Mr. Chair, women and girls have fought for so long to have equal opportunities in education and athletics. As the first female graduate of the Citadel's Corps of Cadets, no one understands this more than I do. Unfortunately, these rights are now under attack. Over 900 medals have been stolen from women and girls by biological males. This flies in the face of common sense and our most basic notions of fairness and women's rights. Even if some of my colleagues are too afraid to say it, every person in this room knows that men and women are biologically distinct.
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Nancy Mace
Representative · South Carolina · Republican
Nancy Mace
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Chair, let me be clear. There are two biological sexes: male and female. They are assigned at conception and cannot be changed. Biology doesn't care how many hormones someone pumps into their bodies or how they mutilate their bodies. Biological reality cannot be changed by medical intervention. In the Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA, Congress prohibited TRICARE from covering medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria, which would result in the sterilization of children. This was an important step, but there is more to be done.
Biography
Nancy Mace began her career as a business consultant and communications executive before entering public service. Elected in 2020, she represents South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mace prioritizes government accountability, veterans’ issues, and coastal environmental protection. She authored bipartisan legislation to expand access to mental health care for veterans and serves on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Mace approaches her work with a focus on pragmatic solutions, aiming to reflect the independent spirit of her Lowcountry constituents.
Education
- M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Georgia, Athens, GA2004
- B.A. in Business Administration, The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, SC1999
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2021-PresentRepresenting South Carolina's 1st district
Member, South Carolina House of Representatives
2018–20Author, In the Company of Men: a Woman at the Citadel, Simon and Schuster
2001Founder and President, The Mace Group, Multi-Service Public Relations/marketing/web Services Business Consulting Group, Charleston, Sc
Policy Focus
Government Operations and Politics19%
Armed Forces and National Security11%
Crime and Law Enforcement11%
Immigration9%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Nancy Mace's record in Congress.
Veterans' Mental Health
Co-sponsored the Brandon Act to improve mental health support and suicide prevention for service members.
Charleston Port Expansion
Advocated for and secured federal funding to deepen the Charleston Harbor, boosting South Carolina's shipping capacity.
Animal Welfare
Introduced the PAWS Act to strengthen penalties for animal cruelty and protect pets from domestic violence situations.
Coastal Resilience Funding
Helped secure federal grants for South Carolina coastal resilience projects to mitigate flooding and hurricane impacts.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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