Ralph Norman
Sourced recordU.S. House - SC District 05 · Congressional District 5
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Profile Snapshot
Ralph Warren Norman Jr. is an American politician and real estate developer who has served as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2017. His district includes most of the South Carolina side of the Charlotte metropolitan area, along with outer portions of the Upstate and Midlands. A member of the Republican Party, Norman served as the South Carolina state representative for the 48th district from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2017. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Child Protection
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Economic Stewardship
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- PartialRalph Norman is a candidate for U.S. House - SC District 05profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,597,132.09 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: South Carolina Hero Major James Capers Jr. Awarded Medal of Honor
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedPublic statement: Norman Moves to Expose Criminal Illegal Aliens Released Into U.S. Communities
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedPublic statement: Norman Bill Cracks Down on DEI Abuse in Federal Research Funding
- VerifiedNews coverage: Could Ralph Norman replace Lindsey Graham in Senate after failed SC governor bid? - Rock Hill Herald
- VerifiedNews coverage: 2026 Senate Special: Ralph Norman Will Run - FITSNews
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Ralph Norman endorses David Stumbo for South Carolina Attorney General - WCIV
- VerifiedNews coverage: Alan Wilson receives endorsement from US Rep. Ralph Norman for South Carolina governor - WCNC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Ralph Norman endorses Alan Wilson for governor in SC Republican runoff - Post and Courier
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ralph Norman backs Alan Wilson in South Carolina governor race - WYFF
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Ralph Norman endorses Alan Wilson in SC governor's race - WIS News 10
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Ralph Norman backs Alan Wilson in South Carolina GOP governor runoff - WFAE 90.7
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ralph Norman announces endorsement for SC governor after falling short of runoff - Rock Hill Herald
- VerifiedNews coverage: What’s next for GOP’s Rep. Ralph Norman after SC governor primary defeat? - Rock Hill Herald
- VerifiedNews coverage: Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman lose bids for governor in South Carolina - Roll Call
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman picks former SC Freedom Caucus chair as running mate - South Carolina Daily Gazette
- VerifiedNews coverage: SC Governor’s Race | Candidate Profile: Ralph Norman - FOX Carolina News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Will Wes Climer, lone GOP candidate for Ralph Norman’s SC seat, cruise to victory? - Rock Hill Herald
- VerifiedNews coverage: Is Ralph Norman using a congressional privilege to help his bid for SC governor? - The State
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2026-03-19: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-02-20: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-01-22: On agreeing to the Norman amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 136 - 291 (Roll no. 44).
2026-01-13: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
2026-02-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 404.
2025-11-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-11-18: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
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Public Statements
All Blog In the News Press Releases June 19, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Tags: Veterans , Military WASHINGTON — Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr., recognizing his extraordinary heroism and leadership during the Vietnam War. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05), who first introduced legislation to award Major Capers the Medal of Honor and has advocated for his recognition for years, released the following… R
terans , Military WASHINGTON — Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr., recognizing his extraordinary heroism and leadership during the Vietnam War. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05), who first introduced legislation to award Major Capers the Medal of Honor and has advocated for his recognition for years, released the following… Norman Moves to Expose Criminal Illegal Aliens Released Into U.S. Communities June 18,
ordinary heroism and leadership during the Vietnam War. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05), who first introduced legislation to award Major Capers the Medal of Honor and has advocated for his recognition for years, released the following… Read more » June 18, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Tags: National Security , Border Security , Law Enforcement , Immigration WASHINGTON — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced the Worst of the Worst (WOW) Act, legislation requiring U.S. Immigration
WASHINGTON — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced the Worst of the Worst (WOW) Act, legislation requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database of criminal illegal aliens released from ICE custody into American communities. The bill would require ICE to publish key identification information for individuals released… Norman Bill Cracks Down on DEI Abuse in Federal Research Funding June 2, 2026 | Posted in Press Relea
ICE) to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database of criminal illegal aliens released from ICE custody into American communities. The bill would require ICE to publish key identification information for individuals released… Read more » June 2, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Tags: Spending Cuts and Debt , Liberal Spending Packages , Inflation WASHINGTON — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using Diversity, Equity, and Inc
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