WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced the Presidential Emergency Action to Stabilize Energy (EASE) Act. When enacted, the EASE Act will allow the President of the United States to declare a national emergency to suspend the gas tax for up to 120 days. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) is an original cosponsor of the EASE Act.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) voted to advance H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA). The House-passed version of the bill authorizes and modifies water resources infrastructure projects and programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Fry secured a $35 million increase on the federal cap for public works projects in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) took to the floor of the United States House of Representatives to lead the House in blocking a Democrat resolution to impeach President Trump. Fry’s motion to table the resolution ultimately killed the bill, stopping the effort and bringing it to an end. Rep. Fry released the following statement after the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) applauded the final passage of his Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act (MAPOceans) by the United States Congress. The bill’s Senate companion, S. 759, advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote. Rep. Fry introduced the legislation in May 2025 alongside Rep. Mike Levin… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) announced that he will introduce legislation to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax and provide immediate relief to American families.
“Whether you’re a parent driving to work, a farmer putting crops in the ground, a rancher feeding livestock, or a small business owner just trying to keep your doors open, you feel the… Read more »
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) sent a letter to Major General Robin B. Stilwell, Adjutant General of the South Carolina National Guard (SCNG), demanding SCNG to drop their investigation into the eight Apache helicopter pilots who participated in the 2026 Salute from the Shore. During the event, the pilots conducted flyovers along the South Carolina… Read more »
Rep. Fry, Senator Graham Introduce Logan’s Law to Stop Repeat Violent Offenders
Surfside Beach, S.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) announced the introduction of Logan’s Law, in honor of Logan Federico. Logan was murdered at the hands of a repeat violent offender in Columbia, South Carolina in May 2025.… Read more »
Congressman Fry, President Trump Deliver $3 Million in Funding for South Carolina’s Seventh District
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump has signed a funding package that included the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026. This bill included $3 million of funding secured by Congressman Russell Fry for the Seventh… Read more »
Congressman Fry, President Trump Deliver $10.8 Million in Funding for South Carolina’s Seventh District
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump has signed the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026 and the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026 into law. These bills included $10,872,512 of… Read more »
President Trump Signs Rep. Fry’s Trafficking Survivors Relief Act into Law
Washington, D.C. — Today, President Trump signed into law Congressman Russell Fry’s (SC-07) Trafficking Survivors Relief Act in the Oval Office, with Congressman Fry in attendance, marking a major victory for survivors of human trafficking and a critical step toward restoring justice for those who… Read more »
