Dear fellow South Carolinians,

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Tax Reform 

Tax reform is critical for American families. We need a simplified system that helps hardworking Americans. Our current tax code is antiquated, and a fair system tailored for the 21st century is long overdue. Our system should not make it more difficult for working Americans; it should encourage success and a chance at the American Dream. 

When we discuss tax reform, our focus needs to be on raising incomes, especially for those who haven’t seen a raise in decades, more jobs, and a major boost in our nation’s economy. We must simplify our tax code. We must do what we can to ensure every American has the opportunity to succeed. Simply put, I want to help you #KeepYoMoney. Watch “Between Two Chambers” here to see Rep. Kevin Brady and I discuss how we, in the House and Senate, can help millions of hardworking Americans and simplify the code.

Solution Sundays
We can disagree without being disagreeable. Love must defeat hate. Anger, frustration and seclusion will not help us get to the root of the problem. Instead, let us remember the strength of unity and reach out to one another. 

Last summer, Senator James Lankford and I started the “Solution Sundays” initiative, encouraging people to step outside of their homogeneous pool and venture into a different territory in order to learn as much as they can about someone else. The goal is to help folks break down walls so that we can understand each other better and move towards uniting our country. We hope this can influence productive dialogue on race. You can hear more about our initiative here.

Around the State
Last week, I enjoyed some time in our great state. On Monday night, I was honored to speak at the Lakelands Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) banquet, and on Tuesday I attended the Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber Annual Legislative luncheon. It is always great to spend time with fellow South Carolinians!

Sincerely,

Tim