url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-hails-final-passage-of-fiscal-year-2023-omnibus-appropriations-package/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN HAILS FINAL PASSAGE OF FISCAL YEAR 2023 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE,2022-12-23,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN HAILS FINAL PASSAGE OF FISCAL YEAR 2023 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn hailed the final passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This legislation includes more than $111 million to fund community projects in the Sixth Congressional District of South Carolina, as well as additional funding for key priorities and other legislative items. The CPF allocations were requested by local entities to address community needs.

“I strive to provide essential support to the communities I represent, especially those that have been systemically and historically neglected,” said Congressman Clyburn. “This funding package includes some basic and essential investments in local communities that helps make the promise of America more accessible and affordable for all.”

South Carolina 6th District projects funded in the FY 2023 omnibus appropriation legislation are:

Project Sponsor Description Funding Received Orangeburg Railroad Corner Project City of Orangeburg Rehabilitation of the historic State Theater on Boulevard Street near downtown Orangeburg. The rehabilitated facility will house a Civil Rights museum that will serve as a centerpiece of Orangeburg’s Railroad Corner Redevelopment. $703,256 South Carolina State University ROTC Training Center South Carolina

State University Construction of a modern 35,000 sqft. ROTC Multipurpose Complex on campus to provide training and academic space for ROTC cadets. The facility will house classrooms, training rooms, living quarters, multi-purpose spaces and administrative spaces. $4,000,000 Claflin University Bioscience Research and Technology Center Claflin University Construction of a new science and technology building that will serve as the central core for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research at Claflin University. $17,417,000 City of Sumter COPS Technology Project City of Sumter Upgrades to ballistic evidence system. $510,000 Lakes Marion and Moultrie, SC US Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District Water infrastructure project for the Orangeburg-Berkeley Reach, which will provide water to the U.S. Highway 176 corridor in Orangeburg and Berkeley counties in the Camp Hall area. $10,511,000 Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project US Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District Preconstruction, Engineering, and Design of the project to protect the peninsula of Charleston from coastal storms. $13,325,000 Charleston Flood Risk Management Project US Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District Begin new feasibility study to mitigate inland, tidal, and non-coastal storm related flooding throughout Charleston. $200,000 Charleston Harbor Project US Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District Reimbursement for local funds advanced for the Charleston Harbor Post-45 Deepening Project. $10,000,000 USC Civil

Rights Center University of

South Carolina Planning, design, and execution of sitework and utility infrastructure phase of a construction project to house the University’s Center for Civil Rights History and Research. This Center will chronicle, preserve, and share the contributions of South Carolina to the American Civil Rights Movement. $1,500,000 Benedict College Academic Center Benedict College Construction of the Benedict College Music Academic Complex to expand Benedict College offerings and host local, regional and national music events. $3,000,000 Skilled Trades Training Equipment Midlands Technical College Expansion and upgrades of training equipment for the Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades programs. $1,000,000 Hampton County Recreation Complex Hampton County Construction of a comprehensive recreational complex to improve the health and social well-being of Hampton County citizens. $3,000,000 Black River Park Project Town of Kingstree Development of Black River Park and Trail. $4,600,000 Pee Dee Healthy Start Workforce Development Initiative Pee Dee Healthy Start, Inc. Provide career-credentials, training, and other workforce services to high-risk and at-risk youth, ex-offenders, persons with disabilities, and the long-term unemployed and underemployed in Williamsburg, Florence, and Sumter counties. $1,000,000 USC Biomedical Research Project University of South Carolina Biomedical research and facilities upgrade. $4,500,000 USC Stroke Research Project University of South Carolina Facilities and equipment for stroke research and care. $2,505,000 CIU Nursing Education Program Columbia International University Includes the purchase of equipment. $915,000 MUSC Research Development and Facilities Upgrade Medical University of South Carolina Medical University of South Carolina for facilities and equipment. $6,250,000 Roper St. Francis Facilities Upgrade Roper St. Francis Hospital Facilities and equipment upgrade. $3,775,000 Roper St. Francis Oncology Care Roper St. Francis Hospital Facilities and equipment for oncology care. $6,475,000 USC Alzheimer’s Project University of South Carolina Facilities and equipment for Alzheimer’s diagnosis and care. $7,750,000 USC School of Law Center Project University of South Carolina Law center, including curriculum development, Student scholarships, and teacher stipends. $950,000 Jasper

YMCA Facility Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry Expansion of the YMCA recreational facility in Jasper County to provide recreational activities and other critical services to low-income families that reside in Jasper County. $1,500,000 Haven at

Palmer Pointe Columbia Housing Authority Close the funding gap on an affordable housing development project in Columbia, S.C. $3,000,000 Alex Chatman Judicial Complex-Auditorium Williamsburg County Renovation of the Alex Chatman Judicial Complex-Auditorium to bring it up to compliance with building and fire codes to allow the facility to remain open to serve the public for community events and judicial matters. $750,000 The Second Chance Project Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Employment for at-risk youth in local theater productions. The program will train participants in the fundamentals of theater production, acting and support, and Gullah culture. Participants will learn their cultural roots, develop positive social networks, and increase their personal resiliency to reduce the risk of violence and criminal justice involvement in the community. $500,000 Calhoun County Emergency Operations Center Calhoun County Construction of a new Emergency Operations Center to serve as the central point for county emergency response agencies to manage response and recovery efforts for any major disaster in Calhoun County. $1,668,263 Carolina Youth Development Center Security Enhancement Carolina Youth Development Center Security equipment and technology. $361,000 Total $111,665,519

In addition to securing funding for these community projects, there are additional priorities of Congressman Clyburn included in the spending package impacting South Carolina:

The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission will receive $20 million in support of its mission to build sustainable communities and strengthen economic growth across seven Southern states.

An increase to $19 million in the total authorized funding for the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, first created in 1996 by legislation authored by Congressman Clyburn to preserve and promote the natural, historic, and cultural assets of a 17-county area of South Carolina and encourage more heritage tourism in the region.

The omnibus legislation includes over $1 billion for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other minority serving institutions (MSIs), an increase of over $100 million from FY 22 levels. This will provide additional formula funding for South Carolina’s HBCUs. Additional funding opportunities for HBCUs and other MSIs include:

$11 million for HBCU Historic Preservation, a $1 million increase over FY22, for a program created after Congressman Clyburn secured a 1998 General Accounting Office report that identified historic structures on HBCU campuses in need of restoration (this allocation is part of $204,515,000 for the National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund, which also includes $29,000,000 for competitive grants to preserve the sites and stories of the Civil Rights movement);

$50 million in new funding that Congressman Clyburn worked to secure for a program to promote investments in research infrastructure at HBCUs and other MSIs;

$10 million for workforce development and training partnerships at HBCUs in South Carolina and Hispanic Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges in New Mexico will receive to support plutonium pit production; and

$60 million for the Department of Energy’s Office of Science in support of their engagement with HBCUs and MSIs to build research capacity and workforce development. This funding is directly connected to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s visit to South Carolina State University where she met with the leaders from all of South Carolina’s HBCUs at the request of Congressman Clyburn.

Two Beaufort post offices will be named in honor of two historic Black leaders. The post office located at located at 11 Robert Smalls Parkway Suite 4 C in Beaufort will be named for Robert Smalls and the post office located at 501 Charles Street in Beaufort will be named for Harriet Tubman.

The Savannah River Site will receive over $1.6 billion in funding, a $55 million increase from last year. This includes full funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes to provide critical funding for schools, emergency services, and county operations in Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell counties.

Nearly $100 million for research projects throughout the state that will foster the development of cutting-edge technology while providing tangible training for students at several South Carolina institutions of higher education.

$11.5 million for the Rural Energy Savings Program, an initiative originally introduced by Congressman Clyburn in 2010 for energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.

The Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect Program will receive an additional $364 million to bring high-speed broadband service to unserved areas. These funds are in addition to the $65 billion for affordable, high-speed internet service included in the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” in 2021.

Language throughout the bill and committee reports directing departments and agencies to target spending in certain programs to persistent poverty communities through the “10-20-30” formula and other mechanisms, including language directing the Office of Management and Budget to take steps to target funding to these areas in programs across the federal government.

$100 million to develop a domestic nuclear fuel capacity, in alignment with the bipartisan and bicameral International Nuclear Energy Act, introduced by Representatives Clyburn and Donalds and Senators Manchin and Risch. This legislation establishes an Executive Office for Nuclear Energy Policy to promote engagement with ally and partner nations to develop a civil nuclear export strategy and offset China and Russia’s growing influence on international nuclear energy development.

$600 million to combat the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi.

$1.5 billion for the National Park Service to use for construction projects necessary to mitigate the consequences of wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters.

The Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act, which ensures the peaceful transfer of power and prevents any future subversive actions like those of MAGA Republicans who sought to change the outcome of the 2020 election. These reforms clarify the role of the Vice President, Congress, state election officials and federal judges in the counting and certification of votes. These measures will ensure that Congress efficiently receives an accurate certificate of state voting results, combating undue interference in the electoral count process.

The legislation now goes to President Biden for his signature.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-statement-on-signing-of-fy2023-national-defense-authorization-act,Wilson Statement on Signing of FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act,2022-12-23,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on the signing into law of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023:

""This year's NDAA represents the ongoing commitment my colleagues and I have to our national security, servicemembers, veterans, and their families. As a Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am grateful for the opportunity to represent my country and the Second District of South Carolina on this critical legislation that advances peace through strength.

""This strong, bipartisan, bicameral bill reverses President Biden's reckless cuts to our national security, and restores funding for procurement, missile defense, and military construction and housing projects. It provides the authorities and resources needed to ensure our military can defend our nation, meet ongoing challenges in the Global War on Terrorism, and modernize to deter and defeat China, Russia, and our other near-peer adversaries. It supports Ukraine while requiring the Department of Defense (DoD), State Department, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Inspector Generals to regularly carry out comprehensive reviews and audits of all assistance provided to Ukraine.

""To counteract the dangerous effects that Biden's unprecedented inflation crisis is having on military readiness and servicemembers, this legislation provides a 4.6 percent pay raise, increases housing allowances, lowers prices at commissaries, and expands eligibility for low-income military families to receive an additional allowance to cover their basic needs.

""Military families are the strong foundation of the nation's armed forces, which is why I am focused on ensuring that servicemembers and their families continue to receive the benefits they deserve. I am grateful that my bill, the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) Improvement Act, was included in this year's NDAA. Military children face unique challenges due to frequent moves and deserve the opportunity to have continuity of education.

""Additionally, this bill repeals the COVID-19 vaccination mandate on all active and reserve component servicemembers and ends servicemember separations for failure to take the COVID-19 vaccine that was negatively impacting the military's recruitment and retention goals.

""This year's NDAA supports the missions and communities of the Savannah River Site by authorizing additional funding for plutonium pit production through the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility and full funding for Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), all of which I have worked to secure through the committee process.

""I am also grateful that the NDAA included language from the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 that will assist South Carolina in coming to a solution that will maintain the water level below the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam of 114.76 feet.

""Finally, I was grateful to champion continuing authorizations for defense research projects at South Carolina institutions of higher education including Clemson University, Benedict College, and the University of South Carolina. These world-class schools are actively engaged in technological research on projects such as autonomous logistics, automotive research, artificial intelligence, naval power and energy systems, and hypersonics that directly benefit DoD programs and enhance national security.

""As a veteran and father of four sons who have served in the military overseas, I appreciate these victories for our military and am committed to continuing to work for our servicemembers and their families. I am thankful to have advanced this important, bipartisan legislation alongside my colleagues in the House and Senate.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-votes-no-17-trillion-omnibus-spending-package,REP. NANCY MACE VOTES “NO” ON $1.7 TRILLION OMNIBUS SPENDING PACKAGE,2022-12-23,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Nancy Mace,M000194,mace.house.gov,mace,https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Unprecedented Spending Bill is a Total Fail to Addressing Nation’s Major Issues

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nancy Mace voted against passing the FY23 Omnibus bill which contains $1.7 trillion of unchecked spending and fails to address key issues facing the country.

“We know it’s Christmas, but would you really let your friend run up the bar tab and leave you hanging with the bill,” asked Rep. Mace. “The Omnibus doesn’t balance the budget, has no spending offsets and runs up the deficit. And don’t get us started on the waste and pork. We cannot keep doing this. The federal government hasn’t done a true budget in 30 years.”

Some examples of waste and misalignment of issues:

$12.319 billion for the Internal Revenue Service, on top of the nearly $80 billion provided to the IRS in the Inflation Reduction Act;

Does not extend Title 42;

Does not secure the border;

Increases funding for non-defense programs by a whopping 8%. This includes $12.3 billion for the IRS, on top of the nearly $80 billion given in the Inflation Reduction Act;

Used as a bailout due to the Administration’s failed immigration and border control - $2.4 billion for refugee and migrant programs;

Only 300 additional Border Control Agents;

Additional $100 million for immigration courts, which does not aid our crisis at the border;

Appropriates $135 billion (or 9.2 percent) above FY 2022 spending levels, and contains no budgetary offsets.

ABOUT

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly; she’s also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in the state of South Carolina. Nancy is the recipient of the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth; she has a 100% record of voting to lower taxes. Nancy is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her efforts in education and in helping those most in need receive job training; she has a 100 percent rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.

MEDIA CONTACT",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-celebrates-passage-of-the-southern-campaign-of-the-revolution-national-heritage-corridor-act/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN OF THE REVOLUTION NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR ACT,2022-12-22,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, SC –Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn celebrated passage of the National Heritage Area Act, which includes key provisions of the Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor Act. This legislation will establish the Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor, an 8-mile-wide corridor that will span across North and South Carolina. Additionally, this will be the third National Corridor in South Carolina alongside the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, which was designated in 1996, and the Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, which was designated in 2006. The National Heritage Area Act also extends the authorization of those two corridors until 2037.

“I have studied history my entire life and the Southern Campaign’s role in the American Revolution is often left out,” said Congressman Clyburn. “The creation of this corridor, which closes the loop on my heritage corridors creation efforts, will not only show the rich history of the Carolinas but also help tell a more complete history of our country.”

Previously, Congressman Clyburn worked with former Congressman John Spratt to pass the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 which initially authorized the National Park Service to study the feasibility of establishing a Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor.

The legislation now goes to President Biden to be signed into law.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-rep-nancy-mace-and-rep-levins-student-veterans-emergency-relief,HOUSE PASSES REP. NANCY MACE AND REP. LEVIN’S STUDENT VETERANS EMERGENCY RELIEF ACT,2022-12-22,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Nancy Mace,M000194,mace.house.gov,mace,https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bill will help support veterans financially.

Washington - D.C. Today, the House passed a Senate Amendment to the Student Veterans Emergency Relief Act (H.R.7939). Rep. Mace issued the following statement on the bill’s passage:

“During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress worked to ensure our veteran’s Education benefits did not lapse,” saidRep. Mace. “The Passage of today's Senate Amendment to the Student Veterans Emergency Relief Act will protect those benefits for the future.”

Student Veterans Emergency Relief Act (H.R.7939):

When COVID-19 began, many veterans stood to lose a significant portion of their education benefits when their classes were interrupted. For example, existing law required VA to make significant cuts to the housing benefits afforded to student veterans who were taking classes remotely, even though many student veterans transitioned to online coursework during the pandemic. Others were unable to continue classes at all and faced the expiration of their benefits. Meanwhile, student veterans working on campus through VA’s work-study program were poised to lose income as physical locations closed. In response, Congress took action to provide flexibility and prevent cuts to veterans’ benefits.

The Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act would allow the VA to extend those GI Bill and VR&E flexibilities on any future emergency declared by the president.

ABOUT

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly; she’s also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in the state of South Carolina. Nancy is the recipient of the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth; she has a 100% record of voting to lower taxes. Nancy is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her efforts in education and in helping those most in need receive job training; she has a 100 percent rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.

MEDIA CONTACT",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-signs-rep-mace-and-rep-khannas-cybersecurity-bill-law,PRESIDENT SIGNS REP. MACE AND REP. KHANNA’S CYBERSECURITY BILL INTO LAW,2022-12-22,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Nancy Mace,M000194,mace.house.gov,mace,https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, President Biden signed the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act into law. Rep. Nancy Mace released the following statement on her and Rep. Ro Khanna’s bipartisan bill being signed into law:

“To strengthen our cybersecurity is to strengthen our national security,"" said Rep. Mace.“Just yesterday the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act was signed into law. Rep. Ro Khanna and Senators Portman and Hassan worked hard to ensure this critical bill got through. When coming to Washington, we promised to work across the aisle to help strengthen our country, and this law is the perfect example of bipartisanship in action.”

BACKGROUND:

The Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act will:

Require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to prioritize the acquisition and migration of federal agencies’ information technology to post-quantum cryptography;

Instruct OMB to create guidance for federal agencies to assess critical systems one year after the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issues planned post-quantum cryptography standards;

Direct OMB to send an annual report to Congress that includes a strategy on how to address post-quantum cryptography risks, the funding that might be necessary, and an analysis on whole-of-government coordination and migration to post-quantum cryptography standards and information technology.

ABOUT

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly; she’s also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in the state of South Carolina. Nancy is the recipient of the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth; she has a 100% record of voting to lower taxes. Nancy is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her efforts in education and in helping those most in need receive job training; she has a 100 percent rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.

MEDIA CONTACT",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-praises-final-passage-of-bill-to-rename-the-orangeburg-post-office-in-honor-of-j-i-washington/,Congressman Clyburn Praises Final Passage of Bill to Rename the Orangeburg Post Office in Honor of J.I. Washington,2022-12-21,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman James E. Clyburn issued the following statement today after the Senate passed legislation he authored to designate the U.S. Post Office located at 1550 Middleton Street in Orangeburg, South Carolina as the “J.I. Washington Post Office”:

“I am pleased President Biden will soon sign legislation renaming the post office at 1550 Middleton Street in Orangeburg, South Carolina the ‘J.I. Washington Post Office.’ J.I., as he was known throughout the community, was a pillar in Orangeburg and highly influential throughout South Carolina. J.I. kept a low profile and saw his role working behind the scenes, as his calling. But he was the go-to guy when you wanted to get something done.

“His name on this post office will be a constant reminder that everyone has a role to play to make their community a better place. Despite having never stood for elective office, he accomplished more than many elected officials and had a significant impact on the community and the state. I look forward to the dedication of the post office in his honor.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-introduces-the-bipartisan-revoking-entry-granted-to-iranian,Wilson Introduces the Bipartisan ‘Revoking Entry Granted to Iranian Mullahs and Elites Act of 2022’,2022-12-19,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.– Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Senior Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, along with Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), introduced the bipartisan ‘Revoking Entry Granted to Iranian Mullahs and Elites Act of 2022,' or the ‘REGIME Act of 2022.'

The bill stands with the oppressed Iranian people by directing the Secretary of State to block Iranian officials in the government, security, military, and law enforcement sectors of the brutal regime from entry into the United States. These are the same officials involved in the arrests and murder of the Iranians who are so bravely protesting in support of their personal freedoms.

Equally important, this legislation also targets the family members of these Iranian regime members. None of these individuals should be allowed to enjoy the same freedoms in the U.S. as those being denied their own fellow citizens in Iran.

If the Secretary determines that any of these persons are in possession of a U.S. visa, then the visa will be revoked.

""The Iranian regime steals from and commits brutal atrocities against its citizens. Heroically, however, the Iranian people are standing up in the face of unthinkable dangers to advocate for basic human rights and dignity. It is wrong that corrupt regime officials and their family members would be awarded U.S. visas to enjoy the very freedoms they deny their citizens. I am grateful to introduce this bipartisan legislation which further underscores that nobody should be above the law, least of all the terrorist regime in Tehran,"" said Congressman Wilson.

""Iran is the world's leading state-sponsor of terror and its paramilitary terror arm, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has directly or through its proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), killed hundreds of Americans and attacked our bases in the region. Members of the Iranian regime cannot be trusted, nor should they be living the high life in the U.S. while oppressing their own people in Iran,"" said Congressman Gottheimer. ""I'm proud to cosponsor the bipartisan REGIME Act to ensure that these inhumane terrorist leaders of Iran never step foot on American soil.""

""The Iranian regime continues to deny its own people dignity and basic fundamental human rights. The same regime thugs who are complicit in the abuse, detention, or killing of peaceful protesters should not be allowed to send their own children and family members to study, live, and thrive here in the United States,"" said Congresswoman Tenney. ""The REGIME Act will ensure U.S. visas issued to members of the Iranian regime and their families are immediately revoked so that these individuals cannot seek residency in and reap the benefits bestowed by the taxpayers of this country while continuing to deny those same opportunities to so many in their own country. I'm honored to stand with my colleagues and co-sponsor this important legislation.""

""The atrocities we have seen from the Iranian regime are nothing short of a violation of basic human rights and freedoms,"" stated Congressman Gonzalez. ""I am proud to join this bipartisan piece of legislation, which sends a message to the rest of the world that the United States government will not stand for this iniquity. The very same leaders who are complicit should not enjoy the same freedoms they themselves are suppressing in their own country.""

Background",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-wilson-and-cohen-introduce-resolution-to-remove-russia-from,Congressmen Wilson and Cohen Introduce Resolution to Remove Russia from the United Nations Security Council,2022-12-15,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.– Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Steve Cohen (D-TN), the Ranking Member and Co-Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, introduced a resolution making the finding that, in light of Russia's unprovoked invasion of and ongoing war against Ukraine, Russia's presence on the United Nations Security Council ‘violates the purposes and principles of the United Nations.'

The resolution continues by also urging President Biden ‘to direct the Department of State and other relevant Federal departments and agencies to pursue all appropriate steps with Allies, partners, and other countries to limit, suspend, or terminate rights and privileges that the Russian Federation exercises in the Security Council of the United Nations under (the) United Nations Charter.'

See the entire resolution here.

Background",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1521,Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces the Capital Loss Inflation Fairness Act,2022-12-15,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05) introduced H.R. 9524, the Capital Loss Inflation Fairness Act, which would increase the capital loss limit against ordinary income from $3,000 to $13,000 for individuals and those married filed jointly. Additionally, H.R. 9524 includes an annual adjustment for inflation.

The Capital Loss Inflation Fairness Act enjoys support from National Taxpayers Union and Heritage Action.

Background

Under current income tax law, individuals pay capital gains tax when assets, such as property or stocks, are sold at a profit. Individuals may claim a capital loss deduction when assets are sold at a loss. The capital losses a taxpayer may deduct in a particular year are limited to the amount of gains taxed in that year, plus $3,000. Long-term and short-term losses are netted against their respective gains, and then used against each other. Should any net loss remain, it can offset up to $3,000 of ordinary income each year. Net losses exceeding the $3,000 limit may be carried forward indefinitely and deducted in future years (subject to the limit.)

The limit is not automatically adjusted for inflation and has remained unchanged since 1978 despite drastic changes in nominal prices. Adjusting the limit to reflect inflation since 1978 would result in an increase to about $13,000.

H.R. 9524 corrects the disparity by increasing the outdated capital loss limit against ordinary income from $3,000 to $13,000 and adjusts for future inflation.

Statements

“Prices have increased exponentially in 44 years – as a comparison, we were paying around 78 cents for a gallon of gas in 1978,” Rep. Ralph Norman said in a statement on Wednesday. “This is well overdue, small modernization of the tax code that I believe will have a big impact restoring investor confidence in these uncertain times.”

""For many years, NTU's founder warned Congress about the shortcomings of capital loss limitations in the tax code. Congressman Ralph Norman deserves great credit and thanks for tackling a lesser-mentioned area of the tax code that can have a terrible impact on taxpayers and investors, especially when broad investment indices are down. Mobility of capital is one key ingredient to a healthy economy, and Congress must re-examine tax and regulatory policies that impede such mobility. That's why NTU is proud to endorse the Capital Loss Inflation Fairness Act."" said Pete Sepp, President, National Taxpayers Union.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-and-ro-khanna-send-cyber-bill-presidents-desk-be-signed-law,REP. NANCY MACE AND RO KHANNA SEND CYBER BILL TO PRESIDENT’S DESK TO BE SIGNED INTO LAW,2022-12-13,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Nancy Mace,M000194,mace.house.gov,mace,https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Law Strengthens National Security

Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, led by Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Ro Khanna. The bill now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law:

“Cybersecurity is national security,”said Rep. Mace. “After 11 federal agencies were hacked by agents of Russia and China in 2020, we must do all we can to strengthen and protect our nation’s systems and keep our data secure. Congress will now receive an annual report on the federal government’s strategy for facing post-quantum cybersecurity threats.”

Rep. Ro Khanna released the following statement after the passage of the bill:

“As quantum computing continues to progress, we must take steps now to protect America’s national security and economy. While I support federal funding for quantum computing and believe the technology can one day help us solve many of the world’s problems, we have to plan ahead for potential vulnerabilities it may create. I’m glad to see my legislation with Reps. Mace and Connolly headed to President Biden's desk to ensure that our government's data is quantum proof.""

Senators Hassan and Portman led the Senate companion bill and also voiced their support after today’s passage.

Ranking Member Portman released the following statement:

“Quantum computing will provide for huge advances in computing power, but it will also create new cybersecurity challenges,” said Ranking Member Portman.“I’m pleased the House passed our bipartisan legislation to require the government to inventory its cryptographic systems, determine which are most at risk from quantum computing, and upgrade those systems accordingly and urge the president to sign it into law soon.”

Senator Hassan released the following statement:

“As cutting-edge quantum computing continues to develop, there is an increased risk that our adversaries can weaponize this technology to breach American data systems,”said Senator Hassan. “We must proactively address cybersecurity challenges posed by quantum computing-enabled breaches, which is why I introduced a bill to help address this emerging threat. I am glad that our bill to strengthen our quantum cyber defenses has passed the House, and I look forward to this bill heading to the President’s desk.”

BACKGROUND:

The Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act will:

Require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to prioritize the acquisition and migration of federal agencies’ information technology to post-quantum cryptography;

Instruct OMB to create guidance for federal agencies to assess critical systems one year after the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issues planned post-quantum cryptography standards;

Direct OMB to send an annual report to Congress that includes a strategy on how to address post-quantum cryptography risks, the funding that might be necessary, and an analysis on whole-of-government coordination and migration to post-quantum cryptography standards and information technology.

ABOUT

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly; she’s also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in the state of South Carolina. Nancy is the recipient of the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth; she has a 100% record of voting to lower taxes. Nancy is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her efforts in education and in helping those most in need receive job training; she has a 100 percent rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.

MEDIA CONTACT",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-virtual-press-conference-today-to-discuss-ukraine-codel,ADVISORY -- Virtual Press Conference TODAY to Discuss Ukraine CODEL,2022-12-12,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Monday, December 12, at 3 PM ET, Reps. Joe Wilson, Ruben Gallego, Salud Carbajal, Sara Jacobs, and Seth Moulton will hold a virtual press conference to discuss the congressional delegation to Ukraine they led over the weekend.

The delegation first traveled to Poland, where they met with U.S. troops deployed to the region, and then to Ukraine, where they met with members of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv.

Last December, Rep. Wilson traveled to Ukraine on a congressional delegation amidst heightened tension with Russia—before the invasion.

Press interested in participating in the press conference must RSVP at this link.

FULL DETAILS

Who:

Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02)

Rep. Ruben Gallego (A-07)

Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24)

Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-53)

Rep. Seth Moulton (MA-06)

What:

Virtual press conference to discuss recent Ukrainian congressional delegation.

When:

Monday, December 12, 2022, at 3 PM ET.

Where:

Click here to RSVP.

Additional Media Note:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-passes-bill-name-hilton-head-post-office-after-caesar-h-wright,REP. NANCY MACE PASSES BILL TO NAME HILTON HEAD POST OFFICE AFTER CAESAR H. WRIGHT JR.,2022-12-12,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Nancy Mace,M000194,mace.house.gov,mace,https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Honors Longtime Island Postmaster

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Nancy Mace announced the U.S. House of Representatives passed her bill renaming the Hilton Head Island Post Office located at 213 William Hilton Parkway after Caesar H Wright:

“Caesar Wright is part of the fabric of Hilton Head Island and served as the first black postman on the island,” said Rep. Mace. “His time at the postal service goes back to the days of sandy roads and a quiet coastal community. Today, we honor Mr. Wright with the renaming of this post office, and continue to celebrate Hilton Head’s rich history and Mr. Wright's decades of service to the community.”

Members of Congress have the ability to rename post offices in honor of citizens in their district. This post office was previously known as the Fairfield Post office and will hereafter be known as the Caesar H. Wright Jr. Post office.

ABOUT

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly; she’s also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in the state of South Carolina. Nancy is the recipient of the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth; she has a 100% record of voting to lower taxes. Nancy is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her efforts in education and in helping those most in need receive job training; she has a 100 percent rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-passage-national-defense-authorization-act,REP. NANCY MACE ON PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT,2022-12-08,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Nancy Mace,M000194,mace.house.gov,mace,https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Mace Secured $124 Million to Support the Lowcountry

Washington D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including two Amendments drafted by Rep. Nancy Mace and $124 million in appropriations for the Lowcountry. In response, Rep. Mace has issued the following statement:

“The passage of the NDAA provides much-needed funding for our military and national security. We secured multiple amendments and authorized approximately $124 million for the Lowcountry.”

Proposals from Rep. Mace included in the final NDAA bill:

Authorization for a hurricane and storm damage risk reduction project on the city of Charleston peninsula

Federal reimbursement for a project for water navigation in Charleston Harbor

$7,462,000 for stormwater management infrastructure in Beaufort County

$25,583,000 for waste and stormwater projects for the city of Charleston

$7,822,000 for waste and stormwater infrastructure projects for the town of Mount Pleasant

$55,000,000 for infrastructure improvements in and around Lakes Marion and Moultrie

$55,465,000 for the City of Folly Beach for beach renourishment

Authorizes a feasibility study for the development of water resources in Berkeley County

Included Rep. Mace’s Amendment to allow electric aircraft to implement short take-offs and landings

Included Rep. Mace’s Amendment to close a loophole and prevent Russia to use its gold reserves to circumvent sanctions

As promised, Rep. Mace ensured language pertaining to Parris Island’s closure was not included

South Carolina’s Lowcountry is home to approximately half of all military installations in South Carolina.

ABOUT

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly; she’s also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in the state of South Carolina. Nancy is the recipient of the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth; she has a 100% record of voting to lower taxes. Nancy is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her efforts in education and in helping those most in need receive job training; she has a 100 percent rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.

MEDIA CONTACT",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-votes-protect-marriage-again,"REP. NANCY MACE VOTES TO PROTECT MARRIAGE, AGAIN",2022-12-08,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Nancy Mace,M000194,mace.house.gov,mace,https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"It’s time to Protect Marriage and Religious Liberty

Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act. Rep. Nancy Mace released the following statement after voting in favor of the legislation:

“Today’s vote to protect marriage and protect religious liberties marks the end of a long fight for the basic civil right for any two people to marry without discrimination,” said Rep. Mace. “The right to marry whoever you love regardless of the color of your skin or orientation shouldn’t be controversial. Our nation was built on the notion of individual liberty. This vote marks another step forward in the American people’s constant fight for freedom.”

ABOUT

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly; she’s also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in the state of South Carolina. Nancy is the recipient of the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth; she has a 100% record of voting to lower taxes. Nancy is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her efforts in education and in helping those most in need receive job training; she has a 100 percent rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.

MEDIA CONTACT",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-co-leads-legislation-to-designate-wagner-group-as-a-foreign,Wilson Co-Leads Legislation to Designate Wagner Group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization,2022-12-05,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Richard Hudson (R-NC), and Marc Veasey (D-TX), introduced the Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries (HARM) Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Secretary of State to designate the Russian-based PMC Wagner Group as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). A companion measure led by Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Ben Cardin (D-MD), was also introduced in the U.S. Senate.

""For too long the Wagner Group has been engaging in nefarious atrocities around the globe, all at the behest of war criminal Putin and his cronies. I'm grateful to join my bipartisan, bicameral colleagues in introducing legislation that will finally designate the group as the foreign terrorist organization it is and expose them in their true state as a murderous and criminal enterprise,"" said Congressman Wilson.

""Where the Wagner Group operates, atrocities follow. The HARM Act will identify Putin's private mercenary group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and let the world know that its activities are both malign and illegal. It's time to shine some light on this notorious group and give it the detestable reputation it deserves,"" said Congressman Cohen, co-chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission.

""The Wagner Group is a threat to the interests and security of the United States, our allies, and its partners,"" said Representative Hudson. ""We must hold those responsible for perpetrating Putin's war against Ukraine and atrocities elsewhere accountable. Designating this mercenary group a Foreign Terrorist Organization will send a strong message to those in Russia and all who seek to do harm across the world.""

""The Wagner Group's mercenaries are doing Vladimir Putin's bidding around the world. This critical legislation will take steps to hold this dangerous group accountable for the atrocities that they commit and help put a stop to future violent crimes from occurring,"" said Congressman Veasey.

""Vladimir Putin and his cronies will stop at nothing to accomplish their objectives, including employing mercenaries like the Wagner Group to commit atrocities on their behalf,"" Senator Wicker said. ""The U.S. should call this shadow army what it is: a foreign terrorist group. We must hold them accountable along with any who support them.""

""As Russia's brutal war against Ukraine enters its ninth month, the United States must continue to remove the tools of destruction at its disposal,"" said Senator Cardin, chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission. ""The Wagner Group has been credibly linked to countless atrocities in Ukraine as well as Syria and across the African continent. The U.S. must immediately designate the Wagner Group as a foreign terrorist organization. Doing so will diminish the strength of the Russian armed forces and help hold human rights violators accountable.""

The Wagner Group is a para-military organization that employs thousands of mercenaries. It has been widely recognized for its work as a private military for Russian President Vladimir Putin, conducting terrorist operations in Ukraine, Mali, Sudan, and the Central African Republic that resulted in the massacre of civilians since 2014.

The Wagner Group has also murdered and threatened journalists, kidnapped children, deployed nerve agents against civilians, committed acts of torture, and engaged in rape and sex trafficking of women and children.

The legislation would require the Secretary of State to designate the Wagner Group as a FTO under section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act within 90 days of enactment. The proposal also includes provisions that would apply the FTO designation to any affiliated or successor entity to the PMC Wagner Group.

The legislation follows action by the European Parliament that declared Russia a state sponsor of terrorism and specifically called out the Wagner Group for its atrocities.

The Wagner Group has already been the target of U.S. action. On June 20, 2017, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned the Wagner Group and its military leader, Dmitry Utkin, pursuant to Executive Order 13660. On September 20, 2018, the Department of State added Yevgeniy Prigozhin and his affiliated entities, including the PMC Wagner Group, to the list of persons identified as part of, or operating for or on behalf of, the defense or intelligence sectors of the Government of the Russian Federation under section 231 of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.

Wilson, Hudson, Veasey, Cohen, Wicker, and Cardin are all members of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, which is a U.S. government commission that promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1509,Rep. Norman Leads Letter to IRS Regarding New Changes to Form 1099-K Reporting,2022-11-29,2022,2022-11,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Tuesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05) sent a letter to Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Douglas O'Donnell, regarding changes to Form 1099-K reporting requirements. Specifically, this letter asks the IRS to delay the implementation of the new lower reporting threshold and requests further details related to implementation and privacy concerns.

The letter is co-signed by 33 additional Members of the House of Representatives.

Background

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 amended the Internal Revenue Code to decrease the threshold for reporting on third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs) on Form 1099-K. Reporting requirements changed to any qualifying transaction over $600 where the previous threshold for reporting was $20,000 on 200 or more transactions. The change went into effect on January 1, 2022.

The lowered threshold will result in millions of small business owners, freelancers, independent contractors, and other taxpayers receiving a Form 1099-K for the first time when filing their taxes for year 2022.

In addition, the IRS has issued insufficient guidance to TPSOs (such as Venmo or PayPal) on how companies should discern private transactions not subject to taxation from business transactions. This lack of oversight will result in numerous individuals receiving a Form 1099-K where there is no tax liability.

Concerns over the storage and accessibility of consumer data within the IRS are also in question. The new reporting requirement would demand online marketplaces to collect sensitive taxpayer information and share the data with the IRS. Though in 2021, an audit report conducted by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) found various problems, most notably the ""platforms did not satisfy the minimum mainframe security requirements in several key areas...""

The letter requests the IRS provide details on how it plans to: process millions of additional Form 1099-Ks, differentiate which type of electronic transactions are subject to reporting, prioritize privacy and prevent future data leaks, and respond to taxpayers who receive a Form 1099-K in error for a nontaxable transaction.

Until these details become clear, this letter requests the IRS delay the implementation of these new reporting requirements by one year.

Statement

Rep. Norman issued the following statement on Tuesday: ""Without proper implementation or direction from the IRS of the amended change, I expect the 2022 tax season to be utterly chaotic for taxpayers. The IRS has given no indication they know how to implement the lower threshold of reporting- let alone process the additional filings, and above all has demonstrated the privacy of the American people is of little concern to them. I implore the IRS to delay the execution of this change until they themselves work out how to do it properly.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-holds-first-cannabis-hearing-oversight-congress,REP. NANCY MACE HOLDS FIRST CANNABIS HEARING IN OVERSIGHT THIS CONGRESS,2022-11-15,2022,2022-11,Republican,House,SC,Nancy Mace,M000194,mace.house.gov,mace,https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Chairman Jamie Raskin and Ranking Republican Nancy Mace Hold Oversight Subcommittee Hearing Addressing Bipartisan Cannabis Reform on the One-Year Anniversary of the Mace’s State Reform Act

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-01), Ranking Member on the Oversight Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and Chairman of the Subcommittee Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08) held a bipartisan hearing on the developments in state cannabis laws and reforms at the federal level. Rep. Mace issued the following statement on this landmark hearing:

“On the one-year anniversary of the introduction of the States Reform Act (H.R.5977), we are taking another important step in the fight for cannabis access,” said Rep. Mace. “Today’s hearing marks a historic moment in time as bipartisan members of Congress come together to discuss the archaic and oppressive cannabis policies holding us back for far too long. We must reach across the aisle to pass common sense cannabis reforms like the States Reform Act.”

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ABOUT

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly; she’s also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in the state of South Carolina. Nancy is the recipient of the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth; she has a 100% record of voting to lower taxes. Nancy is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her efforts in education and in helping those most in need receive job training; she has a 100 percent rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1499,Rep. Norman Leads Letter Addressing TRICARE Pharmacies and the Dept. of Defense Health Agency’s Recent Contract Changes,2022-10-27,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) led a letter to Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin, seeking information from the Department of Defense Health Agency (DHA) regarding its newly re-negotiated contract with Cigna/Express Scripts (ESI). This contract removes the option for many TRICARE beneficiaries to utilize the pharmacy of their choice.

The letter was co-signed by 27 additional Members of the House of Representatives, and has the support of the National Community Pharmacists Association, American Pharmacist Association, and Military Officers Association of America.

Background

As recently as 2021, over 56,000 pharmacy retailers were recognized within the TRICARE network. TRICARE beneficiaries include active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.

However, as a result of DHA's newly negotiated contracts with Cigna/ESI, nearly 15,000 pharmacy retailers are no longer part of the TRICARE network, as of October 24th.

The exodus of pharmacy retailers leaving the network leaves roughly 400,000 beneficiariesliving in suburban, rural, and underserved communities with limited access to care.

Rep. Norman's letter seeks answers from the Secretary of Defense concerning this change, the appropriateness of these negotiated terms, and the impact this decision will have on TRICARE beneficiaries across the nation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-over-58-million-from-epaaes-clean-school-bus-program-for-16-south-carolina-school-districts/,Congressman Clyburn Announces Over $58 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for 16 South Carolina School Districts,2022-10-26,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, SC- Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $58.46 million from President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to South Carolina school districts through the newly created Clean School Bus Program, including $20.54 million for the Sixth Congressional District. South Carolina will receive the third highest total funding among the states. This funding, administered through the EPA, will help 16 South Carolina school districts purchase electric school buses and charging stations that will aid in the transition to zero emission vehicles and produce cleaner air in and around schools and communities.

“I am pleased to see how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is continuing to serve South Carolina in our pursuit to improve quality of life through infrastructure,” said Congressman Clyburn. “This funding will provide students with the reliable transportation they deserve while reducing climate pollution.”

The Clean School Bus Program will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money for school districts, and produce cleaner air. Diesel air pollution is linked to asthma and other conditions that harm students’ health and cause them to miss school, particularly in communities of color and Tribal communities. Phasing out these diesel engines will ensure cleaner air for students, bus drivers, and school staff working near the bus loading areas, and the communities through which the buses drive each day. The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from these bus replacements will also help to address the outsized role of the transportation sector in fueling the climate crisis. The program will also save school districts money by covering the cost to upgrade school bus fleets, replacing older, heavily polluting buses with brand new clean school buses.

The South Carolina school districts receiving funded are:

School District Total Number of Buses Requested Total Rebate Amount Awarded Abbeville 60 8 $3,160,000.00 Anderson 03 4 $1,580,000.00 Anderson 05 12 $4,740,000.00 Barnwell 45 5 $1,975,000.00 Chester 01 8 $3,160,000.00 Dorchester 04 8 $3,160,000.00 Fairfield 01 8 $3,160,000.00 Georgetown 01 16 $6,320,000.00 Hampton 8 $3,160,000.00 Jasper 01 4 $1,580,000.00 Laurens 56 7 $2,765,000.00 Marion 10 12 $4,740,000.00 McCormick 01 4 $1,580,000.00 Orangeburg 16 $6,320,000.00 Richland 01 16 $6,320,000.00 Sumter 01 12 $4,740,000.00 Total 148 $58,460,000

These awards are part of the first $1 billion allocated from the five-year, $5 billion Clean School Bus Program. In the next round of funding, the EPA will make available another $1 billion for clean school buses in Fiscal Year 2023.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/mace-presses-hhs-taxpayer-funded-child-gender-transition-research,Mace Presses HHS on Taxpayer-Funded Child Gender Transition Research,2022-10-26,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,SC,Nancy Mace,M000194,mace.house.gov,mace,https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Ranking Member Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra raising concerns about the federal government’s use of taxpayer funds to promote radical gender ideology and the medical transition of children using pharmaceutical or surgical interventions. Mace is calling for all documents and communications about federal funds being used to conduct research related to gender-related medicine on children.

“The Biden Administration appears to be encouraging any child, who does not conform to perceptions of masculine or feminine stereotypes, to alter his or her body through potentially irreversible medical or surgical intervention. Instead of funding these life-altering drugs and procedures, our government should be promoting policies to protect vulnerable children—who cannot consent. In light of these concerns, I am requesting documents and information to understand whether, and to what extent, taxpayer dollars are being used to promote and/or fund these potentially harmful practices,” wrote Mace.

The number of new gender dysphoria cases and children receiving puberty blockers and hormone therapy have dramatically increased in recent years. While other western countries now warn about the dangers of gender transitions, Biden Administration officials at HHS are perpetuating these practices. Some politicians at the state level are already seeking to remove parents from having any role in their child’s healthcare. Additionally, a recent HHS-proposed rule would force medical practitioners and hospitals to perform these procedures on children even where the medical provider objects on moral and religious grounds.

“Under your leadership, the Department of Health and Human Services has taken numerous steps to promote unscientific and harmful practices that reinforce sex stereotypes and, in the worst cases, promote life altering changes to young children. HHS, under the guise of ‘gender affirming care,’ now promotes medical interventions such as drugs designed to block puberty, opposite-sex hormones to transition children—both of which do not have FDA approval for use in children’s gender care—and even surgical interventions to remove or alter the gender specific anatomy. HHS also falsely promotes some of these interventions as ‘reversible’ or ‘partially reversible’ despite potential, serious long-term physical and mental health risks, complications, and regret,” continued Mace. “The American medical institutions simply do not have enough data to understand outcomes. Children who suffer from mental health conditions are least likely to engage in sound decision making which is where parental control should intervene … It is imperative that the American people understand HHS’s role and the use of federal taxpayer money to promote a radical gender ideology that is harming children in our country.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1494,"Rep. Norman Leads Letter Demanding the Department of Justice Disclose Its Plans to Carry Out President Biden's Executive Order to ""Promote Voter Registration and Voter Participation""",2022-10-18,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Tuesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) led a letter to Attorney General Garland regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) plan to enact Executive Order (EO) 14019 to ""promote voter registration and voter participation.""

As first reported by the Epoch Times on Tuesday, Rep. Norman's letter demands the DOJ publicly disclose its plans and documents indicating how it intends to carry out EO 14019, as ordered by a federal judge. This letter was co-signed by Reps. Randy Weber, Mary Miller, Fred Keller, Bill Posey, Chip Roy, Louis Gohmert, Andy Biggs, and Ben Cline.

Background

On March 7, 2021, President Biden signed EO 14019 “Promoting Access to Voting,” which directed the heads of federal agencies to submit a comprehensive plan to promote voter participation. President Biden states in this EO that the federal government will expand access to voter registration and will “combat misinformation” that affects public voting participation.

The Foundation for Government Accountability sought a copy of the DOJ’s plan to implement this order through a Freedom of Information Act request. The DOJ stonewalled for over 200 days before a federal judge finally ordered the Department to disclose this information. To date, however, the DOJ has not fully complied with that court order.

Through the Elections Clause of the Constitution, the responsibility of election matters rest upon the state legislatures. There is no provision in the U.S. Constitution that allows the President to utilize federal agencies — led by his political appointees — as voter registration organizations. Furthermore, federal employees carrying out this EO could be in violation of the Hatch Act and other laws which are meant to keep federal agencies from engaging in political activities to benefit one political party over another.

Statements

Rep. Norman issued the following statement on Tuesday: “The DOJ’s reputation with public trust is already minimal at best. What could the DOJ have to gain from hiding their plan to promote voter participation from the public? American voters have a right to know what the DOJ’s planned role is in our election. The federal government should abide by the Hatch Act and keep their hands out of our election process.”

In response to the congressional letter, the Foundation for Government Accountability's Senior Director of Federal Affairs, Robin Walker, said, “Rep. Norman and his colleagues are asking vital questions that every American deserves answers to—and before Election Day. We applaud their efforts to hold DOJ accountable and expose the lack of transparency surrounding the President’s plan to influence elections.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-over-6-2-million-investments-to-improve-rural-health-care/,Congressman Clyburn Announces Over $6.2 Million Investments to Improve Rural Health Care,2022-10-17,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"Congressman Clyburn Announces Over $6.2 Million Investments to Improve Rural Health Care

COLUMBIA, SC– Today Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $6,276,787 in Emergency Rural Health Care Grants for eight projects to improve health care facilities throughout South Carolina. These grants will help rural health care facilities expand and improve quality of services.

“It has been my mission to ensure that every citizen has access to affordable healthcare especially those in our rural communities that have been historically neglected,” said Congressman Clyburn. “I am pleased to see the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued investment in rural communities, which addresses a critical need in districts like mine.”

“This significant investment in our rural communities shows the agency’s commitment to not only helping rural, particularly those communities that suffered the most from COVID 19, to recover from the pandemic; but also to help these communities prepare for future pandemics,” said Dr. Saundra Glover, Director of South Carolina Rural Development. “Most importantly it shows our agency’s recognition of the importance of access to quality health care and healthy food options in addressing health inequities.”

The Biden-Harris Administration is making this Emergency Rural Health Care Grants Program funding available through its historic legislative package, the American Rescue Plan Act. The Act and this program are examples of the government’s ability to respond quickly to ensure every person and family has access to high-quality health care no matter their zip code.

The investments in the eight South Carolina facilities will help build a stronger, more sustainable rural health care system in response to the pandemic. The projects receiving funding are:

The Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun counties will receive a $1 million grant to purchase emergency medical equipment that will prevent, detect, and respond to the threat posed by any future pandemic and strengthen the healthcare system for public health preparedness. This project has two components: The first component, emergency pandemic equipment, aims to prevent and limit the extent of possible long-term effects and loss of life in the region by having updated and more accessible clinical equipment. The second component, is to provide healthcare access through telemedicine, aims to support monitoring and evaluation of future patients to ensure smooth and satisfactory transitional care and access to specialized healthcare providers.

The Franklin C. Fetter Family Health Center will receive a $1 million grant to expand and improve health care services, nutritional services, provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations and prepare for future pandemic testing and vaccinations, food distribution of locally grown fruits and vegetables (food bank) and telehealth services. This project and these improvements will allow the Fetter Health Care Network to provide essential services to its customers and improve health care related outcomes.

Dorchester County will receive a $1 million grant to offer support for rural healthcare services to broaden access to COVID-19 testing and vaccines, wellness services, lab work, radiology, and telemedicine in the rural community of St. George, South Carolina. Dorchester County plans to rehabilitate and repurpose the structure for an urgent medical care facility providing these services to increase access to quality health care and improve community health outcomes in the rural western end of Dorchester County.

The City of Orangeburg will receive a $857,075 grant to assist the city of Orangeburg recover from the costs and wear on the fire and Emergency Management System equipment during the pandemic. This improvement will enable the city to replace and expand their emergency medical care and services to provide equity medical care and emergency medical response to rural citizens to improve the medical and health outcomes in rural Orangeburg.

Allendale County Rescue Squad will receive a $750,000 grant to improve pre-hospital patient health outcomes by providing more effective pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency care to the residents of Allendale County, South Carolina. Replacement of obsolete emergency equipment is critical to improving patient outcomes. Pre-hospital interventions are important to patient survival. This improvement will provide emergency communication systems and ambulance equipment resulting in better to access to quality health care for the citizens of Allendale County.

Orangeburg County will receive a $750,000 grant to purchase five emergency medical services response vehicles for the Holly Hill and Eutawville service area, which is medically underserved and 40 miles from a hospital. This project is needed to provide equitable medical services to residents of this rural area and to prepare for future pandemics.

Allendale County will receive a $687,212 grant to increase access to quality health care services, improve community health outcomes, and help first responders safely and properly respond to emergent situations. These improvements will allow the Allendale County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Department to improve and increase access to quality health care to the residents of rural Allendale County.

Coastal Plains Physician Associates will receive a $232,500 grant to purchase medical equipment and furnishings needed to establish the telemedicine center. This project is in conjunction with Hampton Regional Medical Center and is an affiliate of Medical University of South Carolina.

In August 2021, USDA made the Emergency Rural Health Care Grants available through the American Rescue Plan Act to help rural health care facilities, tribes and communities expand access to health care services and nutrition assistance. The assistance is helping provide immediate relief to support rural hospitals, health care clinics and local communities. USDA is administering the funds through Rural Development’s Community Facilities Program.

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https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/representatives-wilson-cohen-banks-and-slotkin-introduce-the-0,"Representatives Wilson, Cohen, Banks, and Slotkin Introduce the Bipartisan Stop Helping Adversaries Manipulate Everything (SHAME) Act",2022-10-05,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.– Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, along with Co-Chairman Steve Cohen (D-TN), Jim Banks (R-IN), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) issued a joint statement regarding the introduction of the bipartisan Stop Helping Adversaries Manipulate Everything (SHAME) Act. The legislation serves as a deterrent for would-be enablers of foreign governments seeking to undermine democracy, democratic institutions, and U.S. national security interests.

""Stopping corruption and authoritarianism from undermining the American way of life starts at home. No patriotic American should be doing the work of our adversaries by profiting from peddling the propaganda and influence of state-owned businesses and contracting celebrities to push agendas which are detrimental to the United States and our allies. Putin's invasion of Ukraine and his network of oligarchs have brought particular attention to the hundreds of elites who are paid to lobby for our adversaries and undermine our national security. Free speech is a bedrock of our Constitution, but that has never meant massively profiting on the corruption of the likes of the Chinese Communist Party, the terrorist regime in Tehran, war-criminal Putin, and mass-murderer Bashar al-Assad.""

Background

The SHAME Act amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) by prohibiting both lobbyists and individuals registered as foreign agents from accepting compensation for work performed on behalf of U.S. adversaries; stipulates new reporting requirements if performed; and levies financial consequences against individuals if violated.

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https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mace-unanimous-passage-her-human-trafficking-prevention-act,Rep. Mace on Unanimous Passage of her Human Trafficking Prevention Act,2022-09-26,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,SC,Nancy Mace,M000194,mace.house.gov,mace,https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bill requires posting of contact information for the National Human Trafficking Hotline in the public places.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mace released the following statement on the passage of her Human Trafficking Prevention Act:

“Human trafficking is a crime that often goes unnoticed in our communities”,said Rep. Mace. “Even something as simple as knowing who to call can help a victim free themselves from this horrific crime. Unfortunately, South Carolina is no stranger to these tragedies. In my own backyard of Goose Creek, 28 people faced human trafficking charges just last year. Thanks to the bipartisan leadership and unanimous support from my colleagues, we can ensure perpetrators of this heinous crime are held accountable and victims can receive the help they need.”

BACKGROUND:

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a toll-free service connecting victims and survivors of trafficking to critical support and resources. The Hotline provides both a toll-free phone line and SMS text lines which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Help is available in English, Spanish or in more than 200 additional languages through an on-call interpreter.

Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at: 1-888-373-7888, TTY: 711, Text: 233733",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1477,Rep. Ralph Norman Leads Letter Requesting the Dept. of Justice Investigate White House Advisor's Connection to the Chinese Communist Party,2022-09-21,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Wednesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05) led a letter requesting Attorney General Merrick Garland investigate the connection between John Podesta, President Biden’s newly appointed White House Advisor for Clean Energy Innovation & Implementation, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Background

John Podesta’s appointment on September 2, 2022 came less than a week prior to the Biden Administration announcing a rollback of Trump-era restrictions on Huawei, a Chinese based telecommunication corporation.

The timing of Podesta's appointment calls into question the motive behind easing such restrictions. Huawei was previously sanctioned by the U.S. when the company was accused of using its software to access critical U.S. data and intelligence. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) previously determined Huawei’s equipment was capable of compromising highly restricted military communications.

Public disclosure forms released in early 2022 revealed Huawei paid John Podesta’s brother, Tony Podesta, a total of $1 Million in 2021 to lobby the Biden administration on its behalf.

Additionally, John Podesta sits on the board of the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF), a non-governmental organization (NGO) that has funded Chinese propaganda at U.S. Universities.

Rep. Norman's letter requests the Department of Justice investigate John Podesta’s connection to the CCP and provide necessary documents such as John Podesta’s employment history, his signed pledge to the ethics code of his office, and documents that verify his brother Tony’s compliance with lobbying rules.

Statement

“John Podesta will oversee a budget of approximately $370 billion as he steps into his new role,” said Rep. Ralph Norman. “A connection between John Podesta, his brother Tony Podesta, and the Chinese Communist Party certainly raises eyebrows concerning our national security. It's important for the Department of Justice to ensure there's nothing nefarious about this activity by corroborating the relationships and timelines.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/uk-caucus-co-chairs-wilson-kind-rouzer-and-kilmer-mourn-passing-of-queen,"UK Caucus Co-Chairs Wilson, Kind, Rouzer, and Kilmer Mourn Passing of Queen Elizabeth II",2022-09-09,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Bipartisan co-chairs of the UK Caucus, Representatives Joe Wilson (SC), Ron Kind (WI), David Rouzer (NC), and Derek Kilmer (WA) issued the following statement:

""We offer our sincerest condolences to our friends in the UK, the Commonwealth, and the world, on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. During wartime and peacetime, Queen Elizabeth reigned with distinction and ushered in unprecedented human progress during her decades-long era of service. The spirit of her steadfast leadership and devotion to the cause of freedom will remain with all of us.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1469,Rep. Ralph Norman Issues Statement on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II,2022-09-08,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Thursday afternoon, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) issued the following statement following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II:

""My prayers go out to the Royal Family and all of those in the U.K. and the Commonwealth who are mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. May her life and legacy as one of the most symbolic historical figures never be forgotten.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1467,Rep. Norman Introduces No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act of 2022,2022-09-07,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Tuesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) introduced a bill, No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act of 2022, to restrict federal funding of abortion travel where not otherwise already prohibited by the Hyde Amendment.

Background

The introduction of the No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act of 2022 comes after the Senate included in its FY23 LHHS appropriations bill a $350 million Abortion Travel Fund for individuals living in pro-life states to travel to obtain abortions, and after the Administration has called for federal action to expand access to abortion travel.

In June in the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing states to handle the issue of abortion themselves and ending more than 49 years of heartbreaking federal precedent. Living in a post-Roe world, we must do everything we can to keep fighting for the rights of the unborn. After the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, President Joe Biden directed his administration to find ways to provide increased access to abortions. He released an executive order that directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to “consider any action to advance access to reproductive healthcare services, including through Medicaid for patients who travel out of state for reproductive healthcare services.” Sen. Patty Murray’s (D-WA) egregious abortion travel funding bill is a stark violation of the Hyde Amendment.

Rep. Norman’s No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act of 2022 is a retaliation to this. It prohibits the use of federal funds for abortion through financial or logistical support to individuals traveling to another state or country to receive an abortion.

Original cosponsors include: Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC), Rep. Greg Stube (FL), Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), Rep. Mary Miller (IL), Rep. Steve Palazzo (MS), Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA), Rep. Jody Hice (GA), Rep. Randy Weber (TX), Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX), Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ), Rep. Brian Babin (TX), Rep. Ben Cline (VA), Rep. Warren Davidson (OH), Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX), Rep. Markwayne Mullin (OK), Rep. William Timmons (SC), Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO), Rep. Roger Williams (TX), Rep. Lance Gooden (TX), Rep. Ken Buck (CO), Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO), Rep. Michael Guest (MS), Rep. Alex Mooney (WV), Rep. Michael Waltz (FL), Rep. Tracey Mann (KS).

Statement

Rep. Norman issued the following statement on Wednesday: “It is absolutely unacceptable that Senate Democrats and the Biden Administration are doing everything they can to fund abortions in this post-Roe world. Using federal funds for this purpose is sickening, considering the Supreme Court recently left the issue of abortion up to the states. Remember, many Democrats including our President used to be of the opinion that abortions should only happen in rare circumstances. My Republican colleagues and I will put our foot down every time the federal government attempts to step in on the matter of the right to life.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1464,Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces the Fighting Cancer in Children Act in Honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,2022-09-02,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Friday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced the Fighting Cancer in Children Act in honor and recognition of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Background

An estimated 400,000 children are diagnosed with cancer around the world each year. Here in the United States, cancer remains the number one cause of ""death by disease"" among children according to the American Childhood Cancer Organization,

Funding for the Fighting Cancer in Children Act will be fully offset. This legislation will transfer $30 million from the Office of the Director at the National Institutes of Health, and those funds will be directed to pediatric cancer research, awareness, and survivorship through the Public Health Service Act.

Statement

Rep. Norman issued the following statement on Friday: “Perhaps the most helpless feeling a parent can experience is watching their child suffer through illness. Fighting pediatric cancer is a critical endeavor, and I aim to make sure we support this type research in a fiscally responsible manner.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1453,Letter to Speaker Pelosi re: Offloading Student Loan Debt to Taxpayers,2022-08-24,2022,2022-08,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Wednesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) co-signed a congressional letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concerning President Biden's recent efforts to offload up to $10,000 from each student loan to taxpayers.

""Noticeably absent from the President’s plan is any plausible legal authority to implement such a policy,"" wrote the lawmakers. ""The legislative and executive branches each possess defined powers under the Constitution. No provision of the Constitution nor any act of Congress, including the Higher Education Act, grants President Biden or the Secretary of Education the authority that they falsely claim to wield through this unilateral action. Thankfully, you have previously expressed your agreement with us on this point. In July 2021, you made the following statement:

'People think that the President of the United States has the power for debt forgiveness. He does not. He can postpone, he can delay, but he does not have that power. That has to be an act of Congress.'

""Although we may disagree on many things, your statement in July 2021 was correct. President Biden’s student loan giveaway is unconstitutional and illegal. Given your previously stated position and your leadership role as Speaker of the House, it is imperative that you act immediately in defense of our Constitution and the powers of the legislative branch.""

Click here to view a copy of the letter.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1443,Rep. Rick Crawford and Retired Rep. Mike Conaway To Join Rep. Ralph Norman for Special Agriculture Forum in Chester County on August 30th,2022-08-22,2022,2022-08,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Tuesday, August 30th at 6:00 PM, a special agricultural forum will take place at the Gateway Conference Center in Richburg, SC. This event is sponsored by the Chester County and Fairfield County Farm Bureau Chapters, and will feature:

Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05)

Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01), who serves as the Vice Republican Chair of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture

Retired Congressman Mike Conaway (TX-11), who chaired the House Committee on Agriculture through passage of the last Farm Bill in 2018.

Harry Ott, President of the SC Farm Bureau Federation

Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM, followed by a discussion forum on issues facing our farmers and agricultural industry, including supply chain shortages, federal spending, inflation, trade, the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization, and more.

Individuals from the farming and agricultural community interested in attending this event should RSVP by Friday, August 26th by contacting Ann Torbert, the Chester County Farm Bureau Secretary, at (803) 377-3134 or email AnnTorbert@scfbins.com.

Media coverage of this event is welcomed and encouraged. Inquiries should be directed to Austin Livingston at (202) 740-8937.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-announces-2022-bus-tour,Wilson Announces 2022 Bus Tour,2022-08-18,2022,2022-08,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will host his annual bus tour from August 22-25, 2022, where he will travel throughout South Carolina's Second Congressional District making stops at local businesses, schools, and organizations.

""Each August I host an annual bus tour where I visit all five counties across the Second Congressional District to hear from members of our community and share news of my work in Congress. While I regularly meet with people in our district, I am grateful for this time-honored tradition of being accessible and accountable to those I represent.""

Though all can follow us throughout the tour with ongoing updates and photos on our FacebookandInstagram pages, and via hashtag #SC02BusTour2022, the following stops are opportunities for the media to join us and ask questions.

August 22

Aiken Rotary Club

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry Street, SW

Aiken, SC

August 23

Coffee Talk with the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center

800 Lake Murray Boulevard

Irmo, SC

August 24

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

10311 Wilson Boulevard

Blythewood, SC

August 25

Meet and Greet with the Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

155 Riverside Drive

Orangeburg, SC

August 25

Cascades Tissue Group

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

285 Midfield Road

Barnwell, SC

Media interested in attending please RSVP to David Snider at david.snider@mail.house.gov.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-7-million-grant-to-reconnect-and-transform-disadvantaged-communities-in-charleston-2/,Congressman Clyburn Announces $7 Million Grant to Reconnect and Transform Disadvantaged Communities in Charleston,2022-08-11,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman James E. Clyburn announces the City of Charleston will receive a $7 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equality (RAISE) planning grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Lowcountry Lowline project. This project will reconnect disadvantaged communities divided by I-26 on the Charleston Peninsula by revitalizing an abandoned rail corridor to connect residents of seven neighborhoods to local schools, jobs, and a future rapid transit hub.

Congressman Clyburn was instrumental in securing provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that directed at least $15 million in RAISE grant funding to projects located in persistent poverty communities and waived matching fund requirements for those historically disadvantage areas.

“I am so pleased that Charleston will benefit from the updated RAISE grant program,” said Congressman Clyburn. “This project will reconnect communities, improve their quality of life, and serve as a catalyst for economic growth. This is an example of the federal government investing in historically neglected areas and providing equity and opportunity for them to gain access the promise of America.”

This grant award will fund planning and pre-construction activities such as design engineering, permitting, environmental remediation of contaminated soil, NEPA review, equity-focused community engagement, and project management for an approximate 2-mile shared pathway that will create new linkages to metro area’s transit system. This project will utilize an abandoned railway track and a neglected highway corridor to transform the backbone of the Charleston Peninsula into an urban greenway with bike lanes, pedestrian paths, and a hub for the Lowcountry Rapid Transit bus system.

RAISE grants are awarded through a competitive process and selected based on criteria that focus on safety, environmental sustainability, quality of life, economic competitiveness and opportunity, state of good repair, partnerships and innovation. Additionally, the updated RAISE criteria also evaluates projects based on mobility and community connectivity.

This award is part of $1.5 billion in RAISE grant funding that is being distributed in 2022 to projects that will have a significant local or regional impact. As a result of receiving a RAISE grant in this cycle, the City of Charleston will be eligible to apply for additional funding when the Lowcountry Lowline project is ready for construction.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-7-million-grant-to-reconnect-and-transform-disadvantaged-communities-in-charleston/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES $7 MILLION GRANT TO RECONNECT AND TRANSFORM DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN CHARLESTON,2022-08-11,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman James E. Clyburn announces the City of Charleston will receive a $7 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equality (RAISE) planning grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Lowcountry Lowline project. This project will reconnect disadvantaged communities divided by I-26 on the Charleston Peninsula by revitalizing an abandoned rail corridor to connect residents of seven neighborhoods to local schools, jobs, and a future rapid transit hub.

Congressman Clyburn was instrumental in securing provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that directed at least $15 million in RAISE grant funding to projects located in persistent poverty communities and waived matching fund requirements for those historically disadvantage areas.

“I am so pleased that Charleston will benefit from the updated RAISE grant program,” said Congressman Clyburn. “This project will reconnect communities, improve their quality of life, and serve as a catalyst for economic growth. This is an example of the federal government investing in historically neglected areas and providing equity and opportunity for them to gain access the promise of America.”

This grant award will fund planning and pre-construction activities such as design engineering, permitting, environmental remediation of contaminated soil, NEPA review, equity-focused community engagement, and project management for an approximate 2-mile shared pathway that will create new linkages to metro area’s transit system. This project will utilize an abandoned railway track and a neglected highway corridor to transform the backbone of the Charleston Peninsula into an urban greenway with bike lanes, pedestrian paths, and a hub for the Lowcountry Rapid Transit bus system.

RAISE grants are awarded through a competitive process and selected based on criteria that focus on safety, environmental sustainability, quality of life, economic competitiveness and opportunity, state of good repair, partnerships and innovation. Additionally, the updated RAISE criteria also evaluates projects based on mobility and community connectivity.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/representatives-wilson-and-allen-to-tour-army-cyber-command-at-fort,Representatives Wilson and Allen to Tour Army Cyber Command at Fort Gordon,2022-08-10,2022,2022-08,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Columbia, SC – Tomorrow, Congressmen Joe Wilson (SC) and Rick Allen (GA) will tour the headquarters of Army Cyber Command, Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon, GA. After the conclusion of their tour, Wilson and Allen will hold a question and answer with members of the media.

WHO:

• U.S. Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02)

• U.S. Representative Rick W. Allen (GA-12)

WHAT:

Media availability following their base tour.

WHEN:

Thursday, August 11

5:00 PM

WHERE:

Outside Gate 6

307 Chamberlain Ave., Fort Gordon, GA",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1433,Rep. Ralph Norman Issues Statement on FBI’s Raid of President Trump’s Residence,2022-08-08,2022,2022-08,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Monday night, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) issued the following statement concerning the FBI's raid of former President Trump's residence:

""President Trump left office 584 days ago. Yet we’re to believe it’s just business as usual for the FBI to raid his private residence in search of some documents… 584 days after he departed the White House? What nonsense.

""There is every reason to question the motives behind this raid, especially when you consider the lack of attention to Hillary’s email server, the Carter Page warrants, the Russian “collusion” hoax, the utterly damning evidence on Hunter Biden’s laptop that still has not been properly pursued by investigators, etc.

""This raid on a former President’s home is unprecedented and has all the markings of a total abuse of political power. It looks like Deep State malfeasance at its worst, and every American ought to be alarmed and outraged over this.

""The House is heading back later this week for the Democrat’s Inflation Enhancement Act. FBI Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland need to be in front of House committees by Friday, if not sooner.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-marks-500-days-of-the-american-rescue-plan/,Congressman Clyburn Marks 500 Days of the American Rescue Plan,2022-07-29,2022,2022-07,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"Congressman Clyburn Marks 500 Days of the American Rescue Plan

COLUMBIA, SC – This week, Congressman James E. Clyburn marked 500 days since President Biden signed Democrats’ American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) into law on March 11, 2021. This lifesaving legislation created millions of jobs, kickstarted a successful national vaccination program, helped schools reopen, and funded critical projects in South Carolina.

“Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, South Carolina was able to keep essential workers on the job, working families were able to put food on the table, parents were able to go to work, and children were able to return to school,” said Congressman Clyburn. “I look forward to working with the Biden-Harris Administration and my colleagues in Congress to address the new challenges facing American families by building on the momentum of ARP to create a stronger, more equitable America.”

In South Carolina alone, the American Rescue Plan provided:

$2.1 billion for K-12 schools and $605.1 million for colleges and universities to help them reopen more safely.

Economic impact payments to 2,751,995 people, totaling $6.6 billion to working families.

Child tax credit tax cuts to the families of 1,025,000 children in South Carolina, lifting 68,000 children out of poverty. 315,000 low-income South Carolinians without children also benefited from an expanded earned income tax credit.

Access for approximately 60,000 people to enroll in health insurance.

Health insurance costs cut by $720, on average, for people who get their healthcare through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.

$4.3 billion to state and local governments to keep essential services up and running.

$216.5 million in aid to help 1,043 small restaurants keep their doors open.

$35.1 million to help low-income families afford their energy and heating bills.

Overall, the American Rescue Plan:

Nearly doubled GDP growth and led to the creation of 4 million additional jobs in 2021.

Helped make 2021 the biggest year of job creation in U.S. history.

Enabled the U.S. to be the first major advanced economy in the world to come back above pre-pandemic levels of GDP.

Made workers and families more financially resilient to future challenges — thanks to the ARP, families up and down the income scale generally still have more money than they did before the pandemic.

Kept 3.7 million American children out of poverty.

Helped 5.8 million Americans newly enroll in free or affordable health plans.

Saved 14.5 million Americans who get their insurance through ACA marketplace plans $67 a month on premiums, totaling more than $800 per person in savings in 2021.

Led to a record small business boom in 2021, with more Americans starting new businesses than ever before and the highest rate of small business job creation ever recorded in a single year.

Prevented a devastating wave of home foreclosures like we saw during the Great Recession.

Is projected to save more than one million hard-earned worker pensions.

Funded widespread, efficient vaccination efforts and helped schools, childcare facilities, and workplaces reopen safely.

Led to the most equitable economic recovery in recent memory.

A recent report prepared by the House Budget Committee on the transformational impacts of the American Rescue Plan is available HERE.

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https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-lieu-golden-kinzinger-and-malinowski-introduce-bill-to-3,"Wilson, Lieu, Golden, Kinzinger and Malinowski Introduce Bill to Designate Russia as a Sponsor of Terrorism",2022-07-29,2022,2022-07,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Co-led by Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Jared Golden (D-ME), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), and Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), the bipartisan group introduced the Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act. The bill will deem Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism for invading and attacking Ukraine. This action follows various efforts calling for the State Department to make this designation.

""The world is painfully aware of war criminal Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent and ongoing bloodbath that has already resulted in the senseless death of thousands of Ukrainian civilians and soldiers,"" said Rep. Wilson. ""However, Russia's involvement in international terrorism is more expansive and has been well documented for years, whether through direct attacks on civilian and humanitarian infrastructure or orchestrated through its networks of contracted mercenaries around the world. Putin's reign of terror must stop, and this designation is one way to formally and collectively recognize Putin's extensive crimes against humanity. I'm grateful to co-lead this bipartisan legislation with Rep. Lieu.""

""The United States must use every tool we have to stop Russia from its violent aggression in Ukraine,"" Rep. Lieu said. ""Russia supports proxies conducting terrorism against civilians around the globe, from Syria to Ukraine. By designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, this legislation increases consequences on Putin's murderous behavior. Drawing on sanctions authority originally created by Congress, the bill further isolates Russia and inflicts more economic consequences on Putin's regime. I'm pleased to bring together a bipartisan coalition of members to champion this issue.""

""Those who have watched the Russian Federation under Vladimir Putin know it belongs on the State Sponsor of Terror (SST) list. Not only has Russia committed countless crimes against humanity in its unlawful war against Ukraine, it has bolstered paramilitary such as the Wagner Group, Chechen terrorists, and Ukrainian separatists. Instead of focusing on the needs of his people over the past two decades, Vladimir Putin has thrown away their future in favor of trying to rebuild the former Soviet Union. While the designation of Russia as an SST is not something to take lightly, we must not forget that Putin has used chemical weapons on NATO soil, aided in the downing of a civilian airliner over Ukraine, and has supported despots like Bashar al-Assad in Syria,"" said Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL). ""I am proud to join this bipartisan legislation to add Russia to the SST list. By adding Putin, we are cutting off his government and his cronies from the civilized world and labeling Russia a global pariah like Cuba, Syria, North Korea, and Iran.""

""Putin's brutality did not start in Ukraine,"" said Rep Malinowski. ""His regime has long allowed designated terrorists to operate from Russian territory, including white supremist groups and mercenaries. The atrocities in Ukraine committed not just by the Russian military, but by Putin's terrorist proxies, justify this designation.""

VIEW THE TEXT OF THE BILL HERE

Background

The four main categories of sanctions resulting from countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism by the Secretary, under the existing laws and authorities, include restrictions on U.S. foreign assistance, a ban on defense exports and sales, certain controls over exports of dual use items, and miscellaneous financial and other restrictions. Currently, only Cuba, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), Iran, and Syria are designated as state sponsors of terrorism.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1412,Rep. Ralph Norman Leads Letter Probing Sale of Crude Oil From Strategic Petroleum Reserves to Company With Financial Ties to Hunter Biden,2022-07-26,2022,2022-07,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Tuesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) led 11 Members of the House of Representatives in a letter formally calling on President Biden to address allegations concerning potential unlawful activity in the sale of crude oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to a Chinese company with financial ties to the President’s son, Hunter Biden.

“It has come to our attention that you, acting as President of the United States, participated in the sale of oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to a company with financial ties to your son, Hunter Biden,” wrote the lawmakers, as first reported on Tuesday by The Epoch Times. “These allegations constitute an unethical and potentially illegal abuse of the powers of the office of the President of the United States.”

Background

On May 24th, the Biden Administration announced its intent to release one million barrels of crude oil per day from our Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) for approximately six months. While the SPR is for national emergency purposes, the President nevertheless directed the release of this crude to try and mitigate Americans’ frustration over rising gas prices under his leadership and policies.

Since United States refineries are already operating near capacity, at least five million barrels of our SPR crude oil have been loaded on to tankers bound for Europe and Asia, instead of being refined here in the U.S.

On July 9th, the U.K. Daily Mail revealed that approximately 950,000 barrels of our nation’s emergency crude oil had been sold to a Chinese company called Unipec. Holding a $1.7 billion stake in Unipec is the private equity firm Bohai Harvest RST, of which Hunter Biden remains as an executive with 10% ownership, according to recent reports.

For oversight and investigatory purposes, Tuesday’s letter calls on various officials of the Biden Administration Biden to release documents and communications concerning Hunter Biden and the Administration’s decisions concerning our nation’s strategic reserves and Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings.

Statement

Rep. Norman issued the following statement on Tuesday: “If Hunter Biden were instead Hunter Trump, every media outlet across this nation would be screaming non-stop about his shady dealings. It’s bad enough that the President’s policies have caused energy prices to skyrocket to the point where he felt compelled to release our emergency strategic reserves to artificially lower prices. The fact that his son stands to profit financially from this should outrage every American.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-wilson-and-cohen-introduce-the-euro-atlantic-solidarity-and,Congressmen Wilson and Cohen Introduce the Euro-Atlantic Solidarity and Major Democratic Ally Act,2022-07-21,2022,2022-07,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.– Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Steve Cohen (D-TN), Ranking Member and Co-Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission) today introduced the Euro-Atlantic Solidarity and Major Democratic Ally Act. The measure would upgrade defense cooperation with Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova and create a ""Major Democratic Ally"" status, strengthening our military and defense ties, allowing us to call them allies.

""As Ranking Member of the Helsinki Commission, I am grateful to work with Co-Chairman Steve Cohen on legislation to elevate Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova's status to Major Democratic Allies. Putin's murderous agenda does not stop with Ukraine, and it is critical that the United States prioritize engagement with sovereign democratic countries under threat by Putin's war machine,"" said Congressman Wilson.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1407,Rep. Ralph Norman Issues Statement Concerning President Biden Testing Positive for COVID,2022-07-21,2022,2022-07,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"""We all should agree that politics stops for this. I sincerely wish President Biden a speedy recovery. I know he’s in good hands, and hope his symptoms remain mild.""

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https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1408,Rep. Ralph Norman Leads Letter to Financial Institution CEOs Concerning Use of Corporate Funds To Pay for Travel Expenses for Employees Seeking Abortions,2022-07-21,2022,2022-07,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Wednesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) led a letter to the chief executive officers of eight (8) major U.S. financial institutions concerning their decisions to use corporate funds to pay for travel expenses for employees seeking abortions. This letter was co-signed by 55 other Members of the House of Representatives.

“Your decisions are a deeply troubling announcement not only because it establishes your banks as a public advocate for abortion,” wrote the lawmakers, “but also because of the fiduciary responsibility you have to your shareholders.”

The lawmakers continued, “While travel expenses for legitimate medical issues may be appropriate, we find it outrageous that your new policy also appears to cover travel expenses for abortions as an elective method of birth control. These policies will facilitate the death of unborn children for the sake of convenience, and we find that both reprehensible and immoral.”

This letter implores the leaders of these financial institutions to immediately reconsider such policies, stating that, “by paying for these travel expenses, you are using the money and resources of your investors, your board, and your clientele to allow for abortion procedures to take place when many of these individuals may not wish for their hard-earned dollars to be used for abortions or access to abortions.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-secures-nearly-28-million-for-south-carolina-community-projects-in-federal-funding-bill/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN SECURES NEARLY $28 MILLION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN FEDERAL FUNDING BILL,2022-07-20,2022,2022-07,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN SECURES NEARLY $28 MILLION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN FEDERAL FUNDING BILL

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Congressman James E. Clyburn secured nearly $28 million in funding for nine projects in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District as part of the 2023 fiscal year minibus appropriations bill passed by the House today. The Community Project Funding (CPF) allocations were requested by local entities to address community needs.

“Throughout my service in Congress, I have fought to ensure the federal government invests in all communities, especially those that have been historically neglected, and to guarantee America’s greatness is accessible and affordable for all,” said Congressman Clyburn. “I am pleased to see that nine of my community project requests were funded through this legislation. I look forward to working with my colleagues to continue the fight to provide essential support to the communities we serve.”

Congressman Clyburn secured funding for these community supported projects in the appropriation minibus legislation:

In addition to securing funding for these community projects, there are other priorities championed by Congressman Clyburn included in the minibus package:

$5.385 million for the African American Civil Rights Network, of which $3.4 million is to support the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina, and an additional $26.750 million for historic preservation of sites and stories related to the Civil Rights Movement.

$33 million for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission to promote economic development in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

$560 million to expand high-speed broadband service and improve education and telehealth. This includes an additional $450 million for the ReConnect program, which has already helped more than 297,000 households get connected. These funds are in addition to the $65 billion for affordable, high-speed broadband service included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

$20 million for legal assistance for tenants facing eviction, which is modeled after legislation Congressman Clyburn introduced in 2020.

$11.5 million for the Rural Energy Savings Program, an initiative originally introduced by Congressman Clyburn in 2010 for energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.

$10 million for HBCU Historic Preservation, the full amount of funds authorized at Congressman Clyburn request, which was included in the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act in 2019. Grantees are not required to provide matching funds.

$5 million for South Carolina HBCUs to support the pit production mission at the Savannah River Site.

Nearly $1.6 billion for the Savannah River Site, including full funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes to provide critical funding for schools, emergency services, and county operations in Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell counties.

Language throughout the bill and committee reports directing departments and agencies to target spending in certain programs to persistent poverty communities through Congressman Clyburn’s “10-20-30” formula and other mechanisms, including language directing the Office of Management and Budget to take steps to target funding to these areas in programs across the federal government.

This appropriations package includes six of the 12 fiscal year 2023 funding bills—Interior, and Environment; Energy and Water Development; Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration; Financial Services and General Government; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development.

This package contains $1.5 trillion in federal spending on priorities important to the American people including expanding opportunities for all by creating jobs and protecting families’ health and safety. Among its provisions, the minibus ensures food safety and security for American families; expands their access to safe, affordable housing; supports small business growth; closes economic disparities that disproportionately impact low-income and families of color; invests in our economic foundation b

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https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/performs-and-mic3-improvement-acts-included-in-fy2023-ndaa,PERFORMS and MIC3 Improvement Acts Included in FY2023 NDAA,2022-07-15,2022,2022-07,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, announces inclusion of both the Providing Expanded Representation FOR Military families with Special Needs (PERFORMS) Act and the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) Improvement Act within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2023. Congressman Wilson introduced both these bills earlier this year.

The PERFORMS Act will improve transparency and functionality of the Department of Defense's (DoD) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). The legislation expands the EFMP advisory board with the addition of key stakeholders, including representation by the Defense Health Agency. It also requires the advisory board to document and publish its official proceedings. The bill was developed in response to concerns from countless EFMP families and Government Accountability Office data indicating a need for refinements in the program.

The MIC3 Improvement Act will direct the DoD to work with states on improving existing programs that assist military families with educational tasks and associated decisions during military moves. These changes will ensure military children receive seamless educational opportunities when transferring between states.

""I'm grateful that I was able to include both important bills in this year's NDAA. Supporting military families by strengthening their ability to better care for their dependents in the areas of special needs and education is critical for their overall well-being and must be a priority. Partners in PROMISE has been an invaluable advisor in this process and their support is greatly appreciated,"" said Congressman Wilson.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-applauds-house-passage-of-the-national-defense-authorization-act/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT,2022-07-14,2022,2022-07,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT

Columbia, SC – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn applauded House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which authorizes over $110 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for fiscal year 2023 – a three-fold increase from the previous year and $14 million to fund four community projects in the Sixth Congressional District.

“I was proud to vote for this critical funding to bolster our national defense capabilities and ensure continued funding for our troops and their families,” said Congressman Clyburn. “I am also pleased to see that this legislation focuses on Democrats’ commitment to diversifying our armed services by utilizing the talents at our HBCUs and creating opportunities for underrepresented groups to play an integral part in our national security.”

New provisions in the NDAA package impacting HBCUs include:

Mandating the Department of Defense submit a report to Congress detailing a strategy for long-term institutional support of HBCUs to achieve and maintain very high research activity status.

Establishing a pilot program to increase research capacity at HBCUs and other minority serving institutions. The bill amends existing Department of Defense contracting requirements and implements a minority institution subcontracting requirement for University-Affiliated Research Center Laboratories.

Authorizing an additional $5 million to establish the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM, with a requirement to reserve 50% of awards for HBCU students. The program creates a pipeline of diverse, talented women national security professionals.

In addition, NDAA includes these community projects secured by Congressman Clyburn:

Another South Carolina project included in the bill allows over 25 acres of waterfront land, known as “Old Navy Yard,” to be conveyed from the Air Force to the City of North Charleston. The facilities along the Cooper River were previously used by the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic and will now be used for economic development in North Charleston.

Congressman Clyburn also championed the inclusion of the EQUAL Act amendment in NDAA, which addresses an issue he has been working on for years. This provision eliminates the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine, which disproportionately impacts minority communities and adds to mass incarceration. According to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, in fiscal year 2020, 77.1 percent of those charged with crack cocaine trafficking were Black, while most powder cocaine trafficking offenders were either white or Hispanic. This amendment would enable those convicted or sentenced for a federal offense involving cocaine to be re-sentenced.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-four-new-south-carolina-sites-added-to-reconstruction-era-national-historic-network/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW SOUTH CAROLINA SITES ADDED TO RECONSTRUCTION ERA NATIONAL HISTORIC NETWORK,2022-07-07,2022,2022-07,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that the National Park Service has added four new sites in South Carolina to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. Established in 2019 by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, this network was created to preserve and protect sites across the country that tell the story of America’s Reconstruction Era. The addition of these four sites brings the number of Reconstruction-era sites in South Carolina to 26, making it the largest in the national network.

“I am pleased to see these four additional sites from South Carolina added to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network,” said Congressman Clyburn. “Reconstruction is often a misunderstood part of our history, and these new sites build on the network’s mission of accurately telling the complete story of this era. These new additions will also greatly boost our state’s tourism industry by welcoming visitors from across the country who wish to learn about this important history.”

Below are the four new sites from South Carolina added to the network:

Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site in Aiken County was completed in 1859 and was once home to South Carolina governor James Henry Hammond. This site tells the story of Hammond’s descendants as well as the free and enslaved Black families who shaped the cultural history and landscape of this plantation from 1855 through Reconstruction and up to 1975. The existing slave quarters and mansion serve to highlight the plantation’s rich and varied history.

Randolph Cemetery in Columbia is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and served as the first formal private cemetery for Blacks in the city. Established in 1872, it is named in honor of African American State Senator Benjamin Franklin Randolph, who was assassinated in 1868. This cemetery became the final resting place for many prominent Reconstruction Era Black politicians.

The Town of Lincolnville in Charleston County was a freedmen’s town founded in 1867 by seven African American men who purchased 620 acres to create a community of homes, churches, and schools for African American people, primarily of Gullah Geechee heritage who had migrated from the Sea Islands.

The Schofield Normal and Industrial School in Aiken was founded in 1871 by Martha Schofield, a Pennsylvania Quaker, to educate newly freed slaves. This center helped train teachers who taught throughout the state’s rural Black schools and served as a public high school for Black students during segregation. It is now a public middle school.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:20:25Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1394,Rep. Norman Leads Probe Into Possible Inappropriate Restrictions on USDA Funding for Free and Low-cost Meals for Economically Disadvantaged Students,2022-07-06,2022,2022-07,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Wednesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-05) led 35 House members in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack concerning a recent memorandum suggesting his agency might withhold the funding of free and low-cost meals for economically disadvantaged students if schools do not embrace the Administration’s policies concerning gender identity and sexual orientation.

“Based on your May 5, 2022 memorandum, which lacked an appropriate rulemaking process subject to notice and comment,"" wrote the lawmakers, ""it appears that schools that receive this funding might be forced to adhere to gender identity anti-discrimination policies and permit biological males who self-identify as female access to female private spaces, such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers. These entities might also be required to allow biological males who self-identify as girls to compete against biological girls in female sporting events or risk losing federal funds for lunches, breakfasts, and snacks. Moreover, schools could be at risk of losing this important funding if students are accused of using the wrong preferred pronouns when referring to fellow students.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1381,"Rep. Ralph Norman & Rep. Jim Costa Lead Bipartisan Effort Concerning Deficient Rail Service’s Role in Fertilizer, Grain and Feed Shortage Affecting American Farmers",2022-06-29,2022,2022-06,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Wednesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) and Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) led a bipartisan letter to the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Board Members of the Surface Transportation Board concerning deficient rail service, which has incumbered critical shipments of important agricultural inputs to our nation’s farms.

BACKGROUND

Many American farms rely extensively on rail service to deliver important products to support their operations. Rail is commonly used to pre-position fertilizer ahead of busy seasons, while delivering a continuous supply of grains, feeds, and other agricultural inputs to American farms.

Unfortunately, Union Pacific and some other major U.S. railroads have reduced their capacities in response to significant service problems, which they attribute to broader supply-chain issues and widespread labor shortages. Consequently, many producers of agricultural input products have had no choice but to throttle or even shutdown production, which has imposed major delays on the delivery of these essential inputs to farms.

The implications of delayed input shipments to our nation’s farms could be detrimental. For example, one news report says a major fertilizer company believes ""the limits Union Pacific is putting on rail traffic to clear up congestion will delay shipments that farmers need during the spring planting season.”

While some rail companies have recently touted ongoing efforts to improve service, it is concerning to Representatives Norman, Costa, and the other co-signers for any major railroad like Union Pacific to restrict its shipping capacity without first consulting its agricultural customers, who play a vital role in our nation’s food supply.

“At a time when global fertilizer supplies and global crop production are highly disrupted, imposing shipping curtailments on fertilizer inputs and grain, as recently proposed by Union Pacific, will cause major supply chain disruptions, hurt American farmers, and exacerbate the food crisis considerably,” wrote the bipartisan group of Members.

With over 50 co-signers, this letter reminds the Surface Transportation Board that “communication is essential when taking steps to make the necessary improvements, including the imposition of service curtailments” and to be “mindful of essential commodities and our country’s best public interest.”

Statements from Rep. Norman and Rep. Costa:

“Service restraints by rail are the last thing American farmers need,” said Rep. Norman on Wednesday. “American farms are essential to feeding our nation and the world, so adequate railway capacity must be treated as a national security issue. I want to thank Rep. Costa and the other bipartisan co-signers of this letter, and look forward to prompt attention on this important issue from American railroads and the Surface Transportation Board.”

Rep. Jim Costa added, “Rail service interruptions that delay the delivery of feed and fertilizer to American farmers are unacceptable. Food security is national security, and we must immediately get a handle on disruptions in the rail supply chain. I thank Rep. Norman and my colleagues and will continue to work with them on this critical issue to ensure farmers have the resources needed to grow and deliver food to feed our nation and the world.""

Agricultural Industry Support:

This letter has the support of The Fertilizer Institute, American Farm Bureau Federation, National Grain and Feed Association, National Cotton Council, Southern Cotton Growers, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Milk Producers Federation, International Fresh Produce Association, National Oilseed Processors Association, American Sugar Alliance, and the National Millers Association. The following statements were also issued on Wednesday:

“With over half of all fertilizer moving by rail carrier, the fertilizer industry is grateful for the bipartisan leadership of Congressmen Ralph Norman and Jim Costa,” said Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute. “Their dedication to working with all stakeholders will help ensure necessary crop nutrient inputs reach farmers.” Rosenbusch concluded that “fertilizer is attributable to half of all crop yields. The world will lean more on U.S. farmers than perhaps ever before, so it is imperative that crop nutrient inputs reach farmers without unreasonable delays and disruptions.”

National Cotton Council Chairman Ted Schneider, a Louisiana cotton producer, said, “the National Cotton Council appreciates the efforts of Congressmen Norman and Costa to address the problems posed by the current rail service. Transportation issues that impact supply and availability of fertilizer only exacerbate the high prices facing our producers. Given the backlog of container ships at west coast ports, reliable, consistent and affordable rail service has become even more important for America's farmers and the nation's economy.”

“Dairy farmers and the cooperatives they own continue to weather numerous supply chain difficulties due to global disruptions and lingering pandemic effects,” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. “With many producers struggling to obtain the feed needed to nourish their herds in a timely manner, we thank Reps. Costa, Norman, and their colleagues for seeking near-term relief from this food security crisis.”

“NGFA thanks Congressman Norman, Congressman Costa, and the dozens of Members of Congress communicating with STB to continue to highlight this very real supply chain problem,” said Michael J. Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. “Unreliable rail service continues to impact U.S. agriculture. With wheat harvest in progress and a fall harvest approaching, agricultural stakeholders want and need our partners in freight rail to be successful in delivering adequate, reliable, and resilient service. NGFA supports the bipartisan Norman-Costa letter and appreciates STB’s oversight to foster more competitive and improved rail service for agricultural shippers.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-on-committee-passage-of-fy23-ndaa,Wilson on Committee Passage of FY23 NDAA,2022-06-27,2022,2022-06,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee completed the markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023:

""This year's National Defense Authorization Act is a statement of unwavering support for America's men and women in uniform. This bill pushes our military modernization further toward meeting our ongoing challenges, while mitigating the disaster of President Biden's unprecedented inflation. Our nation's military will improve its readiness to ‘fight tonight' against enemies that seek to destroy our democracy, bolstering the proven national security strategy of Peace Through Strength.

""As a veteran and father with four sons who have served in this nation's military, I am deeply committed to ensuring the Department of Defense has every available resource to deter our adversaries, support our allies, strengthen our communities, and, if necessary, fight and win against hostile aggressors.""

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FY23 NDAA

Supporting our Military Families

""I am focused on ensuring our servicemembers and their families continue to receive the benefits they deserve. Like all Americans, military families are struggling with the high costs of President Biden's inflation crisis. This NDAA directs a 4.6 percent increase in military basic pay and boosts housing allowance rates for all servicemembers. Additionally, the bill includes a 2.4 percent inflationary bonus for junior enlisted personnel to help meet basic needs and an extension of special pay bonuses for service members in high demand fields.""

Mitigating the Effects of President Biden's Inflation on the Military

""The President's budget request to Congress was effectively a national defense cut because it failed to keep pace with soaring inflation. I worked tirelessly with members on both sides of the aisle to authorize a defense budget that meets commanders' unfunded priorities, while providing much-needed relief from high prices and out-of-control rent. That is why I supported increased investment in our military readiness by ensuring growth of nearly five percent above the rate of inflation.""

Congressman Wilson cosponsored a bipartisan amendment to address the White House's inadequate top-line budget. The amendment strengthens deterrence by including provisions on the military services' unfunded priority lists.

Continuing our Nuclear Triad Modernization

""This year's NDAA builds upon the two-site solution for nuclear pit production by including full funding for ongoing operations at the Savannah River Site. It also establishes a framework to manufacture 80 war reserve plutonium pits with requirements for 30 pits at Los Alamos and 50 pits at the Savannah River Site. This is the best way to manage the cost, schedule, and risk of such an important undertaking. As with every weapon, we must continue to invest in upgrades and improvements to our nuclear inventory.""

Improving Education Opportunities for Military Families

The FY23 NDAA includes the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) Improvement Act, which Congressman Wilson introduced earlier this year.

""I am grateful that my bill, the MIC3 Improvement Act, was included in this year's NDAA to support families and their educational needs. Military children face unique challenges due to frequent moves and deserve the opportunity to have continuity of education like all Americans.""

The MIC3 Improvement Act will direct the Department of Defense to work with states on improving existing programs that assist military families with educational tasks and associated decisions during military moves. These changes will ensure military children receive seamless educational opportunities when transferring between states.

Advocating for Military Dependents with Special Needs

The FY23 NDAA includes the Providing Expanded Representation FOR Military Families with Special Needs (PERFORMS) Act, which Congressman Wilson introduced earlier this year.

""This legislation provides improved representation for special needs family members with the inclusion of a much broader mixture of military population segments, while also adding the Defense Health Agency as a stakeholder. These refinements to the Exceptional Family Member Program will ensure that military families with special needs have a voice in communicating their challenges to the Department of Defense.""

The PERFORMS Act will improve the efficacy and transparency of the Department of Defense's (DoD) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) by expanding the advisory board and requiring publication of its proceedings. It was drafted in response to hearing from EFMP families and reviewing data collected on the program including reports from the Government Accountability Office.

Countering Corruption with the ENABLERS Act

The FY23 NDAA includes the Establishing New Authorities for Business Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security (ENABLERS) Act, which Congressman Wilson co-leads and included in the NDAA as an amendment.

""This anti-corruption legislation brings us one step closer to stopping the influx of blood money into our democracy. Corruption costs taxpayers money, and basic due diligence requirements will put a stop to the undermining of democracies by dictators, terrorist groups, and others hoping to hide their money and break the law.""

The ENABLERS Act will close loopholes that crooks and kleptocrats from around the world use to launder money in the United States. As highlighted in the Pandora Papers and reports on Putin's cronies, dictators, criminals, and terrorists continue to make the United States a destination of choice for hiding dirty money. Because our laws require banks to report suspicious transactions, corrupt actors increasingly rely on other financial advisors, or ""enablers,"" not obligated to conduct such due diligence, including trust companies, law and accounting firms, to help them shelter their assets and disguise the true owners of those assets.

Strengthening South Carolina's Military Bases

""I am dedicated to preserving and reinforcing the military installations across South Carolina. I was grateful to include language in the NDAA that authorizes the transfer of unused land from Joint Base Charleston (JBC) to the City of North Charleston. This mutually beneficial change will reduce the JBC maintenance requirement while opening the area to economic development. This NDAA also further supports Shaw Air Force Base by including $10 million of funding to implement a Radar Approach Control System (RAPCON) facility that will improve air traffic control capability.""

South Carolina has over five military installations that fulfill both active-duty and National Guard training exercises. The economic impact of South Carolina's military presence generates over $25 billion annually and supports almost 200,000 jobs for the state.

Supporting the Communities of the Savannah River Site

""As the only Member of Congress to have worked at the Savannah River Site, I understand how important the Savannah River Site is to both our state and nation. This bill includes full funding for Payments in Lieu of Taxes for the counties of Aiken, Barnwell, and Allendale.""

The Savannah River Site covers over 310 square miles and spans three counties. Payment In Lieu of Taxes (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.

Promoting Defense Research Projects at South Carolina Universities

""This NDAA provided continuing authorizations for defense research projects at numerous South Carolina colleges and universities. I was grateful to champion the important work being performed at Clemson University, Benedict College, and the University of South Carolina. These world-class institutions are actively engaged in technological research on projects such as autonomous logistics, artificial intelligence, naval power and energy systems, and hypersonics that directly benefit Department of Defense programs and enhance national security.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:13:54Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/enablers-act-included-in-ndaa,ENABLERS Act Included in NDAA,2022-06-24,2022,2022-06,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.– Co-led by Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), senior member of the Armed Services Committee, Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), and Richard Hudson (R-NC), the Members applauded the inclusion of their ENABLERS Act (Establishing New Authorities for Business Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security Act) in the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The ENABLERS Act will be the most significant updating of U.S. anti-money laundering legislation since the PATRIOT Act. The amendment was sponsored by Wilson for inclusion into the NDAA and voted on by the House Armed Services Committee this week.

The ENABLERS Act will close loopholes that crooks and kleptocrats from around the world use to launder money in the United States. As highlighted in the Pandora Papers and reports on Putin's cronies, dictators, criminals, and terrorists continue to make the United States a destination of choice for hiding dirty money. Because our laws require banks to report suspicious transactions, corrupt actors increasingly rely on other financial advisors, or ""enablers,"" not obligated to conduct such due diligence, including trust companies, law and accounting firms, to help them shelter their assets and disguise the true owners of those assets.

The ENABLERS Act would impose stronger due diligence requirements on these U.S.-based middlemen. It will help ensure that the United States is no longer a safe haven for dirty money, and strengthen enforcement of sanctions against adversaries who might otherwise be able to hide their assets from the United States and its allies. It will also protect Americans from inflated real estate prices and corrupt influence peddling that comes with the wealth kleptocrats shelter within our borders.

More on the ENABLERS Act here.

""The inclusion of this bipartisan anti-corruption legislation in this year's National Defense Authorization Act means we are one step closer to fortifying our democracy against exploitation by dictators and kleptocrats. The ENABLERS Act is a common sense, due diligence requirement that will save taxpayers money, and I am grateful to have led its inclusion in the NDAA,"" said Representative Wilson.

""It's hard to sanction adversaries like Russia when our weak money laundering laws enable the targets of those sanctions to hide their assets right under our noses,"" said Representative Malinowski. ""We've just taken a huge step towards closing the loopholes that enable crooks and kleptocrats to use American law and accounting firms and trust companies to shelter their ill-gotten wealth, and I'm increasingly optimistic we can get this legislation passed this year.""

""For too long, corrupt dictators and their cronies from abroad have been able to stash their blood money in the United States but now that our Enablers Act has been included in this year's National Defense Authorization Act, we will close key loopholes allowing corrupt actors to avoid detection. Doing business in the United States is a privilege, not a right,"" said Representative Salazar

""Corruption undermines democracy. All around the world, countries are being looted and the most vulnerable people are being victimized by kleptocrats. They then launder this stolen money to the West where they enjoy the high life – spending the money on high-end real estate, luxury cars, private planes and extravagant parties. Some also use these ill-gotten gains to intervene in our political system, undermining democracy and up-ending the rule of law. To fight corruption, we must address the enablers and stop the flow of dirty money. The ENABLERS Act is an important step in stemming this corruption,"" said Representative Cohen.

""As someone who previously worked money laundering cases and tracked transnational criminal organizations, I understand the need to stop oligarchs, global kleptocrats, and adversarial regimes from using American professionals to launder illicit funds through offshore shell companies,"" said Representative Spanberger. ""Congress must do more to crack down on worldwide criminals using U.S. businesses to create safe havens for dirty money. This legislation takes a strong step towards blocking ""enablers"" of corruption, and I am proud to be an original cosponsor.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-announces-2022-congressional-art-competition-winner,Wilson Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition Winner,2022-06-23,2022,2022-06,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Abigail Turner of Horse Creek Academy in Aiken, as the Second District of South Carolina's 2022 Congressional Art Competition winner.

""The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina and across the nation. I congratulate Abigail for her wonderful submission. The piece, entitled ‘Through a Hero's Eyes,' is a talented use of color and charcoal to convey a patriotic message. A special thank you goes to her parents, Dustin and Jamie, as well as her art teacher, Bethany Blitch. I look forward to showing her artwork to all of our visitors in the U.S. Capitol over the coming year,"" said Congressman Wilson.

""Through a Hero's Eyes"" by Abigail Turner

For more information about the Congressional Art Competition, please visit Congressman Wilson's website here.

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https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-and-boyle-commend-european-commission-for-granting-ukraine,Wilson and Boyle Commend European Commission for Granting Ukraine ‘Candidate Status’ for Alliance Membership,2022-06-17,2022,2022-06,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.– Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Brendan Boyle (D-PA), both Co-Chairs of the European Union Caucus, issued a joint statement in support of the European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union (EU), for recommending that Ukraine be granted ‘candidate status' to join the 27-nation alliance.

""Today's statement by the European Commission is yet another example of the world unifying around Ukraine and against war criminal Putin for his brutal, murderous invasion of the country. Though more important reforms must be met, the speed at which this application has progressed is dramatic. We support the recommendation for Ukraine to join the EU.""

Background",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-joins-faith-leaders-in-commemorating-the-seventh-anniversary-of-the-mother-emanuel-massacre/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN JOINS FAITH LEADERS IN COMMEMORATING THE SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOTHER EMANUEL MASSACRE,2022-06-13,2022,2022-06,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, SC- Congressman James E. Clyburn will mark the seventh anniversary of the tragic shooting at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church by participating in a commemorative “What Kind of Soil Are We? What Kind is God Calling Us to Become?” Bible study event. The nationally coordinated weekend of Bible study, prayer and preaching will begin June 17, the day nine parishioners lost their lives in an act of hate and violence in Charleston. S.C. This will also the kickoff of a yearlong Bible study across the nation and denominations. The weekend will conclude June 19, 2022, on Juneteenth, with congregations preaching on a common theme.

“Seven years after the domestic terrorist attack at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church and as the nation mourns the innocent lives lost in recent attacks in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, we find ourselves in the same quagmire,” said Congressman James E. Clyburn. “This national Bible study is much needed and forces the nation to turn the mirror on itself. What kind of soil are we if we cannot or will not protect the lives of students in school and parishioners in their places of worship? We must not allow the threads that hold the fabric of this great country together to become unraveled by appalling silence.”

Program Participants include: Senator Tim Scott (R-SC); Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Episcopal Church; Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Lutheran Church; Rev. Dr. Lisa Bowens, Associate Professor, Princeton Theological Seminary; Re. Dr. Ellen Davis, Professor, Duke Divinity School; Presiding Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr., 7th AME Church Episcopal District; Rev. Dr. Obery Hendricks, Columbia Adjunct Professor, Departments of Religion and African American and African Diaspora Studies; Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle, Director of D. Min. Program, Colgate/Rochester/CrozerDivinitySchool.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-introduces-the-providing-expanded-representation-for-military,Wilson Introduces the ‘Providing Expanded Representation for Military Families with Special Needs Act’,2022-06-09,2022,2022-06,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.– Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced the ‘Providing Expanded Representation for Military Families with Special Needs,' or the PERFORMS Act.

The bill would improve the efficacy and transparency of the Department of Defense's (DOD) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) by expanding the advisory board and requiring publication of its proceedings. It was drafted in response to hearing from EFMP families and reviewing data collected on the program including reports from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), GAO-18-348.

""This legislation provides improved representation for special needs family members with the inclusion of a much broader mixture of military population segments, while also adding the Defense Health Agency as a stakeholder. These refinements to the EFMP will ensure that military families with special needs have a voice in communicating their challenges to DOD. Partners in PROMISE served as an invaluable advisor in this process and their support is greatly appreciated,"" said Rep. Wilson.

""We applaud the introduction of the PERFORMS Act by Rep. Wilson. Our 2021 Military Special Education/EFMP Survey showed that exceptional military families are frustrated with the lack of information about DOD's EFMP standardization efforts and have lost confidence in the support systems that are designed to help them,"" said Michelle Norman, Executive Director and founder of Partners in PROMISE. ""This legislation will expand the representation of the Advisory Panel on Community Support for Military Families with Special Needs to include key stakeholders and provide a direct line of communication between families and EFMP decision-makers.""

Background",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1343,Rep. Ralph Norman Selected to Serve on House Financial Services Committee,2022-06-09,2022,2022-06,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Thursday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05) issued the following statement after being selected to serve on the House Financial Services Committee:

""It's an honor to join the House Financial Services Committee, and I thank Ranking Member McHenry for his leadership. During this critical time for our economy, I look forward to putting my 45 years of private sector experience to work for the American people.""

The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services is responsible for legislation and issues related to the U.S. economy, our banking systems, securities and exchanges, along with housing and insurance. The Committee also maintains oversight of our nation's capital markets, the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve Board, and the 12 Federal Reserve Banks across the country.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-over-700000-in-funding-for-lowcountry-local-firstaes-good-growth-initiative/,"CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES OVER $700,000 IN FUNDING FOR LOWCOUNTRY LOCAL FIRSTS GOOD GROWTH INITIATIVE",2022-05-23,2022,2022-05,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that Lowcountry Local First’s Good Growth initiative will receive $789,724 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). This funding will help Lowcountry Local First expand its work to provide small and minority businesses training, financial literacy, and coworking and peer networking opportunities.

“The Covid-19 pandemic brought to light and exacerbated many of the inequities that small and minority businesses have been dealing with for years,” said Congressman James E. Clyburn. “This funding will ensure that Lowcountry Local First has the necessary resources to address these issues and build on their work to bridge the entrepreneurship support gap in underserved communities.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1321,Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation Authorizing President Biden to Award the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers Jr.,2022-05-17,2022,2022-05,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – On Monday, Rep Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced H.R. 7761, authorizing President Biden to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor.

Major Capers was responsible for incredible acts of valor when his Marine Corps special operations team was ambushed during a mission in Phu Loc, Vietnam in 1967 during the Vietnam War.

Background

The Medal of Honor is awarded to a military service member who: “distinguishes himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty

1) While engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;

2) While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or

3) While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.”

Major James Capers Jr., born in Lee County, South Carolina, exemplified actions above and beyond the call of duty, more than meeting the requirements for a Medal of Honor, when he lead his team of nine out of an ambush where they were outnumbered 3:1 during the Vietnam War.

Thanks to the selfless sacrifice by Major Capers, all nine members of the team were brought to safety and survived the attack though all members of the team, including Major Capers, were injured.

Major Capers, who now resides in North Carolina, served 22 years in the Marine Corp serving in combat infantry during the Vietnam War followed by his re-enlistment where he became the first African American to serve in the Marine Corps’ elite special operations unit, Force Recon.

During his career, Major Capers and his team conducted over 50 classified missions in Vietnam, amphibious assaults, covert missions to rescue POWs, and a recovery mission for a downed USAF B-57 bomber, while enduring countless injuries including a broken leg.

He continually sacrificed himself before his team, earning three Purple Hearts, the Silver Star, two (2) Bronze Stars and Combat V, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, a Joint Service Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, three (3) Good Conduct Ribbons, Battle Stars, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, CG Certificate of Merit, and multiple letters of Merit, Appreciation, and Commendation.

Upon returning to the U.S., he then became the face of the “Ask a Marine” recruiting campaign.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-and-lieu-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-on-designating-russia-as,Wilson and Lieu Introduce Bipartisan Resolution on Designating Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism,2022-05-12,2022,2022-05,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.– Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Ted Lieu (D-CA), both members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced a resolution calling for the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Under the direction of Putin and in addition to the murderous atrocities currently being committed against the people of Ukraine, the Russian Federation has and continues to promote acts of international terrorism against political opponents and nation states around the world.

The Russian Federation must be held accountable for their acts of global terrorism.

This resolution serves as a companion to the Senate version introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

""The world is painfully aware of war criminal Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent and ongoing bloodbath that has already resulted in the death of unknown thousands of Ukrainian civilians and soldiers. However, Russia's involvement in international terrorism is more expansive and has been well documented for years, whether through direct attacks or orchestrated through private military networks and hired thugs. Their reign of terror must stop, and this designation is one way to formally and collectively recognize what they have done against humanity,"" said Rep. Wilson.

""Ukraine will remain a free, sovereign and independent nation thanks to a coalition of countries led by the United States committed to democracy and opposing Russian aggression. But there is more we can do to support Ukrainian efforts to defend their country in what is looking to be a protracted war. By designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, the United States would be able to ban dual-use exports to Russia and take economic action against other countries that do business with Russia. What's more, the U.S. could further inflict pain on Russia by freezing the country's assets in the U.S., like real estate. We know that Russia provides sanctuary to a U.S.-designated terrorist group and has employed mercenaries with histories of human rights violations. A state sponsor of terrorism designation is a common-sense way to further aid Ukraine. I'm pleased to join Rep. Wilson in introducing this legislation,"" said Rep. Lieu.

Background",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-s-ukraine-democracy-defense-lend-lease-act-of-2022-becomes-law,Wilson’s ‘Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022’ Becomes Law,2022-05-09,2022,2022-05,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.– Today, President Joe Biden signed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 into law. Introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, along with Co-Chairman Steve Cohen (D-TN), the law enhances the President's current lend and lease authority to simplify bureaucratic barriers with regards to military equipment for Ukraine or other Eastern European countries affected by Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

The scope of this law is limited to materials for use in protecting civilians during the current war criminal Putin invasion, and the broader national security concerns of the United States.

The bill served as a companion to the Senate version introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).

""I am grateful to have introduced this bipartisan bill which was overwhelmingly supported by my fellow colleagues in Congress and quickly signed into law by President Biden. We join the civilized world in being horrified by the mass murder with indiscriminate slaughter of untold thousands of Ukrainian civilians and soldiers at the hands of war criminal Putin.

""In order to combat the invasion, this law further responds to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's urgent request for access to U.S. weapons and other defense articles.

""As a member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and Co-Chairman and founder of the European Union Caucus, it is reassuring, and incredible that Putin has unintentionally energized NATO and the EU to stop aggression now.

""Putin's attack on sovereign Ukraine has united the world in its resolve against corrupt authoritarians and in admiration for the Ukrainian people. America is in a conflict of democracy with rule of law opposed by authoritarians with rule of gun with the current attack on Ukraine, then the possible Chinese Communist Party attack on Taiwan, as Iran threatens to vaporize Israel, as India is destabilized.

""The U.S., along with our valued allies, must continue to supply Ukraine with the military equipment they need to repel this attack, and this law expedites and expands that process,"" said Rep. Wilson.

Background:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1292,Rep. Ralph Norman Requests Additional EPA Personnel to Expedite the Review of Public Comments Pertaining to New Indy Containerboard,2022-05-09,2022,2022-05,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Thursday, Rep Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) sent a letter to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting additional EPA personnel to assist with the review of hundreds of public comments received in response to the proposed Consent Decree between the EPA and New Indy Containerboard, LLC (New Indy).

Background

The EPA and New Indy negotiated a proposed Consent Decree earlier this year which was filed with the United States District Court. The Consent Decree would permanently implement the injunctive relief temporarily established by the EPA’s Emergency 303 Order to reduce hydrogen sulfide odors affecting surrounding communities.

In accordance with government regulations, public comments were solicited by the EPA. Hundreds of public comments were received by citizens living near this facility during the public comment window, which closed on March 11, 2022.

It is essential that the Consent Decree order pertaining to hydrogen sulfide is responsibly finalized so that state partners in South Carolina can help provide the most comprehensive odor relief response possible for impacted residents. Furthermore, EPA Region 4 officials have expressed that they cannot adequately address community concerns in a public forum until the Consent Decree order is finalized, and the comment review process is complete.

Permanent relief and full transparency cannot move forward until the EPA’s review of public comments with officials from the U.S. Department of Justice has concluded.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1283,Rep. Ralph Norman and Rep. James Comer Question National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy on Suspected Breach of Ethical Standards,2022-04-29,2022,2022-04,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Thursday, Subcommittee on Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY) sent a letter to President Biden’s National Climate Advisor (NCA), Gina McCarthy, questioning what appears to be a recent breach of ethical standards.

Background

President Biden requires each of his political appointees in every executive branch agency to sign and adhere to his Ethic’s Pledge. Specifically, the pledge prohibits participation “directly and substantially” related to former employers or clients.

Based on White House visitor logs, Ms. McCarthy seems to have attended a meeting in which Manish Bapna, President and Chief Executive officer of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), her former employer, was present.

Ranking Member Norman and Ranking Member Comer are requesting all documentation and communication between NCA McCarthy and the NRDC, calendar entries, and a copy of her signed ethics pledge in order to validate whether Ms. McCarthy is fulfilling her ethical obligation without violation in accordance to Biden’s Ethic’s Pledge.

Statements

""President Biden made it clear that the employees within the Executive Branch would be held to his Ethics Pledge,"" said Rep. Norman on Thursday. ""Americans obviously expect someone serving on this level would refrain from using his or her position to unethically benefit a former employer, and it's important to ensure that wasn't the case here. I look forward to Ms. McCarthy's prompt response to this inquiry.""

Rep. Comer added, “President Biden talks a big game when it comes to ethics at the White House, but his top climate advisor appears to ignore the rules. Gina McCarthy’s meeting with her former employer who pushes for radical Green New Deal policies may violate Biden’s Ethics Pledge and present conflicts of interest. We need answers about whether or not Gina McCarthy is meeting her ethics obligations.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-wilson-s-bipartisan-ukraine-democracy-defense-lend-lease,House Passes Wilson’s Bipartisan ‘Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022’,2022-04-28,2022,2022-04,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022. Introduced by Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, along with Co-Chairman Steve Cohen (D-TN), Liz Cheney (R-WY), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), the bill temporarily waives certain requirements related to the President's authority to lend or lease defense articles if the defense articles are intended for Ukraine's government or the governments of other Eastern European countries affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The legislation will bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and help protect its civilians from the ongoing Russian military invasion, while supporting the broader national security concerns of the United States.

This bicameral bill serves as a companion to the version introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and passed in the Senate earlier this month.

""I am grateful to have introduced this bipartisan bill to ensure that red tape does not stand in the way of the courageous people of Ukraine as they fight for their families and the sovereignty of their country. There is historical precedent for lend-lease dating back to World War II, which was instrumental in defeating Hitler's Nazi Germany. This war perpetrated by Vladimir Putin against Ukraine has united the world in its resolve against corrupt authoritarians and in admiration for the Ukrainian people. The U.S., along with our valued allies, must continue to supply Ukraine with the military equipment they need to repel this attack, and this legislation expedites and expands that process,"" said Rep. Wilson.

""It is imperative that we get Ukraine the munitions and equipment it needs to defend itself. They are fighting on behalf of democracy and the free world, and we must help in any way we can. The Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act expedites the delivery of this critical material at a time when it is most needed,"" said Rep. Steve Cohen.

""The United States must take aggressive and decisive action to aid Ukraine in their fight against Putin's brutal invasion. I'm proud to join Senator Cornyn and Rep. Wilson in passing this critical legislation to ensure the United States can provide equipment and armaments to the Ukrainian people without delay,"" said Rep. Cheney.

""Ukrainians have proven they're willing to stand and fight for democracy against one of the largest armies in the world,"" said Rep. Malinowski. ""They deserve a fair shot to protect their country, and this legislation will give President Biden even greater flexibility to deliver to them the weapons they need.""

""The United States must provide all available military assistance to the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom and sovereignty. These authorities will enable the United States to provide Ukraine with additional weapons and resources to continue their fight against Russia and further bolster European security,"" said Rep. Mike Waltz.

""When it comes to key national security issues, partisanship should stop at the water's edge. The Ukrainian people have shown incredible bravery in the last few months to protect their country, and I'm pleased that Republicans and Democrats are working together right now to make sure we have their backs,"" Rep. Slotkin said. ""Lend Lease programs have an important history in our country, giving the President the authority to provide aid and military equipment to partners fighting back against regimes that have used violence and war against them. During World War II, the U.S. sent billions of dollars' worth of aid and military equipment to Russia through the 1941 Lend Lease Act to help them fight back against the Nazi regime – including trucks, tanks, and planes that were built in Michigan. Now, the shoe is on the other foot, and more than anyone the Russians should understand how Lend Lease will support a determined defender against an invading aggressor. I'm leading this legislation to cut through the bureaucratic tape so that we can give the Ukrainians every tool they need to fight back against Putin's unwarranted, unjustified invasion of an independent country.""

Background:

As part of the President's Arms Export Control Act, the President can currently lend and lease defense articles to U.S. partners and allies when it is in the United States' national security interest. However, bureaucratic barriers and other limitations make these authorities impractical for the current crisis facing Ukraine.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-wilson-bill-holding-russia-accountable-for,House Passes Bipartisan Wilson Bill Holding Russia Accountable for Violations of Religious Liberty in Ukraine,2022-04-27,2022,2022-04,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 496, the Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act. Introduced by Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), both members of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, the legislation holds Russia accountable for violations of religious freedom in Ukraine.

More specifically, the bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine controlled by Russia or Russia-affiliated non-state groups. In general, the United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a country of particular concern for religious freedom.

""As Putin continues his illegal invasion and occupation of sovereign Ukraine, it is critical that the United States holds Putin and his occupying forces accountable for violations of religious freedom and human rights against Ukrainian religious minorities. This bill also ensures that the United States will never recognize the illegal occupation of Ukraine by the murderous Putin regime. I was grateful to work with my colleague, Representative Emanuel Cleaver, on this bipartisan legislation, which passed the House overwhelmingly. Its passage underscores Congress' broad commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and religious freedom around the globe,"" said Congressman Joe Wilson.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-crow-slotkin-cheney-lead-bipartisan-group-requesting-us-medical,"Wilson, Crow, Slotkin, Cheney Lead Bipartisan Group Requesting U.S. Medical Support for Ukrainians & Nearby NATO Countries",2022-04-22,2022,2022-04,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Jason Crow (D-CO), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Liz Cheney (R-WY) led a group of bipartisan lawmakers pressing for critical medical support in Eastern Europe as Ukraine's healthcare system nears collapse and millions continue to flee the country. In a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the Members requested that the U.S. send armored ambulances to the area, deploy military field hospitals in Poland, and scale up a regional medical center to treat fleeing and wounded Ukrainians.

""We write to you because of our grave concerns over the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and along its western border with Poland. We want to first acknowledge your leadership and coordinated efforts to provide an unprecedented amount of humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine. In light of the scope and scale of the humanitarian disaster, we recommend additional steps that could help support the struggling healthcare systems in Ukraine and Poland,"" the Members wrote to the Administration.

""You have a unique opportunity to showcase American leadership by providing critical medical support to Ukrainians that will inspire other NATO states to follow suit,"" the Members continued.

Roughly 119 hospitals and other medical facilities in Ukraine have been destroyed – including a maternity ward.

Before the crisis, the Polish healthcare system lacked a sufficient number of doctors and specialists for its population size and it is now additionally strained from the surge of Ukrainian refugees requiring medical care.

The Members recommended three steps be taken by the Administration:

That the U.S. immediately send armored ambulances, such as the M997A2 HMMWV field litter ambulance, to Ukrainian first responders and defense forces. These wheeled ambulances can securely transport up to four people and allow for life-saving care.

That the U.S. deploy several military field hospital centers to the Polish – Ukrainian border region and authorize U.S. medical personnel to care for the sick and wounded fighters and refugees and third country nationals crossing into Poland.

That the U.S. scale up Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and treat the sick and wounded Ukrainians who cannot be sufficiently cared for at the forward deployed Army hospital centers.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-over-71-million-for-south-carolina-transit-projects/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES OVER $71 MILLION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSIT PROJECTS,2022-04-18,2022,2022-04,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina will receive $71,283,892 from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to support transit projects across the state. This investment will allow local transit authorities to buy new buses, address repair backlogs, modernize fleets, and transition to new technologies that reduce carbon emissions. This funding was made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which President Biden signed into law in November 2021. Congressman Clyburn was the only member of the South Carolina House Delegation to vote in favor of this historic legislation.

“I am pleased to see additional funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act coming to South Carolina in order to upgrade and expand our transit systems,” said Congressman Clyburn. “Thanks to the work of President Biden and the Department of Transportation, we are continuing to see the positive impact the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is having on our communities through economic growth, job creation, and the overall safety and well-being of our residents.”

This investment is part of the $20 billion the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) plans to invest in Fiscal Year 2022.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-statement-on-russian-sanctions-of-members-of-the-us-congress,Wilson Statement on Russian Sanctions of Members of the U.S. Congress,2022-04-14,2022,2022-04,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement in response to the Russian Foreign Ministry's announcement of sanctions on a list of members of the U.S. House of Representatives:

""My record in support of democracy is clear. I have long been a critic of Putin and his oppressive regime, which is why I am already on a Russian sanctions list. Now, with his murderous invasion of Ukraine, I continue to lead legislation that supports the Ukrainian people such as the ‘Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022' which expedites the process of getting military equipment to Ukraine. Additionally, well before the invasion, as the Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, I introduced a bill to end recognition of Putin's rule as legitimate president after his term ends, in keeping with Russia's constitution. I stand with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1235,Rep. Ralph Norman to Host Special Forum for Law Enforcement in Camden on Tuesday,2022-04-13,2022,2022-04,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"This coming Tuesday, April 19th at 3:30 PM, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman will host a special law enforcement forum at the Woolard Technology Center in Camden, SC.

The purpose of this forum is to hear from law enforcement officers about the issues important to them. Additionally, experts from SLED, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy will discuss a wide variety of law enforcement topics, including crime trends throughout our area, the rise in fentanyl & other illicit drugs, plus insights into various federal funds that are available for local law enforcement agencies.

All law enforcement officers and agencies are welcomed to attend this free event. Media coverage is also encouraged. Additionally, constituents who would like to learn about these issues and show their support for our law enforcement officers are welcome to attend as well.

What: Law Enforcement Forum with Rep. Ralph Norman

When: Tuesday, April 19th at 3:30 PM

Where: Woolard Technology Center, 70 Innovation Way, Camden, SC",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1232,Rep. Ralph Norman Leads 125 U.S. House Members in Letter to President Biden Concerning Anti-Life Provisions in the FY23 Budget Proposal,2022-04-11,2022,2022-04,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Monday, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman led 125 Members in the House of Representative in a letter to President Biden expressing opposition to the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Proposal on the basis of several anti-life and anti-family provisions. This includes the expansion of abortion on demand, increased funding for the Title X Family Planning Program, and a massive 72% increase in funding to the controversial United Nations Population Fund.

""Life and family values should not be a partisan issue,"" said Rep. Norman on Monday. ""Any administration that seeks to facilitate abortions and enables some of the world's most brutal regimes to openly violate human rights deserves to be questioned. We demand answers.""

Background

Nearly 60% of Americans oppose the use of taxpayer money to fund abortions in the United States and 77% of Americans oppose using taxpayer dollars to promote abortions overseas, according to the Susan B. Anthony List.

Biden’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Proposal omits any mention of the Hyde Amendment – a policy President Biden has previously supported – which prohibits the use of federal funds to pay for abortion procedures with few exceptions.

President Biden’s proposal includes $400 million into a program that funds clinics that provide abortions. The Title X statute, created by Congress in 1970, clearly intended to prohibit federal funds from being used in programs where abortion is a method of family planning.

Biden also proposes a 72% increase in funding to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) despite its history of support for China’s population control, forced abortions, and sterilization of its people and UNFPA’s partnership with known human rights abusers like North Korea.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1230,"U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman Issues Statement Concerning Carolina Panthers’ Training Facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina",2022-04-10,2022,2022-04,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Sunday, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-5) issued the following statement concerning the pause in construction of the Carolina Panthers' new training facility and headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina:

""Our community deserves to hear from David Tepper without further delay.

""Hundreds of millions of dollars have already been invested in this incredible venture, not to mention painstaking efforts by thousands of individuals. From the beginning, our community has embraced Mr. Tepper and rallied behind his “two states, one team” mission for the Carolina Panthers. The importance of this endeavor – and what it will ultimately mean for York County and the entire state of South Carolina – simply cannot be overstated.

""Since groundbreaking in 2020, we’ve watched as the Panthers’ new facility has completely transformed the skyline of Rock Hill. When coupled with future private developments throughout the rest of the 240-acre complex, Mr. Tepper could be the catalyst for thousands of new jobs and have a monumental impact on South Carolina’s economy that will seal his legacy for generations to come.

""That’s what is ultimately at stake here, and why it was so shocking when Tepper Sports unexpectedly paused construction over a month ago; a blow that, since then, has been compounded by the organization’s unexplainable silence.

""I’ve been involved in real estate and commercial construction for more than 40 years, and have never seen this degree of uncommunicativeness – on any level.

""While Tepper Sports is certainly not obligated to negotiate in public, I do believe Rock Hill and York County governments have demonstrated their desire to discuss all obstacles to this development and help bring the Panthers’ headquarters and training facility to their new home in South Carolina. However, that cannot happen so long as Mr. Tepper remains unwilling to engage.

""Each passing day that Tepper Sports declines comment only results in more rumors, more speculation, and more anxiety over catastrophic losses for our community should this venture fall apart.

""As a Panthers fan, a resident of York County and as its representative in Congress, I am publicly asking Mr. Tepper to break the silence and be transparent about what’s happening from his perspective. We deserve at least that much respect.

""My sincere hope is that both sides can work together to quickly restart this endeavor, and I stand ready to do anything within my ability to help make that happen.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-announces-congressional-art-competition,Wilson Announces Congressional Art Competition,2022-04-05,2022,2022-04,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement to encourage students from South Carolina's Second District to enter the Congressional Art Competition:

""I am pleased to announce that my office is accepting submissions for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. Each year this contest allows our high school students the opportunity to showcase their special talents and I look forward to seeing all the wonderful entries.""

Sponsored by the Congressional Institute, members of the U.S. House of Representatives participate in this annual, nationwide high school art competition.

The competition invites high school students in South Carolina's Second District to submit original works of art for a chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Artwork should represent this year's theme: American Patriotism.

All submissions must be delivered to Congressman Wilson's district offices in the Midlands or Aiken/Barnwell by close of business on May 4, 2022.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-leads-bipartisan-call-for-centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services,Wilson Leads Bipartisan Call for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Investigate Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions on Dialysis Services,2022-03-25,2022,2022-03,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) co-led a bipartisan call for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to investigate the impact of staffing shortages and supply chain disruptions on dialysis treatment.

""We have heard from constituents who have been warned about reduced treatment times, potentially jeopardizing their long-term health,"" the lawmakers wrote. ""These issues are compounded by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the threat that it poses to dialysis patients. As we continue to weather the economic impacts of the ongoing pandemic, we must ensure that comprehensive health care remains accessible to all Americans.""

""We therefore urge CMS to investigate the impact of supply chain disruptions and staff shortages on dialysis treatment and report to Congress as to how we can best assist you in overcoming these challenges so that no patient has to face avoidable disruptions to their care,"" they continued. ""We have an obligation to act in a manner that safeguards the health and wellness of all Americans. Congress remains ready to assist CMS by whatever means necessary to protect the care and treatment of our dialysis patients.""

The letter was led by Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) and signed by Don Bacon (R-NE), Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Tony Gonzales (R-TX), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Chris Jacobs (R-NY), Tracey Mann (R-KS), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), Deborah Ross (D-NC), Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) and William Timmons (R-SC). The National Kidney Foundation expressed support for the letter.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-introduces-bill-to-protect-workers,Wilson Introduces Bill to Protect Workers,2022-03-17,2022,2022-03,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson introduced the Employee Privacy Protection Act to safeguard the privacy of America's workers.

""The bill rolls back National Labor Relations Board policies that jeopardize the privacy of workers and their families, giving workers greater control over the disclosure of their personal information and helps modernize an outdated union election process. Employers would have seven days to provide a list of employee names and one additional piece of contact information chosen by each individual employee. This legislation also allows employees to choose their preferred and safest way to communicate with union organizers,"" said Wilson.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-introduces-resolutions-encouraging-russian-soldiers-and,Wilson Introduces Resolutions Encouraging Russian Soldiers and Government Officials to Defect,2022-03-17,2022,2022-03,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson, Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, introduced resolutions to encourage Russian soldiers and Russian government officials to defect.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call earlier this week also asked for Russian soldiers to defect.

In an effort to weaken Putin's War with Ukraine, both pieces of legislation offer support for expedited admission to the United States with refugee status if they clear all applicable vetting and security procedures.

In the case of Russian soldiers, those who turn over Russian military equipment to Ukraine could be eligible to receive a payment of up to $100,000, depending on the value of the equipment.

""Trapped by Putin's appetite for oil, money and power, we know that many Russians are forced to support this tragic war on his behalf, but realize it is morally wrong. Therefore, this resolution supports an honorable and safe way out, which would reduce the capability of Putin's War machine at its heart,"" said Wilson.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-applauds-house-passage-of-the-omnibus-appropriations-package/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE,2022-03-15,2022,2022-03,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE

PACKAGE INCLUDES NEARLY $155 MILLION IN COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING FOR SC-06

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn applauded House passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. This legislation includes more than $373 million to fund community projects in South Carolina and nearly $155 million of that is designated for projects in the Sixth Congressional District. The package also includes additional funding for key priorities like broadband, health care, transportation, housing, historic preservation, and the “10-20-30” initiative to target resources to communities in need. The legislation is expected to be approved by the Senate in the coming days.

This appropriations package reflects final bipartisan agreement of federal spending for the current fiscal year. For the first time in 12 years, the package includes projects requested by communities that Members of Congress have supported with direct federal resources.

“Passage of this federal funding package is a significant accomplishment for President Biden. It marks another bipartisan, bicameral package and ensures the government continues to function and provides necessary resources to build a better America,” Congressman Clyburn said. “I am especially pleased community projects are funded through this package to cut through red tape and directly address locally-identified needs.”

South Carolina 6th district projects funded in the FY 2022 omnibus appropriation legislation are:

Project Sponsor Description Location Funding Received Proposed Murdaugh Center Project Vital Aging of Williamsburg County, Inc. Construction of a comprehensive senior center, The Murdaugh Center, on 1.25 acres of agency-owned property centrally located in downtown Kingstree at 110 West Mill Street. Kingstree, SC $2,883,469 City of Columbia Police Camera Upgrades City of Columbia To modernize the City of Columbia’s Police body-worn and in-car camera program. Columbia, SC $709,000 City of Sumter Police Department Upgrades City of Sumter To replace the Sumter Police Department’s aging in-car cameras, desktop computers, and to update servers which will allow storage for the body-worn camera videos Sumter, SC $246,000 Lower Richland Alumni Foundation’s Community Cares Project Lower Richland Alumni Foundation Creation of a crime-reduction initiative led by the Lower Richland Alumni Foundation, the Sheriff’s Department, and other area stakeholders that will be community-focused and data-driven. Richland County, SC $800,000 Lakes Marion and Moultrie US Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District Water infrastructure project for the Orangeburg-Berkeley reach, which would provide water to the U.S. Highway 176 corridor in Orangeburg and Berkeley counties in the Camp Hall area. Orangeburg County and Berkeley County, SC $19,785,000 Small Business Research and Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute South Carolina State University Implementation of a research and entrepreneurial training program to enhance small business sustainability and strengthen the survival rate for small businesses in the Orangeburg community Orangeburg, SC $1,000,000 Southern Coastal Biodiversity Project (Slater tract) U.S. Forest Service To protect 3,800 acres of mature forest and increase public recreation. Jasper, SC $9,457,000 Benedict College B.E.S.T. Lives Center Benedict College Creation of a state-of-the-art learning hub to provide direct services to a range of underserved students, with a focus on military families, former foster care youth, formerly incarcerated individuals, and adult learners. Columbia, SC $3,200,000 Pediatric Health Facility Creation Cooperative Health Creation of a pediatric health facility in Richland County Richland County, SC $2,175,000 Williamsburg County Hospital Construction The Medical University of South Carolina For the construction of a new hospital and medical equipment to serve the communities of Kingstree, Lake City, and the surrounding region. Williamsburg, SC $12,727,000 Columbia International University Student Training Columbia International University Train students for high-demand jobs as well as provide resources necessary to educate students lacking access to broadband Columbia, SC $750,000 Flight Line Support Facility Joint Base Charleston Construct a flight line support facility which will include administration and warehouse areas to support the current C-17 fleet. North Charleston, SC $29,000,000 Fire and Rescue Station Joint Base Charleston A new station will centralize essential emergency dispatch services into a 911 dispatch center, maximizing base and airfield fire protection. North Charleston, SC $30,000,000 Hazardous Cargo Pad McEntire JNG Base Provide the 169th Fighter Wing a hazardous cargo pad. Eastover, SC $9,000,000 Charleston International Airport Upgrades Charleston County Government To create a new access roadway to Charleston International Airport. North Charleston, SC $16,172,000 Putting the Tech back in Denmark Tech: Enhancing 61-year-old facilities to provide transformational Career and Technical Education Programs Denmark Technical College Renovation of two campus industrial buildings, the replacement of wastewater lift stations on campus, the replacement of building doors throughout the campus to support ADA compliance. Denmark, SC $3,000,000 South Sumter Demolition Sumter County Government Demolition of 220 vacant and dilapidated structures in South Sumter. Sumter, SC $1,600,000 Rehabilitation of the S.H. Kress building in downtown Orangeburg, SC for the Claflin University Downtown Community Center Claflin University Rehabilitation the S.H. Kress building in downtown Orangeburg, SC. The restored building will be used to house the Claflin University Center for Social Justice, Pathway from Prison program, young professionals’ studio housing, and development of a Business Incubator site. Orangeburg, SC $3,000,000 Restoration of Historic Waverly – Good Samaritan Hospital Allen University Restoration and expansion of the Waverly-Good Samaritan Hospital building to create additional space for new programs and to serve a larger population of students. Columbia, SC $4,290,000 Sumter Pride City of Sumter Eliminate vacant and dilapidated properties that create a physical hazard and impede community development. Sumter, SC $750,000 Greater St. George Wastewater Project Dorchester County, South Carolina Construction of three new water pumps and a new force main to extend wastewater infrastructure to an area not currently served by a public utility. St. George, SC $4,288,000 Total $154,832,469

The legislation also contains many other priorities championed by Congressman Clyburn, including:

$5.37 million for the African American Civil Rights Network, of which $3.4 million will support the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina, and an additional $27.625 million for historic preservation of sites and stories related to the Civil Rights Movement.

$5 million for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission to promote economic development in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

The extended authorization of the Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, which Congressman Clyburn’s legislation created as part of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006.

The extended authorization of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, which was created by legislation written and sponsored by Congressman Clyburn and enacted as part of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996.

$1.7 billion for Community Health Centers, $65 million more than the FY21 bill.

$550 million to expand high-speed broadband service and improve education and telehealth. This includes an additional $450 million for the ReConnect program, which has already helped more than 200,000 rural residents get connected. These funds are in addition to the $65 billion for broadband included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

$20 million for legal assistance for tenants facing eviction, which matches the FY21 total and is modeled after legislation Congressman Clyburn introduced in 2020.

$11.5 million, an increase of $500,000, for the Rural Energy Savings Program, an initiative originally introduced by Congressman Clyburn in 2010 for energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.

$10 million for HBCU Historic Preservation, the full amount of authorized funds, for a program created after Congressman Clyburn secured a 1998 General Accounting Office report that identified historic structures on HBCU campuses in need of restoration. Grantees are not required to provide matching funds.

$5 million for South Carolina HBCUs to support the pit production mission at the Savannah River Site; a $2 million increase from FY 21.

Nearly $1.6 billion for the Savannah River Site, including full funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes to provide critical funding for schools, emergency services, and county operations in Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell counties.

Language throughout the bill and committee reports directing departments and agencies to target spending in certain programs to persistent poverty communities through the “10-20-30” formula and other mechanisms, including language directing the Office of Management and Budget to take steps to target funding to these areas in programs across the federal government.

Section-by-section summaries of the legislation, which also includes emergency funding for Ukraine, are available at the following links:

Omnibus

Ukraine Supplemental

President Biden is expected to sign the legislation into law after Senate approval.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-and-gonzalez-introduce-resolution-recognizing-anniversary-of,Wilson and Gonzalez Introduce Resolution Recognizing Anniversary of Syrian Revolution Against Bashar al-Assad,2022-03-15,2022,2022-03,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), both members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution recognizing the 11th anniversary of the Syrian revolution against Bashar al-Assad.

This resolution, in part, commends the bravery of the Syrian people who, on March 15, 2011, rose up in protest against the brutal Assad regime at the risk of their own safety.

""Eleven years ago, the people of Syria peacefully stood up for freedom from oppression by the Assad regime only to be met with bullets, torture, and death. Half a million Syrians have been killed by Assad and his backers and over 13 million have been forced to flee their communities. On this anniversary of the Syrian revolution, we recommit ourselves to honoring their sacrifices and securing justice for the Syrian people. Assad and his backers will be held accountable for the countless crimes against humanity,"" said Congressman Wilson.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/graham-and-wilson-to-participate-in-roundtable-discussion-on-ukraine,Graham and Wilson to Participate in Roundtable Discussion on Ukraine,2022-03-13,2022,2022-03,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Columbia, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and U.S. Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) will participate in a roundtable discussion titled ""Assessing the Conflict in Ukraine and Possible War Crimes"" at the University of South Carolina School of Law.

After the conclusion of the program, Graham and Wilson will hold a question and answer with members of the media.

WHO:

• U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

• U.S. Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC)

• Joel H. Samuels, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences and Executive Director, Rule of Law Collaborative, University of South Carolina

• Steven Austermiller, Deputy Executive Director, Rule of Law Collaborative, University of South Carolina

WHAT:

Participate in roundtable discussion Assessing the Conflict in Ukraine and Possible War Crimes

WHEN:

Monday, March 14

11:00 AM

WHERE:

University of South Carolina School of Law

Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom

Proceed through the Law School main entrance at Senate & Pickens.

Courtroom is the first door on the right.

1525 Senate Street

Columbia, South Carolina

LIVESTREAM LINK:

https://bit.ly/3t1H8VZ

ADDITIONAL MEDIA NOTES:

Designated media parking will be provided on level 1B of the Pendleton Street garage, 1501 Pendleton Street.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1194,"Scott, Graham, Norman, Timmons Commend DeJoy for Commitment to USPS Contract in Spartanburg",2022-03-10,2022,2022-03,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), along with U.S. Representatives Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and William Timmons (R-S.C.), sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy thanking him for acting in the interest of American taxpayers and standing by the commitment to manufacture the next generation United States Postal Service (USPS) fleet in Spartanburg, S.C.

“We write today to commend you for not giving into the political drama that has recently unfolded over Oshkosh Defense’s contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the company’s decision to manufacture in Spartanburg, SC. Our constituents are directly affected by this contract, so we feel it is important to express our support for manufacturing in Spartanburg and urge you to continue to rise above the politics while providing the American people with the most efficient and viable solution as you look to modernize the USPS fleet,” wrote the Congressmen.

“South Carolina has proven itself time and time again to be a manufacturing powerhouse. Our state’s workers are experienced, hard-working, and more than qualified to take on this challenge,” they continued. “Over the last decade, South Carolina has added over 75,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector, and today, 14 percent of the state’s workforce is employed in manufacturing. There’s a reason companies like Boeing, Volvo, and BMW have all chosen to manufacture their products in our state. South Carolina’s business friendly environment and dedicated workforce have made it a top destination for the world’s largest companies, and we are excited to welcome Oshkosh Defense to the state’s growing list of industry leaders.”

Click here or the icon below to read the full letter.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1189,Rep. Norman Leads Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Concerning DHS Vaccine Mandate for Non-U.S. Citizens Entering the Country,2022-03-08,2022,2022-03,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Monday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) led a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas expressing concern regarding the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for travelers and visa holders entering the country.

On January 22, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began requiring all non-U.S. citizens entering the country through land ports and ferry terminals to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. This requirement includes essential workers such as H-2A temporary agricultural workers and truck drivers.

This letter was co-signed by 35 of Rep. Norman's colleagues in the House of Representatives, and addresses several issues with this DHS policy, including:

the burdens this mandate will have on the arrival of H-2A workers this year, which will negatively affect our already fragile supply chain;

the fact that vaccine availability varies widely across Mexico;

the fact that some commonly available vaccines in Mexico are not authorized by the Food & Drug Administration or World Health Organization, and therefore do not meet the requirements of this mandate;

It calls on Sec. Mayorkas to ""provide employers and employees flexibility regarding the vaccine requirement"" and ""reach a solution that protects our borders, our workforce, and our supply chain."" This letter has the support of the American Trucking Associations and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

“Many workers who travel to the United States seasonally do not have the same access to the vaccines approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which exclusively qualify entry,” said Rep. Norman on Monday. “Despite the historic supply and labor shortages, the Biden administration has upheld this destructive vaccine mandate. Agricultural employers already depend on nonimmigrant foreign workers to fill domestic labor shortages. This policy does little to mitigate the spread of the virus and hurts essential industries along the way.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-7200-manufacturing-jobs-created-in-south-carolina-in-2021/,"CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES 7,200 MANUFACTURING JOBS CREATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2021",2022-03-04,2022,2022-03,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that in 2021, South Carolina created 7,200 manufacturing jobs. As Co-Chair of the House Democratic Manufacturing Working Group, Congressman Clyburn is a leading advocate for America’s manufacturing sector.

By enacting the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Democrats have demonstrated a commitment to ensuring good-paying jobs are created and remain in America. Building on this progress, recent House passage of the America COMPETES Act is an important step toward the enactment of legislation that will further strengthen the American economy and ease supply chain backlogs by lessening our reliance on foreign-made goods and making more products on American soil.

Since President Biden took office, the U.S. has created 375,000 manufacturing jobs and a total of 6.6 million jobs nationwide.

“These job numbers coupled with all-time low unemployment are clear indicators that the Biden-Harris Administration’s economic plan is working,” said Congressman Clyburn. “After just one year in office, our economy has seen tremendous growth. Enacting key provisions of the House-passed America COMPETES Act into law will ensure even more South Carolinians have access to high-quality, good-paying jobs.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-wilson-and-boyle-statement-on-historic-eu-response-to-putin,Congressmen Wilson and Boyle Statement on Historic EU Response to Putin Invasion,2022-03-01,2022,2022-03,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Following the European Union's historic decision to shut its airspace to Russian airlines and buy arms for Ukraine in response to Putin's deadly invasion, Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional European Union Caucus, released the following statement:

""We commend the European Union's recent decision to close its airspace to Russian airlines, fund supplies of weapons to Ukraine, and ban pro-Kremlin media outlets in response to Vladimir Putin's unprovoked and horrific invasion. Yesterday, the EU described these new actions as, 'a defining moment for European history,' and as Co-Chairs of the Congressional EU Caucus, we could not agree more. The way the 27-nation bloc has rallied behind Ukraine amid this crisis is not only unprecedented, but has also been critical to the resistance efforts Ukrainians are mounting throughout the country. These steps mark a breakthrough in the effort to support Ukraine and devastate Vladimir Putin and his enablers strategically, economically, and militarily. Congress stands resolutely with our allies in the European Union in the effort to protect Ukraine.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-wilson-introduces-bipartisan-ukraine-democracy-defense-lend-lease,Rep. Wilson Introduces Bipartisan ‘Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022',2022-03-01,2022,2022-03,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.– Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, along with Co-Chairman Steve Cohen (D-TN), Liz Cheney (R-WY), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022. This proposed legislation would enhance the President's current lend and lease authority to simplify bureaucratic barriers with regards to military equipment for Ukraine.

The scope of this bill would be limited to materials for use in protecting civilians during the current Russian military invasion, and the broader national security concerns of the United States.

This bicameral bill serves as a companion to the Senate version introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).

""I am grateful to introduce this bipartisan bill to ensure that red tape does not stand in the way of the courageous people of Ukraine as they fight for their families and the sovereignty of their country. There is historical precedent for lend-lease dating back to World War II, which was instrumental in defeating Hitler's Nazi Germany. This war perpetrated by Vladimir Putin against Ukraine has united the world in its resolve against corrupt authoritarians and in admiration for the Ukrainian people. The US, along with our valued allies, must continue to supply Ukraine with the military equipment they need to repel this attack, and this legislation expedites and expands that process,"" said Rep. Joe Wilson.

""President Franklin Roosevelt's Lend-Lease program, enacted in 1941, very likely permitted Britain to keep fighting the Nazis in World War II, and ultimately helped roll back tyranny across Europe. This similarly necessary Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act will, I hope, allow the brave people of Ukraine to defend themselves against unwarranted Russian aggression without obligating U.S. troops,"" said Rep. Steve Cohen.

""The United States must take aggressive and decisive action to aid Ukraine as they fight Putin's brutal invasion. I'm proud to join Senator Cornyn and Rep. Wilson in introducing legislation that will ensure the United States can continue to provide equipment and armaments without delay,"" said Rep. Liz Cheney.

""Ukrainians have proven they're willing to stand and fight for democracy against one of the largest armies in the world,"" said Rep. Tom Malinowski. ""They deserve a fair shot to protect their country, and this legislation will give President Biden even greater flexibility to deliver to them the weapons they need.""

""The United States must provide all available military assistance to the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom and sovereignty. This program will provide Ukraine with additional flexibility and resources to continue their fight against Russian invaders and further bolster European security,"" said Rep. Mike Waltz.

""When it comes to key national security issues, partisanship should stop at the water's edge. The Ukrainian people have shown incredible bravery in the last few days to protect their country, and I'm pleased that Republicans and Democrats are working together to make sure we have their backs. This bill will give the President the authority to lend and lease military equipment directly to the Ukrainian government to protect civilians and to give the Ukrainian Armed Forces the tools they need to continue to fight back against Russia's unwarranted aggression,"" said Rep. Elissa Slotkin.

Background:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-statement-on-biden-s-state-of-the-union,Wilson Statement on Biden’s State of the Union,2022-03-01,2022,2022-03,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union address.

""Tonight's State of the Union was a sad presentation of a president in denial.

""With this Administration's failing policies of tax, borrow, and spend, ""Bidenflation"" is the highest it has been in 40 years, destroying jobs and causing skyrocketing gas prices.

""The withdrawal from Afghanistan was an unmitigated, unprecedented, and catastrophic disaster that allowed Americans to be left behind and created a safe haven for terrorists.

""Biden is deliberately ignoring the open Southern Border that facilitates drug and human trafficking, with over two million illegal aliens that have been apprehended since he took office.

""Tragically, the delayed provision of U.S. military aid to Ukraine has endangered Europe and the world even more, putting innocent lives at risk. However, I am grateful for the bipartisan appreciation for the courage of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1175,Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Resolution in Support of Reopening the U.S. Capitol to the American People,2022-02-23,2022,2022-02,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"This past Friday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) introduced H.Res 934 in the House of Representatives in support of “reopening the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings to the American people.”

Background Information

With few exceptions, the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings have been closed to public visitors for almost two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means people visiting our nation’s capital, including school classes, tour groups, individual families visiting D.C., and others have been unable to gain access to these historic buildings. The U.S. Capitol, a building paid for by taxpayers, is one of the last public buildings in the nation that the general population cannot access.

With widespread availability of vaccines, rapidly declining hospitalizations from COVID-19, and an American public that now appears quite comfortable gathering for large sporting events, entertainment, worship, dining, and other outings, Rep. Norman and the co-sponsors of this resolution are calling for the House Office Buildings and the portions of the United States Capitol and Capitol complex within House jurisdiction to return to pre-pandemic visitation policies.

This is mirror legislation to Sen. Bill Hagerty's S.Res.512, which is cosponsored by 26 senators.

Statement

Rep. Norman issued the following statement on Friday: “I can identify no valid reason why the House of Representatives continues to enforce such draconian, restrictive measures when it comes to public access to the buildings within our nation’s Capitol complex. These buildings belong to the American people, and it is long past time we restore public access to the way it was prior to this pandemic. As we approach spring break and the summer travel season in Washington, D.C., there’s no excuse for continuing to lock Americans out of these buildings.”

Co-Sponsors

Original co-sponsors of this legislation include: Rep. Brian Babin (TX), Andy Biggs (AZ), Mo Brooks (AL), Ted Budd (NC), Dr. Michael Burgess (TX), Andrew Clyde (GA), Jeff Duncan (SC), Chuck Fleischmann (TN), Andrew Garbarino (NY), Bob Gibbs (OH), Louie Gohmert (TX), Lance Gooden (TX), Andy Harris (MD), Jody Hice (GA), Bill Huizenga (MI), Darrell Issa (CA), Dusty Johnson (SD), Nancy Mace (SC), Mary Miller (IL), Steven Palazzo (MS), Scott Perry (PA), Glenn 'GT' Thompson (PA), William Timmons (SC), Joe Wilson (SC), and Steve Womack (AR).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1176,Rep. Norman Issues Statement on Russia’s War on Ukraine,2022-02-23,2022,2022-02,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Late Wednesday night, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) issued the following statement on Vladimir Putin and Russia's war on Ukraine:

""War has begun in Ukraine. Despite his lies, his revisionist history, and his psychopathic behavior, the entire world recognizes that Vladimir Putin is solely responsible for this. There can be no doubt that Russia is the aggressor in this war, and the enemy of peace worldwide.

""No one knows how this will end, or how far Russia will go. But what is almost certain is massive and catastrophic loss of innocent life in the days and weeks to come. Vladimir Putin will be to blame for every single one of those.

""It is long past time for stronger sanctions on Russia. Putin must be held to account, and the free world must stand in firm opposition to this tyranny.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-condemns-putin-invasion-of-ukraine,Wilson Condemns Putin Invasion of Ukraine,2022-02-22,2022,2022-02,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Statement by Congressman Joe Wilson, Delegation Ranking Member, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

""The murderous invasion of Ukraine by the megalomaniac Putin is another desperate attempt by Putin to further enrich himself and his cronies. In addition to the losses suffered by the Ukrainian people at the hands of Putin, the people of Russia continue to lose under the rule of this authoritarian kleptocrat. Before this invasion began, we must not forget that 14,000 Ukrainians had already been killed by Putin's forces during the occupation of Crimea.

""I am grateful to have visited Kyiv in December and to have hosted Ukrainians in Washington, where I continue to be inspired by their passion for independence.

""This invasion has no place in the modern world. In the nuclear age with adversaries such as Putin, the CCP, and very soon Iran, America must unite democracies as we build defenses to prevail with peace through strength. I am grateful President Biden has continued Donald Trump's courageous policy of providing weapons to Ukraine, and I encourage other NATO countries to do the same.

""The assets of Russian oligarchs worldwide should be seized as ill-gotten gains stolen from the Russian people with the proceeds sent to the families of dead Russians and murdered Ukrainians.

""It will be clear with effective economic sanctions on the abusing elites that despots are victimizing the extraordinary people of Russia, China, and Iran.

""Russian troops are needlessly dying for Russian billionaires to increase their wealth and power.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-holds-rally-in-support-of-ukraine-people,Wilson Holds Rally in Support of Ukraine People,2022-02-16,2022,2022-02,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Columbia, SC – On Friday, February 18, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will hold a rally in support of the people of Ukraine. After expressing views of solidarity, Congressman Wilson will take questions. This bipartisan event will be cohosted by State Representative Beth Bernstein (D-Richland).

Retired Army General and former Newberry College President Mick Zais will also serve as cohost. As a onetime state superintendent of education, Dr. Zais is the highest elected official of Ukrainian descent in South Carolina history.

Ukraine Solidarity Rally

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

South Carolina State House Lobby

1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC

Event Lineup

Invocation

U.S. and Ukrainian National Anthems

Introductions by Kelly Nash, WVOC Radio Personality

Speaker, Beth Bernstein, South Carolina State Representative

Speaker, U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02)",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-over-21-million-for-south-carolina-water-projects-from-the-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES OVER $21 MILLION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA WATER PROJECTS FROM THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT,2022-02-08,2022,2022-02,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina will receive over $21 million to fund five water infrastructure projects across the state. The funding for these upgrades was made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Congressman Clyburn was the only member of the South Carolina House delegation to vote in support of South Carolina receiving this federal investment.

“The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding is critical to bringing South Carolina’s infrastructure into the 21st century,” said Congressman Clyburn. “As a coastal state, our economy is highly dependent on our water infrastructure for commerce and recreation. Thanks to the Biden Administration’s work, this funding will allow South Carolina’s economy to remain an interstate and global competitor.”

Below are the projects that will receive funding:

This funding is part of $14 billion the Army Corps of Engineers plans to invest in 500 projects across the nation. These new investments will create jobs and economic opportunity, while strengthening key water infrastructure projects, improving resiliency to the climate crisis, and restoring the environment.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/majority-whip-clyburn-unveils-aeoethe-joseph-h-rainey-roomae%c2%9d-in-the-u-s-capitol/,MAJORITY WHIP CLYBURN UNVEILS “THE JOSEPH H. RAINEY ROOM” IN THE U.S. CAPITOL,2022-02-04,2022,2022-02,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON – U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (SC-6) along with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), Minority Whip Steve Scalise (LA-1), Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-3), Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) and the family of former Representative Joseph H. Rainey unveiled “The Joseph H. Rainey Room” in the U.S. Capitol Thursday. Congressman Rainey was the first elected African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“This is a proud moment for the House of Representatives and the entire country. My colleagues and I have come together in a bipartisan effort to honor an inspiring figure in our nation’s history,” said Congressman Clyburn. “Joseph Rainey’s courage and willingness to be the voice of South Carolina’s 1st district for eight years in the face of rampant voter suppression and intimidation is a testament to why we honor him today.

“It is also critical for us to keep things in the proper perspective and remember that the facts of history should be learned and not muddled by attempts to mislabel facts as theory. Joseph Rainey was the 1st elected Black man to serve in Congress – that is an undisputed fact,” Congressman Clyburn continued. “I have grandchildren who ought to be able to learn the story of Joseph Rainey and the inspiration he was to the eight Black Congressmen (from South Carolina) who followed him. I want my grandchildren to be just as proud of this moment and this country as I am.

“I thank the family for traveling to the Capitol to witness this unveiling,” Congressman Clyburn concluded. “And I thank Speaker Pelosi, Minority Whip Scalise, Chairwoman Beatty and Representative Rice for helping to ensure Joseph Rainey’s name will forever have a place in the halls of Congress.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1152,Joint Statement From SC Federal Delegation in Support of Exempting From State Taxes the Retirement Income of Military Veterans,2022-02-01,2022,2022-02,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Related News

President Trump Signs Bill to Authorize Medal of Honor for Maj. James Capers Jr.

March 27, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases

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Coming to you in Rock Hill!

March 12, 2026 | Posted in In the News

Congressman Norman's Bill to Award Major James Capers Jr. Medal of Honor Passes Senate

March 3, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases

Awarding Major James Capers for his acts of valor

March 3, 2026 | Posted in In the News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1144,Rep. Ralph Norman and Rep. Ashley Hinson Introduce Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act,2022-01-25,2022,2022-01,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Tuesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-05) and Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-01) introduced the Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act. This legislation would prohibit the use of federal funds from being used to keep records or a database of religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Background

Throughout 2021, the Biden Administration attempted to implement several vaccination mandates, which brought legal challenges on multiple fronts. The OSHA mandate, for example, was recently stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court. Meanwhile, a separate mandate for millions of federal employees and contractors is still working its way through the courts.

Despite the ultimate outcomes of these legal challenges, this legislation would prohibit federal funds from being used ""to establish, operate, maintain, or support any system of records"" for individuals who seek a religious exemption from a federal COVID-19 vaccine requirement. This means federal funds could not be used to maintain any records of an individual's request for a faith-based exemption, such as his/her religion, religious beliefs, or religious justification for the exemption. This would also preclude the government from using taxpayer dollars to create a religious registry based on COVID-19 vaccine exemption requests.

This legislation has received the support of both FreedomWorks and Heritage Action for America.

Statements

“The ability for individuals to openly practice their faith without fear of retribution is a precious right we must guard closely,” said Rep. Norman. “As if overreaching government vaccine mandates aren’t bad enough, it is highly inappropriate for federal dollars to be used to collect information about someone's religious beliefs. The only way to prevent this information from being abused is to prevent its collection in the first place, and I thank Rep. Hinson for joining me in this effort.”

Congresswoman Hinson added, “Those who choose not to get the COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons should be able to do so without fear of the government putting their information in a database. Any form of database tracking religious beliefs flies in the face of our First Amendment—U.S. citizens are guaranteed the right to make their own medical decisions without fear of government reprisal. The Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act will ensure that no federal funding is used to track those who opt for a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccines.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1138,Reps. Ralph Norman and Ted Budd Introduce Resolution to Recognize January 22nd as National Sanctity of Human Life Day,2022-01-21,2022,2022-01,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) joined Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13) to introduce a resolution in the House of Representatives recognizing January 22nd as National Sanctity of Human Life Day.

Since the Roe v. Wade decision 49 years ago, on January 22, 1973, an estimated 62 million lives have been lost to abortion. This resolution “encourages every American to reflect on the value of life and defending life at all stages.”

""Honoring the National Sanctity of Life Day reminds us of the important fight we have taken upon ourselves in defense of life,” said Rep. Norman on Friday. “Though there's progress, we must continue to stay energized in protecting the rights of the unborn. As long as I'm in Congress, I will never stop fighting for the sanctity of life.""

Rep Budd added, “Unborn children deserve the most fundamental right of all: The right to live. On National Sanctity of Life Day, we honor and remember the millions of lives unjustly ended through abortion and recommit ourselves to building a culture of life throughout our nation. That is what I will fight for, for as long as I hold public office.”

Click here to read full resolution.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-delivers-historic-80-2-million-to-south-carolina-families-for-home-energy-assistance/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN DELIVERS HISTORIC $80.2 MILLION TO SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILIES FOR HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE,2022-01-20,2022,2022-01,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA- Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that $80.2 million is coming to South Carolina for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Due to the passage of the American Rescue Plan, which Congressional Democrats passed without Republican support, South Carolina LIHEAP will receive an additional $35,117,531 on top of the state’s annual appropriation of $45,075,485. This is the highest amount South Carolina has ever received for LIHEAP

“This funding is further evidence that the Biden-Harris Administration and Democrats in Congress have been working hard to provide relief for families by helping lower everyday costs,” said Congressman Clyburn. “As temperatures continue to drop, it is essential that individuals all across this state have the ability to keep themselves and their families warm.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-responds-to-biden-s-comments-on-russia-s-aggressive-posture-at,Wilson Responds to Biden’s Comments on Russia’s Aggressive Posture at Ukraine’s Border,2022-01-20,2022,2022-01,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson, Republican Study Committee National Security & Foreign Affairs Task Force Chairman, issued the following statement regarding President Biden's weak remarks yesterday.

""The President's tragic misstatement yesterday appearing to condone a ""minor incursion"" by Putin, which would lead to a mass murder of Ukrainians, now calls for action of deterrence to promote peace through strength.

""The most advanced anti-tank, anti-aircraft, and anti-ship missiles should be rushed to Ukraine.

""It should be clear and uncontroverted that any hostile action in Ukraine would impose immediate sanctions to terminate Nord Stream 2 and permanently limit Putin's ability to wage war by fiscal constraint.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1136,Rep. Ralph Norman Leads Letter to USFWS Requesting Depredation Order Benefitting South Carolina Farmers,2022-01-20,2022,2022-01,Republican,House,SC,Ralph Norman,N000190,norman.house.gov,norman,https://norman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Tuesday, Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) led a letter to Martha Williams, the Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, requesting a depredation order for South Carolina concerning black vultures, which have had a devastating impact on the state’s livestock industry.

This letter was co-signed by other Republican members of the South Carolina delegation, including Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02), Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Rep. Tom Rice (SC-07), Rep. William Timmons (SC-04), and Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01).

Background:

Cattle is one of South Carolina’s top ten commodities, contributing $133.7 million to the state’s economy each year. Unfortunately, black vultures are known to frequently prey on livestock, especially young and vulnerable animals, resulting in significant losses for our state’s cattle farmers.

While a damage management program has been initiated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the USFWS to research and mitigate the issue, protecting livestock from these predators remains an uphill battle due to the current permitting process. As such, Rep. Norman and co-signers are requesting a depredation order for South Carolina farmers, enabling them to pursue more rapid and effective measures to protect their livestock.

“Livestock producers in this great state are facing a frustrating issue of predatory vultures, and government should not stand in the way of them protecting their livestock and ultimately, their livelihood,” said Rep. Norman. He continued, “I trust USFWS will do the right thing and grant a depredation order for this situation in South Carolina.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-south-carolina-to-receive-over-54-million-for-bridge-repairs/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES SOUTH CAROLINA TO RECEIVE OVER $54 MILLION FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS,2022-01-14,2022,2022-01,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina will receive $54.9 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal year 2022 to repair bridges throughout the state. Currently in South Carolina, there are 745 bridges in poor condition. Because of historic lack of investment, the American Society of Civil Engineers has given South Carolina bridges a C on its infrastructure report card.

Funding for these bridges was determined by the largest bridge formula program in American history, which was made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that Congressman Clyburn helped pass. All House Republican members representing South Carolina voted against approving these federal investments for the state’s bridges. Only one South Carolina Senator voted for this funding in the Senate.

“This funding is long overdue for our state, and I am pleased that the Biden-Harris Administration has made fixing our bridges a high priority,” said Congressman Clyburn. “This historic investment will ensure that our communities have safe and reliable bridges for not only drivers, but pedestrians and cyclists alike. These upgrades will also create several good paying jobs for South Carolinians and further help bolster our growing economy.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-shares-2022-legislative-agenda,Wilson Shares 2022 Legislative Agenda,2022-01-07,2022,2022-01,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson hosted his annual legislative agenda press tour today in West Columbia, Aiken, North Augusta and Barnwell.

Highlighting some accomplishments in 2021 and his focus for the new year, Congressman Wilson spoke about ideas to create jobs, generate economic growth, promote conservative solutions, combat inflation and safeguard our military and national security.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-statement-marking-the-one-year-anniversary-of-the-january-6-insurrection/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN STATEMENT MARKING THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE JANUARY 6 INSURRECTION,2022-01-06,2022,2022-01,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA- Congressman James E. Clyburn issued the following statement today marking the one year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection.

“President Franklin D. Roosevelt rightly stated that December 7, 1941 would ‘live in infamy.’ Similarly, January 6, 2021 will forever be known as a day of discredit and disgrace.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://clyburn.house.gov/congressman-clyburn-announces-over-32-million-for-south-carolina-airports/,CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES OVER $32 MILLION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA AIRPORTS,2022-01-05,2022,2022-01,Democrat,House,SC,James E. Clyburn,C000537,clyburn.house.gov,clyburn,https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"COLUMBIA – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina airports will receive over $32 million in federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was signed into law by President Biden in November. Airports will be able to use this funding for investments in runways, taxiways, safety, and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transit connections, and roadway projects. All House Republican members representing South Carolina voted against approving these federal investments for the state’s airports. Only one South Carolina Senator voted for this funding in the Senate.

“The American people have been asking for infrastructure fixes for a long time. The previous administration promised investments in infrastructure, but President Biden delivered,” said Congressman Clyburn. “The arrival of these millions of dollars is long overdue and will ensure South Carolina has the funding to create safe and more sustainable airports. Additionally, these investments will guarantee that our airports have the modern infrastructure to continue to be an economic engine by bringing millions of dollars in revenue to the state.”

Below are the 46 airports that will receive funding:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-holds-2022-legislative-agenda-press-tour,Wilson Holds 2022 Legislative Agenda Press Tour,2022-01-04,2022,2022-01,Republican,House,SC,Joe Wilson,W000795,joewilson.house.gov,joewilson,https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"West Columbia, SC – On Friday, January 7, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will host his annual legislative agenda press tour. After presenting the 2022 agenda, Congressman Wilson will take questions.

Midlands Press Conference

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

West Columbia City Hall – New Brookland Room

200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC

Aiken Press Conference

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Aiken County Government Center – 3rd Floor

1700 University Parkway, Aiken, SC

North Augusta Press Conference

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

North Augusta Municipal Building – 3rd Floor

100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC

Barnwell Press Conference

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Barnwell County Courthouse steps (conference room, if inclement weather)

141 Main Street, Barnwell, SC",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z