May 17, 2024

Friends,   

I hope you and your family are well! I wanted to provide you with a few updates regarding what’s going on –

Biden Turns on Israel

Israel fights for its very existence against Hamas terrorists while Joe Biden cuts Israel’s feet out from under them by threatening to withhold shipments of military aid.

I voted YES on H.R. 8369 to condemn Biden’s withholding the shipment of military supplies to our greatest ally Israel.

Biden’s withholding weapons could be the death of Israel.

Bring Pro-Hamas Rioters to Justice

Recently, I joined Rep. Ogles and Weber on legislation to require pro-Hamas protestors who are convicted of a crime while rioting to be required to do 6 months of community service in Gaza as restitution for their crime.

Now the class-skipping terrorist sympathizers claim we are shutting down free speech of pro-Hamas protestors. Clearly, they can’t read and need to go back to class.

If you are convicted of a crime, then you do the time.

I joined Rep. Ogles on another bill that would revoke the visa of any student visa holder who is "arrested for rioting or unlawful protest... while establishing, participating in, or promoting an encampment" at an American college or university.

The pro-Hamas student visa holders who rioted on behalf of a terrorist regime trying to annihilate Israel do not have Constitutional rights.

Those rights extend only to citizens of the United States.

We should revoke their visas and keep terrorist sympathizers from creating terrorist cells here in America.

Secure the Border

Under Joe Biden’s watch in FY21–23, there have been 1.6 million known gotaways, illegal aliens who illegally cross the border and evade border patrol but are detected by other technology.

This is more than in the preceding 10 years, looking at FY2010–2020. This is Biden’s Border Crisis.

The Senate must pass H.R. 2 to stop the invasion and secure our border!

Biden's Two-Tiered System of Justice

On Thursday, the Biden Administration exerted executive privilege over the recordings of Biden's interview with Special Counsel Hur regarding Biden’s mishandling of classified material.

Because the House had thus far not been provided the recordings, there were talks of holding Attorney General Garland in contempt for failing to provide the tapes.

Remember, Hur testified that Biden violated the law and disclosed classified information.

Rep. Jim Jordan pointed out in March that Biden’s motivation for breaking the law was an $8 million book deal and Biden bolstering his own ego.

While Biden exerts executive privilege for himself, he also previously denied President Trump's requests for documents to be protected by executive privilege.

Once again, Biden operates from a "rules for thee but not for me" position.

Bidencomics Bust

Biden’s wasteful spending and failed policies like the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act that did nothing to stop runaway inflation are hurting already struggling Americans.

The cost of everyday products is higher than last year.

We must unleash the American economy and reverse course from Bidenomics.

Washington Surgi-Clinic

I just watched footage of the remains of aborted babies from the Washington Surgi-Clinic. It is far too graphic to share with you here, and it breaks my heart to see what these innocent babies endured.

A “doctor” at the clinic admitted that if a woman came to the facility for the termination of her pregnancy and went into labor before the termination, then the staff “would not help it” (the baby—a living, breathing life) to survive.

I joined 43 of my colleagues to in urging Attorney General Garland to stop the destruction of evidence in this case and the desecration of these bodies.

Back the Blue — Police Week 2024

This week is Police Week in America.

While Democrat ran cities and illegal aliens turn their backs on law enforcement, I will back the blue!

On Wednesday, I voted YES on H.R. 7343 to stop the assault of our brave law enforcement officers by illegal aliens.

If an illegal alien assaults a cop like we saw in New York City, they should be arrested, detained, and deported.

It’s time to restore law and order!

Further, the leftists responsible for maintaining order in Washington, D.C. have let criminals take control of the city. Crime is rampant!

I voted YES on H.R. 7530 to stop the soft-on-crime policies of DC liberals and to restore justice. Violent criminals will no longer run the streets of Washington!

It was a privilege to have the family of Officer Matthew Hare, Easley Police Department Police Chief Liner, and Lieutenant Evans visit Washington this week. Officer Hare was killed in the line of duty last year.

Thank you for visiting Washington!

Air Force Goes Woke

It's shameful how your tax dollars are being spent by the Air Force.

They are forcing the acceptance of LGBT issues.

A constituent sent me proof of how the U.S. Air Force is making airmen woke, not warfighters.

I will continue my work to stop your tax dollars from supporting radical, woke policies like LGBT and trans issues.

Honoring America's Pastor

On Thursday, North Carolina unveiled their newest statue to be placed in the Capitol.

It honors “America’s Pastor” Reverend Billy Graham who preached to 215 million people the Gospel—Jesus Christ’s virgin birth, sinless life, vicarious atonement for the sins of man by His death on the cross, and the resurrection of Christ from the tomb.

What a privilege to honor Billy Graham’s memory today.

Protecting the Second Amendment

It’s always great to celebrate our 2nd Amendment with the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation—a bipartisan initiative to protect our rights as hunters, shooters, and anglers.

I’m proud to have won the Top Gun - Republican award at this year’s Congressional Clays Competition.

Legislative Action

I cosponsored H.J. Res. 140, 141, 142, and 143, Rep. Rick Allen’s set of Congressional Review Act resolutions that disapprove of and prohibit the Department of Labor’s new rule that overregulates financial service providers and reduces the options and ability of seniors to make investments in their retirement.

I cosponsored H.R. 8364, which removes some Federal restrictions on interstate firearm transactions and updates procedures related to firearm sales.

In the District

It's graduation season for high school and college students. Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on your achievements! I wish you the best in your next endeavor. Remember your roots, love your country, and make South Carolina proud!

South Carolina is home to the best BBQ in all of America. Yelp released their report on the best BBQ in the country which recognized several from South Carolina, but specifically the Third District. Whether you prefer a traditional red, a bite of vinegar, or a Carolina Mustard sauce, we all know good BBQ is made here in South Carolina!

Congratulations to Fred Miller on being sworn in as the newest Police Chief in Westminster, South Carolina! Originally from Anderson, Miller served in Laurens County and Greenville County law enforcement before working at the United Nations as an organized crime investigator. Congratulations Chief Miller!

It is an honor to serve the Third District of South Carolina. Should you or your family need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact my office directly.