Holding Congress Accountable For Government Shutdowns

When Congress can’t get the job done for the American people, they should stay in Washington until they do. I joined my Senate colleagues in introducing the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, because far too many Members of Congress have ignored the real effects that government shutdowns have on everyday Americans. This bill would make sure that Members stay in Washington until government funding bills are completed. Congress has a duty to keep the government funded and operating for the American people, and we cannot let federal workers and programs continue bearing the consequences of political games. 

Protecting Communities And Enforcing The Law

The Biden administration failed families across America with its reckless, open border policies. The United States is a nation of laws, and breaking them has consequences. The Detention Authority Clarification Act that I introduced is about making sure that no one who enters our country illegally evades removal. Illegal immigrants must be detained while awaiting deportation to ensure the safety of American citizens.

Read more about the legislation here.

Joe Sproles, a James Island resident and Vietnam veteran, is continuing to give back to his community, five decades after his military service. Joe started making handmade canes after seeing other veterans struggle to walk. He makes the canes from donated wood and handcrafts them into a one-of-a-kind cane. “I thought, ‘What can I do with my skill, my ability to help these veterans?’ And it just dawned on me: make them a cane,” Sproles said. “It was just something I feel that I needed to do to help my brothers and sisters.” Thank you for your service and continuous commitment to your community, Joe!

Read the full article here.

The Washington Times: PREDICT Act turns wastewater into a public health early-warning system

By: Senator Tim Scott

It may not sound glamorous, but wastewater surveillance is one of the most powerful health tools we have. That is why I introduced the PREDICT Act. It would ensure that this kind of early-warning capability reaches every corner of South Carolina and the rest of the nation.

I have long believed that the best kinds of government programs are those that work quietly in the background, preventing crises before they require emergency responses. Wastewater surveillance does exactly that.

When someone is infected with a virus-like influenza, measles or another infectious disease, they shed viral material through everyday biological functions, often before they even know they are sick. By monitoring what flows through our sewage systems, public health officials can detect an outbreak days or even weeks before hospital admissions begin to rise.

That is not just smart science; it is also lives saved.

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Read the op-ed here.

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