version of WRDA authorizes $80 million in funding for the Seventh Congressional District. If that funding stands, the legislation will establish a framework for Congress to appropriate up to $80 million for these projects in future energy and water development appropriations bills. H.R. 9497 will now go to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-end-birth-tourism-and-protect-integrity", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to End Birth Tourism and Protect the Integrity of American Citizenship", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 17, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) today introduced the American Citizenship Integrity Act, legislation to crack down on birth tourism, prosecute those profiting from it, and protect the integrity of American citizenship.\n\nThe bill establishes new criminal penalties for birth tourism schemes, bars aliens seeking to exploit birthright citizenship from entering the United States, and coordinates federal efforts to dismantle organized networks facilitating the practice.\n\n\"American citizenship isn't a travel souvenir or a commodity for sale. It's one of the greatest privileges on Earth,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"Birth tourism is an abuse of our immigration system. It rewards people for exploiting our laws while millions of Americans are left paying the price. Our bill shuts the door on this scam once and for all.\"\n\nThe American Citizenship Integrity Act would:\n\nCreate new federal criminal penalties for individuals recruiting, transporting, or facilitating birth tourism, including penalties of up to 15 years in prison per offense and up to 30 years for organized criminal enterprises.\n\nMake any foreign national seeking entry for the purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship for a child inadmissible.\n\nEnable denaturalization proceedings for individuals convicted of fraud related to birth tourism.\n\nEstablish the American Citizenship Integrity Interagency Task Force, co-chaired by the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security, to investigate, prosecute, and dismantle birth tourism operations while coordinating with international law enforcement partners.\n\nDesignate a dedicated federal prosecutor in every judicial district to coordinate and supervise birth tourism and citizenship fraud cases.\n\n\"America is not the world's maternity ward. If you're exploiting our laws to manufacture U.S. citizenship, the free ride is over. This legislation puts criminal birth tourism networks on notice and gives law enforcement the tools to shut them down,\" Mace added.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-becomes-final-signature-force-house-vote-major-richard-star-act", "Rep. Nancy Mace Becomes Final Signature To Force House Vote On Major Richard Star Act", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 16, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace announced today she signed the Major Richard Star Act Discharge Petition, becoming the 218th and final signature needed to reach the threshold for a House floor vote.\n\n\u201cThese veterans came home carrying wounds they will live with for the rest of their lives. They sacrificed for this country, and they earned every benefit promised to them. Washington has no business nickel-and-diming veterans who were willing to put their lives on the line for ours,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cWe signed this discharge petition because enough is enough. Combat-injured veterans have waited long enough. It's time to bring the Major Richard Star Act to the floor and let Congress vote.\u201d\n\nThe Major Richard Star Act would allow veterans with combat-related disabilities to receive their full retirement pay concurrently with their disability compensation, without reduction. Under current law, veterans who receive Combat-Related Special Compensation alongside retirement pay face an offset, penalizing them for wounds earned in combat. The bill ends this penalty for all veterans with combat-related disabilities, including those with fewer than 20 years of creditable service.\n\nCongresswoman Mace has been a consistent voice for the men and women who serve. Combat-injured veterans have waited long enough for the benefits they earned through their service and sacrifice. With the path to a House vote now clear, Congress must put the Major Richard Star Act on the floor and give these veterans the vote they deserve.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-fires-back-lindsay-clancy-attorney-doubles-down-death-penalty", "Rep. Nancy Mace Fires Back At Lindsay Clancy Attorney, Doubles Down On Death Penalty", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 16, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) is firing back at Kevin Reddington, defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy, after Reddington publicly rebuked her calls for Clancy to face the death penalty following the mistrial in the deaths of her three children.\n\nCongresswoman Mace responded:\n\n\"I\u2019m not about to be lectured on what a Congresswoman knows by the man whose job it is to make sure three dead children never get the last word.\n\n\u201cKevin Reddington spent 50 years at the Massachusetts bar, then asked the President for a federal pardon in a state murder case. Every first-year law student knows that's impossible.\n\n\u201cMr. Reddington is right that I've never sat in his courtroom. Neither will Cora, Dawson, or Callan. That's the point.\"\n\nAfter Mace called for the harshest punishment possible for child murderer Lindsay Clancy, Reddington chose to respond publicly.\n\nReddington responded: (LINK)\n\n\u201cNancy Mace does not know this case, has never seen the evidence, and has never sat in that courtroom. Lindsay Clancy has not been convicted of anything, and Massachusetts has not had a death penalty in more than forty years.\n\n\u201cA congresswoman from South Carolina calling for a public execution is not law. It is a stunt, and its only purpose is to inflame the public against a woman whose case is still before the Court. I will deal with that in court, not on television. My client was a mother suffering from postpartum psychosis. That is what this case is about, and that is where my attention stays.\"\n\nThis also comes after Reddington went on national television following the mistrial to ask President Trump for a federal pardon in a state case, which is legally impossible.\n\nMace added, \u201cAny attorney who petitions the President for a federal pardon in a state case has forfeited the right to lecture anyone on what the law says. Mr. Reddington might be able to read the law, but elected officials write it.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Mace has made her position clear, and it is not changing: Lindsay Clancy needs to face the death penalty, and it needs to be public.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-secures-major-south-carolina-wins-house-passes-water", "Rep. Nancy Mace Secures Major South Carolina Wins As House Passes Water Infrastructure Bill", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 16, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace announced today the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, delivering critical water infrastructure, flood protection, and water supply investments to South Carolina.\n\nMace secured multiple South Carolina priorities in the legislation, including water and wastewater infrastructure in Hilton Head Island, Isle of Palms, Berkeley County, and Beaufort, as well as expanded authorizations for projects tied to Lakes Marion and Moultrie. This totals $100 million in authorized funding for water and wastewater infrastructure in the Lowcountry. The legislation also delivers for Charleston by integrating coastal storm risk management and tidal and inland flood management.\n\n\u201cSouth Carolina is the fastest-growing state in the country, and our infrastructure needs to keep pace,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cWe made sure South Carolina\u2019s priorities were front and center in WRDA, from stronger water and wastewater systems to better flood protection and infrastructure built for growth. These investments will make a real difference for families, businesses, and communities across the Lowcountry. This is what putting South Carolina first looks like.\u201d\n\nThe South Carolina priorities secured by Mace include:\n\n$10,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the town of Hilton Head Island, SC.\n\n$10,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the city of Isle of Palms, SC.\n\n$14,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and distribution systems, in Berkeley County, SC.\n\n$60,000,000 increase in authorization for wastewater treatment and water supply treatment and distribution projects related to Lakes Marion and Moultrie, SC.\n\n$6,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and distribution systems, in the City of Beaufort, SC.\n\nModification of the project for coastal storm risk management in the Charleston Peninsula, SC, to include features for tidal- and inland-related flood risk management measures.\n\nDeauthorization of Tidewater Reach section of the Charleston Harbor navigation system (adjacent to the Union Pier Terminal). This deauthorization will take effect upon completion of the sale of the Union Pier Terminal and the cessation of commercial port operations at the Union Pier marine terminal by the South Carolina Ports Authority. This will allow for the future redevelopment of the area by a private developer.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://fry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1161", "Rep. Fry Leads House in Blocking Bogus Democrat Impeachment", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Russell Fry", "F000478", "fry.house.gov", "fry", "https://fry.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) took to the floor of the United States House of Representatives to lead the House in blocking a Democrat resolution to impeach President Trump. Fry\u2019s motion to table the resolution ultimately killed the bill, stopping the effort and bringing it to an end. Rep. Fry released the following statement after the vote:\n\n\u201cDemocrats show over and over again that the only agenda they have is loving socialism and hating President Trump,\u201d said Rep. Fry. \u201cThankfully, the Constitution doesn\u2019t classify being hated by woke progressives as a high crime and misdemeanor. I rejected the Democrats\u2019 nonsense impeachment resolution. Congress should be focused on American families and advancing President Trump\u2019s America First agenda, not airing grievances because Democrats are still upset that they lost resoundingly in 2024.\u201d\n\nBefore Rep. Fry\u2019s election to Congress, his predecessor voted to impeach President Trump in January 2021. Rep. Fry was sworn in as a member of the 118th Congress on January 3, 2023. The impeachment resolution failed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 232-147-7.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://fry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1162", "Rep. Fry\u2019s Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act Sent to President\u2019s Desk", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Russell Fry", "F000478", "fry.house.gov", "fry", "https://fry.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) applauded the final passage of his Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act (MAPOceans) by the United States Congress. The bill\u2019s Senate companion, S. 759, advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote. Rep. Fry introduced the legislation in May 2025 alongside Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49). Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced the Senate version of the bill.\n\n\u201cAmericans should be able to easily access real-time information and enjoy our waterways safely and responsibly,\u201d said Rep. Fry. \u201cAnglers, recreational boaters, and all those who enjoy our coastal waterways will soon have easier access to consolidated information on rules, regulations, and navigational tools, making their time on the water safer and more enjoyable. I am proud to see this legislation head to the President\u2019s desk, and I look forward to seeing t signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cAll Americans, from fishermen to boaters to small business owners, should have reliable and easy access to crucial information about our public waterways that can be used for business and recreational purposes,\u201d said Rep. Levin. \u201cThe MAPOceans Act accomplishes exactly that. This legislation will provide information in real time on key topics such as watercraft restrictions and fishing regulations, making the waterways safer for everyone who enjoys them and supporting protection of these natural resources. I thank Rep. Fry for his partnership on this important bill, and I am proud to see it advance through Congress, on the way to become law.\u201d\n\nMAPOceans will modernize public access to vital data about U.S. waterways. By requiring the Secretary of Commerce to digitize and display real-time marine data through GPS and smartphone applications, the bill aims to improve the recreational experience for boaters and anglers, support safe and legal activity on the water, and strengthen coastal economies. Building on the success of the MAPLand Act (2022) and the MAPWaters Act, MAPOceans would require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to consolidate, standardize, and digitize public information about U.S. marine waters and make that information easily accessible in real time.\n\nSpecifically, the bill will:\n\nProvide real-time status updates on which waterways are open or closed to entry by watercraft, low-elevation aircraft, or diving.\n\nDigitize restrictions related to motorized propulsion, fuel type, and specific types of watercraft (e.g., motorboats, kayaks, personal watercraft, airboats, ships).\n\nDisplay fishing regulations and restrictions, including no-take zones, marine protected areas, and rules about specific equipment or bait (such as circle hooks or descending devices).\n\nPublish continuously updated geographic information system (GIS) data on navigation, bathymetric information, and depth charts.\n\nRequire the Department of Commerce to partner with non-federal entities\u2014including states, Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, private industry, data experts, and academic institutions\u2014to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.\n\nThe MAPOceans bill was endorsed by several recreational fishing and boating organizations, including: South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance, American Sportfishing Association, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, International Game Fish Association, Center for Sportfishing Policy, Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Foundation, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://fry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1160", "Rep. Fry Calls for Suspension of Federal Gas Tax", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Russell Fry", "F000478", "fry.house.gov", "fry", "https://fry.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) announced that he will introduce legislation to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax and provide immediate relief to American families.\n\n\u201cWhether you\u2019re a parent driving to work, a farmer putting crops in the ground, a rancher feeding livestock, or a small business owner just trying to keep your doors open, you feel the impact of high fuel prices,\u201d said Rep. Fry. \u201cRelief should start where Americans feel it the most\u2014at the pump and in our budgets. Temporarily suspending the federal gas tax will give American families much needed breathing room. I am proud to lead efforts in Congress to provide this relief and put money back in the pockets of American families.\u201d\n\nUnder current law, the federal government collects an 18-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and a 24-cent-per-gallon tax on diesel fuel. Rep. Fry is drafting and introducing legislation that would temporarily suspend both taxes to provide relief amid rising fuel prices nationwide. President Trump and Energy Secretary Chris Wright are supportive of efforts to lower prices at the pump and have called on Congress to suspend the gas tax temporarily. The legislation is anticipated to be formally introduced in the coming days.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-issues-statement-25th-anniversary-september-11th", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Issues Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks", "2026-09-11", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C., (Sept. 11, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks:\n\n\u201cTwenty-five years ago, radical Islamic terrorists attacked our freedom, our faith, and the soul of this nation.\n\n\u201cThey thought they could break America. They were wrong.\n\n\u201cIn the face of evil, Americans came together and stood strong.\n\n\u201cNever Forget is a promise - a promise to the 2,977 Americans whose lives were stolen. To the mothers, fathers, and children who never came home. To the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and Port Authority officers who ran toward danger without hesitation. To the families who never got to say goodbye.\n\n\u201cTwenty-five years later, we remember them all. We remember their courage. We remember their sacrifice. And we will never forget.\n\n\u201cWe carry their memory with us. We always will.\n\n\u201cNever Forget. God bless the men and women we lost, God bless their families, and God bless the United States of America.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-issues-statement-one-year-anniversary-charlie-kirks", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Issues Statement on One Year Anniversary of Charlie Kirk\u2019s Assassination", "2026-09-10", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C., (Sept. 10, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk:\n\n\"A year ago today, Charlie Kirk was brutally assassinated for doing what he loved: standing up for his faith, his country, and the principles he believed were worth defending.\n\n\"Charlie never backed down. He showed up campus after campus, crowd after crowd, and had the hard conversations others were too afraid to have. He understood something many have forgotten: if we want to save this country, we cannot be afraid to speak the truth.\n\n\u201cHe was a man of deep faith who dedicated his life to spreading the word of God and fighting for a better America. Above all, he was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a man who lived his faith every day.\n\n\"His life was cut far too short, but his mission was not. We owe it to Charlie, his family, and this country to keep going. Speak the truth. Stand for what is right. Never let fear silence us.\n\n\"Rest in peace, Charlie. Your legacy will live on.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-supports-1-million-eda-grant-support-lowcountry-small", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Supports $1 Million EDA Grant To Support Lowcountry Small Businesses", "2026-09-09", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C., (Sept. 9, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace announced a $1,004,405 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration has been awarded to Lowcountry Local First to support their Lowcountry Resilience initiative, an effort to expand access to capital and strengthen small businesses across Berkeley and Dorchester Counties.\n\nRep. Mace worked directly with the EDA and sent a letter of support for the application, highlighting the initiative's economic development benefits to the EDA.\n\nThe investment, awarded under EDA's FY2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program, supports eligible counties in expanding opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Total project cost is estimated at $1,381,516, with the grant expected to create 150 new jobs and leverage an additional $500,000 in private investment.\n\n\u201cSmall businesses are the backbone of the Lowcountry,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \"This investment expands access to capital, strengthens local entrepreneurship, and helps build a stronger, more resilient Lowcountry economy for years to come.\"\n\nThe initiative builds on Lowcountry Local First's existing work serving locally owned small businesses through expanded access to capital and complementary entrepreneurship programming.\n\nSEE REP. MACE\u2019S LETTER OF SUPPORT BELOW:\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-10T09:25:58Z", "2026-09-10T09:27:09Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-keep-gender-delusion-out-sensitive-federal", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Keep Gender Delusion Out Of Sensitive Federal Positions", "2026-09-08", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 8, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) introduced the Gender Delusion Disqualification Act, legislation to ensure individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria cannot hold sensitive federal positions subject to mental health standards or obtain federal certifications requiring those same standards.\n\nThe bill amends Title 5 of the United States Code to add Subchapter VIII to Chapter 73, establishing a new requirement for \u201ccovered positions\u201d within executive agencies where mental health standards are already a condition of appointment or continued service. It also applies to \u201ccovered certifications\u201d where federal law or regulation requires an individual to meet specified mental health standards for issuance or renewal.\n\n\u201cThe federal government should not be handing out security-sensitive jobs like participation trophies,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cSerious positions require serious standards. Ideology should never come before reality, and if the government requires individuals to meet mental health standards, those standards should actually mean something. The bar exists for a reason. We\u2019re not interested in lowering it to accommodate delusion.\u201d\n\nUnder the legislation, the head of each executive agency would have 180 days after enactment to issue regulations implementing the new requirements for covered positions and certifications within their jurisdiction. The bill also makes clear it would not impose additional standards on executive branch employees who do not hold a covered position.\n\n\u201cWhen public safety is on the line, there is no room for gender delusion. Our bill keeps the bar where it belongs,\u201d Mace added.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-10T09:25:58Z", "2026-09-10T09:27:09Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-hits-100-bills-introduced-congress", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Hits 100 Bills Introduced This Congress", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "September 4, 2026\n\nLeading South Carolina's entire Congressional delegation in bills introduced\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C., (Sept. 4, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) marked a triple-digit milestone: 100 pieces of legislation introduced this Congress. She ranks 5th out of all 435 House members and has introduced more bills than any other member of South Carolina's House delegation.\n\nEach bill starts with a real problem facing South Carolinians: a shrimper fighting to compete on a fair playing field, a veteran fighting for benefits he already earned, a mother demanding answers for her child. Congresswoman Mace has built her legislative record around the issues South Carolinians care about most, from making life more affordable for working families, to fiscal responsibility, national security, immigration enforcement, veterans\u2019 care, protecting women and children, animal welfare, and defending South Carolina\u2019s coastal communities and way of life.\n\n\"Reaching 100 bills is a huge milestone, but it's not the finish line,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"One hundred bills means 100 times we put pen to paper and said, 'Here's the problem. Here's how we fix it.' South Carolina sent us here to work, and we\u2019re going to keep working until the job is done.\"\n\nBelow is a list of the 100 pieces of legislation Rep. Mace has introduced this Congress:\n\nPassed the House:\n\nH.R. 30 - Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act\n\nH.R. 872 - Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 5235 - Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025\n\nAdvanced Out of Committee:\n\nH.R. 3455 - Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 2985 - Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act\n\nH.R. 5000 - Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act\n\nContinued List of Introduced Legislation:\n\nH.R. 10278 - REAL Sugar Act\n\nH.R. 10212 - PEPTIDES for Veterans Act\n\nH.R.10145 - SOUND Pesticide Research Act\n\nH.R. 10144 - Pesticide Harm Accountability Act\n\nH.R. 10127 - TRANS Government Research Act\n\nH.R. 10098 - Restoring the Death Penalty in DC Act\n\nH.Res.1465. - Ban sexual relationships with any House employee\n\nH.Res. 1466 - Ban on Members Cohabiting with House Staff\n\nH.Res. 1454 - Ban on race-based caucuses in Congress\n\nH.R.9710 - Third World Immigration Moratorium Act\n\nH.R. 9154 - SHRIMP Act\n\nH.J.Res. 194 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.\n\nH.J.Res. 190 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the 14th amendment does not provide for automatic citizenship for the children of aliens.\n\nH.R. 9063 - Hire American Act\n\nH.R. 9030 - No Immigration Without Assimilation Act of 2026\n\nH.J.Res. 188 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that certain individuals are natural born citizens.\n\nH.R. 8821 - No Bailouts for Cashless Bail Jurisdictions Act\n\nH.R. 8617 - American Family Cost-of-Living Relief Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 8452 - Restoring Law and Order on America\u2019s Streets Act\n\nH.Res. 1193 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative Cory Mills from the United States House of Representatives.\n\nH.R. 8221 - First-Time Homebuyer Savings Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 8179 - FETCH Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 8112 - Preserving Social Security and Medicare for Citizens Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 8015 - Incentivizing Cooperation in Immigration Enforcement Act\n\nH.Res. 1100 - Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.\n\nH.R. 7702 - Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act\n\nH.Res. 1072 - Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.\n\nH.R. 7624 - Safe Shelters for Survivors Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 7544 - Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 7400 - Making Homeownership Affordable Again Act\n\nH.R. 7293 - Protecting Children in Surrogacy Act\n\nH.R. 7222 - No Tax on Boat Loan Interest Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 7068 - No Convicts Running the Capital Act\n\nH.R. 7067 - No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act\n\nH.R. 6982 - Preventing Prosecutors from Protecting Predators Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 6871 - Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 6801 - American Citizenship Healthcare Integrity Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 6755 - Accountable Leadership for Veterans Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 6654 - VAMOSA Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 6578 - Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza Act\n\nH.R. 6457 - FAIR Act\n\nH.R. 6362 - Tax Fairness for Abuse Survivors Act\n\nH.R. 6209 - American Hemp Protection Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 6150 - Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025\n\nH.Res. 893 - Censuring Representative Cory Mills of Florida and removing him from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.\n\nH.R. 5592 - Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act\n\nH.R. 5474 - No DEI in DC Act\n\nH.R. 5405 - Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025\n\nH.Con.Res. 48 - Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth.\n\nH.Res. 713 - Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.\n\nH.R. 5324 - No More Missing Children Act\n\nH.R. 5149 - Protecting Girls\u2019 Sports for Military Kids Act\n\nH.R. 5090 - HONOR Act\n\nH.R. 5047 - No Woke Indoctrination of Military Kids Act\n\nH.R. 5046 - Restoring Merit in the Military Service Academies Act\n\nH.R. 5025 - Restoring Merit in the Military Act\n\nH.R. 4984 - No Appointments by Rogue Judges Act\n\nH.R. 4953 - Gender-Affirming Child Abuse Prevention Act\n\nH.R. 4698 - PAAW Act\n\nH.R. 4600 - RESPECT Act\n\nH.R. 4512 - TRANS MICE Act\n\nH.R. 4374 - American Homeowner Crypto Modernization Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 4340 - Tyler\u2019s Law\n\nH.R. 4188 - VA Flood Preparedness Act\n\nH.R. 4138 - Restoring Biological Truth in Government Act\n\nH.R. 3984 - Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3920 - Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3883 - Muslim Brotherhood Is a Terrorist Organization Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3775 - AI Training Extension Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3724 - No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act\n\nH.R. 3596 - Rape Shield Enhancement Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3550 - No Resettlement Without Representation Act\n\nH.Res. 439 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative LaMonica McIver from the United States House of Representatives.\n\nH.R. 3516 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3403 - SEAT Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3246 - Violet\u2019s Law\n\nH.R. 2864 - Veterans for Mustangs Act\n\nH.R. 2730 - Military Moms Act\n\nH.R. 2606 - Stop Importing Terrorism Act\n\nH.R. 2564 - Protect Victims of Digital Exploitation and Manipulation Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 2374 - American Students First Act\n\nH.R. 2373 - Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 1879 - No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act\n\nH.R. 1619 - No Funds for Fascists Act\n\nH.R. 1485 - Alien Removal Not Resort Stays Act\n\nH.Res. 132 - Censuring Representative Robert Garcia of California for inciting violence against a special government employee.\n\nH.R. 1205 - Safe Shelters Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 1204 - Sue VOYEURS Act\n\nH.R. 1203 - Stop VOYEURS Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 1017 - Stop the Invasion of Women\u2019s Spaces Act\n\nH.R. 1016 - Protecting Women\u2019s Private Spaces Act\n\nH.R. 1015 - Prison Rape Prevention Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 688 - Standing with Moms Act\n\nH.R. 443 - Parris Island Protection Act\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-kick-high-fructose-corn-syrup-out-american-food", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Kick High-Fructose Corn Syrup Out Of The American Food Supply", "2026-09-03", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 3, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Removing Excess Additives and Limiting Sugar Act, or the REAL Sugar Act, to bring common sense back to America\u2019s food supply. The legislation bans high-fructose corn syrup in food sold in the United States.\n\n\"Americans are tired of being fed highly processed junk and being told it's normal,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"If we're serious about making America healthy again, we need to take a hard look at what we're putting in our food. The REAL Sugar Act puts American families first and takes on an industry long overdue for accountability.\"\n\nHigh-fructose corn syrup hides in foods Americans consume every day, from sodas and sugary beverages to cereal, granola, sauces, flavored yogurt, candy, and ice cream. Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. It\u2019s time to cut the junk and get back to real food.\n\nThe REAL Sugar Act would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit food containing high-fructose corn syrup from entering interstate commerce. This legislation provides manufacturers with two years to reformulate their products and transition away from high-fructose corn syrup.\n\nThe bill would also require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to report to Congress within three years on industry reformulation efforts, regulations implemented to comply with the legislation, and recommendations for additional Congressional action.\n\n\"MAHA means getting back to real food. Americans shouldn't need a chemistry degree to know what they're eating.\u201d Mace added.\n\nThe REAL Sugar Act would:\n\nProhibit food intended for human consumption containing high-fructose corn syrup from entering interstate commerce.\n\nProvide food manufacturers with a two-year transition period to reformulate products.\n\nRequire HHS to report to Congress on industry reformulation efforts and regulatory changes.\n\nRequire HHS to recommend additional congressional action, if necessary.\n\nSEE BILL TEXT:\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://timmons.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=609", "Timmons Introduces SNAP Fraud Accountability Act to Crack Down on Fraud and Protect Taxpayers", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "William R. Timmons IV", "T000480", "timmons.house.gov", "timmons", "https://timmons.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) introduced the SNAP Fraud Accountability Act, legislation to strengthen accountability for fraud and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and protect taxpayer dollars.\n\nUnder current law, violations of the Food and Nutrition Act involving benefits valued at $5,000 or more can trigger criminal penalties. The SNAP Fraud Accountability Act lowers that threshold from $5,000 to $1,000, ensuring those who deliberately defraud the program face consequences.\n\n\u201cSNAP exists to help Americans who genuinely need assistance putting food on the table, not to provide an opportunity for criminals to steal from taxpayers,\u201d said Congressman William Timmons. \u201cThe SNAP Fraud Accountability Act makes clear that if you deliberately defraud a program funded by hardworking Americans, there will be consequences.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-expand-access-cutting-edge-peptide-therapies", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Expand Access To Cutting-Edge Peptide Therapies For Veterans", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 1, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the Providing Evidence-based Peptide Therapies to Improve Delivery and Expanded Services for Veterans Act, or the PEPTIDES for Veterans Act, legislation directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to study the safety, efficacy, and potential therapeutic benefits of peptide-based therapies for veterans receiving care through the VA.\n\n\u201cOur veterans sacrificed everything to protect our country. The least we can do is make sure they have access to groundbreaking treatments,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cThe VA shouldn\u2019t bury promising advancements in bureaucracy simply because they\u2019re new. Study it. Test it. Follow the evidence. If it works, veterans deserve access. Washington\u2019s red tape should never stand between a veteran and their chance to heal.\u201d\n\nThe bill requires the VA Secretary to first conduct a comprehensive review of existing regulations and guidance surrounding peptides and submit a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. Following the review, the VA would carry out an 18-month study examining peptide-based therapies as potential treatments for recovery, rehabilitation, chronic pain, mental health, physical wellness, and other service-connected conditions.\n\nIf the study determines peptide-based therapies are safe and beneficial, the legislation directs the VA to launch a pilot program for veterans who voluntarily elect to participate, to evaluate real-world outcomes and assess potential for large-scale implementation across VA medical facilities.\n\n\"The VA bureaucracy has stood between veterans and the care they earned for too long. If peptide therapies can help veterans manage pain, recover faster, or improve their mental and physical health, they deserve the treatment.\" Mace added.\n\n###\n\nFor press inquiries, please contact SC01Press@mail.house.gov", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-requiring-epa-back-pesticide-approvals-real", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill Requiring EPA to Back Pesticide Approvals With Real Science Before They Reach American Plates", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C., (August 25, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Scientific Oversight for Unbiased and Neutral Data in Pesticide Research Act, the SOUND Pesticide Research Act, requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to rely on four generations of toxicity data when making pesticide reproductive safety determinations.\n\nCurrently, the EPA requires only two generations of study when considering the reproductive and health consequences of certain pesticides. However, many medical professionals are concerned that only tracking two generations of health effects does not provide the EPA with enough data to make comprehensive safety determinations. This bill ensures the EPA makes safety determinations based on sufficient data by requiring studies to consult data from four generations of test species, rather than the existing two.\n\n\"When testing pesticides for harm, the EPA is rubber-stamping pesticide products left and right without consulting long-term, comprehensive safety data,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \" This bill ensures that the EPA does its homework before putting pesticides on the menu.\u201d\n\nThe SOUND Pesticide Research Act would:\n\nRequire the EPA to rely on data from a multigenerational reproductive toxicity study covering no fewer than four generations of test species before establishing, modifying, revoking, or leaving in effect any pesticide residue tolerance or exemption\n\nDirect the EPA to audit all existing pesticide residue tolerance determinations within 180 days of enactment to confirm each one meets the new standard\n\nRequire the EPA to report to Congress within two years identifying every determination reviewed, updated, or changed as a result\n\n\"This is not complicated,\" Mace added. \"Americans should not have to wonder whether the food they are feeding their kids is slowly poisoning them. Prove it is safe, or keep it off the market.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-reverse-supreme-court-decision-shielding", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Reverse Supreme Court Decision Shielding Pesticide Companies From Accountability", "2026-08-24", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 24, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Pesticide Harm Accountability Act to give Americans back their day in court when toxic pesticides cause harm, following the Supreme Court\u2019s June 25 ruling in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell.\n\nIn Durnell, the Supreme Court held the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) blocks states from holding pesticide manufacturers accountable when the EPA approved a label without requiring a cancer warning. The decision wiped out a $1.25 million jury verdict for John Durnell, a man diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma after decades of Roundup exposure, and slammed the courthouse door on victims like him nationwide.\n\n\u201cIf a pesticide company harms you, you should be able to take them to court. Period.\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cWashington bureaucrats shouldn\u2019t be able to protect big corporations from accountability while Americans pay the price. When Washington fails, states must have the power to fight back and hold bad actors accountable.\u201d\n\nThe Pesticide Harm Accountability Act would:\n\nStop federal law from blocking state lawsuits against pesticide manufacturers over labeling and packaging.\n\nProtect states\u2019 ability to require stronger warnings on pesticide products under state tort law.\n\nRestore Americans\u2019 ability to seek damages in state court when pesticide manufacturers fail to adequately warn about the risks of their products.\n\nRequire the EPA to identify and address federal regulations, guidance and policies limiting state tort claims involving pesticide labeling or packaging.\n\nThe bill comes as Congress has documented serious failures in EPA pesticide oversight: nearly 65 percent of pesticides are conditionally registered before full safety review; emergency exemptions are used to keep pesticides on the market for years without comprehensive registration; and manufacturers are not required to disclose certain \"inactive\" ingredients, which can constitute 99 percent of a product and include carcinogenic chemicals.\n\n\u201cYou shouldn\u2019t need an act of Congress to get justice when a company\u2019s product harms you, but here we are. If your product poisons people, you should answer for it in court. No corporation is above accountability,\u201d Mace added.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-pull-plug-taxpayer-funded-gender", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Pull the Plug on Taxpayer-Funded Gender Experimentation", "2026-08-20", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C., (August 19, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Terminating Radical Attempts to Negate Sex Through Government Research Act, the TRANS Government Research Act. The bill is simple: no federal dollars to conduct, support, or fund research on gender-related medical treatments. Not for surgeries. Not for hormones. Not for puberty blockers.\n\n\"Washington has been writing checks to study how to permanently destroy a healthy body in the name of gender ideology, all on your dime,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"It stops now. Sex is binary. Male or female. It is not a spectrum. It is not a social construct. Science settled this long before Washington decided to spend our money pretending otherwise. American taxpayers are done bankrolling the delusion.\"\n\nThis legislation permanently blocks the federal government from spending taxpayer dollars on research designed to negate biological sex. The TRANS Government Research Act is a direct response to the weaponization of federal research funding by gender ideology activists seeking to replace biological reality with delusion.\n\nThe bill covers the full scope of gender transition procedures: surgical procedures including hysterectomies, phalloplasties, vaginoplasties, subcutaneous mastectomies, and facial feminization surgeries; exogenous hormone treatments including testosterone and estrogen; and puberty-blocking drugs including gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists and synthetic drugs suppressing estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone production or delaying pubertal development.\n\nThe bill also codifies biological definitions of \"male,\" \"female,\" and \"sex\" based on reproductive systems, specifying sex is determined by whether an individual's reproductive system naturally produces, transports, and utilizes eggs or sperm for fertilization.\n\n\"The American taxpayer is not a piggy bank for gender ideology,\" Mace added. \"If you want to study how to butcher a healthy body in the name of gender nonsense, do it on your own dime, not the American taxpayer's.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-21T05:30:57Z", "2026-08-21T05:32:22Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-hoyer-mccaul-colleagues-introduce-lindsey-o-graham-sanctioning-russia", "Wilson, Hoyer, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the \u2018Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026\u2019", "2026-08-19", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-TX), alongside bipartisan colleagues, introduced the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.\n\nThis legislation \u2014 which honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who worked on the bill for more than a year and secured the White House\u2019s support \u2014 will hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia\u2019s war against Ukraine and extend sanctions that restrict funding for Iran\u2019s energy and weapons sectors.\n\n\"Senator Lindsey Graham and I shared the belief that opposing dictators in defense of freedom and liberty is always the right thing to do. War criminal Putin is losing his invasion of sovereign Ukraine and the threat to humanity posed by the Iranian regime is dire. It is time for Congress to give President Trump the strongest tools available to choke off Russia's war machine for the good of mankind and cripple the ability of Tehran to continue sowing chaos in the region and beyond. My friend and colleague worked tirelessly in championing these critical initiatives, and I am grateful to help advance them across the finish line in the House,\u201d said Rep. Wilson.\n\n\u201cDemocracy is presently under threat from despotism, and Congress must act to defend democracy and help Ukraine defeat Vladimir Putin\u2019s effort to extinguish its liberty and sovereignty. Our legislation goes after multiple sources of Russian war funding, including its oil and gas sectors, shadow fleet, and financial institutions. I\u2019m encouraged that the Senate passed the companion legislation last week with overwhelming support, and I thank former Chairman McCaul for partnering with me to facilitate action by the House. This action has been delayed too long and will, hopefully, accelerate Ukraine\u2019s success and the ending of this war, one that was initiated illegally by Putin and that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths of Russians and Ukrainians. I hope that we can secure bipartisan consensus in the House and enact a sanctions package that will stem the flow of money to Russia\u2019s war machine and contribute to a Ukrainian victory,\" said Rep. Hoyer.\n\n\u201cSenator Graham was a national security giant, a statesman of unmatched conviction, and a personal friend and mentor. We shared a fundamental worldview: America is strongest at home when it projects strength abroad. That\u2019s why he fought so hard for this bill, which I promised him months ago I would introduce in the House,\u201d said Rep. McCaul. \u201cAs President Zelensky told me last month when I visited Ukraine, he is ready for a ceasefire \u2014 ready to negotiate, as he has been for years. Putin, on the other hand, consistently defies President Trump and the international community by refusing to come to the table. I can think of no better way to honor Senator Graham\u2019s life and legacy than by passing these tough sanctions, which will help force Putin into negotiations and bring us closer to securing Lindsey\u2019s vision of enduring peace in two critical regions of the world.\u201d\n\nEarlier this month, an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the Senate voted to pass companion legislation, by a vote of 86-11, led by Senators Darline Graham (R-SC), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch (R-ID). The text of the House bill is identical to the text that passed the Senate.\n\nSee bill here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-08-20T05:28:41Z", "2026-08-20T05:29:58Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-restore-death-penalty-washington-dc", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Restore The Death Penalty In Washington, D.C.", "2026-08-13", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 13, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Restoring the Death Penalty in DC Act, legislation to bring capital punishment back to the nation's capital for the most heinous crimes.\n\nThe bill would make the death penalty available for first-degree murder, first-degree murder involving the obstruction or displacement of railroads, murder of a law enforcement officer or public safety employee, solicitation of murder, first-degree child sexual abuse, acts of terrorism, use, dissemination, or detonation of a weapon of mass destruction, and distribution of controlled substances to minors resulting in the death of a minor, when the required factors are met and a death sentence is determined to be justified.\n\n\"Our nation's capital will not be a safe haven for the most violent criminals in America,\" said Congresswoman Mace.\"Criminals need to know there are consequences for their actions. Some crimes are so evil they deserve the ultimate punishment. It's time to put the death penalty back on the table and stop giving the worst criminals a second chance to hurt innocent Americans.\"\n\nThe legislation establishes procedures for determining when a death sentence is justified and lays out aggravating and mitigating factors for consideration. The bill also requires a separate sentencing hearing to weigh these factors and whether a sentence of death is justified when the government seeks the death penalty.\n\nUnder the bill, a death sentence would be carried out by electrocution, with the condemned given the right to instead elect lethal injection, firing squad, lethal gas, or nitrogen hypoxia.\n\n\"We are sending a clear message: the era of coddling violent criminals is over,\" Mace added. \"If you murder a law enforcement officer or commit the most horrific crimes against a child, you should face the ultimate consequence. No excuses. No second chances.\"\n\nThis legislation furthers President Trump\u2019s memorandum directing the enforcement of the death penalty in Washington, D.C. for Federal offenses to deter and punish the most heinous crimes.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-issues-statement-renaming-joint-base-charleston-joint", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Issues Statement On Renaming Of Joint Base Charleston To Joint Base Lindsey Graham", "2026-08-10", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C., (August 10, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace released the following statement on the renaming of Joint Base Charleston to Joint Base Lindsey Graham, following his passing on July 11:\n\n\u201cToday, Joint Base Charleston officially becomes Joint Base Lindsey Graham, a fitting tribute to a man who spent his life fighting for this base, our state, and the men and women who serve our nation.\n\n\u201cSouth Carolina lost a giant this year. Every airman who reports for duty here will see the name of a man who never stopped fighting for them.\n\n\u201cJoint Base Lindsey Graham will stand as a lasting reminder of a life devoted to South Carolina and the country he loved.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-11T05:54:29Z", "2026-08-11T05:56:25Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-issues-statement-fauci-contempt-vote", "Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement on Fauci Contempt Vote", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C., (August 6, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace released the following statement in response to the Senate Homeland Security Committee's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress:\n\n\u201cAmericans lost their jobs. Businesses were destroyed. Kids spent years behind masks. Families said goodbye to loved ones through plexiglass.\n\n\u201cAnthony Fauci helped make every one of those calls and now refuses to answer for it. Today, the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold him in contempt of Congress.\n\n\u201cA Biden pardon doesn't erase the truth. It doesn't erase the consequences. It doesn't erase the MILLIONS of lives destroyed by his lockdowns and lies.\n\n\u201cFauci helped make these decisions. Now he needs to answer for them.\n\n\u201cThe American people deserve the truth.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-07T06:11:19Z", "2026-08-07T06:12:42Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-maces-skills-based-federal-contracting-act-passes-senate-committee", "Rep. Nancy Mace's Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act Passes Senate Committee Unanimously", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 6, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace released the following statement on her bipartisan Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act passing unanimously out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, bringing the legislation one step closer to becoming law:\n\n\u201cThis is a win for American workers. For too long, the federal government has put a diploma ahead of ability. It has shut out millions of qualified Americans before they ever got a fair shot. Our bill ends this.\n\n\u201cWashington created the paper ceiling. This bill tears it down. A four-year degree should not be a government-mandated checkbox when hardworking Americans have already proven they can do the job. Demonstrated ability should open doors in this country.\n\n\u201cFederal contracting should reward the best person for the job. Taxpayers are footing the bill, they deserve results. Skills matter. Experience matters. Merit matters. A piece of paper shouldn\u2019t stand in the way.\n\n\u201cA unanimous vote out of committee speaks for itself. This is not a Republican issue. This is not a Democrat issue. This is an American issue. Now it\u2019s time for the full Senate to pass it and get it to the President\u2019s desk.\u201d\n\nRead more about the billHERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-07T06:11:19Z", "2026-08-07T06:12:42Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-statement-death-citadel-cadet-dustin-rose", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Statement on the Death of Citadel Cadet Dustin Rose", "2026-08-04", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C., (August 4, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) released the following statement today after Dustin Rose, a Citadel cadet and South Carolina National Guardsman, was found shot to death alongside another young man in DeLand, Florida:\n\n\"Our hearts are shattered. Dustin Rose was only 19 years old, a Citadel cadet, a South Carolina Guardsman, a young man with his entire future ahead of him, and it was taken from him in an instant.\n\n\"When we lose one of our own, we all feel it in a way words can barely hold.\n\n\"Our prayers are with Dustin's family, friends, his fellow cadets, and everyone at The Citadel grieving. We are also holding the family of Samson Campbell, just 18 years old, close in our hearts during this unimaginable time.\n\n\"No family should ever have to bury a child this young. We trust the DeLand Police Department will not rest until they find who committed this horrific act of violence. We pray for justice these two young men deserve.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-05T07:37:37Z", "2026-08-05T07:38:44Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-introduces-legislation-combat-end-stage-renal-disease", "Wilson Introduces Legislation to Combat End Stage Renal Disease", "2026-08-03", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), introduced the PREVENT ESRD Act. The Legislation establishes a program to encourage health plans to invest in earlier detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease before patients develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD).\n\nUnder the bill, participating health plans would improve access to kidney screenings, medications, nutrition services, care coordination, and other preventive treatments while reducing or eliminating patient cost-sharing for key kidney care services. These investments should successfully slow the progression of kidney disease and reduce Medicare spending, while saving lives.\n\nThe legislation has been endorsed by the American Kidney Fund (AKF), the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Alliance for Aging Research, Amputee Coalition, American Society of Nephrology, The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Global Coalition on Aging, IgA Nephropathy Foundation, League of United Latin American Citizens, The Mended Hearts, Inc., National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), National Alliance of Purchaser Coalitions, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP), NCBA Inc., The National Consumer League (NCL), National Kidney Foundation (NKF), NephCure, Renal Physicians Association (RPA). The joint endorsement letter can be read here.\n\n\u201cKidney disease affects millions of Americans, yet far too many are not diagnosed until it is too late. The PREVENT ESRD Act takes a commonsense approach by encouraging earlier screening, expanding access to proven treatments, and rewarding better outcomes that improve patients' lives while reducing costs for taxpayers. I am grateful to work to help Americans stay healthier and strengthen the future of healthcare. I dedicate this fight to the late Karen Metz, wife of my Chief of Staff Craig Metz, who courageously battled kidney disease,\u201d said Rep. Wilson.\n\n\u201cResearch shows early intervention in kidney care could save Medicare more than $9 billion and employers over $35 billion annually. But beyond the significant economic savings, the human burden of kidney disease could be reduced if we pass legislation that could meaningfully change the trajectory of kidney disease. The American Kidney Fund thanks U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson for introducing the \u201cPrevent ESRD Act\u201d and leading bipartisan efforts to advance the fight against kidney disease. We urge Congress to support the legislation on behalf of 37 million Americans with kidney disease, and millions more at risk,\u201d said LaVarne Burton, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Kidney Fund.\n\nThe National Kidney Foundation applauds this legislation's innovative approach to preventing the progression to kidney failure. Too many Americans are diagnosed too late, when treatment options become more limited and costs to patients, families, employers, and the healthcare system increase dramatically. By encouraging investment in early detection, education, and proven treatments, this has the potential to improve outcomes for millions of Americans affected by CKD while reducing unnecessary healthcare spending. We look forward to working with Congress and stakeholders to advance policies that help more people maintain their kidney health and avoid kidney failure,\" said Dr. Jesse Roach, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, National Kidney Foundation.\n\n\u201cLarge employers see firsthand the human and financial toll of chronic kidney disease on workers, families, and the health care system. A voluntary kidney care shared savings demonstration is exactly the kind of commonsense, bipartisan solution we need\u2014one that rewards earlier screening, better care coordination, and access to effective treatments before patients progress to kidney failure. By aligning incentives for health plans, employers, providers, and Medicare, this model can help delay or prevent ESRD, improve quality of life for millions of Americans, and generate meaningful savings for taxpayers and employer-sponsored health plans alike,\u201d said Melissa Barlett, Senior Vice President, Health Policy, ERISA Industry Committee.\n\n\"Too many Americans never get the chance to age healthily because kidney disease goes undetected until it's too late. Programs that increase earlier screening and treatment, when progression can still be slowed or stopped, will go a long way in supporting patients' quality of life, helping employers retain experienced workers longer, and lowering health system costs. Keeping more people out of dialysis means more people reaching their later years with their health and independence intact,\" said Melissa Gong Mitchell, Executive Director, Global Coalition on Aging.\n\n\"For people living with Spina Bifida, protecting kidney health is essential to preserving independence, preventing life-threatening complications, and improving quality of life across the lifespan. Kidney disease often develops silently in our community due to neurogenic bladder, making early screening, coordinated care, and timely intervention critical. The Spina Bifida Association strongly supports innovative approaches that encourage prevention, reward high-quality care, and expand access to evidence-based treatments before kidney failure occurs. By investing in earlier detection and better care coordination, this demonstration has the potential to improve outcomes for millions of Americans while reducing the human and financial costs of kidney disease. We applaud this bipartisan effort to prioritize prevention and protect kidney health,\" said Sara Struwe, President and Chief Executive Officer, Spina Bifida Association.\n\n\"The Academy strongly supports this innovative demonstration project to advance kidney care and prevent progression to end-stage renal disease. Chronic kidney disease remains a silent and costly crisis, often going undiagnosed until it is too late, despite clear evidence that early screening, nutrition intervention, and coordinated care can significantly improve outcomes. By aligning incentives to prioritize prevention and expanding access to comprehensive, patient-centered services, this model represents a critical step toward transforming kidney care, improving quality of life for millions, and reducing avoidable costs to employers and the Medicare program. We urge policymakers to move forward with this bipartisan opportunity to invest in prevention and deliver better, more equitable care,\u201d said the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2025-2026 President Deanne Brandstetter, MBA, RDN CDN, FAND.\n\n\u201cNANASP commends Rep. Wilson on the introduction of his novel bill which has prevention as its main focus. The approach of creating a kidney care shared savings demonstration is a win-win for health care plans who succeed in delaying and preventing ESRD and the other winner of course is the patient. Early diagnosis of kidney disease is vital to avoiding later more costly treatments. We urge passage of this bill,\" said Bob Blancato, Executive Director, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services (NANASP).\n\n\"IgA nephropathy is a progressive kidney disease that often affects people in the prime of their lives, yet many patients are not diagnosed until significant kidney damage has already occurred. Earlier identification, better care coordination, and access to effective treatments are essential to slowing disease progression and helping patients avoid kidney failure. The Prevent ESRD Act recognizes the importance of prevention by creating incentives to intervene earlier in the disease continuum. The IgA Nephropathy Foundation is proud to support this effort and thanks Rep. Joe Wilson for his leadership on behalf of patients with kidney disease,\u201d - Bonnie Schneider, Executive Director, IgA Nephropathy Foundation.\n\nA full copy of H.R. 9891 is available here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-08-04T07:35:49Z", "2026-08-04T07:37:27Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-statement-beaufort-countys-glyphosate-ban-county-parks", "Rep. Nancy Mace Statement on Beaufort County's Glyphosate Ban in County Parks", "2026-08-03", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BEAUFORT, S.C. (August 3, 2026) \u2014 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) today applauded Beaufort County Parks and Recreation for announcing a countywide ban on Roundup and other glyphosate-based herbicides in County parks, the first meaningful county-level pesticide safeguard in South Carolina.\n\nRep. Mace helped strip pesticide-preemption and liability-shield provisions out of the Farm Bill, preserving the right of states and local governments to adopt stronger pesticide protections than federal law requires. She has also supported the bipartisan No Immunity for Glyphosate Act.\n\n\"Beaufort County just proved local leadership can move faster than Washington, and get it right.\n\n\"For too long, powerful chemical companies have hidden behind federal preemption to keep communities from protecting their own kids, their own water, and their own backyard. Beaufort County said no more.\n\n\"This is what Make America Healthy Again actually looks like choosing our children and our wildlife over a chemical company's bottom line.\n\n\"We hope every county in South Carolina is paying attention.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-04T07:35:49Z", "2026-08-04T07:37:27Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-helps-secure-59-million-grant-closing-funding-gap-new", "Rep. Nancy Mace Helps Secure $5.9 Million Grant, Closing Funding Gap for New Lowcountry Workforce Training Center", "2026-07-31", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 31, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) today announced the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $5.9 million to the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) to support construction of the Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center at TCL's Bluffton New River Campus.\n\nThe EDA grant closes the remaining funding gap for the $27.4 million, state-of-the-art facility, which will prepare Lowcountry residents for careers in advanced manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and other high-demand industries.\n\n\"Our Lowcountry economy depends on a skilled workforce,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"The Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center will equip students and workers with the training employers need while helping fill critical workforce shortages across our region. Investing in workforce development means investing in South Carolina's future.\"\n\nRep. Mace submitted a letter of support to the EDA backing TCL's application, emphasizing the project's importance in addressing workforce shortages, expanding industry-aligned training programs, and commemorating General Arthur E. Brown.\n\n\"A strong workforce is the foundation of a strong economy,\" Mace added. \"This project will connect more residents with in-demand careers, support businesses, and keep the Lowcountry competitive.\"\n\nSee Rep. Mace\u2019s letter of support:\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-01T07:27:26Z", "2026-08-01T07:28:22Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-resolutions-ban-members-congress-sexual", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Resolutions to Ban Members of Congress from Sexual Relationships and Cohabitation with House Staff", "2026-07-30", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C., (July 30, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced two resolutions to close the long-exploited loopholes in House ethics rules, banning Members of Congress from engaging in sexual relationships with or living with any House employee.\n\nThe first resolution would prohibit any Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from engaging in a sexual relationship with any House employee. Under current rules, the ban only covers a Member's direct staff and staff of committees the Member sits on, leaving thousands of other House employees with zero protection.\n\nA recent example of a member this resolution would apply to include Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). According to reports,while serving in the House of Representatives, Gallego had sexual relationships with two aides working for Texas Democratic members of Congress. The reports also described Gallego as \"very flirtatious\" with other staffers.\n\n\"If you're a Member of Congress, your priorities should be serving your constituents and this country, not fooling around with staff,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"There has been a culture of Members abusing their power over staff for far too long and we're done watching it happen. It's gross, it's a disgrace to the taxpayers who send you here to work for them, and it has gone on long enough. Congress is not your personal dating pool. If you can't do your job without hitting on staff, find another job and leave the women you work with alone.\"\n\nThe second resolution would prohibit any Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from cohabitating with any House employee, unless the employee is the Member's spouse. Shockingly, there is no rule prohibiting this today.\n\nExamples of who this resolution would apply to include former Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY), who lived with as many as five aides in a Capitol Hill townhouse before resigning in 2010 amid allegations he groped and sexually harassed multiple young male aides, including those he lived with. This year, another Member has faced reports of living with a senior male staffer at his Capitol Hill residence. Under current House rules, none of it is prohibited.\n\n\"A boss and a roommate should never be the same person,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"No staffer should ever be coming home at night to the person who signs their paycheck. It's inappropriate, it's a conflict of interest, and it should have been banned decades ago. If you're planning on living with a staffer, you should resign first.\"\n\nRep. Mace has been leading the charge in Congress on holding Members accountable for their misconduct, and these two resolutions are the next step in her effort to do so.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-31T07:49:23Z", "2026-07-31T07:50:48Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-statement-dr-anthony-fauci-pleading-fifth-amendment", "Rep. Nancy Mace Statement on Dr. Anthony Fauci Pleading the Fifth Amendment", "2026-07-29", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 29, 2026) \u2014 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) released the following statement today after Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions about his handling of COVID-19 under oath, invoking the Fifth Amendment before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee:\n\n\"Anthony Fauci spent years telling the American people to trust the science. Today, when given the chance to answer for it under oath, he pleaded the Fifth.\n\n\"Americans said goodbye to loved ones through plexiglass. Businesses were destroyed. Kids lost years of their education. While millions were dying, Fauci was collecting celebrity friends, clipping newspaper articles about himself, and writing in his diary about being the most famous person in the country.\n\n\"Fauci looked Congress in the eye and lied under oath about funding research tied to a pandemic killing millions, research he used as justification to shut down our country. His agency's own deputy director admitted the truth on the record.\n\n\u201cDr. Fauci can plead the Fifth all he wants, but if Biden's autopen pardon is valid, he has no legal grounds to do so. His refusal to answer questions after receiving a pardon should result in him being held in contempt of Congress. The American people are still waiting for the truth about COVID, and they deserve to see Anthony Fauci held accountable.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-30T07:32:48Z", "2026-07-30T07:34:08Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-issues-statement-funeral-senator-lindsey-graham", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Issues Statement on the Funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham", "2026-07-28", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) issued the following statement on the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham:\n\n\"Today, South Carolina and our nation say goodbye to Senator Lindsey Graham.\n\n\u201cFor more than three decades, Lindsey dedicated his life to serving our state and our nation, from the South Carolina legislature to the United States Air Force to the United States Senate. He was a tireless advocate for the people of South Carolina and never stopped fighting for what he believed in.\n\n\u201cNo one could ever question his love for South Carolina or for America. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the lasting impact he made on our state and our nation.\n\n\"We are praying for his family, his friends, his former staff, and all those mourning his loss today.\n\n\"May God be with them, and may Senator Graham rest in peace.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-29T07:41:48Z", "2026-07-29T07:42:57Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-leads-41-bipartisan-lawmakers-introducing-resolution-calling-charleston", "Wilson Leads 41 Bipartisan Lawmakers Introducing a Resolution Calling for Charleston to Host the 2027 OSCE PA", "2026-07-24", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), the head of the U.S. Delegation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) and Chairman of the First Committee of the OSCE PA leads 41 cosponsors in a resolution Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.\n\nThe original cosponsors of the resolution are: Representatives Nancy Mace (R-SC), Jim Clyburn (D-SC), Russell Fry (R-SC), Sheri Biggs (R-SC), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Rick Allen (R-GA), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Michael McCaul (R-TX), William Keating (D-MA), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Jim Costa (D-CA), Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-AS), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), James Moylan (R-GU), Julia Brownley (D-CA), James Baird (R-IN), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chuck Edwards (R-NC), Daniel A. Webster (R-FL), Jimmy Patronis (R-FL), Cory Mills (R-FL), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Don Bacon (R-NE), Ben Cline (R-VA), Austin Scott (R-GA), David Taylor (R-OH), Mike Haridopolos (R-FL), Scott Franklin (R-FL), Mark Messmer (R-IN), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Mark Alford (R-MO), and Carol Miller (R-WV).\n\nA full copy of H.Res. 1451 is available here.\n\nChairman Wilson previously sent a letter to the Secretariat of the OSCE PA explaining why Serbia would not be an ideal host for the 2027 assembly, and that letter is available here.\n\nChairman Wilson has also sent a letter to those who mentioned financial concerns about the OSCE PA, explaining how budgetary constraints and other perceived concerns will not prevent Charleston from hosting in 2027, that letter is available here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-07-25T07:13:44Z", "2026-07-25T07:15:09Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-resolution-shut-down-race-based-caucuses-congress", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Resolution to Shut Down Race-Based Caucuses in Congress", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution to put an end to race-based caucuses in Congress. The resolution would direct the Committee on House Administration to revoke and prevent the registration of Congressional Member Organizations (commonly known as caucuses) and Congressional Staff Organizations which discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin.\n\nFor decades, Congress has given official recognition to caucuses sorting Members by race and ethnicity. This ends now. Rep. Mace's resolution directs the House Administration Committee to revoke existing registrations and block the registration of future organizations doing the same.\n\n\"Race-based caucuses are not about diversity. They are segregation sanctioned by the legislative branch of the federal government,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"You do not get to lecture America about inclusion while running an organization checking skin color at the door or advocating for Americans of one race over another. It is discrimination under the guise of diversity. Our resolution calls it what it is and shuts it down for good.\"\n\nThe resolution targets caucuses and staff organizations:\n\nformed primarily or substantially on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin;\n\nWho admits or decline to admit members on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin;\n\nOrganizes or advocates for the perceived interests of a particular race, color, ethnicity, or national origin over others.\n\nThe resolution would apply to any Congressional Member Organization or Congressional Staff Organization formed primarily on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin, potentially implicating the following organizations:\n\nCongressional Asian Pacific American Caucus\n\nCommission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Caucus\n\nCongressional Black Caucus\n\nCongressional Black Maternal Health Caucus\n\nCongressional Caucus on Black Innovation\n\nCongressional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Caucus\n\nCongressional Hispanic Caucus\n\nCongressional Hispanic Conference\n\nCongressional Latino-Jewish Caucus\n\nCongressional Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Caucus\n\nItalian American Congressional Delegation\n\nBlack Republican Congressional Staff Association\n\nCongressional Asian Pacific American Staff Association\n\nCongressional Black Associates Staff Association\n\nCongressional Hispanic Staff Association\n\nCongressional Korean American Staff Association\n\nCongressional South Asian-American Staff Association\n\nGOP Latino Staff Association\n\nGreek American Congressional Staff Association\n\nItalian American Congressional Staff Association\n\nMiddle Eastern and North African (MENA) Staff Association\n\nRepublican Asian American Staff Association\n\nSyrian-American Congressional Staff Association\n\n\"We represent all of our constituents, not just the ones who look like us. If you do not agree, you should not be serving in Congress. It is time to end federally-sanctioned discrimination in this institution,\" Mace added.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-issues-statement-passing-former-state-rep-chris-murphy", "Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement on the Passing of Former State Rep. Chris Murphy", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 23, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) released the following statement today on the passing of former South Carolina State Representative Chris Murphy, who died Wednesday at his home in Dorchester County:\n\n\"Today, we mourn the loss of a friend, former colleague, and fellow Bulldog, Chris Murphy. Chris and I served together in the South Carolina State House, where he was not only my deskmate but someone who genuinely cared about serving the people of South Carolina.\n\n\"Chris devoted his life to public service, from his time as a prosecutor to the Dorchester County Council and the South Carolina House. He leaves behind a legacy of service which touched countless lives across our state.\n\n\"Our prayers are with his family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. South Carolina has lost a good man and a dedicated public servant. May he rest in peace.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3656", "Rep. Ralph Norman Secures Four Amendments in House-Passed FY27 National Defense Authorization Act", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) announced that all four of his amendments were included in the House-passed Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing efforts to strengthen national security, improve transparency, and enhance accountability within the Department of Defense.\n\n\u201cPassing these amendments in the House is a major win, but the work isn't complete until they're included in the final FY27 NDAA and signed into law,\u201d said Congressman Norman. \u201cAt a time of growing threats to our nation, these commonsense reforms will strengthen our military, improve accountability, safeguard taxpayer dollars, and counter the Chinese Communist Party. America must continue to field the strongest, most capable fighting force in the world.\"\n\nCongressman Norman\u2019s amendments included in the House-passed FY27 NDAA are:\n\nAmendment 31: Ensures FY27 NDAA pilot programs expire after two years unless Congress votes to extend them, encouraging federal oversight.\n\nAmendment 32: Requires Department of Defense-supported projects to disclose their taxpayer-funded cost, bringing greater transparency to federal spending.\n\nAmendment 216: Requires the Army to brief Congress on the effectiveness of insect repellent-treated combat uniforms to improve soldier protection.\n\nAmendment 217: Prohibits CCP-linked financial service providers from being used on Department of Defense devices, reducing cybersecurity risks.\n\nBackground\n\nThe House of Representatives passed the FY27 NDAA by a vote of 216-212. The annual NDAA authorizes funding, establishes policies, and provides oversight for the Department of Defense and the nation's military.\n\nThe House-passed version now heads to the Senate.", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-delivers-major-wins-south-carolina-and-americas-warfighters", "Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers Major Wins for South Carolina and America's Warfighters in FY27 House-Passed NDAA", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "July 22, 2026\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2026) \u2014 Today, the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes 56 wins secured by Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) for South Carolina, America's servicemembers, and our national defense.\n\n\"The NDAA is about keeping America's military the strongest fighting force in the world, not pushing woke politics. Our amendments and provisions made sure of it,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"This bill invests in South Carolina's military installations, restores services at Naval Hospital Beaufort, ends taxpayer-funded gender mutilation on our troops, and ensures our warfighters' daughters are not forced to compete against mentally ill men in DoDEA sports. These are commonsense wins for our troops, military families, taxpayers, and America.\"\n\nSOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY INSTALLATIONS\n\n$161,700,000 authorized for a Nuclear Power Training Facility Simulation Expansion at Joint Base Charleston (Secured in Base Text)\n\n$81,690,000 extended for Recruit Barracks at MCRD Parris Island (Secured in Base Text)\n\n$85,040,000 extended for Recruit Barracks at MCRD Parris Island (Secured in Base Text)\n\nFull restoration of inpatient, operating, chiropractic, and emergency room services at Naval Hospital Beaufort (Secured in Base Text)\n\nDEFENSE INVESTMENTS\n\n$15,000,000 for Resilient Optimization of Load and Integrated Neuromusculoskeletal Anabolism Research (Secured in Base Text)\n\n$10,000,000 for Advanced Composites in Hypersonics and Attritable Aircraft Research (Secured in Base Text)\n\n$5,000,000 for Standardized Army Battery for Enhanced Performance and Safety (Secured in Base Text)\n\n$2,500,000 for Talent and Technology for Navy Power Systems (Secured in Base Text)\n\n$2,500,000 for Unmanned Logistics for Marine Corps Landing Force Technology (Secured in Base Text)\n\n$5,000,000 for the USSOCOM Lessons Learned Program (Secured in Base Text)\n\n$3,000,000 for a Power Source for Directed Energy Missile Defense Satellite System (Secured in Base Text)\n\n$8,500,000 for ultra-high temperature thermal coatings for hypersonic vehicles \u2014 RDT&E Air Force aerospace sensors account (Floor Amendment)\n\n$4,300,000 for compact semiconductor-based fast neutron detectors \u2014 RDT&E Air Force aerospace sensors account (Floor Amendment)\n\n$15,000,000 for for large-scale cooperative processing for submarine manufacturing \u2013 RDT&E, Navy, Ohio Replacement (Markup Amendment)\n\n$6,000,000 for Automated System Operational Verification Test Capability for AN/BYG-1 \u2013 RDT&E Navy Undersea Warfare System Development (Markup Amendment)\n\nWOMEN'S SAFETY & HEALTH\n\nProhibits male students from competing in female sports at DoDEA schools (Floor Amendment)\n\nProhibits TRICARE coverage of gender-related medical procedures (Floor Amendment)\n\nEstablishes a UCMJ offense for retaliating against someone who reports sexual harassment (Markup Amendment)\n\nEstablishes data sharing between military departments on substantiated sexual misconduct allegations (Markup Amendment)\n\nRequires uniform protocols on screening for unwanted sexual behavior (Markup Amendment)\n\nRequires continuous availability of a sexual assault nurse examiner at military medical treatment facilities (Markup Amendment)\n\nRequires continuous availability of an OB-GYN or certified nurse-midwife at military medical treatment facilities (Markup Amendment)\n\nPilot Program to Treat Pregnancy as a Qualifying Event for Enrollment in Tricare Select (Secured in Base Text)\n\nModifications to Offense of Wrongful Broadcast or Distribution of Intimate Visual Images Under the UCMJ (Secured in Base Text)\n\nAuthorizes the death penalty for rape of a child under the UCMJ (Markup Amendment)\n\nMERIT IN THE MILITARY\n\nRequires the exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions (Markup Amendment)\n\nDirects DoD to report on the impacts of DEI criteria and quotas on promotion selection board recommendations (Markup Amendment)\n\nSkills-Based Hiring for DoD Civilian Positions (Secured in Base Text)\n\nSkills-Based Requirements for Department of Defense Contractor Personnel (Secured in Base Text)\n\nMILITARY READINESS & ACQUISITION\n\nEastern Regional Range Complex Demonstration Project (Secured in Base Text)\n\nDirects DoD to establish a Joint Experimentation and Training Range Innovation Office (Markup Amendment)\n\nAuthority for Advance Procurement of Components for Ship-to-Shore Connector Class Craft (Secured in Base Text)\n\nReport on Primary Aluminum Sector Industrial Base Assessment (Secured in Base Text)\n\nDirects a briefing on domestic supply chain for infrared-absorbing quantum dot materials (Markup Amendment)\n\nAuthorizes the DoD to enter multi-year procurement contracts for F-35 aircraft (Secured in Base Text)\n\nRequires revisions to acquisition regulations related to information systems vulnerabilities for federal contractors (Markup Amendment)\n\nPUBLIC HEALTH & TROOP WELFARE\n\nProhibits funds for gain-of-function research on potential pandemic pathogens (Markup Amendment)\n\nDirects a longitudinal study on toxic substance exposure and reproductive health of servicemembers (Markup Amendment)\n\nDirects a report on mental health needs and suicide rates at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (Markup Amendment)\n\nDirects a report on DoD implementation of healthy food and nutrition labeling programs (Markup Amendment)\n\nProvides legally available peptides may not be placed on the prohibited dietary supplement list if obtained lawfully (Markup Amendment)\n\nPilot Program on Secure, Mobile Personal Health Record for Members of the Armed Forces (Secured in Base Text)\n\nACCOUNTABILITY\n\nPilot program on the use of distributed ledger technology for inventory management (Markup Amendment)\n\nDirects a report on effects of decommissioning APS-3 and land-basing the stocks (Markup Amendment)\n\nDirects a briefing on tactical officers at senior military colleges (Markup Amendment)\n\nProhibits nationals of adversarial nations from attending a Service Academy (Markup Amendment)\n\nExtends the lobbying prohibition for departing flag and general officers and senior civilian equivalents (Markup Amendment)\n\nDirects SECNAV to rename the USNS Cesar Chavez in keeping with Navy naming conventions (Markup Amendment)\n\nDirects a report on V-22 Osprey safety investment plan (Secured in Base Text)\n\nDirects a report on strategies for developing power and propulsion architecture for Large Surface Combatants (Secured in Base Text)\n\nDirects a report on impacts of supply chain fragility on submarine industrial base\u2019s efforts to scale production (Secured in Base Text)\n\nANIMAL WELFARE\n\nExpands the prohibition on painful DoD research to include nonhuman primates (Markup Amendment)\n\nProhibits funds for animal research conducted in or with a foreign country of concern (Markup Amendment)\n\nDirects a report on implementation of awards for military working dog handlers (Markup Amendment)\n\nSOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL & SEAFOOD INDUSTRY\n\nProtects domestic seafood procurement by removing exception to the Berry Amendment for seafood (Markup Amendment)\n\nDirects a report on DoD efforts to identify and counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (Markup Amendment)\n\nThe FY27 NDAA now heads to the Senate for consideration.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/woman-who-threatened-kill-rep-nancy-mace-sentenced-27-months-federal-prison", "Woman Who Threatened To Kill Rep. Nancy Mace Sentenced To 27 Months In Federal Prison", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 21, 2026) \u2013 An Indianapolis woman has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to threatening to kill Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) in a series of violent messages.\n\nIn January 2025, Shayla Addison, 28, sent a series of violent messages to Rep. Mace's phone number, email address, and Instagram account threatening to kill her and blow up the building. The messages included:\n\n\"Come outside b***h we'll kill you\"\n\n\"We will kill you and blow that whole building up b***h come outside.\"\n\n\u201cShut up hoe I\u2019ll kill you,\u201d\n\n\u201cI hope you got mace\u2026 cause you gone need it.\u201d\n\n\u201cTread lightly\u201d\n\nShe pleaded guilty to two counts of influencing a federal official by threat and she will have three years of supervised release following her prison term.\n\n\"No one should have to fear for their life for serving the American people,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"I receive over 1,300 credible threats a year and every single one is taken seriously. Political violence has no place in this country.\"\n\nSee screenshots of some of the messages below:\n\nFull Sentencing Here\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/south-carolina-man-sentenced-threatening-assassinate-congresswoman-nancy-mace", "South Carolina Man Sentenced for Threatening to Assassinate Congresswoman Nancy Mace", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C., (July 21, 2025) - Today, Samuel Theodore Cain, was sentenced for threatening to assassinate Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC). Cain was sentenced today to five years, suspended to 30 months of house arrest, followed by five years of probation, the maximum term of probation allowed under South Carolina law. A permanent restraining order to protect Rep. Mace will also be implemented as part of the sentencing.\n\n\"The fabric of our country is being torn from within,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"We are consumed by violent threats against the people who serve it, but nothing will stop me from fighting for South Carolina..\u201d\n\nCain was arrested in May 2025 after posting publicly on X: \u201cI\u2019M GOING TO ASSASSINATE REPRESENTATIVE NANCY MACE WITH A GUN AND I\u2019M BEING 100% DEAD ASS.\u201d He was denied bond three times as the threat continued to escalate. A jailhouse informant reported Cain confirmed he would kill Rep. Mace if given the opportunity, during a discussion about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.\n\nAs part of his sentence, Cain is subject to the following conditions:\n\nMust wear a GPS monitor for the duration of his sentence\n\nMust undergo a psychiatric evaluation with Greenville Mental Health and comply with any treatment plans, including taking all prescribed medications\n\nMust follow a strict curfew from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., except for verified and approved employment\n\nMust have absolutely no contact with Congresswoman Mace, her family, or her staff\n\nIs subject to a permanent restraining order barring any contact with Congresswoman Mace and her family\n\nMust not possess firearms or ammunition\n\nCannot leave the state of South Carolina\n\nMust complete weekly drug screenings\n\nMust complete vocational rehabilitation\n\nMust obtain employment or provide proof of at least three job applications each week\n\nMust complete 100 hours of community service\n\nMay not access social media or use the internet for any purpose other than employment\n\nThe judge made clear: violating any condition of the sentence would result in Cain's immediate return to jail.\n\nBelow is Rep. Mace\u2019s victim\u2019s impact statement from today\u2019s sentencing hearing.\n\n###\n\nFor press inquiries, please contact SC01Press@mail.house.gov", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-slam-door-third-world-countries-endangering", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Slam the Door on Third World Countries Endangering American Communities", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 15, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Third World Immigration Moratorium Act, slamming the door shut and banning aliens from dozens of third world countries from entering the United States. Many of these nations have repeatedly refused to cooperate with U.S. deportation orders, failed to provide basic vetting information on their own citizens, and left American communities to bear the consequences.\n\nThese are not countries who have earned the privilege of access to the United States. Many of these are state sponsors of terror, hostile regimes, and failed states with a proven track record of exporting violence and instability to American soil.\n\n\"The American people are done playing games and so are we. For too long, Washington has looked the other way while bad actors exploited every gap in our system and American families paid the price. Those days are over,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"If you import the third world, you will become the third world. This bill makes crystal clear: entry into the United States is a privilege, not a right. We make absolutely no apologies for defending it.\"\n\nThe legislation prohibits entry of aliens from the following countries, which align directly with President Trump's Proclamation, Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States:\n\nAfghanistan, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Gambia, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and aliens with travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.\n\nTargeted exceptions are preserved for lawful permanent residents; dual nationals from non-designated countries; diplomatic and NATO treaty personnel; athletes competing in the World Cup, Olympics, or other major international sporting events; special immigrant visa holders, including those who served alongside U.S. forces; and individuals fleeing documented ethnic and religious persecution in Iran. The Secretary of Homeland Security retains discretionary waiver authority when entry serves a verified critical national interest.\n\n\"We are not a dumping ground for the third world's problems. This bill is a straightforward solution to keep dangerous aliens out and send a message to every country on this list: the free ride is over,\" Mace added.\n\nThe Third World Immigration Moratorium Act requires the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence, to report to Congress every 180 days on whether the prohibitions should be continued, modified, or expanded.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-swearing-in-of-u-s-senator-darline-graham-nordone-of-south-carolina/", "Clyburn Statement on Swearing-In of U.S. Senator Darline Graham Nordone of South Carolina", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the swearing-in of U.S. Senator Darline Graham Nordone of South Carolina:\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Senator Darline Graham Nordone on this historic achievement. Her appointment marks a significant milestone for our state.\n\n\u201cA 2009 graduate of South Carolina State University, Senator Graham Nordone becomes the first woman and the first HBCU graduate to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate. This is a testament to the progress our nation continues to make in expanding opportunities for women to serve at the highest levels of public office.\n\n\u201cI feel certain her historic accomplishment will inspire generations of South Carolinians to believe that no barrier is beyond reach and wish her Godspeed.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-15T07:12:08Z", "2026-07-15T07:13:45Z"], ["https://sheribiggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-sheri-biggs-improving-travel-military-members-act-passes-house", "Congresswoman Sheri Biggs\u2019 Improving Travel for Military Members Act Passes the House", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Sheri Biggs", "B001325", "sheribiggs.house.gov", "sheribiggs", "https://sheribiggs.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) announced that her Improving Travel for Military Members Act passed the House with unanimous consent, advancing legislation designed to make airport travel easier for active-duty service members and their families through dedicated TSA screening lanes at airports.\n\nMore than 1.3 million Americans currently serve on active duty, many of whom travel under deployment orders, PCS moves, or emergency assignments with little notice. Nearly 889,000 children are part of active-duty military families, making airport travel one more challenge for families already carrying the burdens of military life.\n\n\u201cOur service members and their families already sacrifice through deployments, long separations, and constant moves. Making travel easier is one practical way we can honor their service and show them the respect they more than deserve,\u201d said Congresswoman Biggs.\n\nThe Improving Travel for Military Members Act establishes a pilot program at a minimum of five airports to implement priority TSA screening procedures for active-duty military personnel and accompanying family members, with preference given to airports located near large military installations.", 1, "2026-07-15T07:12:08Z", "2026-07-15T07:13:45Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-helps-secure-inclusion-100-million-water-infrastructure-funding", "Rep. Nancy Mace Helps Secure Inclusion of $100 Million in Water Infrastructure Funding for the Lowcountry in Committee-Passed WRDA", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 14, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure marked up and passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, a bill which Rep. Mace helped secure the inclusion of $100 million in authorizations for water and wastewater infrastructure and other key victories for the Lowcountry.\n\n\"South Carolina is the fastest growing state in the nation and growth puts real pressure on our water supply, our wastewater plants, and our flood defenses. The Lowcountry cannot afford to fall behind,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cOur communities are counting on infrastructure keeping pace with the people moving here, and these authorizations make sure it does.\"\n\nRep. Mace helped secure $100 million in authorizations through the following provisions in the bill:\n\n$14,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and distribution systems, in Berkeley County, SC.\n\n$10,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the town of Hilton Head Island, SC.\n\n$10,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the city of Isle of Palms, SC.\n\n$60,000,000 increase in authorization for wastewater treatment and water supply treatment and distribution projects related to Lakes Marion and Moultrie, SC.\n\n$6,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure in the City of Beaufort, SC.\n\nModification of the project for coastal storm risk management in the Charleston Peninsula, SC, to include features for tidal- and inland-related flood risk management measures.\n\nDeauthorization of Tidewater Reach section of the Charleston Harbor navigation system (adjacent to the Union Pier Terminal). This deauthorization will take effect upon completion of the sale of the Union Pier Terminal and the cessation of commercial port operations at the Union Pier marine terminal by the South Carolina Ports Authority. This will allow for the future redevelopment of the area by a private developer.\n\n\"South Carolina's coastline and waterways are the backbone of our economy and our way of life. This bill gives our communities the tools to fight back against rising stormwater risk, will provide access to clean drinking water and safe wastewater systems to residents, and make sure the Lowcountry is built to last for the next generation,\" Mace added.\n\nThe Water Resources Development Act of 2026 now heads to the House for consideration.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-appointment-of-darline-graham-nordone-as-u-s-senator-of-south-carolina/", "Clyburn Statement on Appointment of Darline Graham Nordone as U.S. Senator of South Carolina", "2026-07-13", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on Governor Henry McMaster\u2019s appointment of Darline Graham Nordone to serve as U.S. Senator for the state of South Carolina:\n\n\u201cI congratulate Darline Graham Nordone on her appointment to serve as U.S. Senator for the state of South Carolina for the remainder of the 119th Congress. While this moment comes in the shadow of the profound loss of her beloved brother, it is my hope that we will continue to diligently work together as we have in the past.\n\n\u201cI wish her success as she takes on this new role, and I have confidence we will use every opportunity in the months ahead to do all we can to help make America\u2019s greatness accessible and affordable for all.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-14T07:08:55Z", "2026-07-14T07:10:52Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-statement-on-the-passing-of-u-s-senator-lindsey-graham/", "Clyburn Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham", "2026-07-12", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "COLUMBIA, SC \u2014 Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham:\n\n\u201cI was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. Our political relationship was sometimes partisan and passionate, but always pleasant and productive on behalf of the people of South Carolina. My family and I send our deepest condolences to Darlene and the entire Graham family.\n\n\u201cFor more than three decades, we served the people of the Palmetto state together in Congress. Throughout that time, we maintained a relationship grounded in mutual respect, even when our political differences were significant. His commitment to public service and the people he represented will remain an enduring part of his legacy.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-14T07:08:55Z", "2026-07-14T07:10:52Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-releases-statement-passing-senator-lindsey-graham", "Rep. Nancy Mace Releases Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham", "2026-07-12", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 12, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham:\n\n\u201cSouth Carolina lost a giant last night.\n\n\u201cFor more than three decades, Lindsey Graham gave everything he had to this state and this country, from the Air Force to the United States Senate.\n\n\u201cWe did not always agree, but no one ever questioned his love for South Carolina or the fight he brought to every room he walked into.\n\n\u201cPlease join me in praying for his family and for all who called him a friend. Rest easy, Senator.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-renews-call-one-year-moratorium-new-report-ranks-south-carolina", "Rep. Nancy Mace Renews Call for One-Year Moratorium as New Report Ranks South Carolina Among Top States for AI Data Center Deals", "2026-07-10", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, SC. (July 10, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) renewed her call for a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in South Carolina after a new CNBC report ranked the state among the top 10 best positioned to land artificial intelligence data center deals nationwide, even as public opposition to the industry's expansion grows.\n\n\"South Carolina is not a free power source for billion-dollar tech companies,\" said Congresswoman Nancy Mace. \"As South Carolina becomes a prime target for AI data center development, the stakes are only getting higher. We need a one-year moratorium to understand the impact on our electric grid, water supply, and ensure South Carolina families aren't left footing the bill.\"\n\nAccording to CNBC, South Carolina ranks among the top states for AI data center investment, making it an increasingly attractive target for large-scale development. The report also warns the state faces challenges with power generation capacity and the electricity needed to support AI computing.\n\nIn May, Congresswoman Mace called for a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in South Carolina to give lawmakers time to put real protections in place. Under her proposal, any future data center would be required to fully cover the cost of the energy it consumes and any grid upgrades its operations require.\n\n\"The moratorium sets the terms for what comes next: data centers pay their own way, or they don't come here,\" Mace added.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-11T07:10:48Z", "2026-07-11T07:14:29Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-wilson-succeeds-osce-pa-annual-meeting", "Congressman Wilson Succeeds at OSCE PA Annual Meeting", "2026-07-10", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, attended the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) annual meeting, this week, in The Hague, Netherlands.\n\nThe OSCE PA passed a Wilson-led resolution on fundamental freedoms and democratic integrity in the nation of Georgia \u2013 an important move in support of President Trump\u2019s strong foreign policy agenda and against war criminal Putin\u2019s assault on our allies in Eastern Europe. The resolution is available here on page 75.\n\nCongressman Wilson was also unanimously elected the new Chairman of the Committee on Political Affairs and Security, which gives the United States a powerful position as we continue to lead in European diplomacy and combat Putin\u2019s aggression.\n\nBuilding on a successful 2026 Annual Meeting in The Hague, plans are already underway for the 2027 Annual Meeting to take place in Charleston, South Carolina. Hosting this conference in the United States would send an unmistakable message of American leadership and reaffirm our nation\u2019s enduring commitment to transatlantic security, democracy, human rights, and the rules-based international order. Additionally, Charleston\u2019s historic Southern hospitality will be on full display for our international allies, and South Carolina\u2019s economy will benefit from the influx of nearly 500 people coming for the meeting.\n\nMembers of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation joined a letter led by Congressman Wilson to Speaker Mike Johnson which stressed the importance of hosting the OSCE PA 2027 annual session in Charleston.\n\nCongressman Wilson previously led a letter joined by Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Senate Chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN), Ranking Member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senate Ranking Member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, along with numerous members of the commission, to secure funding for Charleston to host the annual session.\n\nCongressman Wilson joins Tobias Winkler of Germany, the Rapporteur of the First Committee, Jevrosima Pejovic of Montenegro, the Deputy Chairman, and U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX), the outgoing Chairman of the First Committee.\n\nAfter conclusion of the OSCE PA in the Netherlands, Chairman Wilson joined the other members of the delegation traveling to Slovenia and Greece where they discussed key issues of mutual security with these core NATO allies.\n\nCongressman Wilson leads a meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece Giorgos Gerapetritis, surrounded by Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD).\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://fry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1128", "Rep. Fry Slams South Carolina National Guard Investigation Into Salute From the Shore Apache Helicopter Pilots", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Russell Fry", "F000478", "fry.house.gov", "fry", "https://fry.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "SUFSIDE BEACH, S.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) sent a letter to Major General Robin B. Stilwell, Adjutant General of the South Carolina National Guard (SCNG), demanding SCNG to drop their investigation into the eight Apache helicopter pilots who participated in the 2026 Salute from the Shore. During the event, the pilots conducted flyovers along the South Carolina coast from Cherry Grove to Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Pawleys Island in the Seventh Congressional District. The flyovers continued from Charleston down to Beaufort. According to reports, as soon as the pilots landed, they received a message notifying them of their suspension.\n\nRep. Fry promptly called on the South Carolina National guard to drop the review and restore the pilots immediately. The full content of the letter can be found here:\n\nDear Major General Stilwell,\n\nI write to you regarding an incident that has been brought to my attention involving the suspension of eight South Carolina National Guard Apache helicopter pilots following their participation in the 17th Annual Salute From The Shore event on July 4, 2026, celebrating our Nation's 250th birthday, after a frivolous complaint was filed against them.\n\nOn July 4, 2026, eight pilots of the South Carolina Army National Guard conducted a flyover along the South Carolina coast, demonstrating the capabilities of the South Carolina Army National Guard and the strength of America's military to countless South Carolinians and visitors celebrating Independence Day. By all accounts, the flyover was conducted safely and professionally, with no injuries or property damage reported.\n\nReports suggest that following the flight, the eight crew members were suspended from flight duties pending an internal investigation. While I understand they remain assigned to other responsibilities, I am concerned that an extended suspension from flight status could unnecessarily disrupt critical training and readiness at a time when our military must remain fully prepared to deter and respond to threats facing our Nation.\n\nI recognize and respect all the work you and the entire South Carolina National Guard contribute to the state and the security of our country. That said, I believe this is a misguided decision and misuse of resources. I respectfully urge that these service members be returned to flight status so they are not kept from their training or mission responsibilities any longer than necessary.\n\nThank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued leadership in support of the men and women of the South Carolina National Guard.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-issues-statement-after-fifth-arrest-made-hilton-head-island", "Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement After Fifth Arrest Made in Hilton Head Island July 4 Shooting", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BEAUFORT, S.C. (July 9, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace released the following statement after a fifth arrest was made in connection with the July 4 shooting at Coligny Beach, which left eight people injured:\n\n\"On what should have been a day of celebration, eight people were shot. Violence shattered an American holiday.\n\n\"We commend the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and all law enforcement for their swift response.\n\n\"We are sending a clear message: the Lowcountry will not tolerate violence. Ever.\n\n\u201cThose responsible must face the full force of the law.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://sheribiggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-sheri-biggs-introduces-improving-travel-military-members-act", "Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Introduces the Improving Travel for Military Members Act", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Sheri Biggs", "B001325", "sheribiggs.house.gov", "sheribiggs", "https://sheribiggs.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) announced that her Improving Travel for Military Members Act passed markup in the House Homeland Security Committee, advancing legislation designed to make airport travel easier for active-duty service members and their families through dedicated TSA screening lanes at airports.\n\nMore than 1.3 million Americans currently serve on active duty, many of whom travel under deployment orders, PCS moves, or emergency assignments with little notice. Nearly 889,000 children are part of active-duty military families, making airport travel one more challenge for families already carrying the burdens of military life.\n\n\u201cOur service members and their families already sacrifice through deployments, long separations, and constant moves. Making travel easier is one practical way we can honor their service and show them the respect they more than deserve,\u201d said Congresswoman Biggs.\n\nThe Improving Travel for Military Members Act establishes a pilot program at a minimum of five airports to implement priority TSA screening procedures for active-duty military personnel and accompanying family members, with preference given to airports located near large military installations.", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-supports-235-million-federal-grant-replace-18-aging-south", "Rep. Nancy Mace Supports $23.5 Million Federal Grant To Replace 18 Aging South Carolina Bridges", "2026-07-07", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 7, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $23.5 million through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program to support the South Carolina Department of Transportation's Bridge Package 22 project.\n\nThis project will replace 18 bridges across nine counties in South Carolina, including multiple bridges in SC-01. Rep. Mace wrote a letter of support for the application.\n\n\"This is a major win for South Carolina,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"Our state is growing fast, and our infrastructure has to keep up. This investment will replace aging bridges, improve public safety, support local businesses, and strengthen the connections our communities rely on every day. These new bridges are built to last more than 70 years, giving South Carolinians safer, stronger, and more reliable infrastructure for generations to come.\"\n\nBridge Package 22 will replace 18 aging bridges across Berkeley, Colleton, Darlington, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, and Williamsburg counties. Many of the bridges are more than 100 years old, with nearly 40 percent in poor condition and subject to weight restrictions or closures.\n\nAs South Carolina continues to experience rapid population growth, especially along the coast, modernizing this critical infrastructure is essential to keeping residents, businesses, and visitors safely connected. The project will bring each bridge up to modern design standards, add roadside barriers and accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists where appropriate, and strengthen resilience against extreme weather. Designed to last at least 75 years, the new bridges will provide safe, reliable infrastructure for generations to come.\n\n\"When South Carolinians send their hard-earned tax dollars to Washington, they deserve to see results back home,\" Mace added. \"We will always fight to make sure South Carolina gets its fair share and the investments our communities deserve.\"\n\nSEE LETTER OF SUPPORT BELOW:\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-08T07:27:19Z", "2026-07-08T07:28:28Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-releases-statement-july-4th-attack-north-charleston-police", "Rep. Nancy Mace Releases Statement on July 4th Attack on North Charleston Police Officers", "2026-07-06", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 6, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) released the following statement after two North Charleston Police officers were assaulted at a July 4th block party in the Chicora-Cherokee community:\n\n\"What was supposed to be a day of celebration for 250 years of American freedom turned into a horrifying sight in North Charleston.\n\n\"Attacks on law enforcement are unacceptable. Every person responsible must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We stand with the North Charleston Police Department and are relieved both officers are back on duty.\n\n\"Our law enforcement leave their homes every single day knowing they may not come home. On the Fourth of July, they left their families behind to protect their community. They were met with violence.\n\n\"Such a disgrace. God bless our men and women in blue. Protect them at all costs.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-07T08:20:12Z", "2026-07-07T08:22:09Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-supported-225-million-grant-berkeley-county-us-176-corridor", "Rep. Nancy Mace Supported $22.5 Million Grant for Berkeley County US 176 Corridor Improvement Project", "2026-07-02", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 2, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced Berkeley County has been awarded $22.5 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program for the US 176 Phase 2 Corridor Improvement Project.\n\nThe funding will address critical safety and mobility needs along one of the fastest-growing transportation corridors in South Carolina. With more than 240 crashes recorded over a recent four-year period, the project will upgrade intersections, improve sightlines, add protected turning movements, and enhance multimodal safety for pedestrians and cyclists.\n\nRep. Mace wrote a letter of support for the county's application, urging the Department of Transportation to award Berkeley County the funding it deserved and why they were a strong candidate for the grant.\n\n\"This is a major win for Berkeley County and for everyone who travels US 176,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"This corridor serves some of the fastest-growing communities in South Carolina, connects workers to jobs, and links our regional industries to the Port of Charleston and national supply chains. This investment will improve safety, reduce congestion, and ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with the growth Berkeley County is experiencing.\"\n\nThe US 176 corridor serves as a critical link between major employment centers and rapidly expanding communities, including Cane Bay, Nexton, and the 2,000-acre Wildcat Tract. The corridor also provides direct access to Camp Hall Commerce Park, recognized as the nation's top industrial park, and connects regional industry to the Port of Charleston.\n\nImprovements funded through the BUILD grant will:\n\nReduce fatal and serious injury risk through upgraded intersections and improved sightlines\n\nImprove freight efficiency and travel time reliability for port-bound and industrial traffic\n\nEnhance multimodal safety for pedestrians and cyclists\n\nStrengthen access to major employment centers and regional logistics hubs\n\n\"Berkeley County deserves safe, reliable roads people can count on every single day. This investment helps make it happen,\" added Mace.\n\nSee our letter of support attached:\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-03T08:00:00Z", "2026-07-03T08:01:30Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-votes-present-resolution-release-slush-fund-file-information", "Rep. Nancy Mace Votes Present on Resolution to Release Slush Fund File Information She Already Released", "2026-07-01", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C., (July 1, 2026) - Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to publicly release the names and amounts of taxpayer-funded sexual misconduct settlements paid on behalf of Members of Congress.\n\nCongresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) has already done this which is why she voted present. She moved to subpoena the names and settlement amounts back in March in the Oversight Committee. She obtained the records in May and released the names of Members and amounts paid publicly, exactly as she said she would.\n\n\"This work is already done,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"We got the names. We got the amounts. We released them to the American people two months ago. Congress voting again on something already accomplished is not accountability. It is political theater, and taxpayers deserve better than a victory lap for work already finished.\"\n\nSee Rep. Mace\u2019s video with the slush fund files from her subpoena motion HERE.\n\nRep. Mace\u2019s subpoena motion, which passed the House Oversight Committee, demanded the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) release all awards and settlements paid pursuant to Section 415 of the Congressional Accountability Act prior to December 12, 2018 for misconduct by Members of Congress. The only redactions permitted were those necessary to protect the personally identifiable information of victims and witnesses. Those files confirmed taxpayers paid more than $550,000 in settlements covering seven former Members of Congress or their offices.\n\nYou can find the names and amounts from the files HERE and HERE.\n\nRep. Mace has been pushing for transparency for months. In February, she introduced a resolution to force the House Ethics Committee to preserve and release every record related to sexual harassment investigations involving Members of Congress. Instead, 357 Republicans and Democrats voted together to kill it, protecting themselves and their friends.\n\nRep. Mace already obtained the congressional slush fund records and released them to the public. The Ethics Committee's sexual harassment investigation files still remain buried. Those are the records Congress should be focused on releasing, not records Rep. Mace has already released to the American people.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-02T06:20:02Z", "2026-07-02T06:21:32Z"], ["https://timmons.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=606", "New Bipartisan Bill Helps Communities Prepare for Disasters", "2026-07-01", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "SC", "William R. Timmons IV", "T000480", "timmons.house.gov", "timmons", "https://timmons.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressmen William Timmons (R-SC) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Ounce of Prevention Act to help states, cities, and local governments strengthen communities before disaster strikes. The bill allows local governments to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for pre-disaster risk mitigation\u2013eliminating restrictions that currently tie funding solely to post-disaster relief\u2013 and cuts red tape that delays proactive projects to protect communities.\n\n\"Communities should not have to wait until after a disaster strikes to take commonsense steps that protect lives and property. This bipartisan legislation gives local governments more flexibility to use existing Community Development Block Grant funding to strengthen infrastructure, reduce risk, and prepare for future storms. Being proactive is better for taxpayers, better for communities, and better for the people who call those communities home,\u201d said Timmons.\n\n\u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; when it comes to disasters, every $1 invested in mitigation saves $13 in public costs for post-disaster response,\u201d said Liccardo, who represents vulnerable stretches of California\u2019s coastside and fire-prone communities. A former San Jos\u00e9 mayor who became too familiar with flooding, fires, and other climate impacts during his tenure, Liccardo added, \u201cLocal communities should not have to wait for the storm, fire, or flood to hit before asking Washington for help. Our bill lets them use already-allocated funds to strengthen infrastructure, reduce risk, and prepare for their worst day before it happens.\u201d\n\nCurrently, communities can use CDBG funds for several specific purposes, but pre-disaster mitigation is not one of them. Instead, Congress issues supplemental CDBG appropriations to fund disaster recovery and mitigation after communities have already suffered damage. Since 2020, the federal government has appropriated $22 billion for disaster recovery through CDBG.\n\nCosponsors include: Reps. Maria Salazar (R-FL), Jill Tokuda (D-HI)\n\nThe bill earned endorsements from:\n\nAmerican Property Casualty Insurance Association\n\n\u201cAPCIA commends Congressman Liccardo and Congressman Timmons for introducing the Ounce of Prevention Act that would provide states and communities in disaster-prone areas with financial incentives to strengthen resilience and reduce rebuilding costs after disasters,\u201d said Sam Whitfield, American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) senior vice president of federal government relations and political engagement. \u201cProperty casualty insurers are working to reduce losses and protect families and communities from the growing impact of hurricanes, wildfires, and other severe weather. APCIA supports this legislation because expanding federal investment in mitigation will help lower the economic toll of natural catastrophes and save lives.\u201d\n\nCouncil of State Community Development Agencies\n\n\u201cCongressman Liccardo and Timmons\u2019 Ounce of Prevention Act would provide the flexibility states and local governments need to mitigate worst case scenario outcomes before a natural disaster occurs. The CDBG program is well-suited to join the landscape of disaster recovery. On behalf of our national network of state agencies, we applaud the Congressman\u2019s efforts to allow CDBG to fund mitigation activities to reduce risk in the most disaster-prone areas across the country. We believe this bill would provide communities with more tools to prevent the loss of life, property, and critical infrastructure during future disasters,\u201d said Tess Hembree, Executive Director, Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA).\n\nLocal Initiatives Support Coalition\n\n\u201cThe Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) thanks Representatives Liccardo and Timmons for introducing the Ounce of Prevention Act, which would allow the Community Development Block Grant program to be utilized more efficiently for resilience activities. This is vitally important since we\u2019ve seen the impact of increasing weather events in the communities we serve, including the Bay Area and upstate South Carolina. This legislation would help mitigate natural disaster threats, with a focus on the most vulnerable residents. We thank Representatives Liccardo and Timmons for their leadership on this bill and issue,\u201d said Matthew Josephs, Senior Vice President of Policy, LISC.\n\nNational Association of Counties\n\n\"Counties are on the front lines of disaster preparedness, working tirelessly to protect our communities before the next disaster strikes,\" said National Association of Counties Executive Director Matthew Chase. \"The Ounce of Prevention Act delivers a commonsense expansion of eligible uses that empowers counties to invest in resilience before disaster hits, rather than waiting to rebuild after the fact. By allowing CDBG funds to support mitigation activities, this bill gives counties the flexibility to reduce long-term risk, protect lives and safeguard property. Counties thank Representative Liccardo and Timmons for their leadership in ensuring that federal resources can meet the full scope of what counties need to keep our residents safe.\"\n\nNational Association of Mutual Insurance Companies\n\n\u201cAny opportunity to help homeowners and communities proactively protect themselves from extreme weather is an opportunity we should take advantage of. Making pre-disaster mitigation an eligible use within CDBG\u2019s listed activities will incentivize at-risk communities to use funds to help reduce losses from natural disasters. By expanding the scope and options for ways to invest in mitigation this bill will protect property, reduce losses and save lives. NAMIC applauds Rep. Liccardo and Rep. Timmons for their leadership in introducing the Ounce of Prevention Act,\u201d said Jimi Grande, NAMIC Senior Vice President, Federal & Political Affairs.\n\nNational Community Development Agency\n\n\"This legislation is an important step toward helping communities prepare for the growing threats posed by natural disasters. By allowing CDBG funds to support mitigation efforts, it gives local governments more tools to protect homes and infrastructure and reduce long-term disaster risk,\u201d said Vicki Watson, Executive Director, National Community Development Association.\n\nNational Low Income Housing Coalition\n\n\u201cAs disasters become more frequent and severe, efforts to mitigate potential harms and enhance community resilience are essential. For this reason, NLIHC has endorsed the bipartisan \u2018Ounce of Prevention Act\u2019 to help communities withstand future disasters,\u201d said Renee M. Willis, President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition. \u201cBy providing flexibility in the use of Community Development Block Grant funds, this bill will help ensure that the lowest-income and most marginalized communities receive the support necessary to implement resilience and mitigation measures before future disasters occur. We urge Congress to quickly pass this bill.\u201d\n\nNational NeighborWorks Association\n\n\u201cAs national leaders in affordable housing and community development, NeighborWorks organizations know firsthand that building for disaster resilience is not just cost-effective, but essential for safeguarding the future of our communities,\" said Lou Tisler, Executive Director of the National NeighborWorks Association (NNA). \"Bringing needed clarity and flexibility to HUD's Community Development Block Grant will better enable communities to invest in mitigation before disaster strikes. NNA applauds Congressman Liccardo and Timmons for this timely and commonsense bill that will help us get ahead of the growing disaster risks facing every community.\"\n\nThe U.S. Conference of Mayors\n\n\u201cThe United States Conference of Mayors strongly supports Representative Liccardo's legislation to allow Community Development Block Grant funding to be used for natural disaster mitigation. Mayors don't have the luxury of waiting until after a disaster. Our responsibility is to prepare our communities before the next emergency arrives. We know the smartest investment we can make is reducing risk before disaster strikes\u2014not simply rebuilding after lives have been disrupted and communities have been damaged. This legislation gives cities greater flexibility to protect people, strengthen infrastructure, and prepare communities for floods, wildfires, and other extreme weather events. That's exactly the kind of partnership cities need from the federal government: giving local leaders the tools to solve problems before they become crises and better protect the people we serve,\u201d said U.S. Conference of Mayors President Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego.", 1, "2026-07-02T06:20:02Z", "2026-07-02T06:21:32Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-issues-statement-scotus-ruling-keeping-biological-men-out", "Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Keeping Biological Men Out of Women's Sports", "2026-06-30", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled states may ban transgender girls and women from competing on female school athletic teams:\n\n\"Biological men have NEVER belonged in women's sports, and today the highest court in the land confirmed what we've been saying all along.\n\n\"For years, the radical Left told women to stay quiet while forcing men into their bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports to appease an ideology which denies basic biology. Today, they lost.\n\n\"We helped lead this fight, pushing legislation to protect women's spaces and stop men from taking what women have worked so hard to earn.\n\n\"This is about fairness. It's about safety. It's about common sense. And today, the Supreme Court got it right.\n\n\"Putting on a sports bra does not make you a woman. It just makes you a man in a sports bra, and today's decision made it crystal clear: you have no business competing in women's sports.\n\n\"Today is a win for women and girls across America.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-issues-statement-scotus-ruling-upholding-birthright-citizenship", "Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Upholding Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens", "2026-06-30", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) \u2014 Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship protections for children of illegal immigrants:\n\n\"Birthright citizenship has been abused for far too long, and today the Supreme Court chose to let this abuse continue.\n\n\"It was never meant to reward illegal immigration. It was never meant to be a backdoor into American citizenship. The Supreme Court got this one wrong, plain and simple.\n\n\"American citizenship is a privilege, not a prize handed out for breaking our laws.\n\n\"This loophole has been exploited for decades, and today the justices decided to keep it wide open instead of closing it for good.\n\n\"This is exactly why we introduced a constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship and close the anchor baby loophole for GOOD. It has cost American taxpayers billions of dollars, and they are rightfully tired of footing the bill.\n\n\"Americans deserve a Constitution which protects citizenship, upholds the rule of law, and puts American citizens FIRST.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-responds-plea-agreement-dropping-four-charges-against-former", "Rep. Nancy Mace Responds to Plea Agreement Dropping Four Charges Against Former Charleston Judge Purportedly Caught With Thousands of Child Porn Images", "2026-06-29", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (June 29, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) issued the following statement in response to the plea agreement filed by former Charleston County judge James Gosnell Jr., who was caught with thousands of images purportedly of child sexual abuse material:\n\n\u201cThis is exactly what is wrong with our justice system.\n\n\u201cPredators are negotiating their way out of accountability while their victims have no say in the matter.\n\n\u201cCutting a deal to let an accused predator walk away from the majority of their child porn charges is not justice.\n\n\u201cIt is a slap in the face to every child victim in this case.\n\n\u201cFurthermore, I support the death penalty for anyone who r*pes children.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-02T06:20:02Z", "2026-07-02T06:21:32Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-issues-statement-carolina-day", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Issues Statement on Carolina Day", "2026-06-28", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, SC. (June 28, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) issued the following statement on the 250th anniversary of Carolina Day:\n\n\"On June 28, 1776, South Carolina patriots stood their ground on Sullivan\u2019s Island, outnumbered and unwilling to back down.\n\n\u201cThe Battle of Sullivan's Island was one of the first great American victories of the Revolutionary War. It showed the world Americans would stand their ground, defend their freedom, and never bow to a foreign power.\n\n\u201c250 years later, this day serves as a stark reminder of who we are and what we are made of. South Carolina has never backed down. We never will.\n\n\u201cWe will always hold the line.\"\n\nCongresswoman Mace will speak at the Carolina Day celebration at Fort Moultrie today, recognizing the Battle of Sullivan's Island alongside her constituents.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-02T06:20:02Z", "2026-07-02T06:21:32Z"], ["https://timmons.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=601", "Timmons Launches Roundtable on Digital Currency from Repressive Foreign Regimes", "2026-06-25", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "William R. Timmons IV", "T000480", "timmons.house.gov", "timmons", "https://timmons.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) kicked off today\u2019s roundtable titled \u201cRoundtable: Two Sides of a Digital Coin: Protecting U.S. Security by Challenging the Power of Repressive Foreign Regimes.\u201d In his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Timmons highlighted that decentralized digital assets can empower people living under authoritarian regimes and can provide pathways to receiving suppressed information. He also emphasized the importance of democratic nations setting the norms of digital finance, rather than oppressive regimes like the Chinese Communist Party, to prevent government surveillance-based financial systems.\n\nBelow are Subcommittee Chairman Timmons\u2019s opening remarks as prepared for delivery:\n\nGood afternoon and thank you all for joining us today for this roundtable on how cryptocurrencies are being used by people living under repressive regimes around the world.\n\nToday\u2019s roundtable is a little different from the typical congressional hearing. This will be more of an informal conversation.\n\nWe will not keep time, and I will not be recognizing Members in any formal order, as we would during a standard hearing.\n\nInstead, we will hear from our participants as they introduce themselves and offer some brief opening remarks.\n\nDuring their remarks, Members may engage and ask questions, much like during a briefing \u2013 but in a free-form style.\n\nWhile I don\u2019t expect it to be an issue, I will do my best to ensure all Members have the opportunity to ask whatever questions they may have.\n\nOf course, Members may follow up separately with any of today\u2019s participants if there are additional questions not addressed during the discussion.\n\nI am now pleased to introduce this afternoon\u2019s roundtable participants:\n\nMr. Dustin Palmer is the Bank Secrecy Act Officer at Anchorage Digital Bank, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S. and one of the leading U.S. institutions providing secure digital asset custody and infrastructure for regulated markets.\n\nMr. Palmer\u2019s experiences allow him to speak knowledgably about how democratic governments can support safe, transparent and digital financial systems.\n\nMr. Jorge Jraissati is the President of the Economic Inclusion Group, where he leads global research on how individuals living in authoritarian countries use digital tools to access financial freedom.\n\nMr. Jraissati\u2019s work has examined the conditions under which people turn to cryptocurrency when their governments restrict banking access or weaponize currency controls.\n\nMr. Cody Carbone serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Digital Chamber, one of the most active voices in shaping the policy and landscape for blockchain innovation and responsible digital-asset regulation.\n\nMr. Carbone\u2019s expertise will allow us to understand how U.S. policy choices affect both global democracy and American national security.\n\nAnd Mr. Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette who serves as the Acting Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs for the Project on Government Oversight where he works on a wide range of issues from congressional capacity and federal spending issues.\n\nGentlemen, thank you for being here with us today.\n\nAs we consider today\u2019s topic, I want to underscore the importance of understanding how decentralized digital assets empower those who live under authoritarian regimes that suppress basic freedoms.\n\nI have often said that Bitcoin and decentralized technologies represent a profound challenge to authoritarian control.\n\nAs I have noted, when a regime can no longer control its citizens\u2019 access to information or money, what do you have left?\n\nThat is why I have described cryptocurrency as potentially the beginning of the end of all authoritarian governments.\n\nFor millions of people living under repressive rule, the ability to store value, send money, or receive support from abroad without government interference can be lifesaving.\n\nIt can also be an essential tool for dissidents, journalists, and activists who risk everything to get the truth out.\n\nIn addition to the human rights implications, it is also critical that the United States maintain leadership in the development and regulation of digital assets.\n\nIf we do not lead, others will.\n\nThe Chinese Communist Party has made clear that it intends to shape global standards around state-controlled digital currency, surveillance-based financial systems, and cross-border payment architectures that advance Beijing\u2019s geopolitical aims.\n\nEnsuring that democratic nations \u2013 not repressive regimes \u2013 set the norms for digital finance is essential to both our national security and the protection of individual liberty around the world.\n\nAgain, I look forward to hearing from our panelists here today about:\n\nHow these technologies are being used on the ground;\n\nWhere U.S. policy is helping or hindering that progress; and\n\nWhat Congress can do to strengthen both global freedom and American security.\n\nBefore I ask the participants to briefly introduce themselves, I want to turn to Representative Subramanyam, our Ranking Member, for any remarks he may wish to make.", 1, "2026-06-27T06:16:17Z", "2026-06-27T06:17:30Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduce-legislation-banning-immigration-somalia-sudan-and", "Rep. Nancy Mace to Introduce Legislation Banning Immigration From Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan", "2026-06-25", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced her plans to introduce legislation to ban immigration from Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan, protecting American communities from the instability and security threats these nations bring.\n\nAmericans have watched European cities descend into chaos. Importing people from failed and hostile states has cost lives, destroyed communities, and shattered public trust in government. The United States will not make those mistakes. Rep. Mace is stopping it before it\u2019s too late.\n\n\"We will not put the interests of foreign nationals ahead of the safety and security of American citizens,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"No more importing instability. No more ignoring the warning signs. No more apologizing for putting our country first. America First. Always.\"\n\nSomalia, Sudan, and South Sudan rank among the most dangerous and unstable nations on earth. America is not a doormat or dumping ground for the third world. These people do not assimilate to our American values, culture or constitution.\n\n\u201cWe are being systematically invaded and everyone is sitting around watching it happen. Not us. We refuse,\u201d Mace added.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/foreign-born-judge-blocks-voter-citizenship-checks-proves-need-rep-maces", "Foreign-Born Judge Blocks Voter Citizenship Checks, Proves Need for Rep. Mace's Legislation", "2026-06-24", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 24, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) is calling attention to a ruling by the U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle Sooknanan, a Biden appointee born in Trinidad and Tobago who blocked the Trump Administration from using the federal SAVE database to verify voter citizenship data.\n\nFox News also reported Sooknanan claimed she would renounce her Trinidad and Tobago citizenship, but it does not appear she has.\n\nThis is the perfect example of why Congresswoman Mace's recently proposed legislation is necessary.\n\nRep. Mace has introduced two joint resolutions proposing constitutional amendments to address this issue. The first requires Members of Congress, federal judges, and Senate-confirmed officers of the United States to be natural born citizens. The same standard is already set for the President and Vice President (Read more HERE). The second bars any individual holding citizenship, nationality, or allegiance to a foreign country from serving in Congress, on the federal bench, as President or Vice President, or in any Senate-confirmed role, unless they formally and permanently sever all foreign ties (Read more HERE).\n\n\"Time and time again, we've seen foreign-born judges prove they are not America First. Sparkle Sooknanan is just the latest example of why our legislation is needed,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \"If you want to represent the American people, judge the American people, or lead the American people, your loyalty belongs to the American people only. The people making our laws and leading our government cannot have one foot in America and one foot in a foreign nation.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3612", "South Carolina Hero Major James Capers Jr. Awarded Medal of Honor", "2026-06-19", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 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.\n\nCongressman 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 statement:\n\n\"Yesterday was a historic day for our nation and a long-overdue moment of recognition for an American hero.\n\n\"When I first learned Major Capers' story, I was struck by the magnitude of his sacrifice and the extraordinary valor he displayed in service to our country. It became clear to me that his actions deserved the highest recognition our nation can bestow. For years, I have worked alongside many others to help ensure his heroism received the consideration it earned.\n\n\"Yesterday, America honored a warrior whose actions embody the very best of our military and our country. Major Capers' courage, devotion to his fellow Marines, and unwavering commitment to duty serve as an enduring example for future generations.\n\n\"Few are deserving of this recognition. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Major Capers, his family, his fellow Marines, and all those who worked tirelessly to see this day become a reality.\"\n\nMajor Capers, a native South Carolinian and retired Marine officer, led a reconnaissance team during a mission near Ph\u00fa L\u1ed9c, Vietnam, in 1967. During the engagement, Capers sustained multiple wounds while directing his men and coordinating their evacuation under intense enemy fire. His actions were instrumental in saving the lives of every member of his team.\n\nThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States for valor in combat.", 1, "2026-06-20T06:35:38Z", "2026-06-20T06:37:01Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3608", "Norman Moves to Expose Criminal Illegal Aliens Released Into U.S. Communities", "2026-06-18", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 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.\n\nThe bill would require ICE to publish key identification information for individuals released from custody who have prior convictions for violent crimes, sexual offenses, weapons offenses, drug trafficking offenses, crimes against children, or gang-related enhancements.\n\nThe database would include:\n\nPhotograph\n\nName\n\nGeneral physical description, including height and weight\n\nCity of release\n\nDate of release\n\nGeneral category of qualifying conviction\n\nThe database would also be searchable by both city and name.\n\n\u201cAmericans have a right to know when violent criminals are being released into their communities,\u201d said Congressman Norman. \u201cFor too long, weak judges and reckless immigration policies have put public safety at risk while leaving citizens in the dark. Families and local law enforcement deserve transparency and accountability in their communities when it comes to dangerous criminals.\u201d\n\nThe Department of Homeland Security has already shown the importance of public transparency through efforts such as the Aliens.gov initiative, exposing some of the most violent illegal aliens arrested by ICE and CBP.\n\nThe legislation comes amid ongoing efforts to reverse the Biden administration\u2019s release of criminal illegal aliens into communities across the country despite prior convictions for serious offenses.", 1, "2026-06-19T06:50:32Z", "2026-06-19T06:53:40Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-and-panetta-introduce-bipartisan-bill-ending-child-soldiering-africa", "Wilson and Panetta introduce Bipartisan Bill Ending Child Soldiering in Africa", "2026-06-15", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act. This bill creates a formal reporting structure within the U.S. government on those African nations that recruit, train, and promote child soldiers both in national armed forces, and in insurgent and rebel groups. The legislation also promotes the opening of a Department of Defense Center to help nations de-transition from militant groups with child soldiers and help those children to more easily reintegrate into their home country societies.\n\n\u201cThroughout the African continent child soldiers remain prolific, some recruited to fight by war criminal Putin, for their home nation\u2019s military, or even in local branches of ISIS or Al Qaeda. Ending practices of forced recruitment, kidnapping, and abuse of children to carry out vile military campaigns makes America a safer place,\u201d said Rep. Wilson. \u201cThis legislation promotes a \u2018center of excellence\u2019 to end child soldiering and ensure every African child has the opportunity to return home and not be forced into global conflicts they did not choose.\u201d\n\n\u201cArmed groups and terrorist organizations across the African continent exploit children as fighters, informants, and tools of violence to fuel instability, which can threaten regional and international security,\u201d said Rep. Panetta. \u201cOur bipartisan legislation would strengthen our understanding of how child soldier recruitment sustains extremist networks and ensure the United States is better equipped to confront these threats.\u201d\n\n\u201cCombatting child soldiering is a national security necessity, not just a moral imperative. Rep. Wilson\u2019s 'Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act' directly targets the roots of regional instability by confronting how terrorist and criminal networks exploit religious narratives to weaponize youth and siphon resources out of African economies - while directing them into value chains connected to our adversaries and strategic competitors,\u201d said Michael \u201cMick\u201d Patrick Mulroy, Co-founder, Lobo Institute. \u201cBy disrupting these recruitment pipelines and transnational criminal and terrorist networks, this Act can protect children, stabilize critical regions, secure critical mineral supply chains, and advance U.S. national security.\"\n\nA copy of the full legislation is available here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-statement-reported-us-iran-deal", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Statement On Reported U.S.-Iran Deal", "2026-06-15", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 15, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) issued the following statement following reports of a U.S.-Iran deal reached over the weekend:\n\n\"After hearing the news of a deal with Iran, we are praying for real, lasting peace in the Middle East. We stand with our troops, recognize their courage and sacrifice, and pray for their safe return home.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-scott-blunt-rochester-carey-reintroduce-renewing-the-african-american-civil-rights-network-act/", "Clyburn, Scott, Blunt Rochester, Carey Reintroduce Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act", "2026-06-12", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) reintroduced the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act. The proposed legislation aims to authorize the National Park Service to coordinate and facilitate Federal and non-Federal activities to commemorate, honor, and interpret the history of the African American civil rights movements, the significance of civil rights activities as crucial elements in the evolution of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and recognize the relevance of the African American civil rights movements in fostering the spirit of social justice and national reconciliation.\n\nThe Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act would reauthorize the program for ten years following the enactment of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act.\n\n\u201cThe importance of this legislation is embodied in that one word \u2014 network,\u201d said Congressman James E. Clyburn. \u201cToday, South Carolina\u2019s top economic engines are transportation and tourism. And the fastest growing aspect of tourism is Heritage tourism. This legislation is pivotal because it involves a network of 29 states that designate sites for visitation that will grow the economy most especially in rural communities. These sites encapsulate the challenges and triumphs of African Americans\u2019 ongoing journey towards a more perfect Union. We must reauthorize this effort so we can continue telling America\u2019s full history.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe African American Civil Rights Network not only helps preserve our nation\u2019s history but also strengthens our local economies through cultural tourism,\u201d said Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). \u201cAs home to the largest share of AACRN sites in the country, South Carolina proves the immense value of reauthorizing this program. We must make sure future generations can walk these historic grounds, learn from our past, and continue striving for a future where the promise of the American Dream is within reach for all.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017 cemented the historic Civil Rights Movement\u2019s legacy in communities across the country. Now, as we celebrate America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this is a moment to further reflect on how the movement shaped our nation,\u201d said Senator Blunt Rochester. \u201cI\u2019m proud to lead the bipartisan African American Civil Rights Network Reauthorization Act alongside Senator Scott, Congressman Clyburn, and Congressman Carey to continue preserving our nation\u2019s history and honor the Americans who led an era of change.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great country, we must focus on preserving our history for future generations of Americans,\u201d said Rep. Carey. \u201cPreserving the stories and sites of the civil rights movement in Ohio and across the country will ensure that future generations have a better understanding of our nation\u2019s rich history and the ongoing pursuit of equality for all Americans, all while increasing tourism and economic activity in our communities. I would like to thank Congressman Clyburn for his leadership on this important legislation and am proud to join him in this effort.\u201d\n\n\u201cTrust for Public Land applauds Congressman Jim Clyburn, Congressman Mike Carey, Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Senator Tim Scott for their outstanding leadership and diligent efforts to connect Americans to our shared history, as evidenced today through the introduction of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act,\u201d said Dr. Jocelyn Imani, Director of Black History and Culture at Trust for Public Land. \u201cThis legislation will enable the continuation of this vital National Park Service program, linking together the people, places, and moments from the African American Civil Rights movement and preserving and sharing this monumental chapter of our nation\u2019s history. As we reflect on the enduring pursuit of those self-evident truths first penned in our Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, we urge Congress to advance and pass this important legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe National Trust for Historic Preservation\u2019s Action Fund and its partners are proud to stand in solidarity with organizations across the African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN) in affirming that sustained support for this National Park Service program is critical to preserving a powerful and uniquely American legacy for future generations. The AACRN is a vital network of preservation partners committed to telling the full story of America\u2019s civil rights journey,\u201d said Brent Leggs, executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and strategic advisor to the CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. \u201cWe applaud the bipartisan leadership of Representatives Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and Mike Carey (R-OH) and Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Tim Scott (R-SC) in sponsoring this critical legislation, and we urge Congress to reauthorize the AACRN program to enable continued advancement of its mission.\u201d\n\nFull text of the legislation can be found here.", 1, "2026-06-13T06:32:19Z", "2026-06-13T06:34:27Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-90-bills-congress-ranks-5th-among-all-435-house", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces 90 Bills This Congress, Ranks 5th Among All 435 House Members", "2026-06-12", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "June 12, 2026\n\nMace Has Introduced Nearly as Many Bills as the Entire Rest of South Carolina's House Delegation Combined\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 12, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) has introduced 90 pieces of legislation this Congress, ranking her 5th among all 435 Members of the House of Representatives. This is more than any single member of the South Carolina delegation. The rest of the state's House members have introduced just 92 bills combined.\n\nRep. Mace has centered her legislative work on the issues which matter most: fiscal responsibility, taxpayer protection, veterans and the military, national security, immigration enforcement, women and children, animal welfare, and South Carolina's fishermen.\n\n\u201cThese 90 bills are not just numbers on a list. They represent shrimpers working to keep their livelihoods, veterans who served this country and expect us to serve them in return, families trying to get ahead, survivors who deserve justice, and every South Carolinian who expects a representative who actually shows up and does the work,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cThis is about results. This is exactly what South Carolina sent us here to do. We will not stop working for you. We will keep delivering until our very last day in office.\u201d\n\nBelow is a list of the 90 pieces of legislation Rep. Mace has introduced this Congress:\n\nPassed the House:\n\nH.R. 30 - Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act\n\nH.R. 872 - Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 5235 - Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025\n\nAdvanced Out of Committee:\n\nH.R. 3455 - Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 2985 - Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act\n\nH.R. 5000 - Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act\n\nContinued List of Introduced Legislation:\n\nH.R. 9154 - SHRIMP Act\n\nH.J.Res. 194 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.\n\nH.J.Res. 190 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the 14th amendment does not provide for automatic citizenship for the children of aliens.\n\nH.R. 9063 - Hire American Act\n\nH.R. 9030 - No Immigration Without Assimilation Act of 2026\n\nH.J.Res. 188 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that certain individuals are natural born citizens.\n\nH.R. 8821 - No Bailouts for Cashless Bail Jurisdictions Act\n\nH.R. 8617 - American Family Cost-of-Living Relief Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 8452 - Restoring Law and Order on America\u2019s Streets Act\n\nH.Res. 1193 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative Cory Mills from the United States House of Representatives.\n\nH.R. 8221 - First-Time Homebuyer Savings Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 8179 - FETCH Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 8112 - Preserving Social Security and Medicare for Citizens Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 8015 - Incentivizing Cooperation in Immigration Enforcement Act\n\nH.Res. 1100 - Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.\n\nH.R. 7702 - Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act\n\nH.Res. 1072 - Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.\n\nH.R. 7624 - Safe Shelters for Survivors Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 7544 - Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 7400 - Making Homeownership Affordable Again Act\n\nH.R. 7293 - Protecting Children in Surrogacy Act\n\nH.R. 7222 - No Tax on Boat Loan Interest Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 7068 - No Convicts Running the Capital Act\n\nH.R. 7067 - No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act\n\nH.R. 6982 - Preventing Prosecutors from Protecting Predators Act of 2026\n\nH.R. 6871 - Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 6801 - American Citizenship Healthcare Integrity Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 6755 - Accountable Leadership for Veterans Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 6654 - VAMOSA Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 6578 - Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza Act\n\nH.R. 6457 - FAIR Act\n\nH.R. 6362 - Tax Fairness for Abuse Survivors Act\n\nH.R. 6209 - American Hemp Protection Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 6150 - Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025\n\nH.Res. 893 - Censuring Representative Cory Mills of Florida and removing him from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.\n\nH.R. 5592 - Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act\n\nH.R. 5474 - No DEI in DC Act\n\nH.R. 5405 - Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025\n\nH.Con.Res. 48 - Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth.\n\nH.Res. 713 - Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.\n\nH.R. 5324 - No More Missing Children Act\n\nH.R. 5149 - Protecting Girls\u2019 Sports for Military Kids Act\n\nH.R. 5090 - HONOR Act\n\nH.R. 5047 - No Woke Indoctrination of Military Kids Act\n\nH.R. 5046 - Restoring Merit in the Military Service Academies Act\n\nH.R. 5025 - Restoring Merit in the Military Act\n\nH.R. 4984 - No Appointments by Rogue Judges Act\n\nH.R. 4953 - Gender-Affirming Child Abuse Prevention Act\n\nH.R. 4698 - PAAW Act\n\nH.R. 4600 - RESPECT Act\n\nH.R. 4512 - TRANS MICE Act\n\nH.R. 4374 - American Homeowner Crypto Modernization Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 4340 - Tyler\u2019s Law\n\nH.R. 4188 - VA Flood Preparedness Act\n\nH.R. 4138 - Restoring Biological Truth in Government Act\n\nH.R. 3984 - Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3920 - Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3883 - Muslim Brotherhood Is a Terrorist Organization Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3775 - AI Training Extension Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3724 - No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act\n\nH.R. 3596 - Rape Shield Enhancement Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3550 - No Resettlement Without Representation Act\n\nH.Res. 439 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative LaMonica McIver from the United States House of Representatives.\n\nH.R. 3516 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3403 - SEAT Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 3246 - Violet\u2019s Law\n\nH.R. 2864 - Veterans for Mustangs Act\n\nH.R. 2730 - Military Moms Act\n\nH.R. 2606 - Stop Importing Terrorism Act\n\nH.R. 2564 - Protect Victims of Digital Exploitation and Manipulation Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 2374 - American Students First Act\n\nH.R. 2373 - Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 1879 - No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act\n\nH.R. 1619 - No Funds for Fascists Act\n\nH.R. 1485 - Alien Removal Not Resort Stays Act\n\nH.Res. 132 - Censuring Representative Robert Garcia of California for inciting violence against a special government employee.\n\nH.R. 1205 - Safe Shelters Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 1204 - Sue VOYEURS Act\n\nH.R. 1203 - Stop VOYEURS Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 1017 - Stop the Invasion of Women\u2019s Spaces Act\n\nH.R. 1016 - Protecting Women\u2019s Private Spaces Act\n\nH.R. 1015 - Prison Rape Prevention Act of 2025\n\nH.R. 688 - Standing with Moms Act\n\nH.R. 443 - Parris Island Protection Act\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://sheribiggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-sheri-biggs-leads-letter-calling-stronger-air-force-fighter", "Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Leads Letter Calling for Stronger Air Force Fighter Fleet", "2026-06-09", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Sheri Biggs", "B001325", "sheribiggs.house.gov", "sheribiggs", "https://sheribiggs.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) led a letter to House and Senate defense leaders urging support for policies in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act and defense appropriations legislation that accelerate the recapitalization of the United States Air Force fighter fleet and preserve sufficient fighter capacity to meet the demands of the 2026 National Defense Strategy.\n\nThe letter was signed by 13 Members of Congress and calls for procurement of no fewer than 72 fighters per year, scaling to more than 100 aircraft per year as industrial base capacity allows; multiyear procurement authority for F-35A Lightning II and F-15EX Eagle II aircraft; maintaining not fewer than 57 combat-coded fighter squadrons; and enhanced reporting on fighter force structure and recapitalization plans.\n\n\u201cAs a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard, I know firsthand how critical airpower is to defending our homeland, supporting our allies, and keeping our warfighters ready for any mission,\u201d said Congresswoman Sheri Biggs. \u201cThe Air National Guard is an essential part of America\u2019s Total Force, and Congress must ensure our fighter squadrons have a clear path to modern aircraft, stable procurement, and the force structure needed to meet growing threats around the world.\u201d\n\nThe Members wrote, \u201cThe Air Force fighter fleet is the oldest and smallest in its 78-year history, and legacy aircraft have been divested at a 2:1 ratio compared to procurement of new fighters, contributing to a projected decline to the lowest inventory levels later this decade, with the fighter inventory expected to reach its lowest point in Fiscal Year 2028.\u201d\n\nThe letter further states that recapitalization strategies relying on transfers of legacy aircraft between components do not provide equivalent capability and should not substitute for modernization.\n\n\u201cThe U.S. fighter fleet is an essential and front-line capability that allows the U.S. to project force around the world, deter U.S adversaries, and protect our military assets and allies. As new capabilities come online, we must maintain our current fleet of fighter assets until their replacements are fully operational and ready for active missions. FDD Action supports efforts to procure a robust fighter inventory that is prepared for multirole missions and has sufficient assets to deal with contingencies, maintenance schedules, and extended operational needs,\u201d said Tyler Stapleton, Senior Director of Government Relations at FDD Action.\n\n\"The National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) fully supports multi-year procurement of the F-35 and F-15EX aircraft and urges Congress to establish conditions for at least 72 new fighter aircraft per year. We also urge Congress to continue preserving Air National Guard fighter force structure and to direct the Air Force to fully incorporate Air National Guard fighter squadrons in total force recapitalization. We are indebted to Congresswoman Biggs for her commitment to the Air Guard,\u201d said MG (Ret.) Francis McGinn, President of the National Guard Association of the United States.\n\n\"The Air Force is the oldest and smallest it has ever been. While our force remains unmatched in capability, decades of underinvestment have put us on a concerning trajectory that we cannot ignore. As our adversaries continue to modernize and expand their capabilities, it is critical that we take deliberate steps to ensure the United States maintains its air superiority. I am proud to join Congresswoman Sheri Biggs' letter urging increased procurement of fighter aircraft. This is a commonsense step toward reversing this decline and fulfilling our obligation to provide our warfighters with the tools they need to succeed,\" said Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11).\n\n\"Our Air National Guard plays a crucial role in homeland defense and overseas operations. Unfortunately, our fighter fleet is aging, and we must recapitalize our wings at a faster rate. These policies will bolster the readiness of our Air Guard and increase our overall national security,\" said Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-8).\n\nThe letter was signed by Representatives Sheri Biggs, Don Bacon, Donald G. Davis, Russell Fry, Clay Higgins, Dusty Johnson, Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman, August Pfluger, Pete Stauber, Christopher H. Smith, William R. Timmons, IV, and Joe Wilson.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-van-hollen-carson-delauro-johnson-khanna-nadler-lead-119-democrats-in-condemning-the-anti-muslim-sharia-free-america-caucus-and-harmful-legislation/", "Clyburn, Van Hollen, Carson, DeLauro, Johnson, Khanna, Nadler Lead 119 Democrats in Condemning the Anti-Muslim \u201cSharia-Free America Caucus\u201d and Harmful Legislation", "2026-06-08", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group, and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), with Representatives Andre Carson (IN-07), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Hank Johnson (GA-07), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) led 119 Democratic Members in a letter condemning the establishment of the bicameral, anti-Muslim, self-styled \u201cSharia-Free America Caucus,\u201d which would promote legislation that discriminates against the faith tradition of American Muslims. Ugly voices are growing louder and threatening to strip away our First Amendment rights to freely practice our faith and to violate the Constitutional prohibition of government picking one religion over another. We must oppose efforts to spread racist and xenophobic misrepresentations that sow more ignorance and hate.\n\nThe premise underlying this caucus and the measures associated with it reflects longstanding Islamophobic narratives and anti-Muslim sentiment rather than any demonstrated policy need.\n\nIn their letter, the lawmakers denounced the hateful caucus and urged leadership to speak clearly against initiatives that discriminate and stigmatize against any religious community.\n\n\u201cTo be clear, American Muslims serve this nation in every capacity and are entitled to the same constitutional protections as all other Americans. They are guided by both faith and civic responsibility to respect the U.S. Constitution, follow the law, and contribute positively to their communities and to the nation they call home. Congress must not legitimize anti-Muslim proposals that undermine those protections or foster division among the people we represent.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers condemned the following legislation associated with the \u201cSharia-Free America Caucus\u201d:\n\nPreserving a Sharia-Free America Act (H.R. 5722 / S. 3009)\n\nNo Shari\u2019a Act (H.R. 5512 / S. 3008)\n\nProtecting Puppies from Sharia Act (H.R. 7611)\n\nThe lawmakers continued, \u201cThese proposals address no identifiable gap in U.S. law and raise serious constitutional concerns. The U.S. Constitution already makes clear that federal and state law govern civil and criminal matters, and courts have repeatedly invalidated measures that single out a particular religion for disfavored treatment.\n\n\u201cSharia, like Catholic canon law and Jewish Halakha, is a system of personal religious guidance developed through centuries of religious scholarship. For American Muslims, it primarily governs matters of faith and ethics, such as prayer, charity, honesty, family responsibilities, and service to others, and does not supersede U.S. law. Islamic teachings emphasize that Muslims should honor the laws of the country in which one resides.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-09T06:27:37Z", "2026-06-09T06:30:10Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-secures-29-wins-americas-military-fy27-ndaa-markup", "Rep. Nancy Mace Secures 29 Wins For America's Military In FY27 NDAA Markup", "2026-06-08", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "June 8, 2026\n\nMace Amendments Cover Military Readiness, Accountability, Women's Safety, Animal Welfare, and More\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 8, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) secured 29 amendments during the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markup, delivering wins across military readiness and merit, accountability, women's safety, public health, animal welfare, and South Carolina's coastal industry. The amendments reflect Congresswoman Mace's commitment to a stronger, more accountable military and a government which puts service members and their families first.\n\n\u201cWe delivered 29 wins for America\u2019s military. Our amendments put readiness and merit back at the forefront, cut through the DEI nonsense, strengthen protections for our service members, support women\u2019s safety, deliver justice for child victims, and protect our coastal industry,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cEvery single one of these amendments matters because every single one strengthens our national defense and the people who serve it. This is what showing up, doing the work, and putting America first looks like.\u201d\n\nThe 29 Mace amendments passed during the FY27 NDAA markup include:\n\nMilitary Readiness & Merit\n\nRequires the exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions. (6081)\n\nDirects the Secretary of Defense to report on the impacts of DEI criteria, metrics, and quotas on promotion selection board recommendations. (6757)\n\nDirects the Secretary of Defense to establish a Joint Experimentation and Training Range Innovation Office. (6787)\n\nDirects the Under Secretary of Personnel & Readiness to provide a briefing on tactical officers at senior military colleges. (6621)\n\nProvides that nationals of adversarial nations may not receive instruction at or otherwise attend a Service Academy. (6077)\n\nExtends the prohibition on lobbying the Department for departing flag and general officers and senior civilian equivalents. (6080)\n\nDirects SECNAV to rename the USNS Cesar Chavez in keeping with Navy naming conventions, naming the vessel after an individual, place, or concept reflecting the values and history of the United States and the Navy. (6639)\n\nWomen's Safety & Sexual Misconduct Accountability\n\nEstablishes an offense under the UCMJ for retaliating against a person who reports or plans to report an instance of sexual harassment. (6717)\n\nEstablishes a data sharing arrangement between the military departments to share information concerning substantiated allegations of sexual misconduct. (6721)\n\nRequires the Department to implement uniform protocols on screening for experiences with unwanted sexual behavior. (6075)\n\nRequires military medical treatment facilities to have continuous availability of at least one sexual assault nurse examiner. (6074)\n\nRequires military medical treatment facilities to have continuous availability of at least one obstetrician-gynecologist or certified nurse-midwife. (6751)\n\nPublic Health & Troop Welfare\n\nProhibits funds from being obligated or expended to conduct gain-of-function research on a potential pandemic pathogen. (6831)\n\nDirects the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive, longitudinal study to assess the long-term effects of exposure to toxic substances on the reproductive health and fertility of members of the Armed Forces. (6889)\n\nDirects the Secretary of the Navy to report on steps the Department is taking to meet the mental health needs of its students and reduce the rate of suicide at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command. (6795)\n\nDirects the Secretary of Defense to report the Department's implementation of programs to provide healthy and nutritious food and nutrition labeling on foods. (6790)\n\nProvides that legally available peptides may not be included on the prohibited dietary supplement ingredients list if obtained or used lawfully. (6091)\n\nAccountability & Acquisitions\n\nRequires revisions to acquisition regulations related to information systems vulnerabilities for certain federal contractors. (6288)\n\nPilot program on the use of distributed ledger technology for inventory management. (6092)\n\nDirects the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to submit a briefing on domestic supply chain for infrared-absorbing quantum dot materials. (6799)\n\nDirects the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on the effects of decommissioning APS-3 and land-basing the stocks. (6618)\n\nDefense Investments\n\nIncreases RDT&E, Navy, Ohio Replacement by $15,000,000. (6265)\n\nIncreases RDT&E Navy, Undersea Warfare System Development by $6,000,000. (6661)\n\nAnimal Welfare\n\nAmends the prohibition on painful research on dogs and cats by the Department to include nonhuman primates. (6617)\n\nProhibits funds from being used to carry out animal research in collaboration with or located in a foreign country of concern. (6712)\n\nDirects the Secretary of Defense to report on the implementation of the Award of Medals or Other Commendations to Handlers of Military Working Dogs. (6625)\n\nJustice & Child Protection\n\nAuthorizes the death penalty for the offense of rape of a child under the UCMJ. (6716)\n\nSouth Carolina & Coastal Industry\n\nProvides that seafood shall not be eligible for an exception to the Berry amendment, protecting domestic seafood procurement. (6898)\n\nDirects SecDef to provide a report on the Department's efforts to identify, monitor, and counter Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing operations. (6287)\n\nThe FY27 NDAA will now head to the House floor for consideration.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-house-committee-passage-fy27-ndaa", "Wilson on House Committee Passage of FY27 NDAA", "2026-06-05", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027:\n\n\"Last night, I was grateful to have joined my Republican and Democrat colleagues in passing the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) -- legislation that advances the national security of America with Peace Through Strength, supports funding for critical missions in the district I represent and around South Carolina, and more.\n\n\u201cThe bill included several provisions I advocated for such as securing the missions at Savannah River Site, continued support for defense research in universities in the Palmetto State, protecting Eisenhower Army Medical Center, and important amendments on foreign affairs issues, including those supporting the people of Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, and the Republic of Georgia.\n\n\u201cAs our adversaries become more emboldened, FY27 NDAA sends the message that the United States is and will be prepared for any hostile action that may be taken against our country and allies. With this legislation, our country will continue to expand its defense industrial base, increase pay for our soldiers, and provide the necessary equipment to safeguard the men and women of our military as they protect America.\n\n\u201cAs a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, I appreciate Chairman Mike Rogers and Ranking Member Adam Smith for their continued leadership and for shepherding the NDAA through committee, once again.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-shrimp-act-crack-down-foreign-shrimp-fraud-and", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Shrimp Act To Crack Down On Foreign Shrimp Fraud And Protect South Carolina Shrimpers", "2026-06-05", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 5, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) introduced the Shrimp Honesty and Responsibility in Import Monitoring Protocols (SHRIMP) Act of 2026. The legislation takes direct aim at unaccountable foreign imports, directing the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in consultation with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Commandant of the Coast Guard. to develop a portable, chemical testing methodology to identify the country of origin of shrimp.\n\nThis methodology has broad applications from supporting law enforcement in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, to improving food safety and traceability, to verifying compliance with country-of-origin labeling laws, to improving screening of shrimp at ports of entry, and bolstering enforcement of trade restrictions and customs duties. This technology would be an essential tool to protecting South Carolina's shrimping industry from unfair foreign competition.\n\nSouth Carolina shrimpers have been undercut for years by foreign imports with no accountability and no transparency. Our SHRIMP Act puts an end to this. It creates a verified, science-based method to identify country of origin, cracks down on illegal and unreported fishing, and ensures Lowcountry shrimpers are not pushed out by foreign competitors who play by different rules.\n\n\"Lowcountry shrimpers are the backbone of South Carolina's coast and they are being undercut by foreign imports operating outside our laws,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"These men and women have worked these waters for generations and they play by the rules. Foreign competitors do not. This ends now. Our SHRIMP Act gives law enforcement the tools to verify where shrimp actually comes from, cracks down on illegal fishing operations, and makes sure South Carolina shrimpers can compete on a level playing field. They have earned it. We are delivering it.\"\n\nThe SHRIMP Act:\n\nDirects the Administrator of the NOAA and the Director of the NIST, in coordination with the Commissioner of CBP and the Commandant of the Coast Guard, to develop a science-based methodology for identifying the country of origin of shrimp within 18 months of enactment\n\nRequires the methodology to use chemical analysis, be deployable as a portable field kit, and work on raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, and prepared foods containing shrimp\n\nSupports federal and state law enforcement in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing operations\n\nImproves food safety and traceability of shrimp in the U.S. food supply\n\nFacilitates screening at ports of entry and enforcement of trade restrictions and customs duties\n\nRequires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within two years on the methodology and a plan for operationalizing it\n\nThe SHRIMP Act is supported by shrimping industry leaders nationwide:\n\n\"Opaque foreign shrimp supply chains have become a loophole for transshipment, evading U.S. food safety, labor, environmental, and trade laws. Representative Mace's SHRIMP Act would give regulators and law enforcement a scientific tool to identify the true origin of illegal imports and restore a fair playing field for American fishermen,\u201d said Blake Price, director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance.\n\n\u201cConsumers deserve honesty about the seafood on their plate. In recent years, repeated cases of shrimp fraud have shown just how often imported shrimp is misrepresented in the marketplace. Today, accountability is improving through tools like DNA testing, but the Shrimp Honesty and Responsibility in Import Monitoring Protocols (SHRIMP) Act of 2026 takes an important next step by directing the development of chemical analysis methods that can scientifically identify the true country of origin of shrimp. These advanced techniques represent some of the best science available to strengthen sourcing verification and traceability across the seafood supply chain.On behalf of the South Carolina Shrimpers Association, we applaud Congresswoman Nancy Mace for introducing legislation that gives regulators and law enforcement better tools to ensure imported shrimp is honestly labeled and properly monitored. Stronger verification at our ports and in our markets protects consumers, supports fair trade, and ensures that hardworking American shrimpers are not undercut by fraudulent imports. Transparency and accountability are essential to maintaining trust in our seafood supply and safeguarding the coastal communities that depend on it,\u201d said Bryan Jones, Vice President, South Carolina Shrimpers Association.\n\n\u201cThe Louisiana Shrimp Association proudly supports the SHRIMP Act of 2026 and appreciates Congresswoman Nancy Mace\u2019s leadership in standing up for America\u2019s shrimpers and domestic seafood industry. This legislation is an important step toward ensuring fair trade, protecting U.S. jobs, and preserving the future of hardworking fishing families across the Gulf Coast and beyond,\u201d said Acy Cooper, President, Louisiana Shrimp Association.\n\nLetters of support from the Texas Shrimp Association and Louisiana Shrimp Association are included below:\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-constitutional-amendment-closing-door-divided", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Constitutional Amendment Closing The Door On Divided Loyalties In The Federal Government", "2026-06-03", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 3, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to ensure elected and appointed leaders in the Federal government answer to one country and one country only: the United States of America.\n\nUnder this amendment, any individual holding citizenship, nationality, or allegiance to a foreign country is barred from serving in Congress, on the federal bench, as President or Vice President, or in any Senate-confirmed role unless they formally and permanently cut their foreign ties.\n\n\"If you want to represent the American people, judge the American people, or lead the American people, your loyalty belongs to the American people. Not a foreign government. Not any another country,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cThe people making our laws and leading our government cannot have one foot in America and one foot somewhere else. It is a threat to our national security and an insult to every American citizen. This amendment is simple: one country, one allegiance, or you do not serve.\"\n\nThe amendment covers five categories of federal service:\n\nMembers of the House of Representatives\n\nUnited States Senators\n\nSupreme Court and inferior federal court judges\n\nAmbassadors, public ministers, consuls, and all Senate-confirmed officers\n\nPresident and Vice President of the United States\n\nAny individual who formally and permanently relinquishes all foreign ties is eligible to serve.\n\nThis resolution is the next step in Rep. Mace's ongoing effort to protect the integrity of the American government. Late last month, Rep. Mace introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment which would require Members of Congress, federal judges, and Senate-confirmed officers of the United States to be natural born citizens.\n\n\"The American people deserve leaders who are committed to this country and this country only. Where your loyalty lies is where you serve. This amendment closes the door on divided loyalties once and for all,\u201d Mace added.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-secures-major-wins-south-carolina-fy27-national-defense", "Rep. Nancy Mace Secures Major Wins For South Carolina In FY27 National Defense Authorization Act Base Text", "2026-06-03", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 3, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) announced she has secured major wins for South Carolina's military installations, servicemembers, and defense research institutions in the base text of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).\n\n\"South Carolina's military installations are the backbone of our national defense, and this NDAA reflects our commitment to keeping them strong,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"We secured hundreds of millions for Joint Base Charleston, extended critical funding for MCRD Parris Island, restored services at Naval Hospital Beaufort, and directed more than $35 million to the University of South Carolina for cutting-edge defense research. No one will work harder for our servicemembers, their families, and the entire state of South Carolina.\"\n\nMAJOR INVESTMENTS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA\n\nThe FY27 NDAA base text includes a $161,700,000 authorization for a Nuclear Power Training Facility Simulation Expansion at Joint Base Charleston, a critical investment in the future of naval nuclear power training.\n\nIt also includes extensions of previously authorized funding of $81,690,000 and $85,040,000 for Recruit Barracks at MCRD Parris Island, ensuring South Carolina continues to have the infrastructure needed to train the next generation of United States Marines.\n\nRESTORING SERVICES AT NAVAL HOSPITAL BEAUFORT\n\nThe FY27 NDAA base text includes a provision to reverse service changes at Naval Hospital Beaufort, fully restoring inpatient, operating, chiropractic, and emergency room services. Servicemembers and their families in the Beaufort area will once again have access to the full range of care they need and deserve.\n\nSOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH INVESTMENTS\n\nThe FY27 NDAA base text includes more than $35 million authorized for defense research at South Carolina institutions across a range of critical national security capabilities:\n\n$15,000,000 for Resilient Optimization of Load and Integrated Neuromusculoskeletal Anabolism Research\n\n$10,000,000 for Advanced Composites in Hypersonics and Attritable Aircraft Research\n\n$5,000,000 for Standardized Army Battery for Enhanced Performance and Safety\n\n$2,500,000 for Talent and Technology for Navy Power Systems\n\n$2,500,000 for Unmanned Logistics for Marine Corps Landing Force Technology\n\nADDITIONAL DEFENSE INVESTMENTS\n\nThe FY27 NDAA base text also includes the following defense funding secured by Congresswoman Mace:\n\n$5,000,000 for the USSOCOM Lessons Learned Program, helping Special Operations forces learn from past missions and apply those lessons to future operations.\n\n$3,000,000 for a Power Source for Directed Energy Missile Defense Satellite System, supporting the next generation of missile defense technology.\n\nADDITIONAL PROVISIONS\n\nThe FY27 NDAA base text also includes the following provisions championed by Congresswoman Mace:\n\nSec. 1043 \u2014 Eastern Regional Range Complex Demonstration Project\n\nSec. 1101 \u2014 Skills-Based Hiring for DoD Civilian Positions\n\nSec. 1851 \u2014 Skills-Based Requirements for Department of Defense Contractor Personnel\n\nSec. 557 \u2014 Modifications to Offense of Wrongful Broadcast or Distribution of Intimate Visual Images Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice\n\nSec. 738 \u2014 Pilot Program on Secure, Mobile Personal Health Record for Members of the Armed Forces\n\nSec. 735 \u2014 Pilot Program to Treat Pregnancy as a Qualifying Event for Enrollment in Tricare Select\n\nSec. 128 \u2014 Authority for Advance Procurement of Components for Ship-to-Shore Connector Class Craft\n\nSec. 1807 \u2014 Report on Primary Aluminum Sector Industrial Base Assessment\n\nThe NDAA also includes two directive report language (DRL) for Power and Propulsion Architecture for Large Surface Combatant and V-22 Safety Investments.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3592", "Norman Bill Cracks Down on DEI Abuse in Federal Research Funding", "2026-06-02", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", "norman", "https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 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.\n\nThe Merit Restoration Act would apply to all federal research agencies, ensuring grants are awarded based on scientific merit, quality of research, and public benefit, not political activism or identity-based standards.\n\nAfter years of ideologically awarded funding under the Biden administration, Congressman Norman\u2019s bill would prohibit agencies from considering DEI statements, mandatory diversity requirements, or ideological criteria when evaluating grant applications or continuing federal funding.\n\n\u201cTaxpayer-funded research should be awarded based on merit, innovation, and results, not DEI-driven activist handouts,\u201d said Congressman Ralph Norman. \u201cAmericans are tired of watching universities prioritize ideological checkboxes over achievement. Federal research dollars should support the strongest proposals and the best science, whether in medicine, engineering, or scientific innovation, not political agendas. That\u2019s what taxpayers expect and deserve.\u201d\n\nThe bill follows growing concerns over federal grant programs that prioritize DEI and identity-based criteria over merit. In one example, the Biden administration\u2019s National Institute of Health (NIH) funded a National Cancer Institute program that stated \u201cfostering diversity by addressing underrepresentation in the scientific research workforce is a key component of the NIH strategy\u201d and prioritized participation based on racial and ethnic classifications identified as \u201cunderrepresented.\u201d Similarly, the National Science Foundation (NSF) supported an academic conference travel award program that stated \u201cstudents from underrepresented groups will be given priority.\u201d\n\nCongressman Ralph Norman\u2019s legislation would prohibit federal agencies from using taxpayer dollars to impose or incentivize these types of ideological or identity-based requirements in scientific research funding.", 1, "2026-06-03T06:40:39Z", "2026-06-03T06:42:22Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduce-constitutional-amendment-end-birthright-citizenship", "Rep. Nancy Mace To Introduce Constitutional Amendment To End Birthright Citizenship For Children Of Illegal Immigrants", "2026-06-01", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 1, 2026) \u2014 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced she will introduce a constitutional amendment tomorrow to slam shut one of the biggest loopholes in American immigration law: automatic citizenship for children born on U.S. soil to parents who are here illegally.\n\nThe joint resolution would clarify, under the 14th Amendment, a person born in the United States is only \"subject to the jurisdiction\" of the United States, and eligible for citizenship, if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident. Children of illegal immigrants would no longer receive automatic citizenship simply by being born on American soil.\n\n\"The 14th Amendment was never a welcome mat for illegal immigration, and it's past time we made it clear,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cFor too long, the federal government has allowed a deliberate misreading of our Constitution to reward illegal entry with one of the most sacred gifts America can give: citizenship. This loophole has been exploited for decades. It ends now.\u201d\n\nThe 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States and \"subject to the jurisdiction thereof.\" Rep. Mace's resolution clarifies the meaning of this phrase to exclude children born to parents with no lawful immigration status in the United States.\n\nEvery year, an estimated 250,000 to 320,000 babies are born on U.S. soil to illegal immigrant mothers, each one instantly eligible for a full range of federal benefits. Each one is a potential anchor for parents and extended family members to obtain legal status down the line. Reports estimate illegal immigrants and their U.S.-born children impose a net annual cost of $150.6 billion on American taxpayers, a number rising by billions each year. It is a system designed to be exploited, and it has been for years. Rep. Mace's amendment ends it.\n\n\"American taxpayers have been subsidizing this loophole for decades and they\u2019ve had enough. The hardworking Americans who play by the rules, pay their taxes, and do everything right should not be handing a single dollar to people who broke our laws to get here and are using anchor babies to game the system and stay. Our amendment shuts it down for good,\" added Mace.\n\nThe amendment would require ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to take effect.\n\nSEE TEXT BELOW:\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-ban-non-citizens-federal-workforce", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Ban Non-Citizens From The Federal Workforce", "2026-05-29", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 29, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) introduced the Hire American Act, a bill doing exactly what its title says: hire American workers only. The legislation amends title 5 of the United States Code to restrict federal government employment to U.S. citizens and nationals only.\n\nThe Hire American Act sends a clear message: American taxpayers fund the federal government. American workers should be the only ones running it.\n\n\"American taxpayers foot the bill for every single federal job in this country. Every salary. Every benefit. Every pension. Those jobs belong to American workers, not non-citizens,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"Right now, there is no permanent law stopping a non-citizen from being hired by a federal agency or put on the federal payroll. Our bill ends this. If you want to work for the American government, you need to be an American citizen. Period.\"\n\nThe Hire American Act requires all federal employees to be U.S. citizens or nationals, including employees of the U.S. Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission. Prior to any appointment, individuals must sign an affidavit attesting to their citizenship status, and the hiring agency must verify their citizenship. Anyone who lies on the affidavit faces up to a $50,000 fine and five years in prison.\n\nRight now, there is no comprehensive federal law requiring citizenship as a baseline condition of federal employment. The Hire American Act closes this gap once and for all.\n\nThe bill includes four narrow exceptions for temporary translators, emergency field workers, international broadcasters, and nonresident alien wildland firefighters under existing country agreements.\n\nThe Office of Personnel Management must issue implementation guidance to all federal agencies within 180 days and report to Congress on the number of current non-citizen federal employees disaggregated by agency and position. Americans deserve to know exactly how many non-citizens are on the federal payroll and in which agencies.\n\n\"The American people are tired of a government working against them. They deserve to know the people running federal agencies, handling their data, and accessing classified information are Americans first. This bill makes sure of it,\" added Mace.\n\nSEE BILL TEXT BELOW:\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-delivers-real-results-south-carolina-seniors", "Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers Real Results For South Carolina Seniors", "2026-05-28", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "May 28, 2026\n\nFrom Legislative Wins to Constituent Casework, Mace Has a Proven Record of Standing Up for Seniors\n\nCHARLESTON, S.C. (May 28, 2026) \u2014 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) has made protecting South Carolina seniors a cornerstone of her work in Congress. From pushing strong legislation to safeguard Social Security, Medicare, and crack down on senior fraud and exploitation, to championing landmark tax relief in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to solving over 1,000 constituent cases with federal agencies and returning over $1.5 million directly to constituents, Rep. Mace has cut through the bureaucracy to protect what seniors earned and deliver real results.\n\n\"South Carolina seniors deserve a representative who shows up and delivers results, not one who makes promises and disappears,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \"We have returned over $1.5 million directly to constituents, supported major tax relief so seniors keep more of what they earned, and introduced legislation to make sure every benefit seniors earned stays in their hands. South Carolina seniors deserve nothing less and we are not done yet.\"\n\nLegislative Record\n\nChampioned the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, delivering a new $6,000 tax deduction for seniors ($12,000 for married couples), resulting in 88% of Social Security recipients paying no federal income taxes on their benefits. The bill also restricted Medicare and Medicaid benefits to illegal aliens.\n\nIntroduced the Preserving Social Security and Medicare for Citizens Act to restrict Social Security and Medicare benefits only to citizens and legal permanent residents and require foreign visa workers to pay payroll taxes into the Social Security and Medicare trust funds.\n\nIntroduced the Protecting Older Americans Act to invalidate forced arbitration clauses which prevent seniors who experience age discrimination from seeking justice and public accountability.\n\nVoted for the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act to give the finance industry better tools to address suspected financial exploitation and abuse of seniors and those with mental and physical disabilities.\n\nVoted for the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, a bipartisan bill to establish a grant program at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to fund state-level efforts to protect seniors from financial exploitation and fraud.\n\nVoted for the Fraud and Scam Reduction Act to establish a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create model educational materials to educate employees of retailers, financial-services companies, and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams which affect older adults, and establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.\n\nVoted for the Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act to direct the FTC to report on the number and type of scams which target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams, revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies, and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.\n\nCosponsored the Senior Guardianship Social Security Protection Act to combat guardianship fraud and abuse by requiring states to share with the Social Security Administration when guardianship arrangements are changed or terminated.\n\nCosponsored the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act to require Medicare Advantage plans to establish an electronic prior authorization program which meets specified standards, including the ability to provide real-time decisions in response to requests for items and services which are routinely approved, annually publish specified prior authorization information, including the percentage of requests approved and the average response time, and meet standards set by CMS relating to the quality and timeliness of prior authorization determinations.\n\nCosponsored the Expanding Seniors' Access to PFAS Testing Act to require Medicare to cover PFAS blood testing for seniors.\n\nConstituent Casework Results\n\nSolved 828 constituent cases with the Social Security Administration, returning $1.2 million in Social Security benefits to constituents.\n\nSolved 214 constituent cases with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), returning $323,000 back to constituents.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-26T06:29:35Z", "2026-06-26T06:31:46Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-davis-cohen-lead-legislation-to-create-julius-rosenwald-and-rosenwald-schools-national-historical-park/", "Clyburn, Davis, Cohen Lead Legislation to Create Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park", "2026-05-27", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "Legislation would honor the Chicago business leader and philanthropist whose partnership with Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, and Black communities helped educate generations of African American children across the South\n\nWASHINGTON, DC \u2014 This month, Representatives James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Steve Cohen (D-TN) led the House introduction of the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act, legislation to establish a multi-site National Historical Park honoring Julius Rosenwald, the Rosenwald Schools, and one of the most consequential educational and philanthropic partnerships in American history. The bill\u2019s introduction aligns with the anniversary of the historic Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which the Rosenwald Fund helped fund in its early stages, and with May being Jewish American Heritage Month.\n\nJulius Rosenwald, the son of German-Jewish immigrants, helped build Sears, Roebuck and Company into a retail powerhouse from its base in Chicago. He then used his fortune to expand opportunities for others. During the Jim Crow era, Rosenwald partnered with Booker T. Washington, the Tuskegee Institute, and thousands of Black communities across the South to help build Rosenwald Schools, which educated more than 600,000 African American children and helped narrow the education gap in the South.\n\nThe Rosenwald Fund supported institutions and initiatives that shaped American life, including early NAACP legal efforts that helped lead to Brown v. Board of Education, fellowships for African American artists and scholars such as Jacob Lawrence, Marian Anderson, Zora Neale Hurston, and Langston Hughes, and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In Chicago, Rosenwald\u2019s civic legacy includes support for major institutions such as the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry.\n\nThe Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act would:\n\nEstablish the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park to commemorate Rosenwald\u2019s life, philanthropy, and partnership with African American communities.\n\nPreserve representative Rosenwald Schools, including San Domingo School in Maryland, St. George Rosenwald School in South Carolina, and Woodville Rosenwald School in Virginia.\n\nCreate a National Park Service network to connect remaining Rosenwald Schools and related sites nationwide.\n\nInterpret Rosenwald\u2019s legacy at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site in Alabama.\n\n\u201cIt is fitting and proper to honor Julius Rosenwald for his enduring legacy of opportunity, education, and community. I am proud to support a historic national park that bears the name of this man who has impacted so many lives,\u201d said Congressman James E. Clyburn. \u201cJulius Rosenwald helped establish and develop thousands of schools for Black children across the segregated South in the early 20th century. Documenting and preserving African American\u2019s rich history and enduring struggle for freedom and liberty are essential in our pursuit of a more perfect Union. Rosenwald\u2019s legacy and contributions will tell the story of struggle and perseverance for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cJulius Rosenwald\u2019s story is a Chicago story, a civil rights story, a Jewish American story, and an American story,\u201d said Congressman Davis. \u201cFrom the Sears complex in Chicago to the rural schoolhouses built through the sacrifice and determination of Black communities across the South, this legislation will help ensure that future generations understand how education, philanthropy, interracial cooperation, and community action changed the course of our nation. I am proud to lead this bill to preserve and interpret the legacy of Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools.\u201d\n\n\u201cJulius Rosenwald was a visionary philanthropist whose altruism and philosophy of giving embodied the Jewish concept of tzedakah \u2013 social justice and charity to those in need,\u201d said Congressman Steve Cohen. \u201cDecades before Brown v Board of Education overturned the \u201cseparate but equal\u201d doctrine, he partnered with African American communities across the South to help build schools for children with limited access to good public education. At one time, one-third of all Black students in the rural South received their education in a Rosenwald School. I am proud to co-lead this bill with Congressmen Davis and Clyburn to preserve Rosenwald\u2019s legacy so that others may learn and be inspired by his story.\u201d\n\n\u201cBetween 1912 and 1932 Julius Rosenwald partnered first with Booker T Washington and then with African-American communities in 15 southern states to build nearly 5,000 schools for their children who previously had little or no access to education. The two men had one dream, and the communities through their hope, faith, courage, determination, and resilience made that dream a reality. Over 600,000 students attended the schools and were given the opportunity to lead a better life. And they did! This is a remarkable story of how people of different backgrounds and cultures worked together to make our country a better place. It needs to be told in a new National Historical Park,\u201d said Dorothy Canter, President, Campaign to Create Julius Rosenwald & Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park\n\nThe legislation builds on Rep. Davis\u2019s and Rep. Cohen\u2019s enacted Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act, which required the National Park Service to conduct a Special Resource Study of sites associated with Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools. In the Senate, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) champions companion legislation. The bill is supported by more than 200 nonprofit organizations, including national parks, civil rights, African American, Jewish, historic preservation, cultural, educational, museum, synagogue, church, and Rosenwald School preservation organizations.", 1, "2026-05-28T06:29:45Z", "2026-05-28T06:31:18Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-introduces-bipartisan-bill-championing-bleeding-disorders", "Wilson Introduces Bipartisan Bill Championing Bleeding Disorders", "2026-05-27", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Julie Johnson (D-TX), introduced the bipartisan Fostering Effective Diagnosis and Treatment for Underserved Populations (FED UP) with Bleeding Disorders Act of 2026. The legislation will create increased research opportunities for bleeding disorders among underserved populations.\n\n\u201cSo many women of South Carolina are negatively impacted by bleeding disorders, between insurance companies failing to prioritize their treatment, and the challenges of rural healthcare, enough obstacles to treatment already exist,\u201d said Congressman Wilson. \u201cThere is no reason for a lack of research to be contributing to the bleeding disorder population. Everyone deserves timely and proper treatment, especially those most impacted by a disorder.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt takes an average of 16 years for a woman with a bleeding disorder to receive a proper diagnosis. That means countless women in Texas and across the United States are living with an undiagnosed condition and are unable to get the care and treatment they need during injury, surgery, trauma, menstruation, or childbirth,\u201d said Congresswoman Johnson. \u201cFor too long, bleeding disorders were wrongly seen as conditions that only affect men, which has led to women and girls often being excluded from clinical research. As a result, they face higher rates of pregnancy complications, hospitalizations, and mortality, and are too often pushed toward unnecessary hysterectomies.\u201d\n\n\u201cThat\u2019s why I fought to protect funding for the programs that help address bleeding disorders and pushed back against the administration\u2019s reckless cuts,\u201d Johnson continued. \u201cIt\u2019s also why I worked alongside the incredible advocates at the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation and the Texas Bleeding Disorders Coalition to advance long-term solutions that will improve timely diagnosis and care.\n\nSpecifically, this bill will direct that the Secretary of Health and Human Services conduct an interagency review of barriers to access and propose recommendations; make reports publicly available for transparency and accountability; conduct a public education and awareness campaign for women and girls with bleeding disorders; and much more.\n\n\u201cThe National Bleeding Disorders Foundation is grateful to Representatives Johnson and Wilson for their leadership on the FED UP with Bleeding Disorders Act. For far too long, women and girls with bleeding disorders have been blocked from timely diagnosis, comprehensive care, and inclusion in clinical research,\u201d said Dawn Rotellini, Chief Operating Officer of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation. \u201cThis legislation will break down some of those barriers and will help provide the next generation of women and girls with a clearer, speedier path to diagnosis, access to appropriate medical treatment and care, and recognition of their lived experiences. This topic is a priority for NBDF, and we look forward to working with Congress to advance this important piece of legislation.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-shut-door-immigrants-who-reject-american-values", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Shut The Door On Immigrants Who Reject American Values", "2026-05-26", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 26, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the No Immigration Without Assimilation Act, putting an end to a broken system allowing people who reject American values to walk right through our front door. The legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct mandatory assimilation likelihood screenings before approving any immigration benefit application.\n\nThis bill is simple: if you hate America, you don't get to come here or stay here. Period.\n\nUnder the legislation, any immigrant who holds views incompatible with the principles of the United States, refuses to assimilate into American culture, or whose presence would be detrimental to American cultural cohesion will be denied entry into this country. Additionally, if an immigrant already inside the United States is found to hold these views, they are deportable. America has every right to protect its culture, its laws, and its people.\n\n\"The days of rolling out the welcome mat for people who despise this country are over,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"If you believe Sharia law should replace the Constitution, if you think Jihadi violence is justified, if you refuse to learn English, you do not get to come here. Sharia law will never replace American law. This country was built by people who loved it, sacrificed for it, and chose it. If you cannot do the same, stay home. America is the greatest country on earth and we have every right to protect it.\"\n\nAmericans do not have to look far to see why this bill is necessary. In New York City, the Muslim call to prayer has been broadcast through the streets whether residents wanted to hear it or not. In Dearborn, Michigan, home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the country, the city has been accused of operating under Sharia law instead of American law. When residents dared to complain about mosques blasting the call to prayer over loudspeakers, the Muslim mayor dismissed their concerns as \"not an issue.\" When a Christian resident raised concerns about street signs recognizing an Arab American publisher, he was called a \"bigot\" and told he was \"not welcome\" in his own city by the same mayor.\n\nIn Texas, investigations were called for after Sharia tribunals were accused of masquerading as legal courts in Dallas and Collin counties, issuing rulings based on Islamic law instead of American law and bypassing the United States Constitution entirely.\n\nThis is not hypothetical. This is happening on American soil. The No Immigration Without Assimilation Act puts a stop to it.\n\nThe bill defines views incompatible with American principles to include:\n\nBelief in religious law replacing or operating parallel to U.S. law, such as Sharia law\n\nBelief religiously or politically motivated violence is justified\n\nBelief constitutional rights should not apply to individuals\n\nBelief authoritarian government is superior to representative democracy\n\nRefusal to learn the English language\n\nAny other belief DHS determines incompatible with American principles\n\nScreenings would include a direct interview with the applicant, a review of public statements, and interviews with relatives and associates who can speak to the applicant's character and beliefs.\n\n\"Every other country on earth protects its culture, its values, and its way of life. America should be no different, \"added Mace. \"For too long, we have opened our doors to people who have no respect for our country. We are not a dumping ground for the third world. This bill puts America first and we will not apologize for it.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-25T06:30:03Z", "2026-06-25T06:31:21Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-delivers-more-5-million-public-safety-funding-lowcountry-law", "Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers More Than $5 Million In Public Safety Funding For Lowcountry Law Enforcement And First Responders", "2026-05-22", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 22, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced she has helped secure $5,248,750 in federal public safety funding secured for the Lowcountry since 2024, delivering the tools and resources law enforcement agencies and first responders across the First District need to keep our communities safe.\n\n\"South Carolina is strong because we have strong law enforcement,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"Our officers run toward danger so the rest of us do not have to. The least we can do is make sure they have the tools, the personnel, and the resources to do their jobs safely and protect our communities. When our local law enforcement agencies need support, we will always be there to deliver it.\"\n\nSince 2024, Rep. Mace has helped secure the following grants for Lowcountry law enforcement and first responders:\n\n$1.9 million for drone capabilities for Joint Base Charleston and Charleston County Emergency Management\n\n$1.8 million in new equipment for first responders across Berkeley County\n\n$625,000 to hire five new officers for the Summerville Police Department through the COPS Hiring Program\n\n$500,000 through the COPS Hiring Program for the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office\n\n$423,750 Port Security Grant for the Charleston Fire Department\n\nCritical officer safety equipment for the Hanahan Police Department through the GSA Program\n\nPublic safety has been a cornerstone of Rep. Mace's work in the First District. She has consistently secured federal resources for Lowcountry law enforcement, exposed a sanctuary sheriff releasing violent illegal immigrants into our communities, and sounded the alarm after the state dropped 93% of pedophile cases in Dorchester County between 2019 and 2022.\n\nRep. Mace will never stop working to put resources in the hands of local law enforcement and keep South Carolina communities safe.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-16T06:53:21Z", "2026-06-16T06:55:02Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/republican-transportation-housing-and-urban-development-funding-bill-makes-cost-of-living-crisis-worse/", "Republican Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Funding Bill Makes Cost of Living Crisis Worse", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "Bill Makes It More Difficult for Americans to Buy a Home or Find Secure and Affordable, Safe Rental Housing\n\nWASHINGTON \u2014 House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft fiscal year 2027 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. While Americans continue to struggle with the high cost of living, the bill makes it more expensive for Americans to keep a roof over their heads, commute to work and school, and have a chance at homeownership.\n\nFor 2027, the funding bill provides $92.2 billion, including $434 million to support maritime defense readiness programs at the Department of Transportation. After accounting for housing revenues, $100.9 billion is provided for federal transportation and housing programs, a cut of nearly $8.8 billion, or 8 percent, from 2026.\n\nThe legislation:\n\nDoes nothing to address the rising cost of living by slashing investments in programs that expand affordable housing production and help communities fund locally driven solutions to cut red tape and eliminating eviction prevention grants that help families stay in their homes.\n\nStrips away opportunities for families to become homeowners or access safe, decent, affordable housing by slashing housing counseling assistance and cutting the fair housing enforcement work that protects housing choice for all Americans.\n\nIncreases congestion on roads and hurts our economy by stalling supply chain networks, walking away from critical public-private investments that advance our transportation systems,keep our construction workers on the job, and grow American manufacturer and supplier businesses.\n\n\u201cThe bill before us falls short of the American people\u2019s needs, and once again, fails to meet this country\u2019s growing housing shortage, most especially in the area of homelessness, and our aging populace,\u201d Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) said. \u201cWe have yet to realize the full potential of resources approved by this Committee on a bipartisan basis. The current state of accessibility and affordability in America require us to take stock of our national priorities, and this appropriations bill fails to meet the moment. I implore my colleagues on this panel to work together on a bipartisan basis to find real solutions to the housing and jobs crisis and drive down the cost of living for everyday Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cHouse Republicans are doing nothing to address the cost of living crisis. Instead, they want to make it harder for the working class, the middle class, and vulnerable Americans to keep a roof over their heads, own a home, rent a safe place to raise their families, and commute to work and school,\u201d Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) said. \u201cRepublicans\u2019 2027 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development bill misses the reality that Americans just want relief from skyrocketing prices. It strips away critical investments in housing and community development while cutting Amtrak and other critical transportation resources, putting more commuters on the road, and adding more delays getting to work or school. Republicans\u2019 bill slows the shipment of products American families depend on, further threatening to raise prices at a time when President Trump\u2019s tariffs continue to weaken the economy. This bill would have lasting, harmful consequences on the health and safety of our communities.\u201d\n\nA summary of House Republicans\u2019 2027 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill is here. A fact sheet is here. The text of the bill is here. The subcommittee markup will be webcast live on the House Committee on Appropriations website.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-21T06:28:16Z", "2026-05-21T06:29:43Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-joint-resolution-requiring-representatives-senators", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Joint Resolution Requiring Representatives, Senators, Judges, Federal Officers To Be Natural Born Citizens", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2026) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a long overdue joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require Members of Congress, federal judges, and Senate-confirmed officers of the United States to be natural born citizens.\n\nThe President and Vice President are already required to be natural born citizens. This amendment extends the requirement to Representatives, Senators, federal judges at every level, and all Senate-confirmed officers, including Ambassadors and public Ministers.\n\n\"If you hold power in the American government, you should be a natural born American citizen,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"This is not complicated. The people writing America's laws, confirming America's judges, and representing America on the world stage should have one loyalty: America. Not Somalia. Not any other country. For too long we have allowed foreign born members to hold seats in this government while making clear their loyalty is not here. We see it every day. This amendment puts an end to it.\"\n\nSeveral foreign born lawmakers currently holding power in this government have made clear their loyalties do not lie with the American people.\n\nIlhan Omar is a prime example of why this amendment is necessary. She allegedly committed marriage and immigration fraud to get her brother into this country, is tied to millions in a Somali fraud case in her own state, and has made comments publicly about how she is \u201cSomalia first.\u201d She has spewed hate towards law enforcement officers keeping innocent Americans safe, did not know how many World Wars have been fought, and has stood on American soil and said the United States is turning into one of the worst countries in the world.\n\n\"Ilhan Omar is just one of many foreign born members of this government who have made clear, time and again, their loyalty is not here,\" added Mace. \"The American people deserve leaders who put America first. This amendment closes a gap in our Constitution long overdue for closing.\"\n\nIf ratified, the amendment would take effect as follows:\n\nRepresentatives: January 3rd of the first odd-numbered calendar year following ratification\n\nSenators: January 3rd of the first odd-numbered calendar year following ratification, and applies to sitting senators when the term they were elected to expires\n\nFederal Judges: Six months following ratification\n\nAmbassadors and Senate-confirmed Officers: Six months following ratification\n\nThe resolution must pass both chambers of Congress by a two-thirds vote and be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures to become law.\n\nSEE TEXT BELOW:\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-16T06:53:21Z", "2026-06-16T06:55:02Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-helps-secure-19-million-drone-capabilities-joint-base", "Rep. Nancy Mace Helps Secure $1.9 Million For Drone Capabilities At Joint Base Charleston And Tri-County Emergency Management", "2026-05-19", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 19, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) today announced Charleston County and Joint Base Charleston have been awarded $1.9 million through the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs Military Enhancement Fund Grant to expand unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) capabilities across Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties.\n\n\"This is a major win for the Lowcountry,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"UAS and counter-UAS capabilities are a priority for our national defense and domestic security. This investment positions Joint Base Charleston and the tri-county region as leaders in drone technology while strengthening our ability to respond to emergencies, support mutual aid operations, and protect our communities from the ground up.\"\n\nThe grant will expand Joint Base Charleston's existing Drone Operations Management System across Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties, ensuring interoperable drone programs operate in concert with the U.S. Air Force and the FAA. The investment will strengthen national security, enhance regional emergency response, and support mutual aid operations across shared airspace.\n\nRep. Mace\u2019s office wrote a letter of support for the application, recognizing UAS and counter-UAS capabilities as a priority for national defense and domestic security.\n\nSEE LETTER BELOW:\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-06T06:16:30Z", "2026-06-06T06:17:47Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-secures-nearly-1-billion-south-carolinas-military-installations", "Rep. Nancy Mace Secures Nearly $1 Billion For South Carolina's Military Installations", "2026-05-19", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 19, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced she has secured $944.82 million in military authorizations and extensions for South Carolina's key military installations since joining Congress, delivering critical investments for Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, and Joint Base Charleston across the FY22 through FY26 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAAs).\n\n\"South Carolina's military installations are the backbone of our national defense and economic engines for our state,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"Every dollar secured for Parris Island, MCAS Beaufort, and Joint Base Charleston is a direct investment in our warfighters, their families, and the communities across the Lowcountry. South Carolina's installations have defended this nation for generations, and we will keep delivering to make sure South Carolina remains at the center of America's defense for generations to come.\"\n\nMCRD Parris Island ($249.78 million total):\n\nFY 22: $6 million authorization for Entry Control Facility at MCRD Parris Island\n\nFY 23: $81.89 million authorization for Recruit Barracks at MCRD Parris Island\n\nFY 23: $85.04 million authorization for Recruit Barracks at MCRD Parris Island\n\nFY 23: $4.8 million authorization for Ambulatory Care Center Replacement (Dental) Planning & Design\n\nFY 25: $72.05 million authorization for Ambulatory Care Clinic Replacement (Dental)\n\nMCAS Beaufort ($187.967 million total):\n\nFY 22: $3 million authorization for Instrument Landing System MCAS Beaufort\n\nFY 22: $4.7 million authorization for F-35 Operational Support Facility at MCAS Beaufort\n\nFY 22: $5 million authorization for Recycling/Hazardous Waste Facility at MCAS Beaufort\n\nFY 22: $122.6 million authorization for Aircraft Maintenance Hanger at MCAS Beaufort\n\nFY 23: $900,000 for authorization Fuel Pier Replacement at MCAS Beaufort Planning & Design\n\nFY 24: Extension of $9.517 million FY 2019 Authorization for Recycling/Hazardous Waste Facility at MCAS Beaufort\n\nFY 24: Extension of $10.75 million FY 2019 Authorization for Laurel Bay Fire Station at MCAS Beaufort\n\nFY 25: $31.5 million authorization for Fuel Pier at MCAS Beaufort\n\nJoint Base Charleston ($507.073 million total):\n\nFY 22: $29 million authorization for Flightline Support Facility at Joint Base Charleston\n\nFY 22: $30 million authorization for Fire and Rescue Station at Joint Base Charleston\n\nFY 24: Extension of $15 million FY 2021 Authorization for National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston\n\nFY 24: $4.373 million authorization for cost to complete National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston\n\nFY 24: $4.8 million authorization for National Guard Readiness Center Planning & Design at Joint Base Charleston\n\nFY 25: $33 million authorization for Aeromedical Evacuation Facility at Joint Base Charleston\n\nFY 26: $357.9 million authorization for Nuclear Power Training Facility Simulation Expansion at Joint Base Charleston\n\nFY 26: $33 million authorization for Aeromedical Evacuation Facility at Joint Base Charleston\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-09T06:27:37Z", "2026-06-09T06:30:10Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-calls-one-year-moratorium-new-data-centers-south-carolina", "Rep. Nancy Mace Calls For One-Year Moratorium On New Data Centers In South Carolina", "2026-05-18", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 18, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) called for a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in South Carolina, putting Big Tech on notice: South Carolina families will not foot the bill for their massive energy demands.\n\n\"South Carolina is not Big Tech's personal power grid,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"These companies are planting massive data centers across our state, driving up energy demand, and leaving families and small businesses to pick up the tab. South Carolinians are already stretched thin. The last thing they need is a higher electricity bill subsidizing Big Tech's bottom line.\"\n\nReports say South Carolina has become a destination for data centers over the years and more are expected to come. Every new facility brings with it surging energy demand, costly grid upgrades, and growing pressure on utility companies to recover those expenses from ratepayers. South Carolina families cannot afford to keep picking up the tab.\n\nA one-year moratorium gives lawmakers the time needed to put real protections in place. Any framework moving forward must require data centers to fully cover the cost of the energy they consume and any grid upgrades their operations demand. South Carolina families and small businesses should not pay a dime of it.\n\n\"A one-year moratorium gives South Carolina the chance to get this right,\" added Mace. \"When it is over, the rules are simple: data centers pay their own way or they do not come here. We don\u2019t want to see eminent domain like what\u2019s happening in Georgia, either.\"\n\nCongresswoman Mace's push to protect South Carolina ratepayers is part of her broader cost-of-living agenda for the First District and the state.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-05T06:35:23Z", "2026-06-05T06:36:42Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-wasserman-schultz-fitzpatrick-desaulnier-introduce-cancer-survivorship", "Wilson, Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, DeSaulnier Introduce Cancer Survivorship Bill", "2026-05-18", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) re-introduced the Lainie JonesComprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act (CCSA), a critical piece of legislation which will address gaps in survivorship care and develop desperately needed standards to improve the overall patient-centered quality of care and navigation needs of cancer survivors and their families.\n\nThis legislation is named for Lainie Jones, who faced adrenal carcinoma, sarcoma, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, melanoma, lung cancer, and recently passed away due to glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Diagnosed with cancer for the first time at 18 months old, after her third diagnosis in her twenties, Jones found out she had Li-Fraumeni syndrome\u2014a rare genetic condition that predisposes her to multiple cancers. She spent 13 years as an online advocate, encouraging followers to do self-checks and stay up to date with doctor visits.\n\n\"I am grateful to support all those recovering from breast cancer by joining my colleagues in leading the Lainie JonesComprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act. Comprehensive postoperative care is critical to supporting patients. I am particularly appreciative of the medical professionals in South Carolina who worked with my daughter-in-law Jennifer Wilson to persevere against aggressive breast cancer. Jennifer's example to the women of South Carolina and elsewhere remains an inspiration,\u201d said Rep. Wilson, Member of the House Cancer Caucus.\n\n\u201cAs a cancer survivor, confronting it head-on, with an all-hands-on-deck approach, is my personal and professional mission. With the Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act, I am proud to introduce far-reaching legislation that better enables cancer survivors to choose their own path, provides them agency and autonomy over their personal health experiences and decisions, and addresses the entire survivorship continuum of care,\u201d said Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus. \u201cFrom the point of diagnosis, through active treatment and transitions to primary care, until the end of life, this legislation sets the standards of care that all survivors need and deserve. This bill confronts care planning, transition, navigation, workforce, education, and awareness, and empowers survivors with the best possible resources and care to overcome this terrible disease. No survivor or family should be left in the wilderness to navigate this disease or its aftermath.\u201d\n\n\u201cCancer survivorship is not an afterthought\u2014it is part of the fight. A diagnosis changes a life in an instant, but for survivors and their families, the challenges often continue long after treatment ends. Our health care system must meet that reality with the same seriousness, coordination, and compassion we bring to fighting the disease itself. The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act strengthens the continuum of care\u2014from survivorship planning and care navigation to workforce support, education, and long-term follow-up\u2014so survivors are not left to navigate life after cancer alone,\u201d said Rep. Fitzpatrick, Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus.\n\n\u201cI know from firsthand experience as a cancer survivor the importance of quality care not just to beat cancer, but also to thrive in the years following a diagnosis. I am proud to join Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz and my colleagues in leading this effort to set new standards of care that address the unique needs of cancer patients from diagnosis to treatment to aftercare to ultimately improve their quality of life,\u201d said Rep. DeSaulnier.\n\n\"As a breast cancer survivor, I've learned that patients and families need support, guidance and resources far after standard treatments end. Cancer can take a physical and emotional toll on the entire family for a foreseeably long time. Thank you to the members of Congress who are prioritizing this important legislation. Cancer patients, families and caregivers applaud you,\" said Jennifer Wilson, breast cancer survivor.\n\n\"The data is unambiguous: only one in three survivors receive a survivorship care plan, and that number is falling. At the same time, half of all survivors are experiencing financial hardship tied to their diagnosis,\u201d said Shelley Fuld Nasso, Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Nation. \u201cThese are not statistics \u2014 they are the daily reality of 18 million Americans living with, through, and beyond cancer. The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act answers that reality with real solutions, from coverage of care planning and coordination to employment assistance to a payment model that rewards quality survivorship care. Cancer Nation has spent 40 years fighting for survivors' right to not just survive but thrive. This bill makes that possible, and we are proud to stand with Representatives Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, Wilson, and DeSaulnier in demanding it.\"\n\n\u201cFollowing active treatment, cancer patients are faced with a transition to survivorship care that can be disjointed and difficult to navigate. There are nearly 19 million cancer survivors across the US. These individuals often face higher healthcare costs for the rest of their lives,\u201d said Lisa Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). \u201cThe Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivor Act creates pathways to address the financial challenges of cancer survivorship and maintain patients\u2019 access to the health services needed to address the long-term effects of cancer, giving them the best chance of remaining cancer-free. We offer our enthusiastic support for this bill and urge Congress to pass it.\u201d\n\n\u201cMore than 521,000 childhood cancer survivors face a lifetime of health challenges due to their treatment. Many transition into primary care without a survivorship care plan and are unprepared for the significant health issues they may face, including hearing loss, infertility, and cardiac late effects,\u201d said Steve Woshala, Chief Executive Officer of Children\u2019s Cancer Cause. \u201cThe Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act helps address the specialized needs of this population through provisions such as Medicaid coverage to ease transitions of care.\u201d\n\n\u201cOver the last 20 years, we have made tremendous strides in the treatment of lymphoma and many other blood cancers, as well as understanding the unique needs of cancer survivors,\u201d said Meghan Gutierrez, Chief Executive Officer of the Lymphoma Research Foundation. \"The Lymphoma Research Foundation commends Representatives Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, DeSaulnier, and Wilson for reintroducing the Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act and recognizing that surviving cancer brings with it a set of physical, psychological, and financial needs that require ongoing attention and support. The Foundation is committed to the continued support of people with lymphoma and their care partners, to ensure that they not only survive but thrive in the face of a diagnosis.\u201d\n\nThis legislation addresses:\n\nCare Planning and Transition: Provides coverage to address the transition to primary care to help survivors develop personalized treatment care plans, standardizes processes, and consolidates treatments to guide survivorship monitoring and follow-up care;\n\nAlternative Payment Model: Studies existing reimbursement landscape to develop an alternative payment model to ensure a coordinated approach to survivorship care across an episode of care, including the creation of comprehensive navigation services;\n\nQuality of Care: Establishes grants to promote utilization of navigation, employment of risk-stratification, transition to primary care, utilization of care plans, potential use of at-home care, and better use of information technology for patient experience data;\n\nEmployment: Establishes employment assistance grants to help survivors, their families, and caregivers when faced with a range of workforce challenges; and\n\nEducation, Awareness: Creates resources for survivors and health professionals to promote early detection, preventive care and help providers provide high-quality services.\n\nIt also addresses innovation and technology use, long-term studies on cancer survivorship progress in the U.S., access to fertility and preservation services, and provisions concerning childhood and adolescent cancer.\n\nOver 50 organizations have endorsed the Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act:\n\nAcademy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Coalition, Alliance for Fertility Preservation, American Association for Cancer Research, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Association for Clinical Oncology, Association of American Cancer Institutes, Blood Cancer United, The Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer, Cactus Cancer Society, Cancer Awareness Network for Children, Inc., CancerCare, Cancer Nation, Cancer Support Community, Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care Professionals Network (CSPN), Cervivor, Chemo Divas Foundation, Children's Cancer Cause, Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, Circle of Care for Families of Children with Cancer, Inc., Digestive Disease National Coalition, Emily Whitehead Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer, FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Head for the Cure, Hodgkin's International, I'm Not Done Yet Foundation, International Myeloma Foundation, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, LUNGevity Foundation, Lymphoma Research Foundation, Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance, Man Up to Cancer, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, The National Pancreas Foundation, National Patient Advocate Foundation, Nicole Cares Foundation, Nueva Vida, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, Patient Empowerment Network, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Project Life, RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association, Sharsheret, Sisters Network Inc., Stupid Cancer, Inc., Susan G. Komen, Teen Cancer America, Tigerlily Foundation, Triage Cancer, Unite for HER, Worth the Wait, Young Survival Coalition, and ZERO Prostate Cancer.\n\nThe full bill text can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-strip-federal-funding-soft-crime-jurisdictions", "Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Strip Federal Funding From Soft-On-Crime Jurisdictions Eliminating Cash Bail", "2026-05-14", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the No Bailouts for Cashless Bail Jurisdictions Act, legislation cutting off federal funding to any jurisdiction substantially eliminating cash bail as a condition of pretrial release for serious offenses. This bill puts every soft-on-crime city and state in America on notice: coddle criminals and lose federal taxpayer dollars.\n\n\"Cashless bail policies are a direct threat to public safety,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"When you let violent criminals walk out of jail with no financial incentives to comply with the conditions of their release, communities pay the price. Taxpayers should not be funding jurisdictions refusing to keep dangerous people off the streets. This bill is simple: eliminate cash bail, lose federal funding.\"\n\nAcross far-Left states, cashless bail policies are letting criminals walk free and costing lives:\n\nIn Illinois, under Governor JB Pritzker's cashless bail law, an illegal immigrant accused of concealing and abusing the body of Megan Bos, a mother of two, walked free in less than 24 hours with no bail required. Unmonitored. Back to his home, the crime scene.\n\nIn California, under Governor Gavin Newsom's cashless bail policies, a judge released a murder suspect and certified gang member charged with a gang-related shooting without a single cent in bail. Criminals walk free while California communities pay the price.\n\nIn New York, under Governor Kathy Hochul, a Guatemalan national charged with selling THC-laced gummies which hospitalized a dozen middle schoolers was released with no bail required. He was also charged with selling cocaine and marijuana to an undercover officer. Four felonies. Two misdemeanors. Zero accountability.\n\nThis is what happens when left-wing policies prioritize criminals over the safety of law-abiding Americans.\n\nUnder the No Bailouts for Cashless Bail Jurisdictions Act, the Attorney General is required to determine which jurisdictions have substantially eliminated cash bail within 30 days of enactment and at least quarterly thereafter. All determinations and explanations must be made publicly available.\n\nJurisdictions found to behave substantially eliminated cash bail for covered offenses will lose federal funding for a minimum of 180 days. Funding may only be reinstated on the later of 180 days after the Attorney General's initial determination or the date the jurisdiction restores cash bail for covered offenses.\n\nCovered offenses under the bill include crimes of violence, sex offenses, indecent acts, crimes involving moral turpitude, burglary, vandalism, looting, and any additional offense the Attorney General determines appropriate.\n\n\"Soft-on-crime policies have consequences and the American people are living them every day,\u201d Mace added. \"Criminals are being handed a free pass while law-abiding citizens suffer. If a jurisdiction wants federal dollars, it needs to hold criminals accountable. No exceptions.\"\n\nRep. Mace's bill codifies President Trump's executive order, Taking Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans, cutting federal funding to cashless bail jurisdictions and advancing his mission to make America's streets safe again.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-delivers-win-south-carolinas-shrimpers-save-our-shrimpers-act", "Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers Win For South Carolina's Shrimpers, Save Our Shrimpers Act Passes House", "2026-05-13", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2071, the Save Our Shrimpers Act, by a vote of 391-18. Rep. Mace was a lead cosponsor of the bipartisan legislation, which requires United States representatives at international financial institutions to oppose providing financial assistance to foreign shrimp farming and processing operations which directly compete with domestic shrimpers.\n\n\"South Carolina's shrimping industry is part of our identity, our heritage, and our economy,\" said Congresswoman Mace.\"For too long, our shrimpers have been undercut by foreign competitors bankrolled with American tax dollars. The Save Our Shrimpers Act puts an end to it. This is about a level playing field. It is about making sure American tax dollars work for American shrimpers and not against them. We will always go to bat for the hardworking men and women of South Carolina's coast.\u201d\n\nThe Save Our Shrimpers Act requires the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any financial assistance for foreign shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or shrimp export projects.\n\nThe Save Our Shrimpers Act is supported by shrimping and fishing industry organizations across the country:\n\n\u201cThe Save Our Shrimpers Act is about one simple principle: American tax dollars should not be used to subsidize foreign shrimp operations that are putting American shrimpers out of business. For years, our industry has been crushed by unfair trade practices and artificially cheap imports while family shrimp boats across the South have struggled to survive. We\u2019re grateful to Congressman Troy Nehls and the bipartisan group of cosponsors, including South Carolina\u2019s Congresswoman Nancy Mace and Congressman Russell Fry, for standing up for working waterfronts, American food security, and the families who have helped feed this country for generations. This bill is a common-sense step toward finally putting American shrimpers first,\" said Bryan Jones, Vice President, South Carolina Shrimpers Association.\n\n\"Passage of the Save Our Shrimpers Act is integral to helping the shrimp industry achieve a level playing field. For years, our competitors have been funded by International Financial Institutions (IFI's) and millions of dollars have been handed over to develop shrimp farms overseas which compete with domestic wild-caught shrimpers. This practice needs to stop and passage of this bill is a step in the right direction. Thank you to all who have supported this bill and thereby elevated the U.S. shrimp industry,\u201d said Chris Londrie, President, Texas Shrimp Association.\n\n\u201cThe Louisiana Shrimp Association applauds the U.S. House for passing the Save Our Shrimpers Act and urges the U.S. Senate to quickly take action and send this critical legislation to the President\u2019s desk. America\u2019s shrimpers are fighting to survive, and this bill will provide much-needed relief to hardworking fishing families and coastal communities,\u201d said Acy Cooper, President of the Louisiana Shrimp Association.\n\n\"Supporting the Save Our Shrimpers Act is a no-brainer because it opposes the funding of foreign farmed shrimp operations that make it hard for domestic producers to compete,\" said Ryan Bradley, Director of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United, Inc.\n\n\u201cThe American Shrimp Association proudly supports the Save our Shrimpers Act. The U.S. should not support foreign shrimp development projects that compete with and undermine our domestic shrimp industry. This legislation protects critical jobs in coastal communities and signals to the world that America values our shrimp harvesters and processors first,\u201d said Mr. Tuyen Bui, Director, American Shrimp Association.\n\n\u201cAmerica's shrimp processors strongly support the Save Our Shrimpers Act (HR 2071). For far too long, international institutions have poured public dollars into overseas shrimp farming and processing, fueling massive overcapacity and waves of unfair imports that have repeatedly harmed our domestic shrimp industry. This bill will put an end to this practice and ensure that international institutions which are financed with U.S. taxpayer dollars do not use those funds to prop up our competitors overseas,\u201d said Trey Pearson, President of the American Shrimp Processors Association.\n\nSouth Carolina's shrimping communities have faced years of economic pressure from artificially cheap foreign imports, threatening coastal livelihoods across the Lowcountry. Rep. Mace has been at the forefront of standing up for them in Washington. She introduced the Protect American Fisheries Act, cosponsored the Save Our Shrimpers Act, secured amendments supporting the industry in the House-passed farm bill, and secured provisions in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act requiring the Department of War to purchase only American-caught seafood.\n\nThe Save Our Shrimpers Act heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-02T06:40:38Z", "2026-06-02T06:42:17Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-and-jackson-introduce-bipartisan-countering-russias-forced-recruitment", "Wilson and Jackson Introduce Bipartisan \u2018Countering Russia\u2019s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act\u2019", "2026-05-13", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, introduced the\u2018Countering Russia\u2019s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act.\u2019\n\nThis legislation imposes sanctions on foreign persons and foreign governments participating in or facilitating the recruitment of foreign nationals from African countries for the purpose of fighting war criminal Putin\u2019s war in Ukraine.\n\n\u201cWar criminal Putin and his state-run \u201cmercenary\u201d outfits have generated chaos and misery everywhere they've gone, now extending into kidnapping and conscription to fuel their illegal invasion of Ukraine. Putin's recruitment schemes, human trafficking, and the forced fighting of vulnerable populations in Africa should not be financed by his illegal aggressions,\u201d said Rep. Wilson.\n\n\u201cRussia\u2019s recruitment and exploitation of vulnerable men across multiple nations in Africa is not partnership \u2013 it is predation disguised as opportunity,\u201d said Rep. Jackson. \u201cThis is a violation of human dignity and international law, and the world must not look away. That is why I joined Rep. Wilson in introducing this necessary legislation to condemn Russia\u2019s human trafficking to the frontlines of their illegal war in Ukraine, and sanction those responsible for these heinous crimes.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nRussian-backed entities are working to recruit civilian and military personnel across Africa to participate in Putin\u2019s illegal and murderous war against Ukraine.\n\nThe Ukrainian government has reported that more than 1,400 citizens from 36 African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, including many under false pretenses.\n\nThe full text of the bill is available here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-uncovers-another-taxpayer-funded-sexual-harassment-settlement", "Rep. Nancy Mace Uncovers Another Taxpayer-Funded Sexual Harassment Settlement", "2026-05-12", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2026) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) today announced she has received a new set of documents from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights in response to her subpoena motion of the congressional sexual harassment slush fund.\n\nThe documents reveal $220,000 in taxpayer funds were used to settle a sexual harassment claim against former Congressman Alcee Hastings.\n\nRep. Mace received an initial set of documents last week revealing $338,361 in settlements paid on behalf of six former Members of the House of Representatives or their offices, see HERE. With the addition of former Congressman Hastings this now brings the total uncovered to $558,361.\n\n\"We were told we had all the files. Then we got this one this week,\" said Congresswoman Mace. \"More than half a million hard-earned taxpayer dollars have been used to cover up the misconduct of members of Congress. If they are still finding records to hand over, how many more are still out there? How many more settlements are buried waiting to be uncovered? American taxpayers are not a slush fund for Congress to buy its way out of accountability.\"\n\nCongresswoman Mace has been leading the charge to expose congressional misconduct and she will continue to push to deliver transparency and accountability for the American people.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-30T06:11:53Z", "2026-05-30T06:13:24Z"], ["https://timmons.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=492", "Timmons Bill to Rollback Regulatory Burdens and Help Small Businesses, Families Passes U.S. House", "2026-05-12", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "William R. Timmons IV", "T000480", "timmons.house.gov", "timmons", "https://timmons.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Supervisory Modifications for Appropriate Risk-based Testing Act (SMART Act), legislation introduced by Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) to modernize the examination process for well-managed and well-capitalized community banks and credit unions.\n\n\u201cCommunity banks and credit unions are the backbone of many local economies, especially in places like the Upstate,\u201d said Congressman Timmons. \u201cThese institutions should be focused on serving families, supporting small businesses, and expanding opportunity in their communities, not navigating unnecessary red tape from Washington. The SMART Act takes a commonsense, risk-based approach to supervision that reduces regulatory burden while maintaining strong oversight and accountability.\u201d\n\nCommunity banks and credit unions play a vital role in local economies by supporting small businesses, helping families access credit, and driving economic growth in communities across South Carolina and the country. However, many smaller financial institutions face duplicative and time-consuming examination requirements that place unnecessary strain on their operations despite strong performance and compliance records.\n\nThe SMART Act creates a more practical, risk-based approach to supervision for qualifying institutions with $6 billion or less in assets. Under Rep. Timmons\u2019 bill, qualifying institutions would alternate between full-scope and limited-scope examinations, allowing regulators to focus reviews on key risk areas while reducing unnecessary administrative burden.\n\nThe legislation also allows institutions, upon request, to combine certain examinations, including safety and soundness, consumer compliance, and cybersecurity reviews, into a single examination cycle. In addition, the bill directs regulators to adopt examination best practices aimed at improving efficiency and transparency while preserving regulators\u2019 full authority to conduct additional reviews when warranted. Institutions subject to formal enforcement actions or recent changes in control would not qualify for the modified examination process.\n\n\u201cBy streamlining the examination process for well-managed institutions, this bill allows local lenders from Greenville to Spartanburg to spend more time helping South Carolinians grow businesses, buy homes, and build stronger financial futures,\u201d Timmons continued.\n\nThe SMART Act now heads to the Senate for consideration.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-13T06:12:22Z", "2026-05-13T06:13:52Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-supports-212-million-investment-us-coast-guard-base-charleston", "Rep. Nancy Mace Supports $212 Million Investment for US Coast Guard Base Charleston", "2026-05-11", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 11, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace announced the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is moving forward with a $212 million investment for the U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston.\n\nThe funding comes directly from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, legislation Rep. Mace supported, which secured $25 billion for the U.S. Coast Guard. These funds will deliver critical upgrades to medical and dental care, roads, utilities, access control, and waterfront infrastructure at USCG Base Charleston.\n\n\"This is a huge win for the men and women of USCG Base Charleston who work to keep our Lowcountry waters safe every single day,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cWe voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill because we knew it would deliver real results for South Carolina, and this is exactly what we are seeing today. This funding means better medical care, modernized facilities, and a stronger, more capable base. We will always work to ensure federal dollars come back home to South Carolina.\u201d\n\nVice Admiral Jo-Ann Burdian, commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area, provided the following statement on the impact of this investment:\n\n\"I am excited for the incredible potential these projects have to improve the welfare of our Servicemembers and their families, to homeport our future fleet of Offshore Patrol Cutters and to operationalize the generous investments being made in our Service by the American people,\" said Vice Admiral Burdian. \u201cOur people are our greatest asset, and everything we do on their behalf, to ensure they are ready, trained and well-supported will enable us to act with clarity, cohesion, and purpose to deliver the outcomes our Nation expects.\u201d\n\nThe $212 million investment will be split across two separate contracts:\n\nThe first project, valued at $116.7 million, will fund a complete overhaul of Pier Mike and the surrounding waterfront, delivering a modern pier stretching nearly 1,200 feet which can accommodate up to five major Coast Guard cutters. The pier will be fully equipped with power, water, fire protection, sewer, compressed air, and telecommunications utilities. The project also includes extensive dredging, bulkhead replacements in the surrounding area, and 170 new parking spaces to support the base's growing operational needs. This project is expected to be completed by April 2030.\n\nThe second project, valued at $95.5 million, will deliver a brand new 30,000 square foot Medical and Dental Facility, ensuring Coast Guard personnel and their families have access to quality care right on base. The project will also deliver a modernized main gate and visitor center, upgraded security fencing, and a redesigned road system to improve how people move through the campus. New telecommunications and stormwater infrastructure will also be put in place to set the base up for future growth. This project is expected to be completed by July 2029.\n\n\"USCG Base Charleston is the backbone of our maritime security in the Lowcountry, and this investment ensures it stays this way for generations to come. We will always work to make sure our Coast Guard members and their families have the resources and support they deserve,\" Mace added.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-29T06:31:28Z", "2026-05-29T06:32:48Z"], ["https://fry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1114", "Rep. Fry, Senator Graham Introduce Logan\u2019s Law to Stop Repeat Violent Offenders", "2026-05-06", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Russell Fry", "F000478", "fry.house.gov", "fry", "https://fry.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Surfside Beach, S.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) announced the introduction of Logan\u2019s Law, in honor of Logan Federico. Logan was murdered at the hands of a repeat violent offender in Columbia, South Carolina in May 2025. Logan\u2019s murderer, Alexander Dickey, is a career criminal who had been arrested 39 times, 25 of which were for felony charges, prior to murdering Logan. Dickey was never sentenced to serious prison time.\n\nRep. Fry and Senator Graham introduced the legislation alongside Logan\u2019s parents, Stephen and Melissa Federico. Logan\u2019s Law holds violent criminals, prosecutors, and judges accountable while closing loopholes that allowed Dickey to remain free. Representatives Mark Harris (NC-08), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Ralph Norman (SC-05), and Tim Moore (NC-04) are original cosponsors of the legislation.\n\n\u201cLogan Federico was a bright, talented young woman with a whole life ahead of her,\u201d said Rep. Fry. \u201cSadly, her life was stolen far too soon by a repeat violent criminal who was never held accountable. Logan\u2019s Law is one small step Congress can take to ensure justice is served for Logan and her family, and to prevent such a senseless tragedy from happening again in the future. I\u2019m proud to introduce this legislation and even prouder to stand alongside Logan\u2019s family as they try to bring some purpose out of such a tragic loss.\u201d\n\n\u201cA year after this senseless act of violence in South Carolina, my heart continues to break for the loss of Logan Federico,\u201d said Senator Graham. \u201cShe was a talented and beautiful young woman, both inside and out. We owe it to Logan and her family to ensure justice is fully applied in this case and to prevent similar situations from reoccurring in the future.\u201d\n\n\u201cLogan was just visiting friends in May 2025 at the University of South Carolina. But she left on a Thursday and never came home,\u201d said Stephen Federico. \u201cA career criminal, Alexander Dickey, was out on the street time and time again because of weak policy. With 39 charges and 25 felonies \u2013 aggravated assaults, robberies and parole violations \u2013 he should have been in jail. We have worked hard over the last year to recover. What I can tell you is there is no recovering from this. But there is hope for a better future and a safer society for innocent people. I hope when people read through Logan\u2019s Law, they say, \u2018why don\u2019t we have this already?\u2019 The drive down to Myrtle Beach today was long, but the Federico family appreciates everything Senator Graham and Congressman Fry are doing for Logan and the innocent people that are here after her.\u201d\n\nIf signed into law, Logan\u2019s Law will:\n\nCreate A Publicly Accessible Violent Criminal Offender Database: This database includes both state and federal convictions and is designed to put the public on notice of violent criminals in their community, while also promoting accountability by making sentencing records publicly visible.\n\nWith this database, the public will also be made aware of judges and prosecutors who give career criminals a pass.\n\nTo be reportable under the database, an offense must be punishable by a sentence greater than 180 days and must involve the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against a person or property. The 180-day threshold is intended to exclude low-level offenses, as the goal is to capture more serious violent offenses.\n\nIf states refuse to participate in the database, they risk the withholding of DOJ grant funding.\n\nCreate a Fingerprint and Criminal History Data Report: Directs the U.S. Attorney General to submit a report to Congress identifying deficiencies in the sharing of fingerprint, warrant, and criminal history data between states and the federal government.\n\nIf the U.S. Attorney General lacks authority to remedy these deficiencies through Justice Department recommendations, the report must include recommendations to Congress.\n\nLogan was a 22-year-old student from North Carolina, visiting friends in Columbia at the University of South Carolina. She was shot and killed by Dickey after he broke into the home where she was staying. Dickey had been arrested 39 times prior to murdering Logan. One of the reasons Dickey received lighter sentences is that his criminal record was incomplete because his fingerprints had not been properly sent to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).\n\nIn September 2025, Logan\u2019s father, Stephen, testified at a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina, on victims of violent crime. He testified that, but for record-keeping failures and plea deals that resulted in reduced sentences, the man convicted of murdering his daughter likely would have still been in prison.\n\n\"I sat across from Logan Federico's father in Charlotte as he described watching the justice system fail his daughter over and over again,\u201d said Rep. Harrigan. \u201cThe man who killed her had 25 felonies on his record and never should have been a free man. Stories like Logan's are exactly why I am proud to cosponsor Congressman Fry's Logan's Law, which creates a publicly accessible database so judges, prosecutors, and the public can see exactly who they are dealing with before it is too late. 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