Issues

“I’m proud of the reputation I’ve earned in the South Carolina House as a fighter for our area — someone who listens, takes action, and delivers results.”
— Representative Heather Ammons Crawford

Building Roads. Strengthening Infrastructure.

Chair of the House DOT Modernization Committee, cutting red tape and improving accountability.
Helped secure $1B in the last two years for roads and bridges in the state budget — including key Horry County and coastal drainage projects.
Leading efforts to reduce traffic congestion, prevent flooding, and support Horry County’s tourism-driven economy.
Focused on safe, reliable infrastructure that protects property, families, and jobs.

Keeping Our Communities Safe.

Secured funding for a domestic violence shelter right here in Horry County.
Championed the expansion of South Carolina’s Safe Haven law to protect vulnerable infants.
Led the charge to ban FGM in South Carolina, protecting young girls and women.
Supported S.156, creating the felony offense of fentanyl-induced homicide and cracking down on drug traffickers.
Secured pay raises for law enforcement officers and new funding for public-safety facilities across Horry County.
Sponsored and supported stronger penalties for repeat violent offenders and reforms to end the revolving door in the criminal-justice system.
Stands shoulder-to-shoulder with first responders — ensuring they have the tools, training, and respect they deserve.
Supports legislation that protects the integrity of women’s sports and preserves sex-specific spaces for women and girls.

Cutting Taxes. Growing Our Economy.

Helped pass the largest income tax cut in South Carolina history.
Fighting to keep taxes low and eliminate wasteful spending.
Championed fiscal discipline — saving over $1 billion in rainy-day funds in 2023 alone and ensuring long-term budget stability.
Promoting responsible, sustainable growth that keeps the Grand Strand’s quality of life.
Committed to transparency and accountability — ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely and efficiently.
Delivers the state funding Horry County needs for essential projects that strengthen safety, infrastructure, and quality of life.

Powering South Carolina’s Future.

Promoting energy independence and supporting efforts to expand generation capacity, strengthen the grid, and ensure reliable, affordable energy
Supporting American-made energy and innovation to strengthen the grid.
Holding government and utilities accountable for transparency and responsible long-term planning.

Defending Life. Protecting Freedom.

Supported the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, safeguarding life once a heartbeat is detected.
Opposed liberal agendas like CRT and divisive DEI mandates in public schools.
Defender of the Second Amendment and the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
Standing up for faith, family, and freedom — the values that define South Carolina.

Strengthening Families.

Helped expand Education Scholarship Trust Funds — extending school-choice eligibility to 85% of SC families by 2027.
Supported a $1,500 teacher pay raise and funding for a School Resource Officer in every school.
Champion private-property rights & telehealth expansion.

Supporting Our Veterans

Helps deliver meaningful tax relief for South Carolina veterans — including eliminating state income taxes on military retirement pay.
Supports the establishment and continued mission of the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs to streamline services, expand resources, and improve support for veterans and their families.
Secured state funding for a new VA Nursing Home in Horry County — a critical project now underway to serve our region’s large and growing veteran community.
Works closely with local veteran organizations and state partners to ensure veterans have access to the care, benefits, and opportunities they have earned.