Jeff Duncan

Republican Representative of South Carolina's 3rd district

  • Representative

    South Carolina, district 3

    January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-5301

@RepJeffDuncan

jeffduncan.house.gov

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7

Congresses Served

7

House Terms

January 7, 1966 (59 years old)

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  • Has been a United States representative since 2011, announcing in 2024 not to seek re-election.
  • Served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010.
  • Born and raised in the South, attended Clemson University, and was a member of the school’s football team.
  • Worked in community banking before starting his own real estate marketing firm.
  • Received multiple awards for his service in the South Carolina House, including the Guardian of Small Business award and was named a “Taxpayer’s Hero”.
  • Was an early Tea Party favorite and has been endorsed by various conservative organizations.
  • Has a conservative voting record, including a 100% score from Heritage Action in 2017.
  • Formerly served on several committees, including Natural Resources, Homeland Security, and Foreign Affairs, and chaired subcommittees related to the Western Hemisphere and Oversight and Management Efficiency.
  • Member of the Freedom Caucus.
  • Introduced legislation aimed at reducing federal outlays, countering Iran’s presence in the Western Hemisphere, and reclassifying gun suppressors to make them easier to buy.
  • Describes himself as a strong advocate for life and traditional family values, opposes abortion, and supports the right to own firearms.
  • Opposes amnesty for illegal immigrants and supports increased border security measures.
  • Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and supports the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
  • Sponsored legislation supporting increased use of fossil fuels and has opposed efforts to limit the president’s ability to withdraw soldiers from Afghanistan.
  • Was one of the Republican members of the House to support Texas v. Pennsylvania, contesting the 2020 presidential election results.
  • Co-sponsored resolutions to impeach President Joe Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
  • Lead sponsor of a bill to remove Major League Baseball’s antitrust law exemption following the league’s decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game.
  • Married with three children, facing a divorce in 2023 due to allegations of multiple extramarital affairs.
  • Has received numerous awards during his time in Congress for his conservative stances and actions.