Mark Sanford (Archived)

A look back at some of the things we were able to accomplish these past few years in which I’ve been honored to serve the South Carolina Lowcountry... sanford.house.gov/sites/sanford.…

Merry Christmas! facebook.com/11838798503765…

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... facebook.com/11838798503765…

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) @RepThomasMassie Here are my thoughts... facebook.com/11838798503765…

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... facebook.com/11838798503765…

Back in September, @RepJimCooper 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... ntu.org/foundation/det…

A recap of some of our legislative efforts of the last 5+ years… sanford.house.gov/sites/sanford.…

Conversation with Rep. Mark Sanford (@RepSanfordSC) – 8:30pm ET on C-SPAN cs.pn/2QUwvlH

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... facebook.com/11838798503765…

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... facebook.com/11838798503765…

Earlier this week @RepTomRice 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... postandcourier.com/politics/sc-s-…

As a Republican-controlled Congress pushes through "feel-good" bills in its final days, @RepSanfordSC and @RepTomRice have been voting "present" on those bills in protest. “Why have we put major, substantive urgent issues on the back burner?” bit.ly/2RTVh2x

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... facebook.com/11838798503765…

Very rarely do I ever vote “present”. Yet yesterday I did so two times. Here’s why... facebook.com/11838798503765…

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...

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... sanford.house.gov/sites/sanford.…

...here's the letter we sent to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross...

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...

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. facebook.com/11838798503765…

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