
Senator · SC · R
Former member (no longer serving)
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jul 11, 2026 · In the Senate since Jan 7, 2003
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37 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
S.Res. 786 · A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3052; text: CR S3061-3062)
S. 4671 · Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 3, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced May 20, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-98.
S. 4533 · Coast Guard Personnel Equipment Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4452 · Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 4430 · White House Safety and Security Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H3147-3146)
S. 3859 · A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · Native Americans
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 3805 · End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.
S. 3781 · A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 3765 · Medal of Sacrifice Act
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 3744 · A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 3605 · Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 549 · A resolution urging the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil from the Russian Federation.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 3546 · Sunset Section 230 Act
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.J.Res. 94 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during Government shutdowns.
Introduced Oct 29, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Oct 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 458 · A resolution extending the enforcement of certain budgetary points of order in the Senate.
Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Oct 21, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S7188)
S. 2978 · Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Introduced Oct 7, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 30, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
S.Res. 427 · A resolution designating October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6882; text: CR S6879)
S.Res. 426 · A resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2805 · Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 160.
S. 2644 · Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S.Res. 285 · A resolution designating July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Introduced Jun 17, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jun 17, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3441)