Dear fellow South Carolinians, 

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Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act 
On Thursday, I joined Sen. Schatz to introduce the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act, which aims to ensure stronger protections for flood-prone communities. The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act provides the first step towards breaking the costly cycle of repeated flooding and rebuilding by providing our communities with more tools to take proactive steps to reduce flood risk.

Having grown up along South Carolina’s coast, I know all too well of the dangers and uneasiness that flooding can bring to families across our state and nation. While our state is blessed with a pristine coastline, we face many issues that others don’t, like repeated flooding. Whenever I walk through the remains and aftermath of a hurricane, I’m reminded of how critical the NFIP is to the Palmetto State. Our legislation will help tackle the enormous debt the program is in while preparing communities to safeguard their homes and businesses before disaster strikes. You can read more here.

Around the State 
Last week, I joined Attorney General Barr and Senator Graham at the federal prison in Edgefield to discuss the First Step Act. Meaningful criminal justice reform was just one step in ensuring that the scales of justice are balanced for every American - a core principle of our nation.



Fall Internships 
The application for fall internships with my offices is now open. Positions are available at my Washington, DC, as well as my state (Columbia, Greenville, and North Charleston) offices. Interested South Carolina students can apply here.


Sincerely,

Tim