WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Congressman Russell Fry (R-SC) and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) introduced the Grant Transparency Act of 2023. This legislation requires government agencies to provide competitive grant applicants with more information about their selection criteria and evaluation process. It is not always clear to state and local applicants why they are not awarded federal grant funding, especially if they   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has signed onto a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) expressing "supreme disappointment and resolute disapproval" about the decision to rescind the long-standing Senate dress code. "The Senate is a place of honor and tradition, and the Senate floor is where we conduct the business of the American people," wrote Gr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-South Carolina, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered the following opening remarks at today's legislative hearing titled "American Hydropower: Unleashing Reliable, Clean Power Across the U.S." UNLEASING MORE HYDROPOWER "Our goal on the Energy and Commerce Com  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) was presented with the 27th Annual Distinguished Christian Statesman Award. Given annually by the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship since 1996, this award seeks to honor individuals who combine excellence in public service with character and faith in God. "We should stop and thank the Lord that we live in an America, where any ki  more