Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting with Emanuel County Sheriff, Jeff Brewer. No matter where I travel in the 12th District, I make it a priority to sit down with our sheriffs and law enforcement officers to hear about the needs of our communities. The upstanding men and women of our nation's law enforcement are tasked with keeping our neighborhoods, families, and loved ones safe. For that, we must always give them our respect and gratitude.
As your Congressman, I will always proudly support our law enforcement professionals—which is why I voted in favor of several bills aimed at ending soft-on-crime policies and keeping violent criminals out of America's communities:
H. Con. Res. 96: Expresses congressional support for the brave men and women in law enforcement who risk their lives to uphold our rule of law and keep Americans safe, recognizes their extraordinary sacrifice, and acknowledges their many contributions to our communities.
H.R. 6260: the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act: Amends the federal criminal statute dealing with insurance-related crimes to include corporate, for-profit, and non-profit entities that post bail for defendants, subjecting charitable bail funds to federal insurance fraud laws and state licensing requirements, and requiring their employees to pass criminal background checks.
H.R. 5625: the Cashless Bail Reporting Act: Requires the Attorney General to publish a list of state and local governments that implement reckless bail “reform” policies allowing people who have been accused of certain violent crimes to be released pending trial on personal recognizance or upon execution of an unsecured appearance bond.
We cannot have freedom without safety, and we cannot have safety without the men and women willing to defend it. Every shift, every call, every sacrifice matters. If you would like to learn more about my work in Congress, please sign up for my eNewsletter. Additionally, be sure to follow me online on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
