Ralph Norman
U.S. Representative · SC-5 · Republican
Statements and posts
51 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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45 statements
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Reintroduced bill to increase capital loss deduction limits and index them for inflation.
“The $3,000 capital loss deduction hasn’t changed since 1978, and everyday Americans shouldn’t be penalized because Congress failed to update an outdated number”
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Rep. Ralph Norman Welcomes $167 Million for Rural Health Funding for South Carolina
Announced $167 million in rural health grants for 228 South Carolina healthcare providers.
“Nearly 20% of South Carolinians live in rural communities, and they should not have to drive hours just to receive quality health care”
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Rep. Ralph Norman Secures Four Amendments in House-Passed FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
Secured four amendments in House-passed FY27 National Defense Authorization Act.
“Passing these amendments in the House is a major win, but the work isn't complete until they're included in the final FY27 NDAA and signed into law”
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South Carolina Hero Major James Capers Jr. Awarded Medal of Honor
Praised President Trump for awarding Medal of Honor to retired Marine Major James Capers Jr.
“Yesterday was a historic day for our nation and a long-overdue moment of recognition for an American hero.”
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Norman Moves to Expose Criminal Illegal Aliens Released Into U.S. Communities
Introduced the Worst of the Worst Act requiring ICE to publish database of criminal illegal aliens released into U.S. communities.
“Americans have a right to know when violent criminals are being released into their communities”
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Norman Bill Cracks Down on DEI Abuse in Federal Research Funding
Introduced bill to prohibit DEI requirements in federal research grant awards.
“Taxpayer-funded research should be awarded based on merit, innovation, and results, not DEI-driven activist handouts”
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President Trump Signs Bill to Authorize Medal of Honor for Maj. James Capers Jr.
President Trump signed bill authorizing Medal of Honor for retired Marine Major James Capers Jr.
“Today, we right a decades-long wrong and honor a warrior who embodies the very best of America”
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Norman Introduces Election Infrastructure Integrity Act to Safeguard U.S. Elections
Introduced bill to safeguard U.S. elections from foreign cyber threats and supply chain vulnerabilities.
“The American people deserve to know exactly who is involved in facilitating their elections”
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Norman Leads House Effort to Unlock Life-Saving Islet Transplants for Americans with Diabetes
Introduced legislation to reclassify pancreatic islets as organs to enable islet transplants for diabetics.
“Americans living with type 1 diabetes deserve access to critical treatments that can improve and even save their lives”
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Congressman Norman's Bill to Award Major James Capers Jr. Medal of Honor Passes Senate
Senate passed bill authorizing Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Marine Major James Capers Jr.
“Major James Capers, Jr. demonstrated extraordinary courage and leadership during the Vietnam War, risking everything to save his fellow Marines while severely wounded”
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Congressman Norman Introduces Bill to End Automatic Pay Raises for Members of Congress
Introduced a bill to eliminate automatic pay adjustments for members of Congress.
“Congress is the only place in America where you can fail the people you represent and still expect a raise”
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Congressman Norman Responds to Supreme Court Decision Regarding President Trump's Tariffs
Criticized Supreme Court decision against Trump's tariffs; called for fair and reciprocal trade.
“Today’s ruling is disappointing when America has been treated unfairly in global trade for far too long”
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Congressman Norman’s Catawba Nation Legislation Advances Out of House Natural Resources Committee
Advanced legislation amending the Catawba Indian Tribe Land Claims Settlement Act through House Natural Resources Committee.
“South Carolina’s Catawba Nation has a long and important history in our state”
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House Passes Congressman Norman Bill to Strengthen Rural Community Banks
House passed bill directing study to strengthen rural banks and credit access.
“I am proud to see Congress take action to protect rural communities across our nation”
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Passed bill authorizing Medal of Honor for Vietnam War veteran James Capers Jr.
“With the House passage of this bill, we take an important step toward giving Major Capers the recognition his service and sacrifice have long deserved”
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Congressman Norman Introduces Amendment to Strike Senate-Added LHHS Earmarks from FY26 Minibus
Introduced amendment to strike Senate earmarks from FY26 Labor-HHS appropriations bill.
“The American people deserve transparency in how their hard-earned tax dollars are spent”
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Congressman Norman Reintroduces the Earmark Elimination Act Amid Rampant Fraud Scandals Nationwide
Reintroduced legislation to permanently ban federal earmarks across all appropriations bills.
“For too long, earmarks have become a way for Washington insiders to steer taxpayer dollars to pet projects instead of prioritizing fiscal responsibility”
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Congressman Norman Introduces the Rural Depositories Revitalization Study Act
Introduced bill directing federal regulators to strengthen rural banking sector.
“When a community loses its local bank, it loses far more than a storefront. It loses a lifeline”
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Introduced resolution to censure Delegate Stacey Plaskett for coordinating with Jeffrey Epstein on congressional business.
“Jeffrey Epstein was a predator who exploited minors. The idea that any Member of Congress would coordinate with him on official proceedings is beyond comprehension”
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Congressman Norman Reintroduces Bill to Restore Oversight and Accountability at the CBO
Reintroduced bill requiring Congressional Budget Office director to appear before budget committees twice yearly.
“Washington is steering this country toward a $39 trillion debt cliff”
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Democrats Say The Quiet Part Out Loud
Attacked Democrats for using government shutdown as political leverage against Republicans.
“Democrat Whip Katherine Clark admitted what we all knew — Democrats are fine with Americans suffering if it gives them leverage for their radical political demands to give healthcare for illegal aliens, support LGBT programs in foreign countries, and add on $1.5 trillion in spending”
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Condemned judge's decision to free accused accomplice in 2020 murder case, citing soft-on-crime policies.
“Yet this judge let a violent offender remain free, proof of how liberal, soft-on-crime policies fail victims and endanger communities.”
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Congressman Norman Ranked Among Most Aligned with President Trump
Announced recognition as one of Congress members most aligned with President Trump's policies.
“President Trump is leading our country with strength and common sense — and I’m proud to stand with him”
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Congressman Norman Demands Answers From SLED After Murder of Logan Federico
Demanded answers from state law enforcement on murder by repeat offender.
“An incomplete rap sheet is not a clerical error; it’s a public safety failure with deadly consequences”
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Congressman Norman Statement on Israel-Hamas Peace Deal
Praised Trump's announcement of Israel-Hamas peace agreement as achieving peace through strength.
“Today’s peace deal between Israel and Hamas is a step in the right direction and long overdue. I commend the Israeli people for showing unwavering strength in the face of terror, and I give full credit to President Trump for his leadership in making this deal happen.”
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