Rep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Congresswoman representing South Carolina’s 1st district, posted a series of updates on January 10, 2026, addressing local emergencies and legislative achievements.
In her first post at 18:08 UTC, Mace reported a transportation incident: “Train derailed In Dorchester County closing parts of Highway 78. Local officials and emergency management teams have ordered a shelter in place for the surrounding area. Everyone stay safe.”
Later that day at 18:45 UTC, she announced progress on animal welfare legislation: “MACE WIN: Included in the FY26 NDAA, our language to defund the Pentagon’s painful pet experiments, ending taxpayer-funded cruelty against dogs and cats within the Department of War. This is the culmination of a years-long effort with @WhiteCoatWaste. ‘White Coat Waste is proud'”
At 22:30 UTC, Mace highlighted support for local agriculture through federal funding: “MACE WIN: We wrote a congressional letter of support helping Peculiar Pigs Farm secure a $250,000 USDA Value-Added Producer Grant. Investing in South Carolina farmers, local food production, and rural jobs. “
Nancy Mace has served as U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 1st District since 2021 after previously serving in the state legislature from 2018 to 2020 (https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M001206). She was born in Fort Bragg in 1977 and resides in Charleston. Mace graduated from The Citadel with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1999.
