#LowcountryFirst Newsletter | January 30th, 2021
Keeping My Promises to You
Friends,
 
It's taken longer than any of us would've liked, but Congress has finally started getting down to the business of doing the job we were sent here to do.
 
I made four very specific promises to you and the Lowcountry:

  • I promised to force Washington to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure
  • I promised to make our veterans a top priority for Congress, not an afterthought
  • I promised to do all in my power to defend your liberties from a runaway federal government
  • I promised to protect Parris Island for generations to come

This week, I moved closer to making good on all of these promises. I was selected to serve on three key House committees: Transportation & Infrastructure, House Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight & Reform. All three of these committees put me in the best position to support the Port of Charleston and our highways, advocate for our veterans to get the care they deserve, and block Washington from inserting itself into the Lowcountry way of life. This is an incredible opportunity, one that I intend to use to keep my promises to you.
 
On Thursday, I introduced my very first bill aimed at protecting Parris Island. I promised you all my very first act as congresswoman would be to defend Parris Island. Parris Island is not only fundamental to our national defense, but also supports 6,000 jobs and $800 million in economic activity. Parris Island is an integral part of our Beaufort community and the Palmetto State. My bill will ensure it remains open to train marines for generations to come.
 
The highlight of my week was the opportunity to meet with so many amazing constituents like you. I toured Parris Island, visited Palmetto State Armory, and learned from local business leaders. I ran to put the Lowcountry first, and I am fully committed to doing just that.
 
With our recent committee assignments, our team is in a great position to ensure YOUR priorities are put front and center before Congress, and that I have every tool available to put the #LowcountryFirst.
 
So, it's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work!
 
Sincerely,
Congresswoman Nancy Mace
News of Note
At age 17, Nancy Mace dropped out of high school... In January, at age 43, she was sworn into Congress representing the people of South Carolina’s 1st District. Mace says teenage her would’ve been surprised to know she’d even be alive at age 43, let alone serving in Congress.
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace will join the House Committee on Transportation as a freshman lawmaker, making good on one of her early congressional goals. “One of the promises I made to the people of the Lowcountry when I ran for Congress was that I would work to restart our economy and rebuild America,” Mace, R-Charleston, told The Post and Courier.
Congresswoman Nancy Mace has been selected to serve on the House Oversight and Reform Committee. “One of the most important checks Congress has on the executive branch is its ability to hold it accountable to the American people. It’s so important, our Founders wrote it into Article I of our Constitution." Mace said. "I’ve never shied away from telling the truth, and as a Member of the Oversight and Reform Committee, I will make sure President Biden and his cabinet do the same."
Six S.C. Republicans co-sponsored a new version of the “Parris Island Protection Act” introduced in Congress on Thursday, months after the Beaufort and Port Royal communities were startled by the news that the U.S. Marine Corps may close the boot camp. The bill would prohibit the use of federal funds to close or plan the closure of the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, which is one of two Marine training depots in the country.
Mace on the Move
Shooting at the test range in Palmetto State Armory's manufacturing facility
Touring Parris Island with Brig. Gen. Julie L. Nethercot and her staff
Visiting our district service office in Beaufort with our dedicated local staff
Being Social