{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"SC\" and year = 2024 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-2024-year-in-review/", "Senator Scott 2024 Year in Review", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released his 2024 year in review, highlighting his work on behalf of the people of South Carolina and efforts to advance his Opportunity Agenda across the country.\n\n\u201cI am incredibly proud of the work we\u2019ve accomplished this year on behalf of South Carolinians, and I look forward to tackling all the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead next year. My mission is to positively affect the lives of a billion people with a message of hope and opportunity. Every American deserves the chance to achieve their version of the American Dream, and I will continue fighting each day to make that opportunity a reality,\u201d said Senator Scott.\n\nThis year, Senator Scott introduced 42 bills, 9 resolutions, and 16 amendments.\n\nSouth Carolina\n\nThe Senator and his team assisted more than 6,000 South Carolinians with casework requests.\n\nStrengthening a direct line of communication with constituents remained a priority for the Senator and allowed him to send over 26,000 letters to South Carolinians in 2024.\n\nThousands of communities across South Carolina and neighboring southeastern states have worked hard to recover from Hurricane Helene and Milton. Senator Scott pushed for Congress to demonstrate leadership and help ease the pain of those who have lost everything. That\u2019s why he championed a bill to replenish the SBA Disaster Loan Program, providing essential assistance to families and small businesses as they continue their recovery. Additionally, Senator Scott led legislation to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s FEMA Disaster Relief Fund (DRF), which works to assist individuals, households, states, and non-federal government entities with recovery following a natural disaster. As part of an end-of-year government funding package, Senator Scott helped secure $29 billion for the DRF and $2.25 billion for the SBA Disaster Loan Program.\n\nAmerican Energy and Infrastructure\n\nIn an effort to restore American energy dominance and independence, Senator Scott introduced the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024 in January to eliminate the requirement for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to authorize the export of of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) and give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) sole authority over the approval process. In February, the House version of this bill, led by Representative August Pfluger, was passed 224 \u2014 200.\n\nSenator Scott recognizes the importance of pursuing local solutions for local problems that will promote targeted developments to improve infrastructure in both urban and rural communities. To that end, the Senator teamed up with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Representative Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) in a letter to Secretary Buttigieg at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) expressing support for a grant for the SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to replace a critical bridge over Lake Marion.\n\nAdditionally, the Senator sent a letter to DOT in July, asking for the prompt review of the SCDOT proposal for the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant for Long Point Road and I-526.\n\nCommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs\n\nAs the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senator Scott led his Republican colleagues on the committee to advance pro-growth policies to support communities across the country.\n\nSenator Scott introduced the ROAD to Housing Act to pave the way for more affordable housing opportunities and ensure our federal housing regulators are accountable to the taxpayers they serve. Senator Scott also put forward capital markets legislation, the Empowering Main Street in America Act, that will increase access to capital for entrepreneurs in every corner of our nation and allow more Americans to invest in their local communities. And as the scourge of fentanyl plagues too many communities, Congress successfully passed\u2014and the president signed into law\u2014Senator Scott\u2019s FEND Off Fentanyl Act to target the illicit fentanyl trade and the illegal money laundering operations supporting this devastating criminal enterprise.\n\nSenator Scott also used his position as the top Republican on the committee to conduct rigorous oversight over the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s progressive agenda and rulemaking. From the Federal Reserve\u2019s Basel III Endgame proposal, to the Securities and Exchange Commission\u2019s climate disclosure rule, to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau\u2019s mislabeling of legitimate payment incentives, Senator Scott pushed back on rules and regulations that would stifle economic opportunity.\n\nSenator Scott\u2019s longstanding efforts to hold the Biden-Harris administration accountable for its appeasement of Iran resulted in a critical reporting requirement from his Revoke Iranian Funding Act being signed into law, ensuring Congress has the information on Iran sanctions it needs to provide oversight of the Biden-Harris administration and take action against the Iranian regime.\n\nTo see a full list of Senator Scott\u2019s accomplishments during his second year as the Republican leader of the Senate Banking Committee, click here.\n\nEducation\n\nThroughout his time in public service, Senator Scott has worked to broaden quality educational opportunities for all, regardless of race, zip code, or background.\n\nThe Senator recognizes the positive strides charter schools have made to shape education in South Carolina and around the nation, and help the next generation achieve their American Dream. To recognize their positive impact, Senator Scott introduced a resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the country during the 25th Annual National Charter Schools Week. In May, the Senate agreed to this resolution, celebrating the work of charter schools in helping students succeed in the classroom and beyond.\n\nIf students are fearing for their safety on campus, they cannot focus on receiving a quality education. Through his Antisemitism Awareness Act, a bill that changes the definition of antisemitism the U.S. Department of Education uses when investigating antisemitic acts on college campuses, Senator Scott is focused on protecting the rights of Jewish students on college campuses across America.\n\nHealthcare\n\nEveryone in the Palmetto State\u2014regardless of race, background, or zip-code\u2014deserves access to high-quality healthcare. Throughout the year, Senator Scott championed legislation designed to make American healthcare more accessible, patient-centered, and affordable.\n\nSickle cell disease continues to affect thousands of Americans, oftentimes those without access to specialized care. His Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2023, which reauthorizes the Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Demonstration Program until Fiscal Year 2028, makes strides in ensuring those affected have access to the treatment they need to manage their healthcare. This legislation passed in the House of Representatives.\n\nSenator Scott also led four resolutions\u2014National Poison Prevention Week, National Minority Health Month, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month\u2014all of which unanimously passed. The passage of these resolutions reaffirms Senator Scott\u2019s commitment to seeking out legislation that will help create a healthier, stronger nation.\n\nSenator Scott recognizes the impact of the Medicare Advantage program and the health coverage it provides to over 32 million seniors and individuals with disabilities. When Washington bureaucrats threatened American seniors\u2019 coverage access and choices, Senator Scott led a bipartisan letter to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) encouraging the agency to continue to support and strengthen the Medicare Advantage program. Sixty-one senators signed onto the letter, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho).\n\nRestoring Law and Order\n\nSenator Scott has consistently worked to foster growth, investment, and economic opportunity both domestically and globally, which begins by restoring law and order.\n\nAs part of this effort, the Senator introduced the COACHES Act, Laken Riley Act, Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act, Protect Our Presidents Act, and Build the Wall Act of 2024, and supported the SAVE Act and Protect and Serve Act of 2024.\n\nNational Security and Foreign Affairs\n\nThroughout his time as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the Senator has championed policies to strengthen U.S. national security, support our allies, and push back on our adversaries.\n\nIt\u2019s been more than a year since Iranian-proxy Hamas\u2019 October 7 attack on Israel, and Senator Scott continues to stand by our greatest ally in the Middle East, introducing a resolution that reiterates Israel\u2019s right to self-defense and condemning recent statements from U.S. lawmakers, which interfere in Israel\u2019s sovereign electoral process.\n\nFollowing reports indicating that the Palestinian Authority (PA) would attempt to downgrade Israel\u2019s status at the United Nations (UN), Senator Scott joined Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing the Stand with Israel Act, a bill to cut off U.S. funding to UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel. Additionally, the Senator introduced the Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel\u2019s Security Act, which provides congressional oversight of proposed changes to arms sales to Israel. Senator Scott is vocal about his unequivocal support for Israel and its right to self-defense, as demonstrated in his letter to the editor in The Wall Street Journal and letter to the Biden-Harris administration.\n\nWe cannot say we support our allies while we fail to protect them against their enemies. Senator Scott sponsored and introduced the Preventing Terrorism at the U.N. Act of 2024, which would prohibit the United States from voluntarily contributing to the United Nations. More specifically, this legislation cuts off all funding to the UN until the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is permanently shuttered and the Secretary of State can certify that no UN employees in UNRWA\u2019s current jurisdiction support terrorism. Additionally, the Senator introduced the No Bystanders at the United Nations Human Rights Council Act of 2024 to withhold certain UN funding until the United Nations Human Rights Council mandates a body to investigate human rights abuses in the People\u2019s Republic of China.\n\nTo further these efforts, Senator Scott introduced the Indian Ocean Region Strategic Review Act of 2024, which strengthens the role of the United States military in the Indian Ocean region.\n\nSenator Scott is taking proactive steps to prevent our national securities agencies from doing business with companies that are linked to the Chinese Communist Party and the People\u2019s Liberation Army. He introduced the Blocking Bad Batteries Act, prohibiting the US. Department of State from procuring batteries produced by certain Chinese government-linked companies.\n\nThrough the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, Senator Scott secured the passage of several important initiatives for South Carolina, such as:\n\n$33 million for an Aeromedical Evacuation Facility at Joint Base Charleston (USAF Reserve)\n\n$72.05 million for new Ambulatory Care Clinic (Dental) at Parris Island (Navy/USMC)\n\n$31.5 million for a new Fuel Pier at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort (Navy/USMC)\n\n$75.33 million for Plutonium Pit Production at the Savannah River Site (SRS) (DOE/NNSA)\n\n$1.2 billion for the SRS Plutonium Process Facility (DOE/NNSA)\n\n$400.54 million for the SRS Risk Management Operations (DOE/NNSA)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=B9BD204C-4E97-48B9-9929-98376DECEEA2", "Senator Graham on the Passing of President Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the passing of 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter lived a full, incredible and consequential life. He will be remembered for his decency and his humanitarian efforts as much as any legislative accomplishment.\n\n\u201cHe achieved major Middle East reconciliation during his presidency and proved once again that coming from humble roots in one of the most rural areas of America is no barrier to becoming president and living out big dreams.\n\n\u201cAs a committed Christian, he has now rejoined the love of his life, Rosalynn. May he rest in peace.\u201d\n\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sen-scott-statement-on-president-carters-passing/", "Sen. Scott Statement on President Carter\u2019s Passing", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:\n\n\u201cPresident Carter\u2019s public witness of his faith was a blessing to his family, the church, and our country. His legacy as a Sunday school teacher, faithful husband to his bride, and a man of deep Christian conviction in private and in public service will inspire Americans for generations to come. May his memory be a blessing to his family and our nation.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=445D5226-04C7-4C4B-BD70-E3A61230B88B", "Graham Applauds Passage of Hurricane Helene Relief", "2024-12-21", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after the Senate passed legislation to fund the government, which included $110 billion in disaster relief for communities affected by droughts and Hurricanes Helene and Milton.\n\nOn Thursday, Graham joined U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) to urge Congress to pass disaster relief before the end of the year.\n\n\u201cI am extremely pleased that the Senate overwhelmingly supported disaster relief for hard-hit South Carolinians and many others. My top priority was to ensure the much-needed disaster relief package was not delayed any further.\n\n\u201cWhile this package ultimately did not include a debt limit deal, I was supportive of the effort and would have voted for it.\n\n\u201cThis bill funds the government, provides urgently needed disaster aid, helps our farmers, and will give some hope and relief to those who have lost so much.\u201d\n\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-opposes-third-cr", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Opposes the Third CR", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cI oppose the Continuing Resolution for the third time. This bill signs off on continuing the $1.778 trillion in Biden-Pelosi level spending from the last CR and includes no cuts, and no accountability. Instead of single-subject bills, we get handed a fiscal trainwreck. The American people are watching. We can, and should do better.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=B6C71777-4888-4C57-87D7-10D9B7DB717A", "Graham and Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan Sanctions Against Turkey", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) introduced bipartisan sanctions legislation following concerns about military action by Turkey or Turkish-backed groups in northern Syria. The Senators released the following statement upon introduction:\n\n\u201cToday, we introduced the Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2024 while stressing that the United States should work with Turkey \u2013 through diplomatic means \u2013 to facilitate a sustained ceasefire and demilitarized zone along the border between Turkey and Syria, particularly the city of Kobani. These sanctions seek to prevent further Turkish or Turkish-backed attacks on the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which risk the reemergence of ISIS, threatening the national security of the U.S. and the rest of the globe.\n\n\u201cWe remain hopeful that there will be a peaceful resolution to the problems that plague Syria.\u201d\n\nEarlier this week, Graham and Van Hollen spoke to SDF General Mazloum Abdi and reiterated their intention to introduce bipartisan sanctions if Turkey refused to extend the ceasefire.\n\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=E00F7197-9BB2-4521-AA90-597AF82780AE", "Graham Elected Senate Budget Committee Chairman", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after he was elected Senate Budget Committee Chairman by the Republican conference for the 119th Congress.\n\n\u201cI am honored to have been elected Senate Budget Committee Chairman by the Republican conference. The Senate Budget Committee \u2013 through the reconciliation process \u2013 will aggressively push the most transformational border security bill in American history and revitalize our military.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re going to give President Trump and his team the resources they need to finish the wall, put technology on the border to obtain operational control, hire more ICE agents to deport gang members and criminals, and create more detention space so we don\u2019t have to release illegal immigrants into the country.\n\n\u201cWe will make the Navy bigger and more lethal.\n\n\u201cWe are going to do all of this in weeks, not months.\u201d\n\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://fry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=745", "Congressman Russell Fry Appointed to the House Committee on Judiciary for the 119th Congress", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Russell Fry", "F000478", "fry.house.gov", "fry", "https://fry.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) has been selected by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Committee on the Judiciary for the 119th Congress.\n\nThe House Committee on the Judiciary is known as the \u201clawyer for the House of Representatives.\u201d It is one of the House's most well-known committees, responsible for ensuring transparency and justice on the federal level. It also covers issues relating to immigration, crime, civil liberties, border security, intellectual property, and combating human trafficking.\n\nThis will be Congressman Fry\u2019s second term serving on the House Judiciary Committee. In addition to the House Committee on Judiciary, Congressman Fry was also appointed to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 119th Congress.\n\n\u201cI am looking forward to serving on the House Committee on the Judiciary again in the 119th Congress,\u201d said Congressman Fry. \u201cThis is an immensely important committee that upholds checks and balances and protects American citizens. Throughout the 118th Congress, we held the Biden administration accountable and worked to weed out the weaponization of our federal government. Working with President Trump, Chairman Jim Jordan, and House Republican leadership, we will remain focused on addressing critical issues and upholding the Constitution.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe're excited to have Rep. Russell Fry join the House Judiciary Committee again for the 119th Congress,\u201d said Chairman Jim Jordan. \u201cUnder the leadership of President Trump, House Republicans are committed to securing the border, strengthening our nation, and defending the fundamental freedoms we hold as Americans. We look forward to working closely with Rep. Fry as we stand together to deliver results for the American people.\u201d\n\nLearn more about the House Committee on Judiciary here and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce here.\n\nTo stay up to date with Congressman Fry and his work for the Seventh District, follow his official Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages and visit his website at fry.house.gov.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mace-calls-hard-reset-federal-government", "Congresswoman Mace Calls for 'Hard Reset' in Federal Government", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThe bipartisan addiction to reckless spending has put our nation in an extremely precarious financial position. The 1,547 page \u201cCR\u201d would have just made it worse. If Congress can\u2019t agree to a bill that cuts reckless spending, then a partial government shutdown might be the only way to force Washington to get serious about its budget.\n\nWe\u2019re also talking about a very short period of time, 30 days.\n\nThe Federal government needs a hard reset to help determine what is essential and what we can live without. When President Trump takes office on January 20th, we can pass spending bills that reflect a more responsible approach and the values Americans overwhelmingly endorsed in November.\n\nIt is critical to get disaster relief to communities that have been devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We should do this in the most appropriate way as a stand alone measure. We support passing a disaster relief package which provides relief to these communities in a fiscally responsible manner that includes offsets, and then adjourning the 118th Congress.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-introduces-prison-rape-prevention-act", "CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY MACE INTRODUCES THE PRISON RAPE PREVENTION ACT", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "To Stop Men From Endangering Women In Prisons\n\n(Washington, D.C., December 18th, 2023) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) is introducing the Prison Rape Prevention Act today. This legislation bans biological males from sharing women\u2019s prison facilities and ends taxpayer-funded gender-affirming care for inmates.\n\nThis bill addresses the growing dangers posed by radical Left-wing policies which have made it open season on vulnerable women in prisons. The Left currently allows violent predators to exploit the system while wasting taxpayer dollars on dangerous gender experiments.\n\n\u201cLet\u2019s call this what it is: insanity,\u201d said Rep. Nancy Mace. \u201cHousing biological men with women in prison is a recipe for disaster. Women in our correctional facilities are already some of the most vulnerable members of society. The Prison Rape Prevention Act puts women\u2019s safety first and shuts down the gender-bending nonsense which has made women collateral damage in a war on common sense.\u201d\n\nThe legislation also blocks taxpayer-funded gender-affirming medical care, which has been exploited by violent male inmates claiming to identify as women to gain access to female facilities.\n\nRep. Mace blasted the practice, saying: \u201cWe\u2019re watching dangerous men use the system to gain access to women\u2019s spaces. These policies aren\u2019t just misguided\u2014they\u2019re reckless. They\u2019re putting women at risk, and it has to stop.\u201d\n\nThis latest effort builds on Rep. Mace\u2019s long history of advocating for women\u2019s safety, dignity and respect. During her time in the South Carolina State Legislature, Mace spearheaded legislation banning the shackling of incarcerated women while they give birth\u2014a critical reform ensuring basic human dignity in correctional facilities. Her prison reform bill was signed into law in South Carolina in 2020.\n\n\u201cProtecting women has been a cornerstone of my work,\u201d Mace said. \u201cI will never stop fighting for women who are too often ignored and forgotten.\u201d\n\nWomen in prisons are already at higher risk of assault and abuse. Housing biological males in their spaces creates an avoidable danger. Left-wing extremists have pushed policies to reward dangerous criminals while punishing the women. This legislation will restore sanity, protect women, and stop this grave misuse of taxpayer money.\n\n\u201cWoke policies are putting criminals first and women last,\u201d Mace said. \u201cNot on my watch.\u201d\n\nThe Prison Rape Prevention Act ensures safety and accountability while standing up for women who have been ignored by an out-of-control progressive agenda.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-representative-nancy-mace-stop-institutional-child-abuse-act-passing", "Statement from Representative Nancy Mace on the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act Passing the House and Senate", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Children in residential treatment facilities are subjected to sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, while facility operators profit from a $20 billion-a-year industry funded by taxpayers,\" said Rep. Nancy Mace. \"We co-sponsored the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act in the House, and it passed both chambers. We are taking steps to ensure our vulnerable children are protected from abuse in taxpayer-funded facilities. This isn\u2019t up for debate.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=2DD41661-4EA2-4FA4-9775-5F66EC873E72", "Graham Applauds South Carolina Projects, Commonsense Proposals in Defense Authorization Bill", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation passed the House of Representatives earlier this week. It is now headed to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cI am very pleased that the Senate has passed the NDAA for the 64th year in a row,\u201d said Senator Graham. \u201cThis bill is a win for our men and women in uniform, giving them pay raises and better equipment. It also eliminates many of the woke programs that have been plaguing the military. From a South Carolina perspective, this bill has millions for military construction and is a big win for the Savannah River Site to sustain our nation\u2019s nuclear arsenal.\u201d\n\nHighlights of Provisions Included in the Final FY25 NDAA:\n\nAdvocates for South Carolina.\n\nAuthorizes billions for the Savannah River Site to sustain our nation\u2019s nuclear arsenal as well as to treat and remove radioactive liquid waste.\n\nAuthorizes millions for military construction projects in South Carolina for both the active and reserve components.\n\nGives troops a much-deserved pay raise.\n\nAuthorizes a 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers as well as a 4.5 percent pay raise for other servicemembers.\n\nAdvances \u201cwarfighting, not wokeness\u201d agenda.\n\nPrevents the Department of Defense (DOD) from paying for puberty blockers and other drugs for the treatment of gender dysphoria that could result in sterilization of minor dependents of servicemembers.\n\nPlaces a one-year hiring freeze on all individuals working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the DOD.\n\nProhibits personnel from promoting divisive critical race theory (CRT) concepts within the DOD.\n\nRequires all newly commissioned military officers to receive comprehensive training on the U.S. Constitution.\n\nShifts over $50 million for DOD programming that promotes DEI concepts and directs it towards support for countering the flow of narcotics.\n\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-meets-with-sba-nominee-kelly-loeffler/", "Scott Meets with SBA Nominee Kelly Loeffler", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Small Business Committee, released the following statement after meeting with Kelly Loeffler, President-elect Trump\u2019s nominee to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration:\n\n\u201cIt was great sitting down with my friend and former colleague, Kelly Loeffler. Kelly grew up on her family\u2019s farm in Illinois and worked her way up to achieve barrier breaking success in the business world. Her life experience gives her a unique understanding of our economy and the environment we need to create to promote entrepreneurship and opportunity.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-on-ndaa-vote/", "Scott Statement on NDAA Vote", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).\n\n\u201cSouth Carolina is pivotal to our nation\u2019s military training and readiness. In an effort to bolster our armed services, I successfully fought to raise pay for our servicemembers, revitalize defense infrastructure, and rid our military of woke policies,\u201d said Senator Scott. \u201cI am proud to support this year\u2019s NDAA. As chaos unravels on the global stage, it is vital that we equip our servicemembers and military with the necessary resources to deter threats at home and abroad, while we continue to support our allies in the face of aggression.\u201d\n\nThe FY25 NDAA authorizes $182.7 billion to support our servicemembers, which is $865.1 million more than requested. The funding includes a 4.5 percent pay increase for military personnel and a 14.5 percent pay increase for junior enlisted servicemembers.\n\nThe bill prohibits funding for Critical Race Theory (CRT)-related teaching, training, and promotion, including at service academies and Department of Defense schools. It also freezes hiring at the Department of Defense for one year and defunds more than $50 million in Department of Defense DEI programming \u2014 instead directing those funds toward counter-narcotics.\n\nThe bill also invests in a new Joint Inter-Agency Task Force South Command and Control Facility to detect and interdict illegal migrants and narcotics. Its investments support the deployment of the National Guard to increase Border Patrol activities at the southwestern border.\n\nSenator Scott\u2019s key wins secured in the passage of the FY25 NDAA:\n\nSenator Scott successfully secured passage of HBCU-Africa Partnership Act through final passage of the FY25 NDAA, which highlights HBCUs\u2019 key role of strengthening ties with Sub-Saharan Africa in democracy, education, trade, and resource management. It encourages partnerships and exchanges with HBCUs to build expertise in critical sectors and directs agencies to help HBCUs secure federal grants. The FY25 NDAA also authorizes over $100 million for HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).\n\nSenator Scott also secured passage of U.S. Foundation for International Conservation Act and F-16 Simulator Payment Plan (for McEntire JNG) through the FY25 NDAA.\n\nThe below provisions, championed by Senator Scott, strengthen national security and address local priorities:\n\n$33.0 million for an Aeromedical Evacuation Facility at Joint Base Charleston (USAF Reserve)\n\n$72.05 million for new Ambulatory Care Clinic (Dental) at Parris Island (Navy/USMC)\n\n$31.5 million for a new Fuel Pier at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort (Navy/USMC)\n\n$75.33 million for Plutonium Pit Production at the Savannah River Site (SRS) (DOE/NNSA)\n\n$1.20 billion for the SRS Plutonium Process Facility (DOE/NNSA)\n\n$400.54 million for the SRS Risk Management Operations (DOE/NNSA)\n\nSouth Carolina specific provisions included in the FY25 NDAA can be found below:\n\n$88.0 million for Reception Complex, Ph2, at Fort Jackson \u2014 extension of 2020 authorization.\n\n$122.6 million for Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort \u2014 extension of 2022 authorization.\n\n$15.0 million for National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston \u2014 extension of 2021 authorization.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sen-scott-meets-with-pete-hegseth/", "Sen. Scott Meets with\u00a0Pete\u00a0Hegseth", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) met with President-elect Trump\u2019s nominee, Pete Hegseth, to serve as United States Secretary of Defense. Senator Scott issued the following statement after the meeting:\n\n\u201cPete and I share similar concerns about our nation\u2019s security and the direction our military is headed. In order to overcome the challenges and threats our country faces, we need a Department of Defense that embraces innovation and modernization. It was great to sit down to hear more about his dedication to our country, our men and women in uniform, and what is needed for America to once again be a global leader and stand with our allies.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sen-scott-meets-with-kash-patel/", "Sen. Scott Meets with Kash Patel", "2024-12-17", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) met with Kash Patel, President-elect Trump\u2019s nominee to serve as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Senator Scott issued the following statement after the meeting:\n\n\u201cI enjoyed meeting Kash Patel and learning more about his vision to lead the FBI into a new era and rebuild broad public trust. We share the belief that the FBI needs a leadership shakeup that will once again empower agents to enforce the law and focus on protecting the American people from enemies foreign and domestic.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://fry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=737", "Congressman Russell Fry Appointed to House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 119th Congress", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Russell Fry", "F000478", "fry.house.gov", "fry", "https://fry.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Fry (SC-07) has been selected by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in the 119th Congress.\n\nThe Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee. It covers issues relating to the environment, energy, technology, affordable internet access, consumer protection, manufacturing, healthcare, tourism, grid security, sports, and privacy.\n\n\u201cI am honored to earn a seat on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This is a critical committee when it comes to the needs of South Carolina and our nation as a whole. It wields the power to help increase energy production, lower energy prices, streamline technological innovation, ensure affordable healthcare, bolster manufacturing, and support tourism. The legislative actions of this committee will create a ladder for success for hardworking American families,\u201d said Congressman Fry.\n\n\u201cI want to thank the Steering Committee for this opportunity. I look forward to working with incoming Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie, fellow committee members, and my colleagues in Congress to implement President Trump\u2019s America First agenda. Together, we will restore U.S. energy independence, cultivate a prosperous economy, and maintain dominance on the world stage,\u201d Congressman Fry continued.\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Congressman Russell Fry on being appointed to the Energy & Commerce Committee. Russell is a crucial addition to our Committee and I look forward to working with him to promote our all-of-the-above energy agenda, as well as combatting the opioid and fentanyl crisis that has ravaged communities across the nation,\u201d said Chairman Brett Guthrie.\n\nCongressman Fry is the third member of the South Carolina delegation to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since 2000. Most recently, Congressman Jeff Duncan served from the 115th through the 118th Congress.\n\nLearn more about the House Energy and Commerce Committee here.\n\nTo stay up to date with Congressman Fry and his work for the Seventh District, follow his official Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages and visit his website at fry.house.gov.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-delivers-statement-recent-drone-sightings", "Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers Statement on Recent Drone Sightings", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Trust in the federal government is already at rock bottom\u2014and just when we thought it couldn\u2019t get worse, it has. Dozens of unexplained drone sightings across multiple states, and the White House is lying through their teeth instead of giving the American people clear answers. They think we can\u2019t handle the truth.\n\nWe\u2019ve always going to stand up for transparency and accountability because the American people deserve to know what\u2019s happening in their skies, especially when it comes to their safety and privacy.\n\nIf these sightings are exposing failures in how we handle unauthorized drones or aircraft, Congress needs to act now to close those gaps.\n\nTransparency matters. Keeping Americans in the dark only fuels confusion and concern. Protecting our communities and securing our airspace must be a top priority.\"\n\nRepresentative Nancy Mace", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-violence-against-women-amid-being-accosted", "Rep. Nancy Mace on Violence Against Women Amid Being Accosted", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"The far left has gone beyond the pale, resorting to violence and intimidation to silence anyone who dares to challenge them. What happened to me this week is just the latest example\u2014then there are riots, death threats, and even assassination attempts which have become their playbook.\n\nTo the far left: your attempts to bully and intimidate won\u2019t work. You\u2019ve only shown us why we need to keep pushing back.\n\nTo every woman who has felt targeted, threatened, or unsafe: we see you, we hear you, and we\u2019re standing with you. We\u2019ll continue speaking out and taking action until every woman can live and speak freely, without fear.\n\nThis isn\u2019t just politics anymore. This is about defending democracy and ensuring the safety and freedom of every woman in America.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sen-scott-meets-trump-hhs-nominee/", "Sen. Scott Meets Trump HHS Nominee", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement after meeting with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President-elect Trump\u2019s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:\n\n\u201cI had a productive discussion with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. this evening about the future of our nation\u2019s healthcare system, preventing taxpayer funded abortion, and Americans\u2019 long-term wellbeing. President Trump won a sweeping victory and should have the latitude to choose the Cabinet he feels will best serve the American people. I look forward to learning more and further considering his nomination during his upcoming confirmation hearing.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-house-passage-fy25-ndaa", "Wilson on House Passage of FY25 NDAA", "2024-12-13", "2024", "2024-12", "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, Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House voted on passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill now awaits approval by the Senate, then will be sent to the President for his signature into law.\n\n\u201cI am grateful to have voted in favor of the bipartisan FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill represents the commitment of Congress to our service members, their families, and our national security, while also supporting funding for critical missions in my district and around South Carolina.\n\n\u201cCongress has a duty to ensure our Armed Forces are prepared to face the threats of today and tomorrow, and the NDAA this year not only prioritizes increasing our capability but ensures that our service members are taken care of both professionally and personally.\n\n\u201cAs a 31-year veteran and father with four sons who have served overseas in the military, I am deeply committed to ensuring the Department of Defense (DoD) has every available resource to deter our adversaries, support our allies, strengthen our communities, and, when necessary, fight and win against hostile aggressors, foreign and domestic.\u201d\n\nHIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FY25 NDAA\n\nImprove Service Member Quality of Life\n\n\u201cNo service member should have to worry about making ends meet or putting food on the table. The FY25 NDAA will boost service member compensation.\n\n\u201cAmong other areas of support, this legislation will give junior enlisted service members a 14.5 percent pay raise; improve unaccompanied housing for service members; expand access to specialty medical care for service members; and provide them with direct access to specialty medical providers by waiving the TRICARE referral requirement.\u201d\n\nModernize our Nuclear Triad for Deterrence\n\n\u201cThis year\u2019s NDAA reconfirms the support to modernize our nuclear triad. The Chinese Communist Party is currently undergoing an unprecedented build-up of their nuclear arsenal, while Russia and North Korea continue to test and improve their delivery vehicle capability. All this while the Iranian Regime sponsors terrorism throughout the region and is in the midst of producing its first nuclear weapon. The United States cannot be complacent and risk its national security.\n\n\u201cI was also grateful that the FY25 NDAA fully supports and requires plutonium pit production at the Savannah River Site and Los Alamos National Laboratory. It is clear that the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) must do everything possible to restore this vital capability as quickly as possible and without delay.\u201d\n\nImprove Recruitment\n\n\u201cWith Fort Jackson, located in the 2nd Congressional District, training over 50 percent of our Army, it is vital that our military meets its recruitment goals. The FY25 NDAA improves recruitment by increasing funding for Junior Reserve Officers\u2019 Training Corps (JROTC) programs; extends military recruitment bonuses; and creates a professional recruiting military occupational specialty.\u201d\n\n\u201cFurthermore, the FY25 NDAA authorizes funding to build new housing and improve existing housing; expands programs that provide employment support to military spouses; and mitigates staffing shortages at DoD childcare facilities by improving pay and benefits for childcare staff.\u201d\n\nSecure America\u2019s Border\n\n\u201cI am grateful this year\u2019s NDAA fully supports the deployment of National Guard troops to the border; provides DoD with additional resources to combat counternarcotics; and authorizes the construction of a new Joint Inter-Agency Task Force Command and Control facility to detect and stop illegal immigrants.\u201d\n\nSecure PiLT Funding for Savannah River Site Communities\n\n\u201cAs the only Member of Congress to have worked at the Savannah River Site, I know how critical the communities surrounding the Site are to support its mission. This bill includes full funding for Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PiLT) for the counties of Aiken, Barnwell, and Allendale.\n\n\u201cThe Savannah River Site covers over 310 square miles and spans three counties. PiLT funding goes to these counties to support schools, emergency services, and county operations that would have otherwise received taxes through development on that property.\u201d\n\nMilitary and Industrial Base Readiness\n\n\u201cThis year\u2019s NDAA improves military readiness and strengthens the defense industrial base to ensure our warfighters are ready to fight when called.\n\n\u201cI am grateful this language includes an increase in funding to develop and procure counter drone systems; accelerates the fielding of air defense capabilities at Air Force installations; and requires DoD to develop a plan to fully fund and continually restock the National Defense Stockpile during times of an extended national emergency. These requirements will continue to enhance our military readiness to ensure our military is prepared to confront any global threat.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=80BA7090-71AD-4F43-83CF-237D4C3BF734", "ICYMI: Senator Graham: We are playing Russian roulette with national security if our broken border isn\u2019t job one", "2024-12-13", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "We are playing Russian roulette with national security if our broken border isn\u2019t job one\n\nBy Senator Lindsey Graham\n\nFox News\n\nDecember 13, 2024\n\nhttps://www.foxnews.com/opinion/lindsey-graham-playing-russian-roulette-national-security-broken-border-isnt-job-one\n\nThere are old threats, new threats and growing threats to America that need to be addressed as soon as possible. We are playing Russian roulette with our national security if we delay securing our broken border.\n\nMore than 200 Americans die every day due to fentanyl overdoses. That is the equivalent of another September 11 attack nearly every two weeks because of the illicit drugs that are coming across our border. Every week we delay is a death sentence for thousands of Americans.\n\nThe shameful withdrawal from Afghanistan energized terrorist organizations around the globe. Now with the turmoil in Syria, the jihadist groups threatening America are growing in capability and numbers. While the recent collapse of the Assad regime in Syria was a big loss for Russia and Iran, the chaos it brings to the region can present a direct threat to the United States.\n\nFirst, the radical group that toppled the Assad regime has been associated with Al Qaeda in the past and its leader is a former detainee who was captured on the battlefield in Iraq and was also associated with Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, the founder of ISIS.\n\nSecond, Turkey views the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, a primarily Kurdish force that is guarding more than 50,000 ISIS prisoners, as a terrorist entity. These Kurdish forces helped the United States destroy the ISIS Caliphate and if they are compromised, there could be an ISIS prisoner jailbreak.\n\nThat would be a nightmare for America and the rest of the world.\n\nIn case anyone forgot, ISIS is responsible for and inspired some of the worst terrorist attacks the world has ever seen. On November 13, 2015, Paris, France was attacked in multiple locations, including the Bataclan Theater, resulting in the death of 130 people. In 2016, 49 Americans were killed at a nightclub in Florida in an ISIS-inspired shooting. The next year, 22 people were killed in Manchester, UK, at a concert arena.\n\nNow imagine a perfect storm.\n\nThe cartels are in the business of bringing people to America, and they will take anyone\u2019s money \u2013 including terrorists. The terrorist groups that are taking over Syria \u2013 most of whom wish to eliminate the United States \u2013 are now in a new position of power. If any one of these terrorists, ISIS or otherwise, want to infiltrate our country, it would simply require paying a money-hungry cartel.\n\nOver the past four years, there have been 1.7 million encounters on the southern border with illegal immigrants from \"special interest countries\" \u2013 countries that DHS has determined pose the greatest national security and counterintelligence threats to the U.S. \u2013 and 687 encounters with immigrants on the terror watch list. If our border crisis is allowed to remain, any number of terrorists could make their way into America and we would be none the wiser.\n\nIt is imperative that we ratchet up our national security. The way to do this is by securing our broken border, increasing the number of ICE agents to deport criminals and gang members, increasing the number of bed spaces in detention centers so we don\u2019t have to release illegal immigrants into the United States, finish building the wall, and employing technology that will give us 24/7 situational awareness at the border.\n\nPresident-elect Donald Trump ran on securing the border and making America safer and more prosperous. The centerpiece of his campaign was repairing the damage done by the Biden administration and doing it quickly.\n\nI will be the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee in the new Congress. Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune and I have been working closely with Trump\u2019s team to hit the ground running to make sure we have a transformational border security bill passed through the budget reconciliation process and on Trump\u2019s desk as soon as possible in the new year.\n\nI strongly believe that we should not let the Trump tax cuts expire. We should also find ways to accomplish regulatory reform and spending cuts to address the deficit. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and other stakeholders will be valuable resources for the committee when it comes time to reduce spending and lock in the tax cuts.\n\nBut the top priority for the Senate Budget Committee \u2013 and the Trump administration \u2013 is to secure our southern border and help the Department of Defense combat growing threats before it\u2019s too late. I urge every member of the House and the Senate to receive an intelligence briefing about the threats coming our way.\n\nWe are living on borrowed time given the threats that are growing throughout the world. If we fail to secure our broken borders at this time of great peril, the United States will likely be victim to a national security catastrophe.\n\nRepublican Lindsey Graham represents South Carolina in the United States Senate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://fry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=736", "Congressman Russell Fry's Grant Transparency Act Signed Into Law", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Russell Fry", "F000478", "fry.house.gov", "fry", "https://fry.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) announced his Grant Transparency Act of 2023 has now been signed into law by the President of the United States.\n\nThe Grant Transparency Act requires government agencies to disclose their selection methods for awarding competitive grants. Federal grants are critical to state and local governments across the country, as well as many organizations. Applying for federal grants can be a complicated process and grant applicants are often left wondering why they were or were not chosen for an award. This legislation addresses this by clarifying the award selection criteria within the grant application process.\n\nSpecifically, the Grant Transparency Act of 2023 requires the Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for competitive grants to have:\n\na description of any rating system, evaluation, and selection criteria the agency uses to assess applications for the competitive grant;\n\na statement of whether the agency uses a weighted scoring method and a description of any weighted scoring method the agency uses for the competitive grant, including the amount by which the agency weights each criterion; and\n\nany other qualitative or quantitative merit-based approach the agency uses to evaluate an application for the competitive grant.\n\n\"The passage of the Grant Transparency Act marks a significant step toward leveling the playing field for local governments and organizations seeking federal grant funding,\" said Congressman Russell Fry. \"With this legislation now signed into law, we can ensure that applicants will not be left in the dark about how their submissions are evaluated. This legislation brings much-needed clarity and accountability to the federal grant process, empowering local governments and organizations to access the resources they need to succeed. I'm proud to have led this effort and look forward to seeing its positive impact across South Carolina and the nation.\"\n\nThe Grant Transparency Act is co-led by Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX). Companion legislation was introduced by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Gary Peters (D-MI).\n\nCongressman Fry serves on both the House Judiciary Committee and the House Oversight Committee and is also the Republican freshman class president. To stay up to date with Congressman Fry and his work for the Seventh District, follow his official Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages and visit his website at fry.house.gov.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-introduces-safe-shelters-act-2024-protect-women-and", "CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY MACE INTRODUCES THE \"SAFE SHELTERS ACT OF 2024\" TO PROTECT WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN EMERGENCY SHELTERS", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12th, 2024) - Rep. Nancy Mace, a survivor and advocate for women, is pushing the Safe Shelters Act to bar registered sex offenders from emergency shelters shared with women and children during disasters.\n\nThis bill has been cosponsored by Reps. Anna Paulina Luna, Van Drew, Weber and Boebert.\n\nThe bill builds upon policies in Florida counties like Flagler and Marion which require sex offenders to evacuate to separate facilities or dedicated shelters. Mace's bill:\n\nProhibits sex offenders from entering undesignated emergency shelters\n\nRequires immediate notification to shelter operators of sex offender registration status\n\nAllows FEMA to designate specific shelters for registered sex offenders\n\nEstablishes federal penalties for non-compliance, including potential fines and imprisonment\n\n\"In times of crisis, shelters must be sanctuaries, not hunting grounds for predators,\" said Rep. Nancy Mace. \"Women and girls are 3.5 times more likely to experience sexual violence in chaotic, post-disaster environments. Women and children deserve safety, protection, and peace of mind. Our bill will make sure disaster shelters remain a place of refuge for those in their most vulnerable state.\u201c\n\n\"Women and children should never face the risk of being exposed to sex offenders in emergency shelters. While providing shelter during emergencies is essential, these places should be free from other dangers,\" said Rep. Luna. \"FEMA must establish emergency shelters that restrict access to sexual predators. I am proud to co-sponsor this critical legislation protecting vulnerable disaster victims from any potential further harm. Our emergency shelters should be safe, secure, and free from harm for all who seek refuge.\"\n\nRead the full bill here.\n\nFor more information, please contact sc01press@mail.house.gov\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-votes-authorize-fiscal-year-2025-ndaa", "Rep. Nancy Mace Votes to Authorize Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C. - Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) voted to authorize the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to support our servicemembers and their families after securing a number of major wins for South Carolina and the Lowcountry.\n\n\u201cThe NDAA 2025 delivers big wins for South Carolina, including robust provisions to support our military families and secure critical defense priorities. This bill includes a well-deserved pay raise for our troops and expanded joint military exercises with Israel, strengthening our national security and global alliances. We also ensured taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, cutting wasteful spending and focusing on what matters most: keeping Americans safe. We made sure South Carolina\u2019s voice is loud and clear in this legislation, delivering real results for our state and putting the Lowcountry First.\u201d\n\nThe following Lowcountry priorities were included in the final version of the NDAA:\n\n$31,500,000 authorization to build a Fuel Pier at MCAS Beaufort\n\n$72,050,000 authorization for an Ambulatory Care Clinic at Parris Island\n\nExtension of the $122,600,000 authorization to build an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at MCAS Beaufort\n\n$33,000,000 authorization for an aeromedical evacuation facility at Joint Base Charleston\n\nExtension of the $15,000,000 authorization for National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston\n\nThe legislation also includes a record 14.5% pay raise for junior service members and improved housing for military families.\n\nFor media inquiries, please contact SC01Press@mail.house.gov\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-presses-cfpb-director-on-resignation-calls-out-midnight-rulemaking/", "Scott Presses CFPB Director on Resignation, Calls Out Midnight Rulemaking", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "Senator Scott also slammed the committee\u2019s dysfunction and lack of transparency after Chairman Brown\u2019s last-minute postponement of a markup vote on President Biden\u2019s partisan nominees.\n\nWASHINGTON \u2014 After Chairman Brown\u2019s last-minute postponement of today\u2019s U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs markup vote on President Biden\u2019s partisan nominees, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the committee\u2019s top Republican, slammed the committee\u2019s dysfunction and lack of transparency.\n\nIn his opening statement, Senator Scott also called out Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra for ignoring his demands to pause rulemaking and pressing forward with an aggressive agenda \u2013 even after prudential regulators agreed to shelve proposals and final rules before President Trump\u2019s inauguration. After calling for Director Chopra to resign, Senator Scott noted he looked forward to working with a new CFPB Director to increase accountability at the Bureau \u2013 while focusing on efforts to protect consumers and remove politics from our federal regulators.\n\nSenator Scott\u2019s opening remarks as delivered:\n\nThank you, Mr. Chairman.\n\nThank you for your service on this committee since 2007 and the last several years as the Chairman of the committee. I\u2019ll say the cancelation of today\u2019s markup really is disappointing and frankly sours the tone. It is another example of the dysfunction and lack of transparency that is a last gasp of a lame-duck administration.\n\nBut now, we turn our attention to the Director of the CFPB, who also doesn\u2019t seem to accept the results of the November election.\n\nAs I mentioned earlier, after the November election \u2013 a historic win for Republicans and President Trump which delivered a mandate for this committee and for this Congress. I sent a letter to each and every federal agency under this committee\u2019s jurisdiction calling on them to cease all rulemaking activities.\n\nIt is paramount that President Trump can begin his administration on January 20th with a fresh slate to implement the economic agenda that the American people resoundingly voted for.\n\nAnd this is not unreasonable. Last month the prudential regulators \u2013 the OCC, FDIC, NCUA, and Federal Reserve \u2013 agreed with me and committed to pausing rulemaking before the inauguration.\n\nYet, as we have seen time and time again with Director Chopra, he has ignored these calls and pressed forward with a unilateral partisan agenda.\n\nMany of you have heard my Republican colleagues and I argue that the changes at the CFPB are absolutely necessary, that the agency is unaccountable to Congress.\n\nAnd Director Chopra seems intent on proving this to be true.\n\nDespite voter\u2019s clear message on election day, Director Chopra has advanced his agenda at a break-neck speed.\n\nHe has issued a final rule expanding the CFPB\u2019s own jurisdiction, issued a proposal seeking to upend the fraud prevention industry, has published multiple \u201cstudies\u201d and \u201creports\u201d to further his political agenda, and just this week published another rulemaking effort.\n\nThe Director has spent years at the CFPB pushing the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s partisan messaging on \u201cjunk fees,\u201d and seeking a boogeyman around every corner for the failed economic policies of the Biden administration.\n\nLet me be clear: protecting consumers and building an economy that serves all Americans are principles that guide my work in the Senate, but we can do both without weaponizing our federal regulators.\n\nSpeaking of regulators abusing their authority, the longstanding issue of debanking and Operation Chokepoint have recently resurfaced.\n\nI have focused on this issue for years and the patent inequality it represents for our legal businesses.\n\nI have consistently called out our banking agencies for weaponizing their power, and private institutions for bending to the powerful here in Washington.\n\nNo legal business should ever be debanked.\n\nThis message is something that Director Chopra has latched onto since the election, including direct references to debanking in his last two rulemakings.\n\nBut make no mistake, the Director is not our ally in this fight, and the career bureaucrats at the CFPB are not either.\n\nThe Director\u2019s recent actions are little more than an attempt to expand the CFPB\u2019s jurisdiction and grant the agency more authority to pick winners and losers in the financial services system.\n\nUnelected bureaucrats in Washington D.C. should not be deciding which businesses survive or fail based on their political agendas. All legal businesses should have the opportunity to succeed in America, just like every single American.\n\nWashington should be focused on promoting the two greatest tools which can arm all Americans \u2013 choice and opportunity.\n\nThese were the tools that allowed me as a poor kid in South Carolina to grow up and own my own business, and now, lead the Republican side of the Senate Banking Committee.\n\nAmerica must continue to be the bedrock of opportunity, and our regulators must work to ensure this every single day. Regulation should provide guardrails, not roadblocks.\n\nI look forward to working with the next Director of the CFPB to increase accountability at the Bureau.\n\nAnd Director Chopra, I look forward to hearing that you will be resigning effective January 20th.\n\nIt is unacceptable to have an agency with a budget of almost a billion dollars outside of the appropriations process and we must find a way to address this issue.\n\nI will end with this \u2013 a message of hope. I am hopeful that next Congress will allow this committee to return to regular order and pass legislation to increase opportunity for American families and small businesses across the country.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sen-scott-meets-with-scott-bessent/", "Sen. Scott Meets with Scott Bessent", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Following a meeting with President Trump\u2019s nominee to serve as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Finance Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cIt was great catching up with my fellow South Carolinian Scott Bessent. Scott\u2019s experience and success as an entrepreneur make him the perfect fit to work hand-in-hand with President Trump and our Republican majorities to restore access to opportunity and the American Dream for all. Senate Republicans stand ready to hit the ground running with the Trump administration to expand Opportunity Zones, extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, bolster our economic national security, and deliver pro-growth solutions for the American people.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=37BFA67D-2C82-4BFE-A0B8-C6AB883E9D6C", "Graham Meets with FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel", "2024-12-10", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) met with Kash Patel, President Donald Trump\u2019s nominee to be the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).\n\n\u201cI had an outstanding meeting with Kash Patel, President Trump\u2019s nominee to be the new FBI Director. We discussed how the FBI can deal with the national security threats that America faces at home and abroad. He indicated that one of his top priorities is to go after those groups on the internet who are grooming America\u2019s children for sexual exploitation.\n\n\u201cKash promised to get the FBI back to its original mission of protecting America, and that the days of the FBI leadership having their thumb on the scale politically will be over.\n\n\u201cI look forward to his confirmation hearing. President Trump did a great job in nominating Kash Patel.\u201d\n\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=6D7D2C44-5D85-4080-A444-A1F1038F27BE", "Graham Meets With DNI Nominee Tulsi Gabbard", "2024-12-10", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) met with former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump\u2019s nominee to be the next Director of National Intelligence.\n\n\u201cI very much enjoyed my meeting with Tulsi Gabbard, who I have known for years. We served together briefly in a Capitol Hill reserve unit, and I believe she is a very bright person.\n\n\u201cWe talked about the threats America faces and I look forward to continuing to engage with her on how to best defend our country.\n\n\u201cAs I have said previously, I have a lot of deference for presidential cabinet nominations because I believe every president deserves their team.\n\n\u201cI look forward to hearing in more detail about Tulsi\u2019s views on the threats America faces through the confirmation process.\u201d\n\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/vivek-ramaswamy-right-about-legacy-it-systems-rep-nancy-mace", "\u2018Vivek Ramaswamy is Right\u2019 about Legacy IT Systems\u00a0| Rep. Nancy Mace", "2024-12-09", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Vivek Ramaswamy is spot on\u2014our legacy IT systems are outdated and in desperate need of updating. We\u2019re dealing with tech from the 1960s which costs more to maintain, leaves us open to cyber threats, and slows everything down. Our office introduced and passed the Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act for this exact reason. If we want to stop waste, cut fraud, and make government programs actually work for the people, we need to modernize.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=ACDA666A-5A75-490C-AA42-0EDCA62CDC4B", "Graham Statement On Meeting With Secretary Of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth", "2024-12-09", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after meeting with President Donald Trump\u2019s nominee to be the next Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.\n\n\u201cI had a very positive, thorough and candid meeting with Pete Hegseth about his nomination to be the next Secretary of Defense. I appreciated how forthright and forthcoming he was.\n\n\u201cI have known Pete for many years, and I am familiar with his service in Afghanistan, as I was doing my reserve duty at the same time. Everyone in his unit in Afghanistan \u2013 including our Afghan partners \u2013 had nothing but great things to say about Pete. He is smart, passionate, and loves our men and women in uniform and our country.\n\n\u201cThe accusations being made regarding financial management of veterans service organizations and personal misconduct should only be considered by the committee if they are supported by testimony before Congress \u2013 not anonymous sources.\n\n\u201cWhen it comes to supporting presidential cabinet nominees, I have a record of being supportive regardless of party because I think every president deserves the right to pick their team.\n\n\u201cThe confirmation process for all nominees does and should allow for challenging questions, and I expect that to be the case here. However, I told Pete that he will be given the opportunity to defend himself and that his confirmation hearing should not be allowed to become a three-ring circus.\u201d\n\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-delivers-statement-dozen-cats-poisoned-death-berkeley-county", "Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers Statement on Dozen Cats Poisoned to Death in Berkeley County", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThis sickening act of cruelty against innocent animals is absolutely unacceptable and must be met with the strongest possible consequences under the law. We thank the Berkeley County Sheriff\u2019s Office for their work to bring these perpetrators to justice. Violence like this against our pets has no place in South Carolina. We've always sent a clear message: animal cruelty will not be tolerated. Not now, not ever.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-banking-republicans-press-biden-administration-on-sanctions-enforcement-on-irans-oil-sector/", "Scott, Banking Republicans Press Biden Administration on Sanctions Enforcement on Iran\u2019s Oil Sector", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 As part of his ongoing efforts to hold the Biden-Harris administration accountable and stop the flow of funds to Iran and its terror proxies, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led Senate Banking Republicans in raising concerns with the delayed implementation and enforcement of sanctions on Iran\u2019s oil sector. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, Senator Scott and his colleagues urged the Treasury Department to deploy all available sanctions enforcement tools to monitor and sanction illicit oil transactions involving Iran and to provide detailed information regarding the administration\u2019s efforts to do so.\n\nSenator Scott was joined by Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Steve Daines (R-Mont.).\n\nIn the letter, the senators wrote, \u201cCongress has consistently identified Iran\u2019s oil sector as a critical area for sanctions due to its significant role in financing destabilizing regional terrorism and nuclear development. Unfortunately, delays in fully implementing the SHIP Act remain a concern, as does the need for increased sanctions enforcement.\u201d\n\nThe letter continued, \u201cThe recent determination on October 11th to expand Executive Order 13902 to persons supporting Iran\u2019s petroleum or petrochemical sectors and the subsequent action on December 3rd are encouraging steps, but now your Department must continue to follow through with rigorous enforcement action. Lax sanctions enforcement has enabled certain nations, particularly in Southeast Asia, to openly disregard U.S. sanctions and sell Iranian crude to China. For example, trade data show that Malaysia is exporting oil to China in excess of its own production capacity, a clear indication of involvement in Iranian oil trade. To address these deficiencies, it is critical that Treasury deploys all available enforcement tools and fully engages in monitoring and sanctioning illicit oil transactions involving Iran.\u201d\n\nIn closing, the letter demands the following information from the Treasury Department no later than December 20, 2024:\n\nAn assessment of all vessels listed by UANI in its Tanker Tracker and its Ghost Armada to determine whether they meet the criteria for sanctions under E.O. 13902 as entities operating in Iran\u2019s petroleum and petrochemical sectors.\n\nA comprehensive assessment of all foreign financial institutions facilitating Iranian oil exports.\n\nA briefing on Treasury\u2019s engagements with foreign governments to improve sanctions enforcement on Iranian oil exports.\n\nA classified briefing on Treasury\u2019s utilization of intelligence community resources to effectively monitor Iranian oil exports and the associated financial networks.\n\nAn updated Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) advisory to financial institutions alerting them of recent tactics and emerging trends in sanctions evasion by Iran and its oil buyers.\n\nTo read the full letter, click here.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nSenator Scott has conducted rigorous oversight over the flow of funds to Iran and its terror proxies, particularly following the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas. Senator Scott has taken the following actions with regards to Iran:\n\nImmediately following the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s August 2023 decision to release $6 billion to Iran, Senator Scott led his colleagues in demanding answers from the administration.\n\nAfter the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, Senator Scott called for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to testify on the release of the $6 billion and for the Senate to investigate the matter.\n\nFollowing the attacks, Senator Scott introduced the Revoke Iranian Funding Act (RIFA), a bipartisan bill to permanently freeze $6 billion released by the Biden administration to Iran and direct the Treasury Secretary to provide Congress with the information it needs to prevent Iran from accessing and using sanctioned funds. He also led the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act to permanently extend key sanctions targeted to stop Iran\u2019s malign activity, including the pursuit of nuclear weapons.\n\nThe reporting requirement in RIFA was signed into law as part of the national security supplemental in April 2024.\n\nLast November 2023, following a wave of attacks on U.S. forces and the Biden administration\u2019s decision to extend an Iran sanctions waiver to allow Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, Senator Scott led a group of 24 senators criticizing the administration\u2019s lack of a cohesive Iran strategy.\n\nIn April 2024, in response to the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s decision to release yet another Iran sanctions waiver potentially worth billions of dollars, Senator Scott led 13 Republican senators in a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken raising concerns that the waiver makes sanctioned Iranian funds, which could be used to fund terrorism, more accessible to the Iranian regime and disregards congressional intent calling for severe restrictions on payments to Iran.\n\nAfter Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo admitted in testimony before the Senate Banking Committee that any dollar Iran has access to funds terrorism, Senator Scott sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen requesting an accounting of all international high-value Iranian assets around the world that are currently blocked by U.S. sanctions and to provide additional steps Treasury will take to actively account for current funds that have already been released to Iran.\n\nFollowing reports that the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (NY Fed) failed to implement basic anti-money laundering controls on account relationships with the Central Bank of Iraq, resulting in potentially billions of dollars flowing to Iran and its terror proxies, Senator Scott demanded answers from the NY Fed and Federal Reserve System.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mace-statement-department-veterans-affairs-funding-mdma-research", "Rep. Mace Statement on Department of Veterans Affairs Funding MDMA Research", "2024-12-05", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"The VA\u2019s decision to fund research into MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with PTSD is a step toward providing real solutions for those who\u2019ve sacrificed so much. We\u2019ve been a strong advocate for research into treatments like this, urging the FDA to approve MDMA-assisted therapy last year and we support bills to expand access to these therapies.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-statement-salt-typhoon-cyberattack-and-stronger-cybersecurity", "Rep. Nancy Mace Statement on Salt Typhoon Cyberattack and Stronger Cybersecurity Measures", "2024-12-05", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"These attacks will not stop here. They will impact every sector of our economy. Our federal cybersecurity systems have been woefully outdated and we are falling behind\u2013 fast. We must prioritize robust protections for our communication networks to ensure foreign adversaries cannot compromise sensitive information or jeopardize our national security.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-jose-ibarra-laken-riley-killer-claiming-mistrial", "Statement on Jose Ibarra, Laken Riley Killer, Claiming Mistrial", "2024-12-05", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"The sheer gall of this murderer requesting a retrial is absurd. He is a criminal illegal alien who hunted down and killed Laken Riley. His actions were deliberate, heinous, and entirely unforgivable. Open border policies failed Laken Riley, along with many others. This predator should rot behind bars or better yet, get fried.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-doubles-down-new-bill-stop-invasion-womens-spaces-act", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Doubles Down with New Bill, Stop the Invasion of Women\u2019s Spaces Act", "2024-12-04", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(WASHINGTON, D.C., December 04, 2024) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace continues to lead the charge in protecting women\u2019s private spaces across the country. After facing backlash from the Left over her recent resolution, she is doubling down with a new bill aimed at banning biological men from using women\u2019s restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms in all federally funded facilities. This includes public schools and universities, national parks, government buildings, healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics, public housing and shelters, and transportation hubs like airports, train stations, and bus terminals.\n\nThis effort comes in response to mounting concerns from women across the nation who feel their safety and dignity are being compromised in the name of the Left\u2019s crusade to erase biological women with toxic political correctness. These spaces would be required to enforce clear bathroom policies to protect women and girls.\n\n\u201cWe introduced a resolution to stand up for women, and the Left lost their minds. But I\u2019m not here to make them happy\u2014I\u2019m here to protect women and girls,\u201d said Congresswoman Mace. \u201cI\u2019m doubling down with this bill. We\u2019ve worked too hard for safe spaces, and we\u2019re not going to allow them to be erased by unhinged, loud, and far-Left extremists. Men in women\u2019s private spaces is not normal, and it never will be.\u201d\n\n\u201cLet them come at us again,\u201dCongresswoman Mace continued. \u201cWe\u2019re not stopping. Women deserve leaders who will stand up for them, no matter the cost.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-white-house-sending-1-billion-africa-disaster-relief", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace on White House Sending $1 Billion to Africa for Disaster Relief", "2024-12-04", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Once again, this administration shows us where their priorities lie\u2014and it\u2019s not with the American people. In his last days in office, the president rushes to send a blank $1 billion check to Africa meanwhile families in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia are left struggling from two hurricanes with a measly $750 and a pat on the back. Disgusting.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=318174E5-462F-437F-ABE9-EB43B97899B0", "Graham Meets With UN Ambassador Nominee Elise Stefanik", "2024-12-04", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today released the following statement after meeting with President Donald Trump\u2019s nominee to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik (R-New York-21).\n\nGraham is currently the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs which has jurisdiction over funding for the UN.\n\n\u201cI had a very good meeting with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik regarding her nomination to be the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. She is well qualified and shares my view that American taxpayer dollars going to the UN cannot be used to undermine our country and our allies.\n\n\u201cAs to the anti-Israel bias at the UN, that practice in the future will not be rewarded.\n\n\u201cIt is long past time to take an in-depth look at U.S. support of the UN from top to bottom.\n\n\u201cElise Stefanik will be a great partner and advocate in that endeavor. Business as usual regarding the U.S. and UN is about to change. Elise will be a strong supporter of President Trump\u2019s agenda to bring about change.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=43325904-D045-4FBD-87DF-E03399045A23", "Graham Meets With Secretary of State Nominee Marco Rubio", "2024-12-04", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "CLICK HERE AND HERE FOR PHOTOS\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after his meeting yesterday with President Donald Trump\u2019s nominee to be the next Secretary of State of the United States, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida).\n\nGraham is currently the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs which has jurisdiction over the budget for the U.S. Department of State.\n\n\u201cI had a great meeting with Senator Marco Rubio, President Trump\u2019s nominee to be our next Secretary of State. Marco is the best man for the job, and he will work with President Trump to restore order and balance to the world.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-risch-and-warner-commemorate-world-nuclear-energy-day/", "Scott, Risch, and Warner Commemorate World Nuclear Energy Day", "2024-12-04", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), co-chairs of the Senate Advanced Nuclear Caucus, on a resolution designating December 2, 2024, as World Nuclear Energy Day. The resolution celebrates the peaceful development of nuclear energy technology and underscores the vital role of nuclear power in strengthening the U.S. economy and supporting a reliable energy grid worldwide.\n\n\u201cBecause of innovation and energy ingenuity, over 50 percent of South Carolina is powered by nuclear energy! Our advancements in the energy sector have created a pathway to securing energy independence and leading on the world stage. I am glad to join my colleagues to commemorate World Nuclear Energy Day,\u201d said Senator Scott.\n\n\u201cEnthusiasm for nuclear energy is at an all-time high, and we must keep this momentum going,\u201d said Senator Risch. \u201cI\u2019m proud to celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day with Senator Warner and acknowledge the incredible advancements the United States, and particularly the Idaho National Lab, have made to maintain our global leadership in nuclear energy.\u201d\n\n\u201cNuclear energy is critical to meeting U.S. and global energy demands,\u201d Senator Warner said. \u201cI\u2019m proud to celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day with my co-chair Sen. Risch to celebrate the advancement of the U.S. nuclear energy industry and highlight the importance of building on the progress we have made.\u201d\n\nSenators Scott, Risch, and Warner were joined by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in introducing the resolution.\n\nBackground:\n\nDecember 2 marks two significant turning points in the advancement of nuclear energy:\n\nDecember 2, 1942 \u2013 the world\u2019s first self-sustaining, controlled nuclear chain reaction was demonstrated.\n\nDecember 2, 1957 \u2013 the world\u2019s first commercial nuclear power plant began operations in the United States.\n\nThe Senate Advanced Nuclear Caucus amplifies the critical role nuclear energy plays in the United States, explores emerging nuclear technologies, and promotes the goals and priorities of the U.S. nuclear industry.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/water-resources-development-act-approved-house", "WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT APPROVED BY THE HOUSE", "2024-12-03", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Big Win for the SC Ports Authority\n\n(Washington, DC, December 3rd 2024) \u2013 On December 3, 2024, the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) was overwhelmingly approved in the House and is now heading to the Senate for final approval.\n\nRep. Nancy Mace secured authorizations for local water projects in the Lowcountry in the final draft.\n\nOne significant authorization assists with deepening of the Charleston Harbor. This initiative will provide a boost to the local economy, in addition to creating jobs and opportunity for SC-01.\n\n\u201cSouth Carolina Ports appreciate the support of Congresswoman Mace and the entire Congressional delegation for leading these efforts and advocating for the competitiveness of South Carolina\u2019s world-class port system. South Carolina Ports are a critical driver of jobs and investment in South Carolina, and we must invest in our harbor and port infrastructure to support our thriving economy. Our Congressional delegation\u2019s endeavors ensure that Charleston has the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet, and that we will also achieve this depth up to North Charleston Terminal, which is the next phase of major capacity at the Port of Charleston,\u201d said SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin.\n\n\"These investments are advancing our infrastructure, boosting our local economy, and ensuring the Lowcountry gets the resources it needs as the10th fastest growing congressional district in the nation. We are securing the necessary resources for our community and economy to thrive,\u201d said Congresswoman Nancy Mace.\n\nThrough WRDA, Rep. Mace secured:\n\n$12,178,000 increase in authorization for wastewater infrastructure and stormwater management projects in Mount Pleasant (increase from $7,822,000 to $20,000,000).\n\n$70,000,000 increase in authorization for water and wastewater infrastructure projects at Lakes Marion and Moultrie (increase from $165,000,000 to $235,000,000).\n\nGAO study on donor port eligibility and treatment (in an effort to move Charleston towards qualifying as a donor port)\n\nFeasibility study on modifying the Charleston port navigation project to include improvements to the portion of the project that serves the North Charleston Terminal.\n\n100% federal cost share for Operation & Maintenance costs for harbor depths increased from 50 to 55 feet, now capturing Charleston at 52 feet.\n\n75% of federal cost share for Construction costs for harbor depths increased from 50 to 55 feet.\n\nCongresswoman Nancy Mace remains committed to putting the Lowcountry first and advocating for the interests of her constituents. Every Congress, Rep. Mace champions for the Lowcountry to have a seat at the table and receive the funds necessary to grow through WRDA authorizations.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-condemns-joe-bidens-final-act-nepotism", "Congresswoman Nancy Mace Condemns Joe Biden\u2019s Final Act of Nepotism", "2024-12-02", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cJoe Biden\u2019s last chapter won\u2019t be about unity or leadership\u2014it\u2019ll be about bending the law to save his son, Hunter Biden. It\u2019s the Biden way. Rather than taking responsibility for years of lies, his family continues to go to great lengths to evade accountability.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=52397516-D860-4607-9789-D130D4AEA62D", "Graham Meets With Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi", "2024-12-02", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "CLICK HERE AND HERE FOR PHOTOS\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after meeting with President Donald Trump\u2019s nominee to be the next Attorney General of the United States, Pam Bondi.\n\n\u201cGreat meeting with Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi. She is an old friend, an exceptional nominee, and in my view the right person at the right time to take on the task of being the next Attorney General of the United States. I look forward to the confirmation hearing. Well done, Mr. President.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-european-union-caucus-statement-georgia", "Congressional European Union Caucus Statement on Georgia", "2024-12-01", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Congressmen Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), co-chairs of the Congressional European Union Caucus, released the following statement on the situation in Georgia:\n\n\u201cAs co-chairs of the Congressional European Union Caucus, we are both outraged and inspired by the images coming out of Tbilisi, where thousands of Georgian citizens are tirelessly mobilizing in defense of the people\u2019s decided path to EU accession and the sovereignty of their nation. We condemn the violent assault on peaceful protestors by pro-Russian actors in their attempts to undermine democracy. The will of free people will prevail.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=ACC27DAD-94F3-4809-ABA0-85ED53E1E5F3", "Graham Statement on Ambassador Herzog", "2024-11-08", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after Israel\u2019s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, announced he would step down from the position.\n\n\u201cThroughout my time in Congress, I have tried to be a good friend and ally to Israel because I believe our fates are intertwined. I make frequent trips to Israel to understand the situation on the ground, their needs, and what the United States can do to promote a strong and secure Israel. Michael Herzog, Israel\u2019s ambassador to the United States, has been one of the most effective voices for the state of Israel I\u2019ve ever known. Michael enjoyed the trust and support of both sides of the aisle, and his word was his bond. He has been instrumental in meeting Israel\u2019s needs during this traumatic time in the history of the Jewish State.\n\n\u201cAs a retired military officer, he understands duty, honor and sacrifice. He has established himself as one of the most trusted representatives from the region and is admired across the board. He has worked very hard to advance normalization efforts between Saudi Arabia and Israel, building on the successes of the Abraham Accords.\n\n\u201cAmbassador Herzog and his wife, Shirin, have a deep understanding and appreciation for the United States. They have worked tirelessly to promote and strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship, and over the past three years, both have become my dear friends. They should be proud of what they accomplished representing Israel in Washington.\n\n\u201cMichael and Shirin will be missed, but I am certain they will both continue to contribute to fostering the ties between the United States and Israel.\u201d\n\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:02:12Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sen-scott-on-trump-gop-victories-lets-get-to-work/", "Sen. Scott on Trump, GOP Victories: \u201cLet\u2019s get to work!\u201d", "2024-11-08", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on President-elect Trump\u2019s election and Republicans securing a 53-seat majority in the United States Senate:\n\n\u201cPresident-elect Trump\u2019s and Republicans\u2019 resounding victories across the country are good news for the American people and our nation\u2019s future. I\u2019m thrilled to be a part of a Republican majority in the Senate that will work with President-elect Trump to bring back secure borders, a peace through strength foreign policy, and an economy of low unemployment, low inflation, and greater opportunity for hardworking Americans who have been left behind by the Biden-Harris administration. Let\u2019s get to work!\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:02:12Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-congratulates-president-elect-trump", "Wilson Congratulates President-Elect Trump", "2024-11-07", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement regarding the presidential election:\n\n\u201cMy heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Senator JD Vance on their victory. I am also grateful for the success of Speaker Mike Johnson and maintaining a Republican majority. The American people have spoken and are ready to reduce inflation and create jobs on behalf of families, secure the borders, and achieve Peace Through Strength. I look forward to joining my Republican colleagues to secure positive change on behalf of America.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-statement-40-primates-escaping-sc-research-facility", "Rep. Nancy Mace Statement on  40+ Primates Escaping From SC Research Facility", "2024-11-07", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201dWe\u2019re diligently gathering all relevant information to keep our constituents informed regarding the recent escape of primates from Alpha Genesis Inc. in Beaufort County.\n\nOur office has been in direct communication with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and is working closely with their team to monitor and assess the situation.\n\nWe are withholding any formal statements until we have a complete understanding of all the facts. Stay tuned\u2026\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Nancy Mace\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-rep-nancy-mace-hamas-call-end-war-israel", "Statement From Rep. Nancy Mace on Hamas\u2019 Call to End War on Israel", "2024-11-07", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Hamas is calling for an immediate end to the war after hearing the results of our election, but let\u2019s be clear: Israel's right to defend itself is non-negotiable, and America must continue standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our ally. Congress has a responsibility to work together to protect Israel, and ensure peace can truly take root in the region.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-nancy-mace-future-america", "CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY MACE ON THE FUTURE OF AMERICA", "2024-11-06", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C., November 6th, 2024) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace made the following statement:\n\n\"Together, we\u2019ll secure our border, uphold what it means to be a woman, and keep our nation strong. We're ready to clean house, bring back common sense, and restore peace all while putting the Lowcountry first. God bless the Lowcountry, God bless South Carolina, and God bless the United States of America! Now, let\u2019s get back to work.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/RapeShield", "CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY MACE UNVEILS RAPE SHIELD ENHANCEMENT ACT TO STOP VICTIM BLAMING AND PROTECT PRIVACY IN ASSAULT CASES", "2024-11-04", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington D.C., November 4th, 2024) -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace has introduced the Rape Shield Enhancement Act of 2024 to protect victims from unfair judgment or blame in assault cases. This bill instructs the Judicial Conference to review and suggest updates to federal rules, ensuring victims' personal details, when irrelevant to the case, remain protected in court.\n\n\"As a survivor, I know firsthand how important it is to protect our privacy and dignity,\"said Congresswoman Mace. \"We deserve the strongest safeguards against having our personal lives exposed and scrutinized in court. This bill could be a huge step forward in preventing unnecessary, hurtful disclosures about a victim's past, helping ensure survivors aren\u2019t re-victimized by the legal process itself.\"\n\nThe Rape Shield Enhancement Act of 2024 mandates the Judicial Conference submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the bill becoming law, providing recommendations for amendments focused on:\n\nEnhancing protections to further restrict the admissibility of evidence related to a victim's sexual history or disposition, preventing such evidence from being unnecessarily disclosed or used against victims in sexual assault cases.\n\nNarrowing the scope of permissible discovery requests to limit inquiries into an alleged victim\u2019s private records or history\u2014such as financial, social, psychological, medical, and sexual history\u2014unless they are directly relevant to the case.\n\nStrengthening limitations on requests for personal information of an alleged victim in criminal proceedings, only directly relevant information is accessible and restricting further disclosure beyond the defense team and relevant experts. These measures will help prevent the unnecessary spread of a victim's private information.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-irans-supreme-leader-threatening-us-and-israel", "Rep. Nancy Mace on Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Threatening the U.S. and Israel", "2024-11-04", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Iran\u2019s supreme leader\u2019s promise of a \u2018crushing response\u2019 only highlights the regime\u2019s continued pursuit of aggression in the region, its destabilizing agenda, and its unrelenting support for terrorism. We will continue to support all efforts to protect American interests and Israel\u2019s right to defend itself.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=55447971-A06B-4A8B-AB5E-A17340A25328", "In Case You Missed It: Editorial: Investigate the ICC Before It Escalates", "2024-11-04", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "In Case You Missed It\n\nEditorial: Investigate the ICC Before It Escalates\n\nA bipartisan group of Senators put The Hague on notice for its lawless campaign against Israel.\n\nInvestigate the ICC Before It Escalates\n\nBy The Editorial Board\n\nThe Wall Street Journal\n\nNovember 1, 2024\n\nhttps://www.wsj.com/opinion/senators-letter-international-criminal-court-karim-ahmad-khan-israel-gaza-26990e35\n\nThe International Criminal Court has been warned. In a letter on Friday, six U.S. Senators\u2014three Republicans and three Democrats\u2014implored the ICC\u2019s overseer \u201cto investigate the highly irregular and potentially illegal actions by the Prosecutor\u201d in targeting Israel\u2019s leaders.\n\nSens. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.), Ben Cardin (D., Md.), John Thune (R., S.D.), Richard Blumenthal (D., Conn.), Joni Ernst (R., Iowa) and John Fetterman (D., Pa.) wrote to the Assembly of States Parties with \u201ctwo grave concerns.\u201d\n\nFirst, prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan didn\u2019t comply with the law in applying for arrest warrants. The Senators relate how Mr. Khan misled them that he would \u201cmeaningfully engage with the State of Israel,\u201d as required by the court\u2019s Rome Statute, \u201cbefore any action was taken.\u201d Instead he stiffed the Israelis and announced his application for arrest warrants on CNN.\n\nSecond, \u201cthere is a cloud hanging over the Prosecutor and his office\u201d from sexual-harassment allegations, suppressed shortly before Mr. Khan requested the arrest warrants and thereafter. We\u2019ve reported on those allegations, which have since gained steam from an Associated Press investigation.\n\nMr. Khan has implied in response that this is all an Israeli conspiracy, which doesn\u2019t put to rest questions of bias. The ICC staff union doesn\u2019t trust the court\u2019s internal watchdog to investigate and has called for \u201ca prompt, independent and thorough investigation led by an external panel.\u201d\n\nThe Senators write, \u201cAny action by the Court regarding arrest warrants for Israeli officials without the benefit of a completed investigation into the serious allegations hanging over Prosecutor Khan would cast doubt on the Court\u2019s actions, and jeopardize the credibility of the ICC more broadly.\u201d That\u2019s sensible, but the ICC faces pressure from anti-Israel groups and states to tar Israel with the arrest warrants, probably soon after the U.S. election.\n\nAll of this is a danger to America. Today the court is after Israel, which doesn\u2019t belong to the ICC, for actions in Gaza, which isn\u2019t a state, in a defensive war against terrorists. Tomorrow the ICC could do the same to the U.S., another nonmember. The ICC still hasn\u2019t closed its investigation of the Afghanistan war, and Hamas isn\u2019t the only group to violate all laws of war and seek to win via international pressure.\n\nThe question is why President Biden rescinded President Trump\u2019s sanctions on the ICC in 2021, and why he and Sen. Chuck Schumer are currently blocking new, bipartisan sanctions from getting a vote on the Senate floor. Mr. Schumer, who loves telling Jewish audiences he\u2019s their shomer, or guardian, is protecting enemies who would put Israel and America in the dock.\n\nAppeared in the November 2, 2024, print edition as 'Investigate the ICC Before It Escalates'.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:02:12Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-rep-nancy-mace-abysmal-october-jobs-report", "Statement from Rep. Nancy Mace on Abysmal October Jobs Report", "2024-11-02", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThe latest jobs report speaks for itself \u2014 just 12,000 jobs added this month is hardly a boost for hardworking Americans. With wage growth at a standstill for many, and sectors like manufacturing taking major hits, this report only shows the need for serious, immediate policy changes to protect American jobs and restore economic strength.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/department-veterans-affairs-needs-stick-their-mission-statement-says-rep-nancy", "\u2018The Department of Veterans Affairs Needs to Stick to Their Mission Statement,\u2019 Says Rep. Nancy Mace", "2024-11-01", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u2018The Department of Veterans Affairs Needs to Stick to Their Mission Statement,\u2019 Says Rep. Nancy Mace", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-puts-charleston-county-sheriff-notice-comply-records-request-or", "Rep. Nancy Mace Puts Charleston County Sheriff on Notice: Comply with Records Request or Face Subpoena", "2024-11-01", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 November 1st, 2024 \u2013 The House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano\u2019s refusal to provide crucial ICE detainer records, citing willful obstruction. These records, detailing her handling of ICE requests and the termination of the County\u2019s 287(g) agreement, have significant public safety implications. Rep. Nancy Mace, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, demands transparency, calling the Sheriff\u2019s deflection of a congressional inquiry as a FOIA request a clear attempt to avoid accountability. If the Sheriff\u2019s office fails to comply, Rep. Mace, alongside the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs, will issue a subpoena.\n\n\"Documentary evidence of these facts was submitted for the record by Representative Mace at a September 25 hearing entitled, \u2018The Border Crisis: The Cost of Chaos,\u2019 held by the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border and Foreign Affairs. To better understand why your jurisdiction is refusing to facilitate custody by ICE of illegal aliens who have committed crimes\u2014including violent crimes\u2014we request that you provide the following information, covering the time period January 4, 2021 to the present unless otherwise indicated, by November 15, 2024,\" the letter continues. \"If you fail to produce the requested documents by November 15, 2024, the Committee will consider additional measures, including use of the compulsory process, to gain compliance and obtain this critical material.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur message is simple: hand over the documents or prepare for a subpoena,\u201d Mace continued. \u201cStonewalling Congress won\u2019t fly, and I won\u2019t stand by while public safety is put at risk. Graziano needs to answer for her actions, and we\u2019re going to do whatever it takes to make it happen.\u201d\n\nRead the full letter\n\n###\n\nFor press inquiries, please reach out to SC01press@mail.house.gov", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=462C461E-DE62-47D9-91B5-3A64B66971C7", "U.S. Senators Call for Review of ICC Prosecutor's Decision to Apply for Arrest Warrants for Israeli Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Timing of Misconduct Allegations", "2024-11-01", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ben Cardin (D-Maryland), John Thune (R-South Dakota), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) sent a letter to the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), the governing body of the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling for an investigation into misconduct allegations against Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan that seem to implicate his decision to apply for arrest warrants for Israel\u2019s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.\n\nFirst, in a potential violation of international law, Prosecutor Khan failed to properly engage with the State of Israel during his investigation and abruptly canceled a meeting between the Prosecutor\u2019s office and Israeli representatives and then announced the application for arrest warrants. Second, several media reports, including an October 25, 2024 Associated Press story, found the warrant applications were announced around the same time that Prosecutor Khan was accused of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct. This raises the possibility that the Prosecutor was influenced by extraneous factors. If the allegations against Prosecutor Khan are true, the Senators have asked the ASP to hold a vote to remove him from his position.\n\nThe Senators wrote, \u201cFirst, Prosecutor Khan did not comply with the law when he applied for arrest warrants against Israeli government officials\u2026 we received notification that members of Prosecutor Khan\u2019s team were scheduled to meet with legal representatives for the State of Israel on May 20 in Israel. To our astonishment, however, members of the Prosecutor\u2019s office never boarded the plane to Israel and the meeting was abruptly canceled just a few hours before it was to take place... Prosecutor Khan\u2019s abrupt cancelation and his announcement of an application for arrest warrants on that same day have always been perplexing, and stand in stark contrast to the assurances we received from his office that there would be meaningful consultations with Israel, as required by the letter and spirit of the Rome Statute.\u201d\n\nThey continued,\u201cSecond, in addition to these legal concerns regarding Prosecutor Khan\u2019s application for warrants against Israeli officials, there is a cloud hanging over the Prosecutor and his office. It has come to light recently through numerous media reports\u2014particularly an Associated Press (AP) story dated October 25, 2024\u2014that allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against Prosecutor Khan emerged earlier this year, around the time he decided not to send his team to meet with Israeli legal representatives and announced a warrant application instead\u2026 If the allegations are substantiated, we urge the Assembly to take all necessary steps available under its authority\u2014up to and including holding a vote for his removal\u2014and to consider the implications on the investigations led by Prosecutor Khan. Transparency is of utmost importance regarding the allegations against Prosecutor Khan. We urge the body to take this seriously.\u201d\n\nThey concluded, \u201cAny action by the Court regarding arrest warrants for Israeli officials without the benefit of a completed investigation into the serious allegations hanging over Prosecutor Khan would cast doubt on the Court\u2019s actions, and jeopardize the credibility of the ICC more broadly. We urge you to consider seriously the concerns we have raised.\u201d\n\nTo read the full letter, click here.\n\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:02:12Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/inflation-and-18-trillion-deficit-squeeze-american-families-says-rep-mace", "\u201cInflation and $1.8 Trillion Deficit Squeeze American Families,\" Says Rep. Mace", "2024-10-31", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cAmerican families and small businesses are bearing the brunt of an economy failing to meet expectations. Growth is crawling at 2.8% for the third quarter. Meanwhile, rampant government spending has pushed our deficit over $1.8 trillion in fiscal 2024\u2014a figure made worse by soaring inflation and cost of living. The federal government is mortgaging the future of every American family to cover its spending addiction.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-delivers-statement-missing-24-billion-missing-world-bank", "Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers Statement on Missing $24 Billion Missing World Bank Climate Fund", "2024-10-31", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"As the World Bank\u2019s largest contributor, the United States has poured billions into climate programs which now seem to have vanished into thin air. The White House just pledged another $150 billion to the World Bank without ensuring any accountability. Taxpayers deserve to know every penny sent abroad is working for them, not vanishing into untraceable climate \u2018projects.\u2019 Accountability matters here.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-risch-colleagues-press-biden-harris-admin-on-destruction-of-u-s-immigration-policies/", "Scott, Risch, Colleagues Press Biden-Harris Admin on Destruction of U.S. Immigration Policies", "2024-10-31", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and nine of their Republican colleagues in sending a letter calling out President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for fueling a national security crisis at the southern border through a series of destructive executive orders.\n\n\u201cInstead of addressing the flow of illegal immigration and illicit drugs across our borders, your administration has turned its back on those who wish to immigrate here legally and welcomed illegal aliens with open arms. Instead of directing resources to securing our borders and processing legal immigrant applications, your administration has crippled our immigration enforcement capabilities and prioritized amnesty applications,\u201d wrote the senators. \u201cThe administration has one job\u2014to enforce the law of the land. Instead of detaining and deporting illegal aliens, your administration has shown a blatant disregard for the rule of law and national security.\u201d\n\nSenators Scott and Risch were joined by Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) in demanding the Biden-Harris administration answer for their direct role in eroding the U.S. immigration system and compromising the safety of American families.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/columbia-airport-expressway-named-after-congressman-joe-wilson", "Columbia Airport Expressway Named After Congressman Joe Wilson", "2024-10-30", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, South Carolina Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05), elected officials, family and friends, all gathered today at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport for the naming ceremony of the Columbia Airport Expressway in honor of Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02).\n\nEarlier this year, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission voted to name the section of highway after Wilson in appreciation for his many years of dedicated service to the Palmetto State.\n\n\u201cI am beyond grateful to SCDOT for naming Columbia Airport Expressway the Congressman Joe Wilson Expressway and will always fight for the people of South Carolina and the United States,\u201d said Congressman Wilson.\n\nCongressman Wilson is joined by family members (L to R) Addison, Lauren, Hunter, Julian, Roxanne, Anna Grace, Jennifer, and Alan at the naming ceremony.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/another-absurd-attack-afghan-women-taliban", "Another Absurd Attack on Afghan Women from the Taliban", "2024-10-29", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cFirst, they banned Afghan women from schools, then from work, and now they can\u2019t even hear each other\u2019s voices? The Taliban\u2019s obsession with silencing women has hit a ridiculous and frankly horrific new low. Women around the world are counting on America to show strength on the world stage.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-colleagues-to-lead-legislation-to-replenish-the-sba-disaster-loan-program-following-hurricanes-helene-and-milton/", "Scott, Colleagues to Lead Legislation to Replenish the SBA Disaster Loan Program Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton", "2024-10-29", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) in announcing plans to introduce legislation that would replenish the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program. The senators plan to seek passage of the legislation when Congress returns to session. On October 15th, the SBA announced the Disaster Loan Fund had run out of money.\n\n\u201cHurricane Helene brought a level of devastation to South Carolina we haven\u2019t seen since Hugo. With a natural disaster of this magnitude, Congress should take the opportunity to show leadership and help ease the pain of those who have lost everything,\u201d said Senator Tim Scott. \u201cCommunities back home and in surrounding states have come together to recover, but it will take every possible effort to get us back to where we were.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe SBA Disaster Loan Program running out of funds risks delays in processing the loans of those affected by Helene and Milton and their ability to get their lives back on track,\u201d said Senator Tillis. \u201cThat is why I am leading legislation to replenish this fund when Congress returns to Washington, and I look forward to working across the aisle to pass a long-term disaster aid package that will provide additional resources to help make the victims of these hurricanes whole again.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe citizens of Western North Carolina are some of the toughest and most resilient people in this country,\u201d said Senator Budd. \u201cAs they recover and rebuild their communities, they must be able to access disaster loans from SBA. This recovery will take many years, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to cut through the delays and provide WNC with the resources they need as quickly as possible.\u201d\n\n\u201cHurricanes Francine, Helene, and Milton hit us hard, but Louisianans and Americans are resilient,\u201d said Dr. Cassidy. \u201cThis funding is essential to help small businesses recover from these storms and support our local economies.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe cannot allow frontline federal agencies, like the SBA, to run out of disaster relief funds. This is especially important in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton which devastated Florida, North Carolina and communities across the Southeast U.S.,\u201d said Senator Rick Scott. \u201cI continue to call on Leader Schumer to immediately reconvene the Senate so we can fund disaster relief functions at FEMA, the SBA, USDA and other agencies to get folks what they need and deserve. I won\u2019t stop fighting to get this done and am proud to join my colleagues to introduce a bill that funds SBA disaster loans and makes sure the federal government is a reliable partner as families continue their recovery.\u201d\n\nThe Restoring an Economic Lifeline with Immediate Emergency Funding (Relief) Act would appropriate $550 million to fund the SBA Disaster Loan Program Account, which would provide $2.475B in lending capacity projected to last until the end of 2024.\n\nRead text of the bill here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/mace-joins-bipartisan-letter-urging-un-secretary-reject-attempted-downgrade", "Mace Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging UN Secretary to Reject Attempted Downgrade of Israel's Status at the United Nations.", "2024-10-28", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Representative Nancy Mace released the following statement after signing a bipartisan letter urging UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres to reject any attempts by the Palestinian Authority to downgrade Israel's status at the United Nations.\n\n\u201cThe U.S. foots a massive portion of the UN\u2019s bills, and we won\u2019t fund an institution who sides with terrorism.\u201d\n\nTo view the full letter, please click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-statement-another-hamas-terrorist-working-unrwa", "Rep. Nancy Mace Statement on Another Hamas Terrorist Working for UNRWA", "2024-10-25", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThe IDF\u2019s recent operations confirm UNRWA is employing Hamas terrorists\u2014individuals directly responsible for the massacre of innocents, including Americans, on October 7th. Our office introduced an amendment to stop U.S. taxpayer dollars going to UNRWA and cosponsored H.R. 1102, the UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act because this cannot continue.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-statement-israels-ongoing-retaliatory-attack-iran", "Rep. Nancy Mace Statement on Israel's Ongoing Retaliatory Attack on Iran", "2024-10-25", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cWe stand with Israel as it defends itself against the unrelenting aggression and terror emanating from Iran. Israel has every right to protect its citizens from a regime openly sponsoring bloodshed and backing Hamas, Hezbollah, and other violent proxies. For too long, Iran\u2019s brutal leadership has poured money and resources into terror. This ends now.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-we-cannot-let-dictators-and-terrorists-set-tone-global-affairs", "Rep. Nancy Mace, \u2018We Cannot Let Dictators and Terrorists Set the Tone for Global Affairs", "2024-10-25", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Nancy Mace, \u2018We Cannot Let Dictators and Terrorists Set the Tone for Global Affairs", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sen-scott-urges-fda-to-address-gene-therapy-priority-voucher-discrepancy/", "Sen. Scott Urges FDA to Address Gene Therapy Priority Voucher Discrepancy", "2024-10-25", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 In order to help increase treatment for sickle cell disease (SCD), U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) penned a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf raising concerns over how the FDA interprets \u201cactive ingredient\u201d for awarding priority review vouchers, which could negatively impact drug development for rare diseases like sickle cell disease. Senator Scott was joined on the letter by Representative Danny Davis (D-Ill.).\n\n\u201cWe write regarding the administration of the Food and Drug Administration\u2019s (FDA\u2019s) Rare Pediatric Priority Review Voucher (PRV) program, particularly as it applies to innovative treatments like gene therapies,\u201d Senator Scott and Representative Davis wrote.\n\nThey continued, \u201cHowever, we are concerned that FDA\u2019s recent administration of the program may not be fulfilling the program\u2019s promise, original vision, and intent. Specifically, we understand that FDA has made an initial decision to narrowly interpret the definition of \u201cactive ingredient\u201d in the PRV statute, resulting in the unexpected denial of at least one pediatric PRV.\u201d\n\n\u201cHowever, the decision whether to narrowly or broadly interpret the definition of \u201cactive ingredient\u201d for purposes of awarding a PRV is not so much a question of science as it is one of policy. Congress has not provided guidance as to how FDA should determine if two active ingredients in an ex-vivo gene therapy are the same or different, but the text of the statute and the legislative history make clear that Congress wanted to create an incentive to treat patient populations that might not warrant investment if left simply to ordinary market forces. By interpreting this statutory requirement in a narrower way than the statute requires \u2013 and one that flies directly against Congressional intent \u2013 we risk disrupting this delicate ecosystem, jeopardizing not only the availability of SCD treatments today, but also investments in complex and life-saving innovation for the future,\u201d stated Scott and Davis.\n\n\u201cWe understand that FDA may be in the process of reconsidering its interpretation. This decision is critical for the future of rare disease drug development and rare disease patients, and we are grateful for the FDA\u2019s close attention to this matter. We hope that you will keep these additional considerations in mind as you conduct your review,\u201d they concluded.\n\nRead the full letter here!\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-statement-oversight-committees-report-ccp", "Rep. Nancy Mace Statement on Oversight Committees Report on the CCP", "2024-10-24", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"The CCP has waged a sustained campaign of infiltration, influence, and economic warfare against the United States. Agencies like the Department of Education and Treasury continue to overlook this influence, allowing the CCP\u2019s foothold to grow. As Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, we've worked to expose pressing threats like Volt Typhoon and other covert infiltration tactics, aimed at weakening the U.S. from within. It's time for a unified government strategy that acknowledges this warfare and equips our federal agencies with the resources and expertise to counter it effectively.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-hosts-financial-services-career-development-event-for-students-at-hbcus/", "Scott Hosts Financial Services Career Development Event for Students at HBCUs", "2024-10-24", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "Students had the opportunity to hear from federal regulators, industry leaders\n\nWASHINGTON \u2014 Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) hosted a virtual career development event for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in South Carolina and across the country. During the event, students had the opportunity to join federal regulators and leaders from local and international financial services firms for a discussion on the importance of financial literacy and career pathways in the financial services industry.\n\nParticipants included:\n\nMichelle Bowman, Board Member, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System\n\nTravis Hill, Vice Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Board of Directors\n\nLindsey Torrico, Senior Vice President of Bank Community Engagement at the American Bankers Association and Executive Director of the ABA Foundation\n\nCal Hurst, President, Southern First Bank\n\nJames Bennett, Executive Director of External Affairs, First Citizens Bank\n\nDewey Norwood, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo\n\nDwayne Logan, Vice President of Social Impact/Strategy & Planning, Fidelity\n\nAdama Iwu, Vice President for Political Strategy & External Partnerships, Visa\n\nLisa Plaggemier, Executive Director, National Cybersecurity Alliance\n\nPatrick Means, Vice President and Branch Manager, Charles Schwab\n\n\u201cThank you to each HBCU for attending and the students that are with us today. Thank God you\u2019re here \u2013 it\u2019s really all about you anyway. We want to make sure that we continue to make progress in an area where we have low participation from the African American community and a desperate need for more participation. I\u2019ll simply say this, as a kid who grew up in poverty in a single parent household, one of the things that I\u2019ve learned along the way is that financial literacy is such a critical component to the success that you will achieve later in life. Frankly, I know without a doubt, that if you apply yourselves, you will achieve outstanding, remarkable, amazing success. One of the most important rungs of the ladder is in fact, financial literacy, and being a participant in the financial industry. It\u2019s one of the things that we hope to cover today, from the regulators to the business partners who are here with us today, giving you an opportunity to see the cross section of industry and why it\u2019s in your best interest to be a part of that industry,\u201d said Senator Scott in his remarks.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nAs the top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, and as co-chair of both the Senate Financial Literacy Caucus and the Congressional HBCU Caucus, Senator Tim Scott has prioritized financial literacy and financial education to ensure all Americans have the tools to climb the ladder of success.\n\nEnsuring Americans have awareness of and access to financial literacy tools is a keystone of two pieces of legislation championed by Senator Tim Scott. His comprehensive housing legislation, the ROAD to Housing Act, increases access to high quality housing counseling and financial literacy programs for families looking to buy a home or struggling to stay in one. In addition, the Senator\u2019s capital markets package, the Empowering Main Street in America Act, will enhance financial education programs to increase market understanding and participation, which will ultimately help more Americans achieve financial security.\n\nSenator Scott led a resolution to declare April 2024 as Financial Literacy Month.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-hezbollah-leaders-are-dropping-flies", "Rep. Nancy Mace, \u2018Hezbollah Leaders Are Dropping Like Flies\u2019", "2024-10-23", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Hezbollah\u2019s \u201cleadership\u201d has been dropping like flies. Israel has done the world a favor by taking out these terrorists one by one. We stand firmly with Israel as they continue dismantling the Iran-backed proxies thriving on chaos and violence.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=D147FF04-8144-43C6-9B8A-60851F6E20D3", "ICYMI: US Navy: Projecting Strength and Building the Fleet of Tomorrow", "2024-10-23", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "US Navy: Projecting Strength and Building the Fleet of Tomorrow\n\nBy Senator Lindsey Graham and Morgan Ortagus\n\nFox News\n\nOctober 23, 2024\n\nhttps://www.foxnews.com/opinion/us-navy-projecting-strength-and-building-fleet-tomorrow\n\nIt\u2019s time for all Americans to grasp a hard truth: in a world that may be on the brink of World War III, our military budgets are inconsistent with the threats we face. This is especially the case with the budget of the Department of the Navy.\n\nThe bad news: the current Navy budget will not make a stronger military or a larger U.S. fleet a reality. The good news: through American innovation and more agile products, we can build a bigger and more efficient Navy.\n\nHowever, President Biden\u2019s proposed FY2025 budget of $257.6 billion for the Department of the Navy is well below inflation and does not provide for a more lethal Navy.\n\nAs both President Biden and President Trump certified, the most direct challenge facing the U.S. Navy today is from the People\u2019s Republic of China. Therefore, strong investments must be made now to ensure the Navy, and most importantly the United States, can meet this threat head-on.\n\nIt comes as no shock to the reader that America and its allies and partners are facing an unprecedented deluge of maritime threats by the People\u2019s Republic of China. The Chinese Navy alone has provoked a U.S. destroyer in the Taiwan Strait with dangerous maneuvers, harassed Taiwan with aggressive military exercises, entered America\u2019s Exclusive Economic Zone in the Bering Sea, developed a jam-resistant submarine torpedo, and injured several Filipino sailors at and around Second Thomas Shoal.\n\nThese developments incrementally set the conditions for a direct conflict on the open seas. Meanwhile, Washington has been lulled into complacency by decades of maritime supremacy. Most concerning, the United States lacks the political resolve to shed the Navy\u2019s Soviet-era mentality and adapt to the new era of great power competition.\n\nTo meet the moment\u2019s maritime threats, America must choose between tough and tougher: make significant investments in our fleet or face the costs of inaction.\n\nSection One: Expanding U.S. Shipbuilding Capacity and Cooperation with Allies\n\nOur shipbuilding industrial base is grappling with significant delays and challenges, affecting major programs like the Columbia-class submarines, Constellation-class frigates, and Ford-class carriers. These delays are not only impacting the procurement of new ships, they are also impacting the ability to maintain the current fleet.\n\nA great first step to combating the maritime threats our nation faces is to expand the physical footprint of the U.S. shipbuilding industry.\n\nThe U.S. shipbuilding industry is first in its class and the men and women that come to work every day in our nation\u2019s shipyards build the world's most lethal and capable warships. In states like South Carolina, there are a wealth of maritime industry suppliers and shipbuilders diligently producing the necessary components to construct our nation\u2019s ships.\n\nBut that alone is not enough. China\u2019s Bohai Shipyard boasts an annual capacity exceeding the total number of ships our Navy has launched since 2014.\n\nIn addition, China is rapidly expanding its existing shipyards and according to experts \"has been investing so much in shipbuilding over the past 18 years that it can now build more ships in a month than the United States can in a year.\"\n\nBy comparison, America only has four public shipyards and these yards focus on maintenance of submarines and aircraft carriers and not the construction of new vessels.\n\nThe Department of the Navy should look at states like South Carolina to build new shipyards to maximize the U.S. shipbuilding capacity and our maritime industry.\n\nIn addition, the Navy must expand maintenance capacity here in the states as well as in the Pacific. The U.S. Navy has already decided to augment its capacity by placing a submarine maintenance facility in Guam. This should be replicated for other vessels elsewhere.\n\nIt is clear that the need for more shipbuilding capacity is great and immediate. Investing here at home will certainly help address the need. At the same time, our nation should also not discount opportunities to work with others when the opportunity presents itself.\n\nThe U.S. Navy cannot afford to leave any stone unturned when thinking of innovative ways to grow the fleet as quickly as possible.\n\nSection Two: Fleet Requirements and Capabilities\n\nA fundamental step toward a 21st-century U.S. Navy is improving both the size and modernity of our existing fleet. The fleet currently consists of carriers, surface combatants, submarines, amphibious warships, combat logistics ships, fleet support vessels and mine warfare assets.\n\nYet this fleet is hardly agile or scalable enough to meet a Chinese maritime threat that includes drones, hypersonic missiles and other high-tech tools of warcraft.\n\nPersistent gaps also remain in amphibious warfare and in contested logistics. Amphibious combat vehicles, landing vessels, and light warships are all needed in higher quantities for rapid and effective landings.\n\nUnmanned and underwater systems are especially relevant to modern naval operations. Often at a fraction of the cost of manned vessels, these vessels \u2013 both large and small \u2013 perform intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance missions, logistics and strike operations.\n\nThey also relieve pressure on our high-demand, low-density assets while augmenting the fleet. The proof is in their success in Ukraine, where naval drones have successfully countered Russia\u2019s Black Sea Fleet, forcing them into safe harbors and destroying dozens of Russian vessels.\n\nIn addition to their combat roles, unmanned systems are revolutionizing naval logistics. Unmanned logistics platforms can autonomously deliver supplies, ammunition, and fuel to forward-deployed forces, significantly extending the operational reach of our fleet.\n\nThese systems reduce the need for manned resupply missions, which are often vulnerable to enemy attacks, thereby enhancing the safety and efficiency of our operations. By integrating unmanned logistics into our naval strategy, we can maintain sustained operations in contested environments, ensuring our forces remain equipped and ready for extended engagements.\n\nA possible way to advance the construction of these unmanned vessels is through an international partnership. Such a partnership could be modeled after the trilateral security partnership between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia (AUKUS) for submarine production in Australia. An AUKUS-like agreement for unmanned systems could create a new pathway for faster construction of these unmanned platforms and increase the integration between partners.\n\nChina\u2019s naval power is growing at an alarming rate, with close to 400 ships currently in service and projections of 435 by 2030. The impact of this expansion is worsened by our diminishing technology gap, as China advances its naval technology while the U.S. Navy struggles to build ships.\n\nMeanwhile, the U.S. Navy\u2019s latest shipbuilding assessment calls for 381 battle force ships (carriers, destroyers, amphibious ships, submarines, etc.) and 134 unmanned vehicles, totaling 515 vessels.\n\nWhile it is great to have a roadmap, the U.S. Navy\u2019s own shipbuilding plan projects that we would not reach 381 battle force ships until 2043 under the best scenario. This delay poses an unacceptable risk to our national security and could force our sailors into a fight they are underequipped to win.\n\nTo avoid that scenario and reduce the exposure of manned ships to enemy attacks, we must expedite shipbuilding with a focus on unmanned surface and subsurface systems that are affordable and quick to produce. America does not have to win a shipbuilding foot race, but we must strategically invest in both the capabilities and capacities to counter China\u2019s growing maritime capabilities and protect our interests.\n\nSection Three: Funding the Department of the Navy\n\nThe U.S. military budget is woefully underfunded for the threats our nation faces today. The U.S. is on target to spend only 3.1% of total GDP on defense in Fiscal Year 2025 and that percentage is projected to fall to a paltry 2.4% in 2034 under the Biden-Harris budget plan.\n\nBudgetary \"business as usual\" will only widen the gap between U.S. and Chinese naval capabilities. With China\u2019s defense budget growing in both size and sophistication, it is imperative the United States make greater, and smarter, investments of our own.\n\nIncreasing funding for the Navy\u2019s ship procurement, known as the Shipbuilding and Conversion account, alone will not be enough. In order to address the shipbuilding problem, Congress should consider a comprehensive approach that includes strong and consistent funding across procurement, operations and maintenance, research and development, personnel and military construction accounts.\n\nIn order to do this, Congress will need to think outside the box as the current budgetary restraints limit the needed investments. Congress should form a \"Fleet Investment Fund\" \u2013 codifying the Navy\u2019s entire budget growth at least 5% above inflation and more than the department\u2019s topline request \u2013 covering all aspects of naval development and readiness.\n\nMost importantly, this account should not be subject to any caps or restrictions within the president\u2019s budget request to Congress each fiscal year. The formation of this account must be seen as a national imperative.\n\nConclusion\n\nThere is no doubt that the costs of these investments are great and will require tradeoffs and significant political capital, but the costs of inaction will be far greater. History demonstrates that adversaries are emboldened by America\u2019s hesitation and deterred by its resolve. History proves that the U.S. Navy can adapt to evolving defense needs.\n\nSince 1945, America has served as the global guarantor of open seas and freedom of navigation in contested waterways and critical trade routes. President Theodore Roosevelt stated before Congress in 1902 that \"a good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace.\"\n\nMorgan Ortagus is the founder of Polaris National Security and formerly served as the spokesperson for the U.S. State Department under President Trump.\n\nRepublican Lindsey Graham represents South Carolina in the United States Senate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F7D74C42-A84D-4EA5-B61A-A8B5ADE98CD7", "Graham: ICC Prosecutor Misconduct Allegations, Timeline Cast Moral Cloud Over Israeli Arrest Warrant Applications", "2024-10-23", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Following media reports that International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan is facing allegations of misconduct, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) is calling for the immediate release of records pertaining to these allegations. Senator Graham points out that the harassment allegations surfaced in early May, just a few days prior to Prosecutor Khan canceling his scheduled trip to meet with Israeli officials, and instead abruptly announcing he applied for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.\n\nGraham wrote,\u201cIn the weeks before Prosecutor Khan applied for warrants, I worked with a bipartisan group of United States Senators to urge Prosecutor Khan to adhere to the Rome Statute in conducting his investigation. Specifically, on a May 1, 2024 phone call, this bipartisan group urged Prosecutor Khan to respect the principle of complementarity and to engage in good faith with Israeli officials before making any decision as to how to move forward against the State of Israel.\u201d\n\nHe concluded, \u201cIt has now come to my attention through media reports that Prosecutor Khan was facing allegations of misconduct around the same time, and the resolution of this matter remains a mystery. The abrupt decision to cancel this visit to Israel, along with these contemporaneous allegations needs to be explained, and I request full transparency on the matter to ensure there is no conflict of interest. These media reports are disturbing, and I call for a release of the records pertaining to these allegations, including any decision not to open an investigation, and for an update on where this matter stands. Until such transparency is satisfactorily achieved, another cloud\u2014a moral one\u2014hangs over Prosecutor Khan\u2019s abrupt decision to abandon engagement with Israel and seek arrest warrants.\u201d\n\nTo read the full letter, click here.\n\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-statement-grant-funding-i-526-interchange-improvement", "Rep. Nancy Mace Statement on Grant Funding for I-526 Interchange Improvement", "2024-10-21", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cWith the $195 million we helped secure, improvements to the I-526/Long Point Road interchange are moving forward. We\u2019d like to thank the hardworking people at the Department of Transportation, both at the national level and in the great state of South Carolina. We are always looking for ways to put the Lowcountry first, solve problems, and work with local leaders to keep our neighborhoods connected and protected.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-statement-iranian-cyber-attacks-targeting-us-infrastructure", "Rep. Nancy Mace statement on Iranian Cyber Attacks Targeting U.S. Infrastructure", "2024-10-21", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"For over a year, Iranian actors have targeted healthcare systems, government agencies, and energy sectors. This is cyber warfare, plain and simple. Iran\u2019s government is fueling this digital assault. Our office introduced and passed H.R.5527 to modernize outdated government tech and defend our infrastructure against cyberattacks. We need this bill now more than ever.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-nancy-mace-introduces-tylers-law-protect-children-dangerous", "REPRESENTATIVE NANCY MACE INTRODUCES \u201cTYLER\u2019S LAW\u201d TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM DANGEROUS PRODUCTS", "2024-10-21", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C., October, 21, 2024) \u2013 Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced Tyler's Law, aimed to strengthen child safety by requiring hospitals, medical examiner offices, and coroner offices to report incidents involving the death or serious injury of a child linked to children's products.\n\nTyler's Law, named after a 10-month-old who died due to a defective crib, addresses major gaps in reporting product-related child injuries and deaths. Currently, hospitals, coroners, and medical examiners aren't required to report these incidents to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Our bill requires direct reporting of child product-related deaths or serious injuries to the CPSC, enabling faster identification of dangerous items to prevent future tragedies.\n\n\u201cToo many families have suffered the unthinkable because of products designed for our most vulnerable,\u201d said Rep. Nancy Mace. \u201cTyler Jonathan's is not an isolated incident. Nursery products contribute to hundreds of child deaths annually due to inadequate safety standards. Parents should trust the products we bring into our homes and Tyler's Law will make sure we know when those products pose a danger to our kids.\u201d\n\nTyler\u2019s Law will also hold medical examiner and coroner offices accountable. Offices who fail to comply with reporting requirements will be ineligible for Medical Examiner Coroner Office Accreditation grants under the Department of Justice\u2019s Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=1F1CB0B4-6A2E-4ADF-A91B-5D8949964E67", "Graham Celebrates SCDOT Receiving $195 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Operations at the Port of Charleston", "2024-10-21", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today celebrated the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) receiving $195 million in federal funding for the Long Point Road Interchange Project.\n\nAccording to SCDOT, the project will improve operations of the I-526/Long Point Road interchange and I-526 mainline and reduce operational conflicts between port-related and local traffic with new collector-distributor ramps off the mainline directly to the port, improvements to existing ramps, the addition of a 10-foot multiuse path, and construction of noise barriers.\n\n\u201cI am very pleased with the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s decision to award South Carolina $195 million to complete the Long Point Road interchange project. This project is a game-changer for Charleston County and the Port, and it is critical to ensuring safe travel and continued growth in the region. I am proud to have worked with Governor McMaster, the SCDOT, Representative Nancy Mace, and Congressman Clyburn, a true champion of this project, to make it a reality. This is excellent news for our state,\u201d said Senator Graham.\n\n\"The Long Point Road Interchange Project is an investment in both our economy and the quality of life of our people that will reduce congestion, improve safety, and enhance access to the Port. Thanks to the support of our congressional delegation, South Carolina continues to secure transformative investments in our infrastructure, ensuring our economy remains strong and competitive for years to come,\u201d said Governor Henry McMaster.\n\n\u201cSC Ports thanks the SC Department of Transportation and our Congressional delegation for working together to secure this grant for the Long Point Road Interchange Project, which will establish a direct connection between Interstate 526 and Wando Welch Terminal. The new port access road will support the more efficient movement of freight to and from one of the busiest container terminals on the U.S. East Coast, allowing cargo to move more safely and efficiently. Last-mile connectors such as this are critical to serving our customers and supporting our growth as the No. 8 U.S. container port. This new roadway will also separate cargo-carrying truck traffic from residential traffic, further benefiting surrounding communities. We greatly appreciate all the support from our partners on this crucial infrastructure project,\u201d said South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin.\n\n\u201cI am a proud member of Team South Carolina and there is no doubt in my mind that when we work together, we get big things done for the people we serve. South Carolina is now the fastest growing state in the nation and the Port is on track for further expansion that will bring huge rewards for our economy. SCDOT is working hard to make sure our road and bridge network is ready, now and for years to come,\u201d said Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell.\n\n\u201cI applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for providing $195 million in federal funding for the Long Point Road Interchange Project. This latest investment will allow for significant improvements along the interchange and support commerce from the Port, helping us to create a safer, more prosperous South Carolina. Our years of hard work have finally materialized,\u201d said Congressman James E. Clyburn.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scott-accepting-applications-for-spring-2025-internships/", "Senator Scott Accepting Applications for Spring 2025 Internships", "2024-10-21", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for the spring of 2025. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to work with public service professionals and gain practical experience in constituent services, federal policy, and more. Students of all majors, particularly those studying governmental affairs, public policy, or communications, are welcome to apply.\n\nWashington, D.C. Office: In Washington, interns will research legislation, attend congressional hearings and briefings, assist with press tasks, and help manage correspondence on various issues. Responsibilities also include answering phones and other administrative tasks. Interns in this office will gain a stronger understanding of the lawmaking process, while also improving their communication and customer service skills.\n\nSouth Carolina Offices (North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville): In the state offices, interns will take an active role in the community, working on state-based projects while also answering phones, completing research, and being an integral part of day-to-day office operations. Interns in these offices are able to assist with issues that affect South Carolinians each day.\n\nInternship hours are flexible to accommodate students\u2019 course schedules but generally run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students may also gain course credit for completing the internship program. Interested students can apply through Senator Scott\u2019s website at https://www.scott.senate.gov/constituent-services/internships. For additional questions, contact the internship coordinator at internships@scott.senate.gov or (202) 224-6121.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-defends-us-fisheries-and-coastal-communities-foreign", "REP. NANCY MACE DEFENDS U.S. FISHERIES AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES FROM FOREIGN INTERFERENCE", "2024-10-18", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(October 18th, 2024, Washington, DC) \u2014 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) is introducing the bipartisan Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024, a crucial legislative step supported by over 20 fishery organizations across the country and eight other members of Congress who represent coastal communities.\n\nThe Protect American Fisheries Act amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, adding economic causes as allowable grounds for declaring a fishery resource disaster. This bill has been cosponsored by Representatives Troy Carter, Randy Weber, Jared Golden, Greg Murphy, Jerry Carl, Anthony D\u2019Esposito, Clay Higgins, and Byron Donalds. Foreign interference in U.S. fishery markets, particularly through illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, subsidized foreign fleets, forced and child labor, and dumping of contaminated seafood products, is devastating domestic industries.\n\nThese predatory practices are driving down dock prices for American fishermen, threatening the livelihood of multi-generational fishing families and small businesses.\n\n\"Our domestic fisheries are under assault not only from illegal and subsidized foreign competition but also from bureaucratic red tape failing to protect American industries. The Protect American Fisheries Act takes a stand against these harmful practices and the inefficiencies in our system allowing them to persist. This legislation ensures we can cut through the red tape, defend the livelihoods of hardworking American fishermen, and strengthen our coastal economies by targeting illegal fishing, predatory pricing, and foreign market distortions,\" said Congresswoman Nancy Mace.\n\n\u201cI am proud to cosponsor this bill, which will strengthen protections for U.S. fisheries. By addressing market distortions, predatory pricing, and illegal fishing practices, this legislation helps safeguard the economic viability of our fishing communities. It will help ensure a sustainable future for Louisiana fisheries and preserve jobs in coastal economies,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02).\n\n\u201cGenerations of Mainers have set the gold standard for maintaining a sustainable fishery. They shouldn\u2019t foot the bill when the rest of the world doesn\u2019t play fairly,\u201d Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) said. \u201cThis common sense, bipartisan legislation will ensure American fishermen get the relief they need when the actions of foreign competitors harm our marine resources and the global seafood market.\u201d\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the United States Shrimpers Coalition, representing shrimpers associations from Texas to North Carolina, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your unwavering support of the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024. This critical legislation is vital to the sustainability and economic health of commercial fisheries across our nation,\u201d said Paige Morrison, President of the Georgia Commercial Fishermen's Association.\n\n\u201cWe are so grateful to Congresswoman Mace for recognizing what NOAA apparently did not \u2013 that fishery disasters can be caused just as much by the economic impacts of cheap illegal imports and predatory pricing as by a hurricane or fish stock collapse. In either case, shrimpers can\u2019t go fishing - leaving their families and entire communities in a state of crisis. We really need this bill at this crucial time,\u201d said John Williams, Executive Director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance.\n\n\u201cWhile this legislation offers temporary relief, it is essential that we continue to address the underlying trade issues that are harming our domestic shrimp industry. By providing economic support, the Protect American Fisheries Act can help prevent shrimpers from going out of business and losing part of our valuable coastal heritage,\u201d said Bryan Jones, Vice President of the South Carolina Shrimpers Association.\n\n\u200b\u200b\u201cLouisiana Shrimp Association is in support of your legislation, the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024. We agree that the Magnuson-Stevens Act should be amended by adding immediate economic relief during fishery disasters,\u201d said Acy Cooper, President of Louisiana Shrimp Association.\n\n\u201cOur U.S. shrimping industry is on the verge of collapse for reasons not of our own making. The outside crushing pressure of foreign shrimp being dumped onto our market cannot be sustained for much longer. We must stop the onslaught of foreign shrimp dumping for our domestic shrimp industry to rebound,\u201d said Captain Kyle Kimball, President of the Port Arthur Area Shrimpers Association.\n\n\u201cThe overwhelming volume of heavily subsidized farm-raised shrimp imports has driven the price of shrimp down so low that our domestic shrimp producers are finding it difficult to compete and make a profit. More than half of the shrimp fleet throughout Texas and the United States are unable to fish due to the low market price and high production costs. Vessel crews are unemployed, and their families are unable to make ends meet. We need the help of our government to support the domestic shrimp harvesting industry to survive and continue operations and production,\u201d said Chris Londrie, President of the Texas Shrimp Association.\n\n\u201cDisaster relief for watermen needs to be done in a timely manner. This relief comes at a time that watermen need it the most. If disaster hits, most watermen are hit pretty hard, and being self-employed they need immediate relief. Thanks to everyone involved in supporting this bill,\u201d said J.C. Hudgins, President of the Virginia Waterman\u2019s Association.\n\n\u201cOne of the major issues in the Southeastern United States are fisheries disasters that can cause sudden and unexpected losses, leading to serious economic impact for fishermen and their communities. By permitting economic causes, such as market manipulation by foreign entities, as an allowable reason to declare a federal fishery resource disaster, it improves the fishery disaster determination process and makes it more inclusive. This improvement will help ensure the longevity of the seafood industry and the communities that it supports,\u201d said Dave Donaldson, Executive Director of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission.\n\n\u201cThe unfair trade practices allowing foreign shrimp to flood our markets at artificially low prices have made it increasingly difficult for our watermen to sustain their livelihoods. When chicken feet cost more than shrimp, it highlights the urgent need for action. The Protect American Fisheries Act addresses these issues by including economic disasters\u2014such as shrimp dumping and the ongoing trade imbalances\u2014as part of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. This inclusion is a critical piece of the puzzle needed to keep our domestic commercial fishing industry functioning and sustainable,\u201d said H. Huger McClellan, President of the McClellanville Watermen\u2019s Association.\n\nFor more information, please contact SC01press@mail.house.gov.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sen-scott-announces-efforts-to-bring-public-accountability-to-the-sbas-disaster-fund/", "Sen. Scott Announces\u00a0Efforts\u00a0to\u00a0Bring Public Accountability to the SBA\u2019s Disaster Fund", "2024-10-18", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced his intent to introduce the SBA Disaster Transparency Act. The legislation would bring the Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster account into parity with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund, requiring public reports on the status of the SBA\u2019s fund.\n\n\u201cResidents in South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton are counting on us for urgent federal assistance,\u201d said Senator Scott. \u201cAs we work to provide much-needed support, we must also ensure that Congress and the American people are never caught off guard by funding shortfalls. My bill will mandate that the Small Business Administration publicly report on the status of the Disaster Loan Account, similar to FEMA\u2019s transparency with its Disaster Relief Fund. This will enhance accountability and enable Congress to provide timely assistance during disasters well before funds are depleted.\u201d\n\nEarlier this week, Senator Scott joined Senate Small Business Committee Ranking Member Ernst (R-Iowa) and his Senate colleagues in penning a letter to SBA Administrator Guzman raising serious concerns with the unacceptable failures by SBA that allowed this funding shortfall to occur. Joining Senators Scott and Ernst on the letter were Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and James Risch (R-Idaho).\n\n\u201cWe are committed to ensuring disaster victims across our nation, including those affected by recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton, receive timely federal disaster assistance\u2026\u201d the Senators wrote. \u201cWe are deeply concerned about the SBA\u2019s handling of its disaster loan account and the SBA\u2019s failures to provide its authorizing committees statutorily required information\u2026Unfortunately, the SBA failed to comply, or only partially complied, with several of these provisions, and is now, at the eleventh-hour, sounding alarm bells.\u201d\n\nRead their full letter here.\n\nAs of October 15th, the SBA stated that its Disaster Loan Account is exhausted, but they will continue to accept applications to be considered for loan dollars once Congress appropriates more disaster funds.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-statement-elimination-hamas-leader", "Wilson Statement on Elimination of Hamas Leader", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement regarding the elimination of Hamas leader and Iranian puppet Yahya Sinwar:\n\n\u201cAmericans are grateful for the bravery of the Israeli Military in the elimination of deranged Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who orchestrated the barbaric massacre and kidnappings of October 7, 2023.\n\n\u201cSinwar, a terrorist puppet of the Iranian regime, openly devoted his life to hatred, the elimination of Israel, and genocide of Jewish people. He had the blood of dozens of Americans on his hands.\n\n\u201cThe Biden/Harris administration should follow the example of Israel and apply maximum pressure against the terrorist regime in Tehran. The people of Iran do not seek war, the regime demands it. We must work with partners who seek a peaceful and prosperous future for the Middle East, not capitulate to terrorists.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-responds-shocking-revelations-gop-oversight-report-government", "Rep. Nancy Mace Responds to \u2018Shocking\u2019 Revelations in GOP Oversight Report on Government Spending", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Oversight's report shows exactly why we need real accountability in the federal government. Over $100 billion lost to COVID fraud and $27 million funneled foreign individuals or entities is just the start. The lack of oversight and accountability in these relief efforts is staggering, and taxpayers are left footing the bill for these failures. We cannot continue throwing money at a broken system without addressing the root causes of fraud and waste. It's time to prioritize transparency and ensure every dollar spent is truly serving the American people.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-representative-nancy-mace-death-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar", "Statement from Representative Nancy Mace on the Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cIsrael\u2019s IDF announced, Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7th massacre, is dead. I have two words for our most trusted ally in the Middle East and the IDF: Finish them.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=0F0413DD-A336-4B35-9550-3D542EAF0EA7", "Graham Statement on the Elimination of Sinwar", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminating Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas.\n\n\u201cThe Israeli people \u2013 through their political leadership, the IDF and their intelligence services \u2013 have delivered a mighty blow to Hamas and Iran, and rendered some sense of justice with the elimination of Sinwar.\n\n\u201cThe ultimate revenge against Iran and their terrorist proxies is to replace terrorism and hate with sustainable security, peace and prosperity for the region.\u201d\n\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-rubio-colleagues-announce-bill-to-replenish-disaster-relief-fund/", "Scott, Rubio, Colleagues Announce Bill to Replenish Disaster Relief Fund", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) announced legislation to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) following Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton\u2019s damage to South Carolina and neighboring southeastern states. The senators\u2019 legislation would appropriate $20 billion to the dwindling FEMA Disaster Relief Fund, which is intended to assist individuals, households, states, and non-federal government entities with recovery following a natural disaster.\n\n\u201cHurricane Helene brought a level of devastation we haven\u2019t seen since Hugo. In South Carolina alone, the storm claimed 49 lives and left over a million without power. When any state experiences a natural disaster of this magnitude, Congress has a responsibility to step up and do its job,\u201d said Senator Tim Scott. \u201cCommunities back home and in surrounding states have come together to recover, but it will take every possible effort to get us back to where we were.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, this is a hurricane season no one will soon forget. The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is the front line for states, and our constituents, to receive support in the aftermath of natural disasters. While assessments of the full extent of these storms are underway, the DRF cannot be allowed to be depleted. I am proud to announce my colleagues and I will be introducing a bill to provide additional funding to support communities affected by the recent hurricanes,\u201d said Senator Marco Rubio.\n\n\u201cAmericans help Americans. FEMA needs resources to help those impacted by Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Francine. Related to this, I will continue working to make flood insurance affordable again,\u201d said Senator Bill Cassidy.\n\n\u201cIt is alarming that FEMA has spent almost half of its disaster fund, and there are still weeks left in hurricane season. Congress must take action to ensure critical agencies have sufficient resources to help those impacted by natural disasters recover while also maintaining long-term rebuilding projects,\u201d said Senator John Cornyn.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve been on the ground in Florida surveying damage and talking to Floridians for weeks as our state prepared for and now responds to and recovers from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. What\u2019s clear is that Florida families and businesses need their federal government to show up where they are and help them get back on their feet. This bill, providing $20 billion for FEMA\u2019s Disaster Relief Fund, will ensure that the agency has what it needs to provide immediate aid to folks in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas and other states impacted by disasters while our local communities determine their needs from FEMA, SBA, USDA and other federal agencies. The federal government\u2019s response to hurricanes over the last two years has left too many Floridians, especially our farmers, hurting and with unmet needs. Unfortunately, I am already hearing from local officials and families in Florida that are frustrated by the fact that these disasters have stretched FEMA\u2019s current resources too thin. That is unacceptable. No state is immune from disasters and I hope that none of our colleagues in the Senate will object to the quick passage of this needed funding. Even with this bill, I continue to urge Majority Leader Schumer to bring back the Senate to fully fund other disaster relief functions at the SBA and USDA block grants, and I\u2019m glad that, in my conversations with President Biden, he has completely agreed with me on the need to get this done. While Floridians are incredibly resilient and will rebuild stronger than ever, it\u2019s going to be an all hands on deck effort at the local, state and federal level to come together and support these communities. I\u2019m going to keep fighting like hell to deliver the federal resources Floridians need to recover,\u201d said Senator Rick Scott.\n\nSenators Scott and Rubio were joined by Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/sen-scotts-statement-on-the-death-of-yahya-sinwar/", "Sen. Scott\u2019s Statement on the Death of Yahya Sinwar", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on the confirmed death of Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas:\n\n\u201cYahya Sinwar was a mass murderer, terrorist, antisemite, and one of the most evil people on earth. The world is a safer place without this monster in it.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mace-calls-immediate-fixes-non-operational-cameras-jeopardize-border", "Rep. Mace Calls for Immediate Fixes: \u201cNon-Operational Cameras Jeopardize Border Security\u201d", "2024-10-16", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"The federal government has blown $409 billion on immigration enforcement, yet one-third of the cameras at our southern border don\u2019t even work. This is outrageous. We need to get serious about oversight, cut the waste across our alphabet agencies, and ensure we\u2019re investing in tech designed to keep Americans safe.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-says-our-states-commitment-service-second-none-amid-sc-national", "Rep. Nancy Mace Says, 'Our State's Commitment to Service is Second to None' Amid SC National Guard Being Deployed to Florida", "2024-10-10", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Once again, the South Carolina National Guard is proving our state\u2019s commitment to service is second to none. Our national guardsmen will be on the frontlines, not only assisting in recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene here at home but now deploying to Florida in response to Hurricane Milton. Their courage and readiness to help those in need\u2014no matter where the call comes from\u2014is truly inspiring.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congresswoman-nancy-mace-israels-strike-against-hezbollah-commander", "Statement from Congresswoman Nancy Mace on Israel\u2019s Strike Against Hezbollah Commander Suhail Husseini", "2024-10-10", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Israel\u2019s strike which took out Hezbollah commander Suhail Husseini is a major win against terrorism. Husseini oversaw logistics and attacks on Israel, and his death weakens Hezbollah\u2019s operations. However, Hamas is still launching rockets and holding hostages. Israel's fight is more important than ever and we fully support Israel in defending itself and crushing these threats.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-graham-colleagues-introduce-religious-education-week-resolution-2/", "Scott, Graham, Colleagues Introduce Religious Education Week Resolution", "2024-10-10", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in introducing a resolution designating October 6-12, 2024, as \u201cReligious Education Week\u201d to celebrate and emphasize the importance of religious education and the schools and organizations engaged in religious instruction.\n\n\u201cEach year, countless families across the country choose to enroll their children in religious education,\u201d said Sen. Scott. \u201cThis resolution reaffirms that choice and emphasizes our commitment to ensuring religious schools can thrive alongside their secular counterparts. Families deserve the freedom to educate their children in the way they see fit, and religious schools are key in making that possible.\u201d\n\nThe resolution is cosponsored by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), John Kennedy (R-La.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Todd Young (R-Ind.).\n\nThis resolution is also supported by Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, Coalition for Jewish Values, Foundation for American Christian Education, School Time Bible Ministries, Association of Christian Schools International, Agudath Israel of America, and Catholic Education Partners Inc.\n\nThe full text of the resolution can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-grassley-colleagues-push-doj-to-investigate-requirements-for-hamas-linked-campus-orgs-to-register-as-foreign-agents/", "Scott, Grassley, Colleagues Push DOJ to Investigate Requirements for Hamas-Linked Campus Orgs to Register as Foreign Agents", "2024-10-10", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", "timscott", "https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in penning a letter to the Justice Department (DOJ) and FBI regarding Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) enforcement, raising concerns Hamas-linked entities are escaping FARA scrutiny as they seek to shape U.S. public opinion and policy outcomes through partnerships with campus organizations. Joining Senators Scott and Grassley on the effort are Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas).\n\nThe senators\u2019 inquiry specifically hones in on the National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) \u2013 which received backing from an organization whose associated entities the U.S. government has implicated for financing Hamas \u2013 and the hundreds of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapters NSJP claims to support across the U.S.\n\n\u201cIt is incumbent upon all of us crack down on hidden foreign influence. [\u2026] The introduction of hostile foreign adversaries into domestic political discussion is especially of issue when it is fueling an alarming rise in antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment. The public reporting appears to indicate that NSJP and related chapters may fit into the FARA definition of \u2018publicity agent,\u2019 at minimum, and its conduct, among other activity, may constitute a public relations effort designed to impact U.S. public opinion in favor of a foreign principal, which would meet FARA\u2019s definition of political activities,\u201d wrote the senators.\n\nThe senators continued, \u201cTaken as a whole, these actions require further investigation from DOJ and the FBI to fully determine whether NSJP and SJP chapters should register as foreign agents under FARA and the extent of Hamas and Iran\u2019s potential involvement.\u201d\n\nScott, Grassley, and their colleagues cite numerous examples that signal NSJP and SJP chapters may have an obligation to register as agents under FARA. Several follow.\n\nFederal court filings from state Attorneys General assert NSJP\u2019s material support to Hamas.\n\nDozens of SJP chapters echoed NSJP\u2019s social media messages lauding Hamas\u2019 brutal October 7, 2023, attack on Israel; some \u201c[praised] the creativity\u201d of Hamas\u2019 surprise attacks on Israeli civilians.\n\nNSJP urged SJP chapters in the U.S. to publicly facilitate and join \u201carmed struggles, general strikes and popular demonstrations.\u201d\n\nNSJP launched a campaign against U.S. college administrators, pushing for divestments in Israel-connected assets.\n\nNSJP held a summer 2024 program for SJP participants to \u201cdeepen our understanding of our current political moment [\u2026] with the aim entrenching the frameworks necessary to sustain and grow the Student Intifada.\u201d\n\nNSJP has stated it \u201caim[s] to develop a student movement that is connected, disciplined, and equipped\u201d with tools toward fulfilling its mission.\n\nConsidering this evidence and more, the senators are asking DOJ and FBI pointed questions about the steps they have taken to assess NSJP and SJP\u2019s potential requirement to register as foreign agents.\n\nBackground:\n\nCongress passed FARA in 1938 to identify Nazi propaganda and other foreign efforts to sway U.S. policy and public opinion. The content-neutral law was designed not to prohibit activity, but rather, to ensure certain individuals who act as agents of a foreign government or enterprise register with DOJ.\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bipartisan-bill-conserve-grasslands-support-ranchers", "REP. NANCY MACE INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO CONSERVE GRASSLANDS, SUPPORT RANCHERS, AND STRENGTHEN TRIBAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS", "2024-10-09", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C. October 9th, 2024) \u2013 Representative Nancy Mace has introduced the bipartisan North American Grasslands Conservation Act to protect and restore North America's grasslands.\n\nThe bill establishes a voluntary, incentive-based program for a North American Grasslands Conservation Plan and creates a grant program to fund conservation efforts like grassland management, restoration, and easements. It supports farmers, ranchers and private landowners, while also providing dedicated funding for Tribal grasslands conservation and promoting indigenous ecological knowledge. The bill also includes a pilot program for regenerative grazing to mitigate climate change. Co-leading the bill are Representatives Sharice Davids, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Mike Thompson.\n\n\u201cThe United States has over 125 million acres of grasslands that are threatened, and right here in South Carolina, we see firsthand how important conservation is to the health and beauty of our natural ecosystems,\u201d said Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01). \u201cOur office has made a promise to preserve this beauty, not just for today but for future generations.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn Kansas, we have grassland prairies that are well known throughout the Great Plains for their beautiful landscapes and scenic hiking trails, but grasslands once covered millions of acres across North America, stretching from coast to coast. Grasslands are vital to ranchers and producers, Tribes, and folks who love spending time outdoors. They\u2019re critical habitats to countless species of birds, important pollinators, and treasured animals like the bison. And, they\u2019re crucial to fighting the effects of climate change, bolstering our food security, and combating extreme weather. I\u2019m excited for this opportunity to highlight the protection of our grasslands and bipartisan solutions that build off of successful public-private partnerships,\u201d said Representative Sharice L. Davids (KS-03).\n\n\u201cGrasslands are among the most endangered ecosystems in the world, with over 70 percent of America\u2019s tallgrass, mixed grass, and shortgrass prairies now gone. Our grasslands are vital for the survival of farmers and rural communities across PA-1 and our nation, which is why I am championing this critical piece of bipartisan, bicameral legislation. By establishing a landowner-driven, incentive-based program and investing in restoration programs, the North American Grasslands Conservation Act will protect essential habitats that support our American farmers, ranchers, and Tribal Nations and revitalize these critical ecosystems, ensuring they continue to sustain wildlife and rural communities for generations to come,\u201d said Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01).\n\n\u201cGrasslands are vital to the livelihoods of our nation\u2019s ranchers and the health of our native wildlife \u2014 yet they remain endangered. It\u2019s great to join my colleagues to introduce the bipartisan North American Grasslands Conservation Act to invest in voluntary, incentive-based programs to help farmers, ranchers, Tribal Nations, sportsmen and women, and state and local governments preserve, rehabilitate, and responsibly manage our grasslands for generations to come,\u201d said Representative Mike Thompson (CA-04).\n\nRead the full bill text here.\n\nFor media inquiries please contact sc01press@mail.house.gov", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-rips-bidens-viktor-bout-trade-now-hes-back-game-arming", "Rep. Nancy Mace Rips Biden\u2019s Viktor Bout Trade: \u201cNow He\u2019s Back in the Game, Arming Terrorists\"", "2024-10-09", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThe Biden-Harris administration traded a basketball player for the \u2018Merchant of Death,\u2019 Viktor Bout, and now he\u2019s back in the game, brokering weapons deals with Iran-backed Houthis. We warned them this would happen, but once again, this administration's blind obsession with pandering over sound policy has put our allies at risk.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-nancy-mace-calls-congress-balance-budget", "Representative Nancy Mace Calls On Congress to Balance the Budget", "2024-10-09", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Washington bureaucrats have treated the deficit like a limitless credit card, but eventually, the bill comes due. The national deficit has reached $1.8 trillion, driven by years of unchecked spending. We owe it to the American people to cut wasteful spending, rein in the deficit, and balance the budget. This fiscal madness needs to end.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-says-hamas-delusions-victory-are-crumbling", "Rep. Nancy Mace Says Hamas' Delusions of Victory Are Crumbling", "2024-10-08", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Hamas' leadership is unraveling as its reckless, terrorist-driven agenda backfires on the very people they claim to protect. One year after the heinous Oct. 7 attack, Hamas has only brought death, despair, and the collapse of Gaza. Their delusions of victory are fading fast as the world\u2014and their own people\u2014recognize them for what they truly are: a failed, oppressive force hiding behind citizens.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://fry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=709", "Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces Resolution Reaffirming United States Support for Israel on One Year Anniversary of Hamas\u2019 October 7 Attack", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Russell Fry", "F000478", "fry.house.gov", "fry", "https://fry.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced a resolution reaffirming the United States\u2019 commitment to supporting Israel one year after the October 7th, 2023 terrorist attacks. This resolution is cosponsored by Representatives Jerry Carl (AL-01), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), John Duarte (CA-13), Darrell Issa (CA-48), Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Erin Houchin (IN-09), Brett Guthrie (KY-01), Michael Guest (MS-03), Dan Bishop (NC-08), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), and Carol Miller (WV-01).\n\nOn October 7th, 2023, Hamas launched a savage attack on Israel, killing over 1,000 innocent men, women, and children. Throughout the last year, Israel has been subjected to relentless attacks, and countless families are still waiting for their loved ones who are being held hostage to be released.\n\n\u201cWe will never forget the atrocities of Hamas\u2019 attack on Israel one year ago today, the lives lost, and those still in captivity,\u201d said Representative Fry. \u201cThis gross act of terrorism and antisemitism should be unequivocally condemned, and we should do everything in our power to ensure Israel has the support they need. Israel is our greatest ally in the Middle East, and I will continue to stand with them.\u201d\n\nFull text of the resolution can be found here.\n\nRepresentative Fry serves on the House Judiciary Committee, the House Oversight Committee, and the Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. He also serves as the Republican freshman class president. To stay up to date with Representative Fry and his work for the Seventh District, follow his official Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages and visit his website at fry.house.gov.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/wilson-recognizes-anniversary-october-7th-attack-israel-hamas-terrorists", "Wilson Recognizes Anniversary of October 7th Attack on Israel by Hamas Terrorists", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement regarding the anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists:\n\n\u201cOn this somber anniversary, Americans reaffirm our unwavering support for Israel and the right of its citizens and Jewish people around the world to live in peace. Our prayers are with the hostages and their families on this and every day. We will not rest until we bring them home and achieve victory over the Iranian regime and its puppets.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-slams-sanctuary-sheriff-kristin-graziano-new-data-shows", "REP. NANCY MACE SLAMS SANCTUARY SHERIFF KRISTIN GRAZIANO AS NEW DATA SHOWS THOUSANDS OF NONCITIZENS WITH SEX OFFENSES ROAMING FREE", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Nancy Mace", "M000194", "mace.house.gov", "mace", "https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington DC, October 8th, 2024) \u2013 Congresswoman Nancy Mace is calling on Sheriff Kristin Graziano to publicly explain each of the 51 ICE detainer requests her office has ignored and to provide a detailed, written plan on how she intends to prevent future releases of non-citizen criminals into Charleston County.\n\nRep. Mace has already demanded the Sheriff\u2019s office hand over all internal and external communications between the Charleston County Sheriff\u2019s Office and ICE including documents related to ICE detainer requests, illegal aliens apprehended by the Sheriff\u2019s Office, and the termination of the 287(g) agreement. The deadline for submitting these documents is October 15, 2024.\n\nAccording to recent data from ICE, as of July 21, 2024, more than 12,000 noncitizens with convictions or pending charges for sex offenses\u2014excluding assault or commercialized sex\u2014are not in custody. Even more troubling, over 20,000 noncitizens charged with or convicted of sexual assault are walking free. Additionally, a staggering 14,945 noncitizens have been charged with or convicted of murder and are not in custody. In total, ICE\u2019s non-detained docket includes 662,566 criminal aliens, freely roaming the streets of our communities.\n\nSanctuary Sheriff Graziano has ignored at least 51 ICE detainer requests, endangering South Carolinians by allowing criminal aliens to roam free in the Lowcountry.\n\n\"These numbers are terrifying. We have tens of thousands of criminal illegal aliens, some of them convicted sexual predators, free to walk our streets,\"Rep. Nancy Mace said.\"And why? Because people like Sheriff Graziano have prioritized sanctuary policies over the safety of our communities. Charleston County is in grave danger from this leadership. We need law enforcement to work with ICE, not against them.\u201d\n\n\"Every day we delay is another day criminals are allowed to terrorize our neighborhoods.\"\n\nFor media inquiries, please contact SC01press@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=582B1C0C-8E41-40BA-906A-A71E2882CE8B", "Senator Graham, Governor McMaster, Lt. Governor Evette Announce Team South Carolina Days For Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "Senate", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", "graham", "https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 In order to best serve South Carolinians who were impacted by Hurricane Helene, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) is joining Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette in announcing a series of Team South Carolina Days. These will be one-stop-shops for South Carolinians who need access to federal, state and nonprofit resources as the state rebuilds after Hurricane Helene.\n\nClick here to watch Graham\u2019s video on Team South Carolina Days\n\nGraham said, \u201cI know it\u2019s been tough on our state. There has been so much devastation. I\u2019ll be working with Governor McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Evette to host Team South Carolina Days where we will get federal, state and local people together so you\u2019ll know where to go to get the services you need.\u201d\n\nGraham concluded, \u201cI know people are hurting out there. I believe this will help.\u201d\n\nTeam South Carolina Days will include representatives from South Carolina state agencies to assist with a variety of services including information for seniors, veterans, and children, and information concerning insurance and unemployment benefits. Officials from the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be on hand to provide information on disaster loans for small businesses. The South Carolina Office of Resilience will be able to provide assistance with applying for disaster relief and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will attend to take applications for individual assistance. Several nonprofits are expected to be in attendance as well.\n\nPlease see below for information on the Team South Carolina Days that have been announced.\n\nServing Pickens, Anderson, and Oconee Counties:\n\nWednesday, October 9\n\n10:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm\n\nClemson Littlejohn Coliseum\n\n219 Perimeter Road\n\nClemson, SC 29634\n\nServing Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties:\n\nThursday, October 10\n\n10:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm\n\nUniversity of South Carolina Upstate\n\nHealth Education Complex\n\n300 N. 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