Opening Doors to Countless Opportunities

August 10, 2025 Dear Friend, Welcome back to my Week in Review newsletter. Please remember to follow me on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for regular updates on how I am serving the people of South Carolina! This week, South Carolina celebrated the resurgence of manufacturing in our state—from Century Aluminum’s $50 million investment in Berkeley County to the ribbon-cutting of the Savannah River National Laboratory’s Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative (AMC) in Aiken. These milestones reflect a strong commitment to innovation, economic growth, and job creation. The new AMC facility will serve as a cutting-edge hub for modernizing manufacturing processes, solidifying South Carolina’s role as a national leader in the future of American industry! “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” — Ephesians 4:2-3 News That You Can Use With natural disaster season approaching, now is the time to get prepared. My office has gathered important resources to help you and your family stay safe before, during, and after events like droughts, hurricanes, and storms. For assistance with disaster relief, insurance guidance, and local emergency contacts, please visit my website here for the latest information and support tools. Week in Review Making Farm Labor Costs More Practical South Carolina farmers need relief from Washington’s one-size-fits-all mandates that make it harder to keep their operations running. Reversing the Biden administration’s wage rate rule would make farm labor costs more practical and prevent cost increases for American families. That’s why I joined Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Congressman Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) in leading a bipartisan, bicameral effort urging Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to reform the Biden administration’s wage rate rule for farm workers on the H-2A visa program.  Read the full letter here! Opening Doors to Countless Opportunities Access to reliable high-speed internet is no longer a luxury – it's an economic necessity. The $218,000 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Project with the Hampton Country Government will help bridge the digital divide and ensure our rural communities have the connectivity they need to compete in the 21st century economy.  Read more about the investment here! Sharing the #SCSweetTea It is a proud and historic moment for Charleston as Shannon Verastequi becomes the city’s first female Postmaster in over 250 years of postal history! With nearly three decades of dedicated service, Ms. Verastequi embodies the leadership, integrity, and commitment to community that define public service at its best. I congratulate her on this well-earned achievement and look forward to the continued impact of her service. Read the full story here. In The News CNBC: Senate bill aims to increase affordable housing supply. Here’s what renters, home buyers need to know By Ana Teresa Solá August 1, 2025 A Senate committee approved a major housing bill this week, with a range of provisions that could make it easier for people to buy a home. On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs unanimously voted to advance the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025, which aims to increase the supply of affordable housing. The bill sponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., chairman of the committee, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., a ranking member, is the first bipartisan markup for housing in over a decade.  … Read the full article here! This Week on Social Media   Sincerely, Unsubscribe Click here to open a plain text version of this email  |  Click here to open this e-mail in its own browser window