Lowcountry
Welcome to our Lowcountry page! We work every day for the heart of South Carolina’s coastal region, whether improving local jobs, advocating for infrastructure upgrades, or supporting small businesses. We’ve hosted countless meetings with community leaders, townhalls, and meetings with business owners to ensure we are your voice in Washington. Stay tuned for more updates on how we’re making the Lowcountry a better place to live, work, and thrive!
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 17, 2026) – Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) announced the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students across South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. This annual nationwide competition, sponsored by Members of Congress, gives talented young artists the chance to showcase their work on a national stage.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 13, 2026) – Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued the following statement after the Senate failed to move forward with a Department of Homeland Security appropriations measure, prompting a partial government shutdown at midnight tonight:
“The Senate's failure to advance DHS funding threatens a shutdown going far beyond ICE.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2026) – Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the Making Homeownership Affordable Again Act to completely eliminate capital gains taxes on the sale of primary residences and any home sold to a first-time homebuyer – expanding opportunities for first-time homebuyers and helping more families achieve the American dream of homeownership.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 2, 2026) – Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) sent a letter to the Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services demanding an immediate pause to all federal funding for Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) after graphic sexual materials were found accessible to children.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 30, 2026) – As the Lowcountry prepares for snowfall this weekend, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) is ensuring residents across South Carolina's 1st Congressional District have the resources and information they need to stay safe.
Significant snowfall is projected across the district this weekend. Our office is in close contact with Emergency Managers, County Administrators, and local officials to monitor conditions and ensure communities remain safe and prepared.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 29, 2026) – Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) released the following statement after Governor Henry McMaster delivered his ninth and final State of the State address:
"Last night, Governor McMaster delivered his final State of the State address after nearly a decade as South Carolina's longest-serving governor.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 28, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace announced Berkeley County has been awarded $1.8 million through the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA) Military Enhancement Fund for two new firefighting vessels and a heavy duty tow vehicle, a major investment in the Lowcountry's emergency response capabilities and public safety.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 26, 2026) - Representative Nancy Mace today announced her office has successfully secured over $400 million in federal grant funding for South Carolina's Lowcountry since 2024, with $174 million secured in 2025 alone despite a federal grant freeze and ongoing reforms.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 23, 2026) – Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the No Tax on Boat Loan Interest Act of 2026, legislation to strengthen South Carolina's marine manufacturing industry and put money back in the pockets of our state's boating families. The bill extends the existing above-the-line loan interest deduction available for American-made motor vehicles to American-made boats, providing critical tax relief to South Carolina families and coastal communities.
I've called for accountability from judges, prosecutors, and attorney generals for a long time.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: impeach corrupt, activist judges.
Now an attorney named Robert Merting in South Carolina is trying to hold me in contempt for saying so.
He wants me thrown in jail for exercising my First Amendment right to call for the impeachment of public officials.