Congressman Russell Fry, representing South Carolina’s 7th district, has shared several legislative updates through his social media platform. The tweets highlight various initiatives and progressions in legislative matters that he is involved with.
On May 14, 2025, Congressman Fry announced the introduction of the MAPOceans Act. He stated, “I’m proud to introduce the MAPOceans Act, a bill to modernize how boaters and anglers access real-time info on U.S. waterways.” According to Fry, this initiative aims to enhance safety for those enjoying maritime activities by providing updated information regarding fishing guidelines and watercraft restrictions.
Later that day, at 20:57 UTC, Fry expressed gratitude towards Chairman Brett Guthrie after a significant milestone was achieved with the House Commerce Committee. He tweeted, “Almost 27 hours later, @HouseCommerce has advanced our portion of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” This tweet underscores collaborative efforts within congressional committees.
The following day on May 15th at 13:56 UTC, Congressman Fry mentioned an upcoming vote concerning his proposed Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act. He explained via Twitter that “This bill will allow law enforcement officers to purchase their retired service weapons rather than destroying them at taxpayer expense.” The legislation is presented as a means of supporting law enforcement personnel who have served their communities.
Congressman Russell Fry succeeded Tom Rice in representing South Carolina’s 7th District in Congress since 2023. Prior to this role, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2015 until 2022. Born in Surfside Beach and currently residing in Murrells Inlet at age 38, Fry holds degrees from both the University of South Carolina and Charleston School of Law.
