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It was a frustrating week in the House, and we won't sugarcoat it.

There is growing dissatisfaction among members with the ineffectiveness of the House. Aside from the One Big Beautiful Bill, we have relatively little to show for a full year. The dog chased the car, caught it, and now doesn't know what to do with it.

In response to mounting pressure, the Speaker promised to bring a Republican healthcare bill to the floor before the end of the year, a bill to reduce costs for American families. However, no one knows what it includes. The text hasn't been written. We'll see what materializes, but promises without plans don't pay anyone's medical bills.

Meanwhile, our office continues to do the hard work.

This week, the Oversight Committee passed two of our bills with unanimous bipartisan support:

The Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act passed 44-0. This legislation ensures federal contractors are hired based on skills and qualifications—not just degrees. It opens doors for hardworking Americans who've built their expertise through experience, not just credentials.

The SAMOSA Act, which we co-lead, passed 43-0. This bill strengthens how federal agencies manage and oversee software assets, improving accountability and protecting taxpayer dollars. Both bills now await floor consideration.

We also introduced two new pieces of legislation:

The Tax Fairness for Abuse Survivors Act protects domestic violence survivors from being held liable for the tax returns of their abusers. It codifies and strengthens IRS procedures to make relief easier to obtain and shields survivors from financial retaliation.

The Food Assistance Integrity and Responsibility (FAIR) Act requires EBT cards to include the cardholder's name and photograph, with identity verification at the point of sale. This protects the integrity of SNAP benefits and ensures assistance goes to those who need it.

That brings us to over 60 pieces of legislation introduced by us this year, with more to come.

The House may be struggling to find its footing, but we came here to legislate. And that's exactly what we're doing.
 

We secured a series of major victories in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), delivering key policy wins and securing critical investments for the Lowcountry’s military installations.

 

We helped deliver over $387.93 million in authorizations, or extensions of authorizations, for critical infrastructure projects in the Lowcountry at Joint Base Charleston, MCAS Beaufort, and MCRD Parris Island.

 

MAJOR POLICY VICTORIES

 

Protecting Women and Service Members:

  • Sec. 559A – Protects women's sports at Service Academies. See press release HERE
  • Sec. 564 – Revises Military Sexual Trauma Response Training to include available VA resources 
  • Sec. 702 – Provides rape kits be furnished to American DoW civilian workers and contractors at military medical treatment facilities overseas
  • Sec. 587 – Expands maternal health care resources on Military OneSource

 

Reforming the Department of War:

  • Sec. 901 – Prohibits DEI practices in DoW, eliminating DEI offices and trainings
  • Sec. 525 – Advances merit-based principles in military promotions (modified provision addressing command selection)

 

Animal Welfare:

  • Sec. 732 – Prohibits painful dog and cat research. See press release HERE. 

 

Strengthening U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation:

  • Sec. 1231 – Authorizes U.S.-Israel anti-tunneling cooperation
  • Sec. 1232 – Authorizes U.S.-Israel counter-unmanned aerial systems cooperation
  • Sec. 1234 – Authorizes U.S.-Israel emerging technology cooperation

 

Additional Key Provisions:

  • Sec. 1048 – Authorizes an Eastern Regional Range Complex
  • Sec. 831 – Advances Buy American Seafood principles for Countries of Concern. 
  • Sec. 563 – Requires analysis of potential UCMJ modifications regarding revenge porn and deepfakes
  • Sec. 4201 – Authorizes $2.5 million for Talent and Technology for Navy Power and Energy Systems
  • Sec. 319 – Establishes Advanced Nuclear Transition Working Group

 

LOWCOUNTRY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS

 

Rep. Mace secured over $387.93 million in military construction authorizations, or extensions of authorizations, for the Lowcountry:

 

Joint Base Charleston:

  • $65.4 million in FY26 authorization ($357.9 million authorized overall) for a Nuclear Power Training Facility Simulation Expansion. See press release HERE. 
  • $33 million in FY26 authorization for an Aeromedical Evacuation Facility.

 

MCAS Beaufort:

  • Extension of $122.6 million FY22 authorization for Aircraft Maintenance Hangar.

 

MCRD Parris Island:

  • Extension of $81.89 million and $85.04 million (total of $166.93 million) FY23 authorizations for Recruit Barracks.
 

We signed Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna's discharge petition to force a vote to BAN insider trading in Congress. This is Capitol Hill, not Wall Street. If you’re using public office to pad your stock portfolio, you have no business serving the American people.
 

Another busy week serving South Carolina’s First District.

**CONSTITUENT SERVICES**

Our team is currently managing 485 active cases, helping constituents navigate the IRS, VA, USCIS, and other federal agencies.

To date, we have returned over $37 million to South Carolinians who were owed money by the federal government.

Last week, we resolved a case for a constituent whose son had been waiting since October for Social Security Disability payments after correspondence was sent to an incorrect address. After our intervention, he will receive $15,836 in back pay, with monthly payments resuming in January. When our caseworker delivered the news, the constituent was moved to tears. This is the work that matters.

**IN THE DISTRICT**

Our office attended 18 events across the Lowcountry this week, including the National Medal of Honor event with first responders, facility tours at Cummins Inc. and MegaWatt Lasers, the 20th-anniversary celebration of The Sandbox Museum, and a visit to My Sister’s House.

**FEDERAL FUNDING**

We submitted letters of support for over $5.5 million in federal grants this week:

- $4 million for Beaufort Corridor Foundation education programs
- $1 million for North Charleston Police Department violence prevention initiatives
- $500,000 for Marshview Farm’s Farm to School program
 

We have helped local governments, nonprofits, small businesses, and organizations secure over $400 MILLION in federal grants since the start of 2024. These competitive awards span infrastructure, public safety, education, veterans, and economic and workforce development across South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

Federal grants are among the most competitive forms of funding in the nation, typically taking six to nine months from application to award. Mace’s office has supported or submitted letters for 25 successful federal grant applications since 2024 totaling over $400 million, with additional requests under review.

Infrastructure and Economic Development – $381 Million+

  • SCDOT Multimodal Project (I-526 Long Point Interchange): $195,000,000
  • Hilton Head Island Bridge Project: $120,000,000
  • Lowcountry Rapid Transit (BCDCOG): $25,900,000
  • Dorchester County BUILD Grant: $24,000,000
  • BCDCOG Round 2 Clean Fuels Infrastructure Grant: $6,602,400
  • Hilton Head Island Airport Terminal Program: $5,000,000
  • Beaufort Cyber Center: $1,300,000
  • Town of Moncks Corner Transportation Alternatives Program: $1,248,000
  • City of North Charleston RCE Grant: $1,000,000
  • Humanities Foundation Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: $1,000,000
  • Hilton Head Island Airport ATCT Grant: $300,000
  • Deveaux Bank NFWF Coastal Resilience Study: $209,400
  • Wassamasaw Tribe Community Development Block Grant: $75,000

Education and Workforce Development – $18 Million+

  • Beaufort County School District MSAP Grant: $14,300,000
  • University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) Nurse Retention HRSA Grant: $3,870,000
  • Peculiar Pigs Farm VAPG (Value-Added Producer Grant): $250,000

Public Safety and Law Enforcement – $2.3 Million+

  • City of Charleston Fire Department PSGP: $832,600
  • Hopeful Horizons DOJ LAV Grant: $500,000
  • Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office COPS Hiring Program: $500,000
  • Hanahan Police Department Officer Safety Equipment (GSA Program): Approved

Animal Welfare, Veterans and Community Support – $45,000+

  • Dorchester Paws Adoption Staff Grant: $30,000
  • Towns4Troops Summerville Grant: $10,000
  • Dorchester Paws Veterinary Services Grant: $5,000
  • Lowcountry Food Bank (GSA Surplus Generator Program): Approved
 

We met with Authorized Equipment Dealers to discuss apprenticeships and the growing need for skilled trades in South Carolina. They are creating high-paying, stable careers in equipment operation, diesel mechanics, and heavy machinery—no four-year degree required. LOWCOUNTRY FIRST.
 

We received twice as many applications as last year for a Congressional nomination to attend one of our U.S. Service Academies! Sixty-two brave SC-01 students applied for our nomination to attend a U.S. military academy and serve our country. America is in good hands!
 

We spent Saturday night in Hilton Head Island for the Heritage Classic Foundation Congressional Cup. 
 

We recently wrote an op-ed for The New York Times. You can read the full article HERE.

 

We spoke with Newsmax about how we have a Commander-in-Chief willing to defend the homeland without apology. You can watch the interview clip HERE. 
 

We spoke with Fox News twice about the attack on remove the two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. What we’re seeing today is exactly why Biden’s disastrous, chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal still matters. That collapse empowered extremists globally and weakened America. We are still dealing with the consequences. You can watch the first interview clip HERE and the second HERE. 
 

We held a virtual press conference to highlight our FAIR Act, which cracks down on EBT fraud and protects taxpayer dollars. Check out some of our coverage below: 
 

ABC News 4 covered our new bill, the Tax Fairness for Abuse Survivors Act, which strengthens protections for domestic violence survivors in the tax code. You can read the full article HERE. 
 

HERE ARE THE FACTS: Congresswoman Mace is NOT resigning. Serving South Carolina is the honor of her lifetime.
 

Attention Charleston and Beaufort: Our office is now accepting applications for spring district internships. If you are seeking meaningful, hands-on experience in constituent services, we encourage you to apply. Apply now and join us this spring at mace.house.gov/services/internships.
 
 

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Yours in Service,
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Rep. Nancy Mace

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