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Here is what the Schumer Shutdown, caused by Senate Democrats’ reckless obstruction, means for the Lowcountry:

 

-34,000 active-duty servicemembers in South Carolina are still required to work, but without pay. Federal law enforcement and TSA officers will also remain on the job without pay until the shutdown ends.

 

-25,000 federal employees in South Carolina face furloughs. Some will continue working without pay, while others will be sent home. All will receive back pay after the shutdown ends.

 

-Veterans’ services: VA medical facilities and clinics will remain open and most benefits will continue to be processed. However, some Veterans services may experience disruption and delays.

 

-Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Disability Insurance payments will continue. But certain services (like benefit verifications or processing overpayments) may pause and wait times for customer service could increase.

 

-Flood insurance: Existing NFIP policies remain valid and claims will be paid, but new policies, renewals, or coverage increases cannot be issued.

 

-Federal retirement benefits: Military and federal retirees will continue to receive their retirement checks, though new applications or changes may be delayed.

 

-Small businesses: SBA will pause most business loans, however the SBA Disaster Loan Program will continue.

 

-Housing: HUD, FHA and USDA will stop processing certain housing loans. VA will continue guaranteeing home loans.

 

-Disaster relief: FEMA will continue responding to emergencies, however limited funds may impact FEMA’s ability to respond fully to an emergency and long-term projects may face delays.

 

Our office will remain open. Please reach out at Mace.House.Gov/Contact.
 

We are calling on Senate Democrats to stop the brinkmanship and pass a clean bill now to reopen the government immediately instead of playing politics with Americans’ lives.

 

“Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats are holding the government hostage, demanding $1.5 trillion in reckless spending and partisan handouts like free healthcare for illegal immigrants, all paid for by the American people,” said Congresswoman Mace. “They don’t care if our troops go unpaid or if families suffer. Democrats would rather shut down the government to bankroll their far-left agenda and buy votes with handouts.”

 

On September 19, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, a clean continuing resolution to keep the government open through November 21. We voted in favor, along with 216 of our colleagues. Nearly every House Democrat voted no, and Senate Democrats blocked it, deliberately causing the government to shut down at midnight.

 

“If our service members are forced to work without pay, then Congress has no business cashing checks either,” Mace added. “I will not accept my salary until this Schumer Shutdown ends and our troops get the pay they’ve earned.”
 

We announced the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 which includes $357.9 million authorized for Joint Base Charleston, with $65.4 million authorized in FY26 to build a state-of-the-art Nuclear Power Training Facility Simulator at the base.

Our support for these authorizations strengthens Joint Base Charleston by focusing on critical training infrastructure and securing its role as a pillar of national defense and South Carolina’s future.

The NDAA sets annual defense policy and authorizations for the Department of War. With House passage complete, the NDAA now heads to the Senate for consideration.
 

We secured an amendment in the House-passed NDAA for Fiscal Year 2026 authorizing the death penalty under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for individuals convicted of raping a child.

“Child rape is not a crime you walk away from, it’s a crime demanding the harshest punishment we can deliver,” said Congresswoman Mace. “Through this amendment, military prosecutors are empowered to seek the death penalty for child rapists. We are sending an unmistakable message: predators don’t get second chances, they get execution.”

The amendment gives military prosecutors the authority to seek the death penalty for child rape, bringing accountability equal to the crime.

“With this amendment, we are rooting predators out of our ranks, protecting the innocent, and guaranteeing those who commit the most heinous of crimes pay the highest price,” Mace added.
 

We introduced the Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act, legislation to protect children from irreversible gender surgeries and permanently shut off taxpayer dollars for these procedures.

This legislation makes it a federal crime to knowingly perform or attempt gender-related medical experiments on minors, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison. The bill also permanently cuts off Medicare coverage, bans providers who perform these procedures from participating in Medicare, and blocks federal funds from subsidizing these procedures or health plans covering them.
 

We held a virtual press conference with local news outlets including WCBD News 2, ABC News 4, and Live 5 News to discuss $357.9 million authorized for Joint Base Charleston included in the House-passed NDAA. 

 

Check out our coverage:

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Live 5 News:

 

We went on Real Time with Bill Maher and talked about how President Trump is winning on every major issue and how child rapists should face the death penalty.

 

Catch the full Overtime segment here. 
 

Live 5 News highlighted our amendment in the House-passed NDAA, authorizing the death penalty under UCMJ for individuals convicted of raping a child, as well as our new bill, the Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act, which protects children from irreversible gender surgeries and permanently cuts off taxpayer dollars for these procedures.
 

We spoke with Newsmax about the dangerous rhetoric coming from the Left, our resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, and how Republicans are the party of normalcy and safety.
 

ABC News 4 covered our statement on former South Carolina House Rep. RJ May's decision to enter a guilty plea: 

"The allegations against former South Carolina State Representative RJ May aren’t just vile, they’re evil. His guilty plea proves it. He betrayed children, the public trust, and the most basic standards of human decency. Predators deserve the harshest penalties under the law. For child rapists, that should mean the death penalty. Our job is to protect kids, not coddle predators. And anyone who harms a child should know: justice will be swift, severe, and without exception," said Congresswoman Mace. 
 

Our office has successfully returned over $35 million to Lowcountry constituents through casework assistance.

From day one, we have made constituent service a top priority. Our office has provided critical support to residents navigating federal agencies, including veterans’ benefits, Social Security claims, Medicare assistance, and passport processing delays.

“Since taking office, our office has returned more than $35 million to constituents by breaking down bureaucratic barriers and holding federal agencies accountable to the people they serve,” said Congresswoman Mace. “Every dollar recovered and every case resolved represents a family supported, a veteran helped, or a neighbor given peace of mind. No one works harder for the Lowcountry than we do.”

Frequently addressed matters include:

  • Assistance with the Social Security Administration on disability applications, benefit appointments, and hearing requests;
  • Guidance regarding the Internal Revenue Service, including federal tax returns and Employee Retention Tax Credit claims;
  • Support with the Department of Veterans Affairs, covering community care appointments, patient care needs, and disability or benefits claims.

Our office stands ready to assist all constituents in need of federal casework support. Residents are encouraged to contact our Charleston or Beaufort offices directly, or to visit Mace.house.gov/constituentservices for additional information and assistance.
 

We released the following statement on the Charleston County magistrate judge James B. Gosnell Jr., who is facing charges in connection with sexually explicit images of children:

“The allegations against Judge Gosnell are sickening. Anyone who preys on children is a monster, and when the accused is a judge entrusted to uphold the law, the betrayal is even more vile. Our justice system must send a clear message: zero tolerance for those who exploit women and children. Protecting the most vulnerable in our community is not optional, it is the first duty of government. We wholeheartedly support the death penalty for child rapists," said Congresswoman Mace. "Federal investigators deserve recognition for acting quickly to stop this predator and to identify potential victims. We will not rest until every child is safe from abuse and every abuser is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
 

HUGE WIN IN COURT:  Sanctions Against Attorney Barrett Brewer And Patrick Bryant For Misconduct In Fake Blackmail Court Case

 

South Carolina attorney Barrett Brewer has been sanctioned for misconduct tied to the GLT2 lawsuit - a case Patrick Bryant filed to harass and defame his victims while he is the target of an active and ongoing SLED investigation. 

The order details how Bryant, GLT2 and his attorney, Brewer, knowingly issued improper subpoenas and conducted an unauthorized deposition, actions the judge said violated South Carolina’s rules of civil procedure. In other words, a severe abuse of the court process.

Rep. Mace welcomed the ruling, calling it “a clear message that the courts will not tolerate harassment or abuse of process. This isn’t about a lawyer making a simple mistake. This is about Bryant and his attorney Barrett Brewer weaponizing the legal system to harm victims and intimidate witnesses,” said Rep. Mace. “The judge looked at the facts in this case and came down on the side of truth and justice for all.”

Mace added, “I look forward to pursing all available legal avenues to hold these guys accountable for making up all sorts of wild lies, for the fake news headlines that will cost them dearly.  I’m fighting against the weaponization of the same justice system that tried to take down Donald Trump as it tries to take me down too. And, like Trump, I hope they have saved up for this fight, cause I’m coming for them. I won’t back down.” 

 

Read the full release here. 
 
 
 

Yours in Service,
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Rep. Nancy Mace

Member of Congress