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Spratt Votes for Defense Bill to Modernize Military, Improve Troop Safety, Strengthen National Security
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today joined a majority of his House colleagues in voting to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill will modernize our military, increase benefits for our troops and their families, and fully fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Spratt Introduces "Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act"
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) issued the following statement today after introducing the "Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2010," a legislative proposal to increase the powers of policy makers to eliminate wasteful spending through a procedure known as expedited rescission.

Spratt Introduces Bill to Continue Low-Income Students' Access to College and Preserve Thousands of Jobs
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today introduced legislation to extend the life of the Perkins Loan program, giving 500,000 low-income students greater access to college each year and providing jobs to thousands who administer and service the loans nationwide.

Spratt Congratulates Newberry County Sheriff's Office
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today congratulated the Newberry County Sheriff's Office on being selected as one of 30 national finalists for the 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

Spratt Introduces Bill to Help Textile Industry
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today joined in introducing a bipartisan bill to give the federal government the resources, authority, and direction to better enforce textile and apparel trade obligations.