Official Newsletter   Official Newsletter It’s been a crazy past several weeks but we want to update you on everything our team has been doing. From Hurricane Debby to hosting Tuesday’s Children at our DC office, we are hard at work serving the Lowcountry. This is a longer newsletter than usual so we are dividing it by each week! Our newsletter is the best way to receive regular updates on our 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. Hurricane Debby Made Land Fall Last week, Hurricane Debby made landfall twice in South Carolina. It brought flooding, strong winds, and even a couple tornados in the Lowcountry. We want you to know that our office is working closely with numerous departments and local leaders to ensure residents are safe and have shelter while damage assessments are on going. We got off a call with FEMA and they’ve updated us on the disaster response throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. If you need assistance, please contact our office at Mace.House.Gov/Contact.   Our Work In the Lowcountry   Our Office Teamed Up With Meals On Wheels: Last week, in the middle of Tropical Storm Debby, we joined Meals On Wheels volunteers to deliver meals in the Lowcountry. A meal and a friendly face can turn someone's entire day around. Despite the wind and rain, @ECMealsOnWheels was committed to ensuring that no one in our community went hungry. We witnessed firsthand how a warm meal and a friendly face can truly brighten someone's day, especially during difficult times. Cat experiments stopped at US Department of Veterans Affairs: In a historic move, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has decided to halt all scheduled experiments involving cats, marking the end of such testing at the VA. This decision follows our office’s relentless advocacy and efforts alongside the White Coat Waste Project. The experiments, which included implanting medical devices in cats, will no longer proceed. This milestone represents a major victory in our continued efforts to promote animal welfare and ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars. You can read our statement here. Our Office was awarded the Hero of Main Street Award Our office has been recognized as a 2024 "Hero of Main Street" by the National Retail Federation for our efforts in supporting the retail sector and small businesses in the Lowcountry. Excessive regulation and red tape have stifled small businesses, and with our state's retail industry contributing $69.2 billion to the U.S. GDP, it is essential to create an environment where job creators can succeed. Our office remains committed to advocating for policies that support and empower local businesses. You can read our press release here or by clicking the photo above. August 5th - 9th Our Team Went Out And Filled Sandbags For Our Local Small Businesses and Constituents: You can read our full statement on Hurricane Debby and the disaster relief provided by agencies across the state here. Make sure you stay safe and get a plan in place to prepare for storms like this in the future. Visit Mace.House.Gov/DisasterResources for more information. In the News: Rep. Nancy Mace to Fox News: Kamala Harris as Border Czar, Crowdstrike, and Cheatle Resignation   July 29th - August 3rd   Our National Debt Passes $35 TRILLION & Three Year High Unemployment: Recent economic data paints a troubling picture for our nation. The July jobs report revealed unemployment rising to 4.3% - a three-year high and the fourth consecutive monthly increase. Simultaneously, many of you have shared your struggles with the rising cost of living, as inflation continues to outpace wage growth. Most alarmingly, our national debt has surpassed $35 trillion - over $104,000 for every American. These indicators clearly show that current policies are failing hardworking Americans, leading to job insecurity, decreased purchasing power, and an unsustainable debt burden on future generations. Our office is championing responsible spending, tax policies that let you keep more of your hard-earned money, and initiatives to create real, sustainable economic growth. We Introduced a Bill To Modernize the VA with Blockchain Technology On Tuesday, July 30th, we introduced a new bill called the "Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2024,” and here’s why: The Department of Veterans Affairs has been struggling with outdated systems, some dating back to the 1990s. These old systems are not just slow and inefficient; they also put our veterans' personal and medical information at risk of cyber attacks. Our bill aims to change this by directing the VA to study the potential of blockchain technology, also known as distributed ledger technology. Cody Carbone, Chief Policy Officer at The Digital Chamber, also noted that blockchain technology could significantly improve veterans' lives by ensuring they receive their benefits and services in a transparent and secure manner. Our full press release can be found here. Our Office Hosted Tuesday's Children On Thursday, August 1st, our office had the privilege of hosting a very special group: Tuesday's Children. This remarkable organization provides healing and community for families who have been changed by terrorism, military conflict, or mass violence. Tuesday's Children offers a wide range of youth mentoring programs, adult and family services, and community outreach initiatives. We were privileged to welcome these inspiring individuals to Capitol Hill and provide them with a tour of the Capitol building. Our team took them through our office and shared insights into the inner workings of Congress. We discussed the legislative process, the roles of legislative and communications teams, and how we work to serve our constituents in the Lowcountry. The most meaningful part of their visit was undoubtedly the opportunity to hear their personal stories. Hosting Tuesday's Children was a humbling experience that we won't soon forget. Task Force to Investigate the Assassination Attempt on Donald J. Trump Also this week, the house established a bipartisan task force to investigate the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, which resulted in the death of an innocent victim. This comes after the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability heard testimony from Kimberly Cheatle, former director of the USSS. You can watch our line of rapid fire questions here. The task force consists of seven Republicans and six Democrats, chosen by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. This taskforce will ensure that the investigation is comprehensive and gets answers for the victims and the American people. In the News: The Times: ‘I said what everyone was thinking’: the woman who roasted the Secret Service NextGov: Legislation from Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., would require VA to explore the benefits and risks of using distributed ledger technology Full South Carolina Prayer Breakfast Speech You can watch our full speech at the South Carolina Prayer Breakfast clicking the image above or by clicking here.   Are your neighbors aware of everything our team is doing in DC and in the district? Be sure to share our newsletter with them! They can sign up for it by visiting Mace.House.Gov or by clicking here. Our office is committed to transparency and we want to make sure you get all the information you need!   Yours in Service, Congresswoman Nancy Mace Need Help with a Federal Agency? Call us today. If you or someone you know ever needs assistance with a federal agency, we are just a phone call away and are ready to help you! Please contact our Beaufort Office at (843) 521-2530, our Mount Pleasant Office at (843) 352-7572. You can also file a case online here. I am honored to have the opportunity to represent you. Have news or updates to share? Email us!  If you have updates regarding events in the community or other news to share from across Lowcountry, please visit here. Love sunsets and dogs? Us too. Be sure to submit your favorite Sunset photos here or a photo of your dog here. Our team will try to include as many of your updates from around #SC01 as we can each week Our Company | Contact Us | FAQs | Privacy Policy Rep. 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