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Mark Sanford Dec 21
It’s been a long and chaotic week given all the explosions on the Hill that have ranged from the General Mattis resignation to the looming government shutdown that will likely come at midnight...
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Mark Sanford Dec 20
Quick update here. Last night’s votes went late and it looks like that was a precursor to the way things will go today. Three things at play: 1) it’s end of year/session 2) we’re in for a fight on wall funding 3) Here are my thoughts...
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Mark Sanford Dec 20
Last night we had a series of ten suspension votes whose topics ranged from fisheries management to educational programs on heart disease. Here are my vote explanations...
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Mark Sanford Dec 18
Back in September, and I introduced legislation to give Congress a more proactive role in implementing trade policy. It’s vital Congress reclaim its seat at the table in debating trade & tariffs...
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Mark Sanford Dec 17
A recap of some of our legislative efforts of the last 5+ years…
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CSPAN Dec 15
Conversation with Rep. Mark Sanford () – 8:30pm ET on C-SPAN
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Mark Sanford Dec 14
Earlier this week the House passed H.R. 7217, the IMPROVE Act, which seeks to improve care for both children and seniors with complex medical needs. Notably, it extends & funds the Medicaid “Money Follows the Person” program. Here’s my vote explanation...
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Mark Sanford Dec 13
Yesterday, the House voted on the conference report for H.R. 2, better known as the Farm bill. I voted against it and it passed 369-47. Here’s my vote explanation...
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Mark Sanford Dec 13
Earlier this week and I were the only members of the House to vote “present” on a pair of bills. For those who missed my vote explanation, here’s more from today’s Post & Courier...
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The Post and Courier Dec 13
As a Republican-controlled Congress pushes through "feel-good" bills in its final days, and have been voting "present" on those bills in protest. “Why have we put major, substantive urgent issues on the back burner?”
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Mark Sanford Dec 12
Today the House voted on the rule for H.R. 2, the 2018 Farm bill. I voted against it, and it passed narrowly 206 to 203. Here’s my vote explanation...
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Mark Sanford Dec 11
Very rarely do I ever vote “present”. Yet yesterday I did so two times. Here’s why...
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Mark Sanford Dec 11
Votes are keeping me in Washington today, but I’ll be there in spirit as the fight continues to push back against efforts to advance offshore drilling. My statement...
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Mark Sanford Dec 10
These past 5+ years I’ve tried my best to represent the views of the people of the Lowcountry – whether it was fighting for the taxpayer or protecting & preserving our unique quality of life. It’s been an honor. Here’s a recap of some of our efforts...
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Mark Sanford Dec 7
Replying to @RepSanfordSC
...here's the letter we sent to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross...
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Mark Sanford Dec 7
Yesterday, I joined 92 of my House colleagues in continuing to push back against this administration’s efforts to advance offshore drilling in the Atlantic. Coastal communities up & down the eastern seaboard have spoken out & indeed it’s these local voices that matter most...
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Mark Sanford Dec 6
About a year ago our second son, Landon, wrote a host of living legends in hope that they might offer him wisdom. His question: What would you say to your 20-year old self? Long story short, only one legend wrote back: former President George HW Bush.
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Mark Sanford Dec 5
For constituents needing assistance, our offices are open normal business hours today (8:30am - 5:30pm). Charleston: 843-352-7572 Beaufort: 843-521-2530
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Mark Sanford Dec 1
Saddened to hear news of the passing of President George HW Bush. He led a distinguished life of public service to his country and his affinity for skydiving was truly something else. May he Rest In Peace.
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Mark Sanford Nov 28
We’re officially moved out of Rayburn 2211 and into makeshift office for the next month... cubicle #62!
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