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Hurricane Preparedness - Each of the 1st Congressional District's 5 counties is at risk of being impacted by a hurricane or tropical storm. Learn more about how to prepare and what to do once a storm strikes.

Energy Solutions - "All of the Above" solutions to our nation's energy challenges. Click here to find out more about my efforts to encourage conservation and efficiency, promote alternative fuels, and increase environmentally-responsible production of American energy.

Veterans' Affairs - I am committed to providing our veterans with the services they have earned. As a member of the VA Committee here in the House, I have been proud to lead the fight for increased VA health funding and other priorities for our nations veterans.

Homeland Security - Ensuring the security of our homeland is critically important. From improving port security to ensuring that our first responders have the tools they need, I am committed to the security of our nation.

Border Security - I am proud to have a strong record of supporting efforts to secure our borders and reduce illegal immigration to protect our national security and economic stability. Until we secure the border and effectively enforce the immigration laws on the books, illegal immigration will continue.

Transportation - We must meet our transportation challenges head on. As a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, I am proud to work with my colleagues on critical issues such as congestion, freight movement, and high-speed passenger rail.

Health Care - Rising health care costs have placed a burden on our families and the businesses that struggle to provide these benefits to their employees. I am a strong supporter of efforts to improve access to affordable, high quality health care.

  Education - The children of South Carolina deserve an education that will adequately prepare them for the challenges they will face in the future. We must build upon the successes in recent years to improve our public school systems while also increasing access to education after high school.
  Environment & Wildlife - Careful stewardship of our coastal environment and wildlife in South Carolina and addressing national needs are my top priorities as a senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee.