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Petition to force vote on Major Richard Star Act hits signature target
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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · SOUTH CAROLINA · 1ST DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · SC-1 · REP
Nancy Mace
Nancy Mace has represented South Carolina’s 1st district in the U.S. House since 2021. Announced a run for South Carolina Governor in August 2025; not seeking re-election.
Mace served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020.
Mace earned a Bachelor of Science from The Citadel in 1999 and a Master of Arts from the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Mace served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020, then won election to the U.S. House in 2020 and began serving in 2021. Mace won reelection in 2022 and 2024.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2021
- Age
- 48
- Committees
- 3 · 1 chair
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2021
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 48
RUNNING FOR SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNORAnnounced August 4, 2025; not seeking re-election to the House.THE RACE →THIS SEAT’S RACE →Source ↗
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Nancy Mace at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 1 PT IN 30 DAYS+1
▲ 1,216 GOOD LOOK2,410 VOTES1,194 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 109 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETNancy Mace’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 82%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 121 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 97%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point below the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 15%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 6%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 6 of 94 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 15Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…YEA
SEP 15Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025NAY
MAY 13Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSNancy Mace’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | NOT VOTING | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NOT VOTING | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Nancy Mace in the 119th Congress
94Sponsored
6Out of cmte
3Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored94
Out of committee6
Passed House3
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 5235 | Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed both | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 872 | Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 30 | Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens ActIMMIGRATION | Passed House | 60 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5000 | Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Out of committee | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2985 | Modernizing Government Technology Reform ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Out of committee | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3455 | Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10630 | Pesticide Transparency on Federal Land Act | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10629 | Pesticide Data Transparency Act | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10523 | PUPPS Act | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10447 | American Citizenship Integrity ActIMMIGRATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10319 | Gender Delusion Disqualification ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10212 | PEPTIDES for Veterans ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
Plus 210 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Nancy Mace’s committee assignments
Oversight and Government Reform
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESCybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation (Chair)Delivering on Government EfficiencyFederal Law Enforcement
Armed Services
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESIntelligence and Special OperationsMilitary PersonnelSeapower and Projection Forces
Veterans' Affairs
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESDisability Assistance and Memorial AffairsTechnology Modernization
Nancy Mace’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2018 – PRESENT
OFFICE
South Carolina House of Representatives 2018–20U.S. House · SC-1 2021–
- 2021 – NOWU.S. House · SC-1
- 2018 – 20South Carolina House of Representatives
- BORN
- December 4, 1977 · Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, The Citadel, 1999 · Master of Arts, Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
2026 election: South Carolina’s 1st District
NEXT ELECTION · SC-1
29DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+16.6RUNNING FOR SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · SC-158.3%
2022U.S. House · SC-156.5%
2020U.S. House · SC-150.6%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 SC-1 HOUSE RACE →Nancy Mace’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $453K
- CASH ON HAND
- $77K
- SPENT
- $1.0M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $171K · 93.7%
- PACs
- $12K · 6.3%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $1K
- Earmarked gifts · 6 donors
- $1K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $67K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Tayebati, ParvizRetired · RETIRED$7K
Daniels, George G. Mr.Daniels Manufacturing Corporation · EXECUTIVE$4K
Hansen, RandyRetired · RETIRED$3K
Williams, Rupert Mr.Individual$3K
Mirsky, Cynthia A Mrs.Retired · RETIRED$2K
Hartshorn, Ronald M Mr.Kroger · COURTESY CLERK$2K
Bieber, Albert G Mr.Unemployed · UNEMPLOYED$2K
Butterfield, Kent H Mr.Retired · RETIRED$1K
Stanton, Frederick Wood Mr. IIISelf Employed · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY$1K
Chase, DerwoodChase Investment Counsel · CHAIRMAN$1K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $4K
- OPPOSING
- $0
Club For Growth PAC$4K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$565K
Administrative$262K
Advertising$98K
Fundraising$42K
Travel$10K
How to contact Nancy Mace
WASHINGTON, D.C.
1728 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-4001(202) 225-3176Call (202) 225-3176MOST RATED
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Mace’s Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act clears Senate and goes to Trump’s desk
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Mace expressed concern for those injured, praised first responders and urged drivers to follow officials’ guidance.
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Mace is helping Massie seek Republican support for a petition to compel a vote on the Epstein files.
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Mace is named as a possible successor, and the article reviews her record on LGBTQ issues.
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South Carolina U.S. House delegation voices frustration with Senate
Mace criticized Congress’s output and raised the SAVE America Act, affordability, taxes and the Protect College Sports Act.
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Mace rejected an online claim that she had joined OnlyFans and urged followers to subscribe to her YouTube channel.
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Mace condemned the alleged attack and urged strict punishment for those who harm children.
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These MAGA women call out an alleged GOP sexual predator. It’s not who you hope it is
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Mace posted jokes about the failed execution and responded to commenters who criticized her.
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Mace repeated her call for Clancy’s execution and criticized Clancy’s attorney after he mentioned her in court.
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Former staffers allege Mace directed staff to boost online posts about her appearance and handle other personal requests.
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Op-Ed: Veterans get win on "Discharge Petition
The author questions whether Mace signed the veterans’ benefits petition too late to enable an earlier vote.
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Petition to force vote on Major Richard Star Act hits signature target
Mace's signature brought the petition to the threshold needed to seek a House floor vote on the veterans' benefits bill.
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