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Scott, Finance Committee Republicans Demand Answers on IRS Use of Massive Funding Boost

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Finance Committee Republicans in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig, requesting detailed plans for how the agency will spend the massive $80 billion injection of funds provided through the Democrats' latest spending bill, including whether it will fix existing problems and satisfy the critical need for improved customer service, transparency, and accountability.… more...

Scott Introduces Bill to Protect Parental Rights, Combat Indoctrination in Schools

Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Parental Rights Over the Education and Care of Their (PROTECT) Kids Act, to protect parental rights by preventing schools from concealing information about students' gender from their parents.… more...

Scott, Finance Committee Republicans Demand Accountability for Continued Late Release of Medicare, Social Security Trustees Reports

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Finance Committee Republicans in a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), requesting the agency monitor the managing trustee's flagrant disregard for statutory deadlines. Required by law, the Medicare and Social Security Trustees reports are to be issued no later than April 1, yet the 2021 and 2022 reports were issued August 31 and June 2, respectively.… more...

In the News

Biden owes us answers for failures in Afghanistan

One year ago, on August 26, thirteen brave United States service members-11 Marines, one Army soldier, and one member of the Navy-lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Kabul. These men and women were killed while protecting U.S. citizens, assets, and allies from a Taliban siege during President Biden's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. It was one of the single deadliest days in the 20-year history of the war. The horror of that day was followed by words of condolence for their loved ones, posthumously honoring the fallen with the Congressional Gold Medal, and a vow from the president that the ISIS affiliate responsible for the attack would pay.… more...

On July 4th, I celebrate my remarkable journey which is only possible in America

Two hundred forty six years ago today, the American experiment was born. In our birth certificate, the Declaration of Independence, our Founding Fathers spelled out the fundamental rights given to us all by our Creator. They envisioned a nation built on freedom and fairness.… more...

Senators unveil bipartisan criminal justice reform package

A broad coalition of senators lined up Wednesday behind the bill, including Republican Sens. Mike Lee of Utah, Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott of South Carolina, Jeff Flake of Arizona, Roy Blunt of Missouri, and Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Patrick Leahy of Vermont and Cory Booker of New Jersey.… more...

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Compassion in the Classroom

This is proof-positive that it takes a village to raise a child. Baby Aria is no exception and Dr. Reed was up to the task! Math class can definitely be challenging but with support from professors like this, a 4.0 GPA is right around the corner.… more...

Honoring Black Civil War Soldiers

The 1st South Carolina regiment is a testament to the extraordinary courage of African American soldiers during the most tumultuous time in our country's history. The rediscovery of this vital piece of our nation's story by General Hodges and Colonel Allen is phenomenal and should be shared by all.… more...

Upstate STEM Grant

I've often said that a quality education is the closest thing to magic. Creating opportunities for low-income families to experience that magic is integral to the future of South Carolina.… more...