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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Friday July 26, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Graham Introduces Legislation to End Financial Support For Terrorist Iranian Regime
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today introduced legislation to hold countries accountable for financially supporting Iran. During the Trump Administration, Iranian crude exports dropped as low as 300,000 barrels per day. Yet according to United Against Nuclear Iran, under the Biden Administration, Iran exported nearly 1.4 million barrels of oil a day in October 2023 alone. The Tariffs Fo  more

Hearing Wrap Up: Duplicative & Inconsistent Regulations Are Harming Industry Cybersecurity Capabilities; Harmonization is Needed
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, issued the following news release: The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation held a hearing titled, "Enhancing Cybersecurity by Eliminating Inconsistent Regulations." Members discussed how companies operating in critical areas like energy, financial services, tra  more

House Oversight Subcommittee on Cybersecurity Chairwoman Mace Opens Hearing on Eliminating Inconsistent Regulations to Enhance Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, issued the following news release: Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled "Enhancing Cybersecurity by Eliminating Inconsistent Regulations."In her opening statement, Subcommi  more

Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Label Taliban As Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace stands boldly against the recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan by introducing the "Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2024." This legislation sends a clear message to the Middle East: the United States will not legitimize a regime controlled by terrorists. "Freedom and justice demand we reject tyranny and oppression in all  more

Rep. Nancy Mace Opens Hearing on Eliminating Inconsistent Regulations to Enhance Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled "Enhancing Cybersecurity by Eliminating Inconsistent Regulations." In her opening statement, Subcommittee Chairwoman Mace highlighted how federal regulations intended to mitigate cybersecurity risk often subject key in  more

Sen. Scott Hosts 14th Annual Prayer Breakfast
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today hosted the 14th Annual South Carolina Prayer Breakfast, joined by Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.), Senate Chaplain Barry Black, the South Carolina congressional delegation, and hundreds of South Carolinians. Senator Scott focused his remarks on the theme of Proverbs 13:12: "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life." "I talked a lot ab  more

Sen. Scott: National Security Policies Must Maximize Domestic Growth, Economic Pain for Adversaries
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Scott highlighted the negative impact the administration's export control policies, including the Commerce Department's interim final rule curtailing firearms exports, have on local economies in South Carolina and across the country. At today's U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing focused on advancing national security through export controls, investment security,  more

Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Scott: National Security Policies Must Maximize Domestic Growth, Economic Pain for Adversaries
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: At today's U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing focused on advancing national security through export controls, investment security, and the Defense Production Act, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) stressed the importance of U.S. economic leadership and called out the Biden adminis  more