WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces House Bill to Expand Nationwide Background Checks for Contractors Working with Children Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced the Comprehensive Health & Integrity in Licensing and Documentation Act (CHILD Act) of 2025, along with Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL). This bill ensures that all individuals wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-South Carolina, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Swift Action Needed to Address Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military Installations WASHINGTON--Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs held a hearing on "Securing the Skies: Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 30, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, last week, Vice President J.D. Vance with his Indian-American wife Usha, achieved a global recalibration for energy independence meeting with America's appreciated ally Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is an extraordinary recognition of the positive impact of IndianAmericans that the Second Lady of America  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on April 30, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, led by CEO Andy Carr, I am grateful for the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership, a vital public-private partnership that is essential for manufacturing in the Palmetto State. It provides strategies to improve profitability for job cre  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Scott Emphasizes Importance of Mitigation Strategies, Commonsense Regulations to Strengthen Insurance Markets Washington, D.C. - At today's Senate Banking Committee hearing, Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) highlighted the importance of bolstering mitigation efforts and ensuring coverage is based on sound actuarial and u  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Schatz Push Effort to Provide Resources to Improve Flood Mitigation Strategies The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act would help flood-prone communities end the costly cycle of repeated flooding and rebuilding. Washington, D.C. - Ahead of the committee's hearing entitled, "Examining Insurance Markets and the Ro  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Senate Passes Scott, Reed Resolution Designating April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month Washington, D.C. - Tonight, the Senate passed Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Jack Reed's (D-R.I.) resolution designating April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month. Recognized by the U.S. Senate since 2004, Financial Lite  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Scott Applauds Vice President Vance's South Carolina Visit WASHINGTON -- Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Nucor Steel Plant in Huger, South Carolina. "I am thankful that Vice President Vance took the time to visit Nucor Steel and see first-hand why South Carolina leads the nation in manufacturing. His visit today sh  more