Biography
Nancy Ruth Mace, born on December 4, 1977, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district since 2021. Raised in a military family, her father, James Emory Mace, was a decorated U.S. Army brigadier general and served as the commandant of cadets at The Citadel. Mace made history in 1999 as the first woman to graduate from The Citadel's Corps of Cadets program. Before her tenure in Congress, she represented South Carolina's 99th district in the State House from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, she became the first Republican woman elected to Congress from South Carolina.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel, 1999
- Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Georgia, 2004
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Political Experience:
- South Carolina House of Representatives, 99th District
- U.S. House of Representatives, South Carolina's 1st District
- Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation
- Member of the House Armed Services Committee
- Member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Legislation:
- Sponsored the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act and the Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022, both signed into law.
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Awards:
- Defender of Economic Freedom Award from the Club for Growth
- Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth
- Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for dedication to education and job training
- 97% rating with the Conservation Voters of South Carolina
- 100% rating on the Congressional Legislative Scorecard from the Police Officers Defense Coalition
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Political Positions:
- Advocates for economic policies that strengthen the nation's economy while opposing tax hikes and harmful regulations.
- Supports veterans, law enforcement, farmers, and businesses through various legislative efforts.
- Champions criminal justice reform and has introduced legislation to legalize marijuana at the federal level.
Mace's leadership is characterized by her commitment to fiscal conservatism, support for veterans and law enforcement, and advocacy for education and job training initiatives. She continues to serve South Carolina's Lowcountry with dedication and resilience.
