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March 28, 2025

Dear Friend,

Welcome back to my Week in Review newsletter. Please remember to follow me on Facebook, XInstagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for regular updates on how I am serving the people of South Carolina!

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, I find myself reflecting both on the extraordinary women who have shaped history but also on the remarkable women in my own life—my mother, whose resilience and wisdom have been a constant guide, and my wife, whose strength and ambition inspire me daily. 

In South Carolina, we are fortunate to have a rich legacy of extraordinary women whose contributions have made lasting impacts on our communities. Donna Brin, the CEO and Founder of BFIT540 in Little River, SC, is a shining example of this legacy. Like her grandmother before her, Donna is using textiles as a means to innovate and inspire. She blends time-honored traditions with modern, sustainable practices, reshaping the industry and making a difference in her community. Donna is not just carrying on a family tradition—she is forging her own path, leading with vision, creativity, and a commitment to making a positive impact.

I’m incredibly proud to celebrate women like Donna, who are not only contributing to their communities but also making history here in the Palmetto state. Their work reminds us of the power of passion, innovation, and dedication to building a brighter, more sustainable future.

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Click the image above or click here to learn more about her inspiring work and the impact of BFIT540.

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."

Proverbs 31:25

Week in Review

Tackling Antisemitism on College Campuses 

The intention of taxpayer dollars for universities is to educate students, not promote and foster hate. We’ve witnessed campuses across our nation turn into cesspools for anti-Jewish, anti-Israel activists. To that end, I introduced the Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act, which would rescind federal funding from colleges and universities that encourage antisemitism or facilitate antisemitic events on campus. I remain dedicated to defending the rights of Jewish students to attend class peacefully and am proud to lead this effort. 

Read more about the legislation here and read an exclusive story about this legislation here.

Building a Future Where Every Mother and Child Can Thrive

Every mother deserves the opportunity to heal without having to choose between her recovery and her family. That's why I championed the Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act—to ensure that pregnant and postpartum women across the United States have access to the mental health and substance use disorder care they need. We must build a future where every mother and child can thrive, and I'm proud to lead this vital legislation that helps make that a reality. 

Read more about this legislation here!

Sharing the #SCSweetTea

I’m incredibly proud of the recent operation carried out by the Charleston-based Coast Guard vessel, cutter Stone. The crew’s commitment and expertise in intercepting a drug smuggling operation in the Eastern Pacific Ocean led to the seizure of nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine valued at over $517 million. This mission is part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s broader efforts to combat illegal narcotics and fishing, and it’s inspiring to see the Charleston crews playing such a crucial role. Their dedication to protecting our waters and upholding justice is not only securing our shores but also helping to safeguard international waters. The cutter Stone crew’s remarkable skills and determination in executing these high-risk operations are a powerful reminder of the vital work being done to combat illegal drug trafficking and keep our communities safe. Read more about their operation here!

In The News

Wall Street Journal: Good Night to a Biden Overdraft Rule

March 27, 2025

Congress isn’t producing memorable legislative achievements these days, so give the Senate credit for reversing some of the Biden Administration’s regulatory damage. The upper chamber on Thursday nixed a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau price control on overdraft fees, and now it’s up to the House to finish the job.

The Senate passed a resolution, 52-48, disapproving the CFPB overdraft rule. The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to scuttle rules with a majority vote within 60 days, along with the President’s signature. The edict capping overdraft fees was ripe for review, and Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley was the lone GOP dissenting vote.

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As Republican Tim Scott of South Carolina, who sponsored the resolution, explained on the floor, the practical effect would be to reduce banking services that Americans sometimes need in a financial pinch. “When you start capping this fee structure,” Sen. Scott said, “you start eliminating overdraft.”

Read the full article here!

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