H.R. 5863 - Federal Disaster Relief:
We voted ‘Yes’ on this bill because it provides relief for Americans devastated by disasters is a core duty. This bill eases the financial burden on our citizens when catastrophe strikes, including Lowcountry families during hurricane season. This would ensure that victims from these disasters are not paying income taxes on compensation they received from Federal, State, or local government agencies. Supporting this act prioritizes helping our own communities rebuild and recover with urgency. We won't leave the Lowcountry or any American behind after disasters.
H.R. 3019 - Federal Prison Oversight Act:
Our office voted ‘Yes’ on this bill. It will amend current law to create new inspections for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The bill would also require the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (IG) to conduct risk-based assessment of BOP facilities, and create more transparency and accountability in our prisons.
H.R. 4763 - Financial Innovation Act:
We voted ‘Yes’ on this bill because it creates a framework for the SEC and CFTC to regulate digital asset exchanges and crypto assets at the federal level. It establishes that a digital asset is not inherently a security, but can be part of a securities contract. This accommodates the transition of a digital asset project from being developer-controlled to fully decentralized. Currently, the cryptocurrency industry suffers from unclear regulations, but this bill aims to provide the necessary clarity.
H.R. 5403 - CBDC Anti-Surveillance Act:
Our office voted ‘Yes’ on this legislation. As cryptocurrencies gain more popularity and adoption, this bill sets clear boundaries on the Federal Reserve's involvement with digital currencies. It prohibits Federal Reserve banks from offering products or services directly to individuals, maintaining accounts for individuals, or issuing a central bank digital currency (like a digital dollar) to individuals. Furthermore, it prevents the Federal Reserve Board from using a central bank digital currency to implement monetary policy or from issuing such a currency. In essence, this bill ensures that the Federal Reserve cannot directly provide banking services or digital dollars to the public, nor use digital currency to influence economic policies. Our ‘Yes’ vote reaffirmed America's free market principles and democratic accountability over monetary policies.
H.R. 192 - D.C. Non-Citizen Voting Ban:
We voted ‘Yes’ because it is common sense– allowing illegal aliens to vote in D.C., even just locally, degrades the very meaning of citizenship through unconstitutional voter dilution. It compromises election integrity by giving a voice to unvetted foreign nationals whose interests may directly undermine America's sovereignty and the Lowcountry's values. If it can happen in D.C., it can happen anywhere. But rest assured, we won't allow it to. Protecting this cornerstone of self-governance ensures the Lowcountry's voice stays undiluted in choosing our national leaders and direction.
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