Graduated from Spartanburg High School in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1982. Earned a B.A. in history from Baylor University in 1986 and a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1989.
Chairman, U.S. House Oversight Committee (2017-2019).
U.S. House Representative (R-South Carolina) (January 3, 2011-2019).