Many people swear we learn everything we need to know in kindergarten. There is much truth to that. When we were children, our parents taught us helpful life lessons. Many lessons were learned as a consequence of bad decisions and were accompanied with a punishment, but their truth is undeniable.
Homeland Security
The United States confronts a wide array of threats at our U.S. borders and ports, ranging from terrorists who may have weapons of mass destruction, transnational criminals smuggling drugs or counterfeit goods, and unauthorized migrants intending to live and work in the United States. Border enforcement is a core element of the Department of Homeland Security's effort to control illegal migration, with the U.S. Border Patrol as the lead agency along most of our borders. We must control our borders and prevent those, who may harm us, from entering our country illegally. I am committed to working with my colleagues on the House Homeland Security Committee and others in Congress to ensure that our citizens remain safe and our homeland continues to be secure.
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Aug 11, 2015
In The News
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Congressman Tom Rice didn’t discuss presidential politics Tuesday at Joe’s Grill as more than 30 constituents wanted to hear about Iran, growing the economy, veterans and offshore drilling issues instead.
Even after the hour-long event — where people sipped coffee and fired off questions at the second-term Republican — Rice didn’t give any hints about which of the 17 Republican presidential primary candidates he was supporting.
May 22, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) announced today he will participate in the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Memorial Day March on Monday, May 25 to honor our community’s fallen heroes.
Apr 30, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 2029, FY2016 Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Appropriations.
Given the problems plaguing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), this legislation increases oversight measures and provides the agency with the funding needed to modernize VA health care facilities, reduce the disability claims backlog, fulfill veteran education benefits, improve employment training, and provide for homeless veterans.
Mar 3, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 240, legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through fiscal year 2015:
Feb 17, 2015
In The News
MARION, S.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, 7th Congressional District, paid a visit to constituents in Marion Monday afternoon for his “Coffee with Your Congressman” meetings in Marion and Johnsonville.
Nearly 100 people gathered at the Marion Opera House for the hour-long session that included a federal update from Rice.
Feb 16, 2015
In The News
Making a swing through his district, U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, 7th Congressional District, paid his first visit to Johnsonville. Rice had been in Dillon and Marion meeting with community leaders earlier in the day before his 3 p.m. stopover in the Shady Rest Restaurant for "Coffee with Your Congressman."
Feb 10, 2015
In The News
DARLINGTON, S.C. -- U. S. Rep. Tom Rice Jr. stopped by the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Monday morning to visit with constituents from the Seventh Congressional District. He was there to hear what voters in his district had to say and to listen to their concerns about government.
Nearly 20 people showed up to ask questions during his second “Coffee with your Congressman” of the day. His first was in Bennettsville.
Jan 14, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) released the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act:
Dec 4, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) released the following statement regarding the House passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3979, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015: