Official Newsletter   Official Newsletter Our newsletter is the best way to receive regular updates on our accomplishments, votes, and meetings in Washington, D.C. and right here in the district. Encourage your friends and family to sign up for our newsletter at Mace.House.Gov or by clicking here. Our Office Announces the Winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition: Meet Karen McDonell of Hilton Head High School, this year's first place winner with her stunning "Lady of the Lake." This Lowcountry masterpiece will hang in the Capitol for a year, showcasing the talent of high school artists from all 51 states. "Lady of the Lake" is a mesmerizing black-and-white photograph capturing a serene lakeside scene. A woman stands gracefully in shallow water, her reflection mirrored in the calm surface, with two boats gently floating in the background. This image beautifully encapsulates the essence of the Lowcountry. Our team had the pleasure of hosting Karen in Washington D.C. to celebrate her achievement and admire her work displayed in the halls of Congress. Our Votes Explained: H. Res. 901 – Expressing Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Pakistan: We voted yes on H. Res. 901 to show our support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan. This resolution addresses the excessive influence of the military in Pakistan's political process and its arbitrary restrictions on civil liberties. By supporting this resolution, we signal our commitment to American values globally. H.R. 7152 – Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act: We voted yes on H.R. 7152 to support Korean American families separated by the Korean War. This bill creates a voluntary registry for those seeking to reunite with relatives in North Korea. It ensures that U.S. diplomatic efforts include family reunions in future talks with North Korea. The bill also mandates regular reports to Congress on the registry's progress and the response from North Korea. This effort helps address the emotional and humanitarian needs of divided families. H.R. 2789 – American Cooperation With Our Neighbors Act: We voted yes on H.R. 2789 to enhance cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico in fighting drug trafficking. This bill directs the Secretary of State to develop strategies for increased collaboration in law enforcement, data sharing, and technical assistance. It also includes measures to boost financial opportunities for Caribbean nations. While there are concerns about cooperation levels on border issues, this bill aims to improve coordination to combat fentanyl and other illicit drug trafficking. Strengthening these partnerships is crucial for regional security and public health. Biggs (R-AZ) – Amendment No. 4: We voted yes on this amendment to prohibit funds from being used to pay the salary of Secretary Mayorkas, who we believe has failed in managing the border crisis effectively. This amendment holds the Secretary accountable for his actions and ensures taxpayer money is spent responsibly. Ogles (R-TN) – Amendment No. 43: We voted yes to defund provisions of Executive Order 14019, which we believe unlawfully requires federal agencies to work with certain groups to register voters. This amendment upholds the integrity of our electoral process by preventing undue influence from federal agencies. Ogles (R-TN) – Amendment No. 45: We voted yes to prohibit funds for the Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Palestinians. This policy allows Palestinians to stay in the U.S. and obtain work permits, which we find inappropriate given the current context of antisemitic protests. Steube (R-FL) – Amendment No. 57: We voted yes to stop funds from compensating the VA for processing medical claims for individuals detained by ICE. This ensures that the VA's resources are reserved for veterans, as ICE's healthcare claims should not burden the VA. Burchett (R-TN), on behalf of Cammack (R-FL) – Amendment No. 9: We voted yes on this amendment to prohibit funds from being used for regulations with a significant economic impact. This amendment supports fiscal responsibility by ensuring regulations do not unnecessarily burden the economy. Moskowitz (D-FL) – Amendment No. 45: We voted yes to prohibit funds from being used to cite statistics from the Gaza Health Ministry, which is controlled by Hamas. This ensures that unreliable and biased data is not used in official U.S. reports. Ogles (R-TN) – Amendment No. 50: We voted yes to prohibit funds from enforcing National Security Memorandum 20, which mandates human rights standards for foreign military units receiving U.S. arms. This amendment removes duplicative regulations and prevents potential misuse against allies like Israel. Tenney (R-NY) – Amendment No. 63: We voted yes to prohibit funding for Executive Order 14019, which expends taxpayer funds to fund federal “get out the vote” policies. Elections are constitutionally mandated to be administered by states and the federal government should not intervene in elections. Tenney (R-NY) – Amendment No. 64: We voted yes to prohibit funds for the salary or reinstatement of Robert Malley, due to his controversial role in the Iran deal and perceived bias against Israel. This amendment ensures that U.S. interests are protected. Waltz (R-FL) – Amendment No. 72: We voted yes to stop funding for the Gaza pier project, which has been costly and problematic. This amendment aligns with our efforts to eliminate wasteful spending and direct the money to help American families. Wilson (R-SC) – Amendment No. 75: We voted yes to strengthen the prohibition of taxpayer dollars going to the Assad regime. This amendment ensures no indirect funding supports a government guilty of human rights abuses. Moore (R-AL) – Amendment No. 129: We voted yes to redirect funds from DOD climate-change research to enhance Unmanned Ground Vehicles for the Army. This amendment focuses resources on strengthening military readiness and preparedness.   Legislating for the Lowcountry: Oversight Hearing: Standing up for the Rule of Law: Ending Illegal Racial Discrimination and Protecting Men and Women in U.S. Employment Practices We held a critical hearing titled “Standing Up for the Rule of Law: Ending Illegal Racial Discrimination and Protecting Men and Women in U.S. Employment Practices.” We heard powerful testimonies that U.S. companies are unlawfully pushing DEI programs that violate employees' civil rights, particularly targeting biological women. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must enforce Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and crack down on these discriminatory practices. Under the Biden Administration, the EEOC has failed to protect workers, especially biological women, from discrimination. This hearing underscores our unwavering commitment to ensuring the EEOC upholds its mandate and protects the rights of all employees, especially women, in the workplace. You can see our full line of questioning here. Oversight Hearing: Project Labor Agreement Mandate: Protecting Worker Freedom We held a hearing on the Biden Administration’s mandate forcing companies engaged in federally-contracted construction work to submit to pre-hire collective bargaining agreements known as Project Labor Agreements (PLAs). This hearing, titled "Stifling Competition and Inflating Costs: The Biden Administration's Reckless Project Labor Agreement Mandate," aimed to expose how this policy tramples on worker freedom, inflates costs for taxpayers, and stifles fair competition in government contracting. “The Biden Administration’s project labor agreement mandate is a radical departure from normal competitive contracting procedures,” said Chairwoman Mace. Our office is determined to hold the Administration accountable for this overreach that puts union bosses ahead of American workers and taxpayers. You can watch the full hearing here. Oversight Hearing: Defending America from the Chinese Communist Party's Political Warfare Our office also participated in a critical hearing regarding “Defending America from the Chinese Communist Party’s Political Warfare, Part II.” This hearing is part of the ongoing investigation into the Chinese Communist Party’s influence operations in the United States. We are tired of the radical left's lies and disinformation about the Republican party. The Chinese Communist Party has aimed to infiltrate and influence various sectors, communities and even politicians within the United States. Despite numerous recommendations to crack down on China, the Biden Administration has taken little action. The U.S. loses up to $600 billion annually due to Chinese IP theft, and over 80% of economic espionage cases brought by the DOJ involve China. Hundreds of educational Institutes in the U.S. serve as platforms for Chinese influence and CCP propaganda. We must put a full stop to this threat. You can watch our full hearing here. Two of our Amendments Passed to Rein in Government Spending: Washington is drowning in debt and continuing rampant spending, but our office is fighting back with real leadership and fiscal responsibility. Today, we scored two major victories for taxpayers, passing amendments that will strengthen our national security and crack down on the border crisis. American people are feeling the consequences of DC's fiscal insanity. That is why we made it our effort to pass proposed amendments that will rein in spending and put American families first. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 (H.R. 8774): One of the approved amendments provides an additional $20 million for the Army's research and development efforts. This funding will establish a new Quantum Computing Center of Excellence to advance cutting-edge technology. To balance the budget, this increase is offset by reducing the Defense-Wide Operations and Maintenance budget. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025 (H.R. 8771): The second approved amendment reallocates $500 million from Migration and Refugee Assistance to increase funding for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement by the same amount. This adjustment aims to strengthen our efforts to combat drug trafficking and secure our borders. The facts are simple, thousands are dying at the hands of fentanyl produced by China and smuggled in through Mexico.  Are your neighbors aware of everything our team is doing in DC and in the district? 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