119th Congress
Joe Wilson
Representative, SC-2, South Carolina
Party
- Republican
- Born
- July 31, 1947 (age 79)
- In Congress
- House since 2001
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 7%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-2452
- Website
- joewilson.house.gov
Committees
- Armed Services
- Education and Workforce
- Foreign Affairs
Who Is Joe Wilson?
Joe Wilson is a Republican representative from SC-2 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2001. Born July 31, 1947, Wilson is 79. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Wilson voted on 289 and missed 21. Wilson voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Wilson sponsored 35 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Joe Wilson Voted
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- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- YeaPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Joe Wilson Sponsored
- Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act (H.R. 8775, Passed the House)
- To impose targeted sanctions on the Houthi terrorists and their supporters, and to support the internationally recognized Government of Yemen in their fight against Houthi terrorists. (H.R. 10354, In Committee)
- SRBIJA Act (H.R. 10183, In Committee)
- Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly. (H.Res. 1451, Introduced)
- PREVENT ESRD Act (H.R. 9891, In Committee)
- Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act (H.R. 9603, In Committee)
- Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Lindsey Graham. (H.Res. 1424, Agreed To)
- SABER Act of 2026 (H.R. 9451, In Committee)
- Countering Russian Trafficking Act (H.R. 9450, In Committee)
- Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act (H.R. 9256, In Committee)
- Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act (H.R. 7668, Passed the House)
- Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act (H.R. 8718, In Committee)
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- Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act (H.R. 8433, In Committee)
- No Waivers for Fraud Act of 2026 (H.R. 7724, Out of Committee)
- Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026 (H.R. 8069, In Committee)
- HARM Act 2.0 (H.R. 7415, In Committee)
- REPO Implementation Act of 2025 (H.R. 5835, In Committee)
- Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025 (H.R. 5793, In Committee)
- No Trade with Terrorists Act (H.R. 5292, In Committee)
- Tunisia Democracy Restoration Act (H.R. 5101, In Committee)
- Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act (H.R. 4119, In Committee)
- To repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019. (H.R. 3941, In Committee)
- Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act (H.R. 3698, In Committee)
- No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act (H.R. 3315, In Committee)
- To require a determination and report relating to money laundering and violations of export controls and sanctions in Hong Kong. (H.R. 3264, In Committee)
- MEGOBARI Act (H.R. 36, Passed the House)
- Free Iraq from Iran Act (H.R. 2658, In Committee)
- Maximum Support Act (H.R. 2614, In Committee)
- Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of March 2025 as "Bulgarian-American Heritage Month". (H.Res. 281, Introduced)
- Pakistan Democracy Act (H.R. 2311, In Committee)
- Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act (H.R. 1761, In Committee)
- National Right-to-Work Act (H.R. 1232, In Committee)
- United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025 (H.R. 1229, In Committee)
- Freedom First Lend Lease Act (H.R. 1158, In Committee)
- Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act (H.R. 243, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Wilson spoke on the floor 138 times on 125 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 16, 2026, 356 wordsEnding Predator Access to Union Power Act
I am grateful to sponsor H.R. 8775, the Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act, which amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to prohibit individuals convicted of sex crimes against minors from being employed by labor organizations.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 14, 2026, 166 wordsRepublican Promises Kept
Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Republicans, the 119th Congress has been the most successful, aggressive, and productive for the House since 1949, with nearly 900 measures having passed.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 2, 2026, 161 wordsSouth Carolina Thriving With Trump
Under the progrowth agenda of President Donald Trump--and backed by Republicans, Governor Henry McMaster, Speaker Murrell Smith, and Senate President Thomas Alexander--South Carolina is one of the fastest growing States in America, driven by the creation of jobs and affordability.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 1, 2026, 186 wordsVictory for Ukraine
With the insidious invasion of sovereign Ukraine by war criminal Putin on February 24, 2022, over 1 million people have been murdered, with nearly 70,000 Ukrainian civilian casualties.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, August 31, 2026, 161 wordsSocialism Is a Threat to Faith, Family, and Small Business
Since its founding 250 years ago, America has fought to defend personal freedoms for each citizen.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 21, 2026, 154 wordsTrump Accounts for Children
Led by President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Republicans, the Working Families Tax Cut Act created Trump Accounts, giving families the opportunity to invest in the future of their children.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 21, 2026, 346 wordsNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
I am grateful to support the National Defense Authorization Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 15, 2026, 901 wordsHonoring Senator Lindsey Graham
The South Carolina House delegation is humbled to pay tribute to our beloved late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. We have several Members here tonight to speak.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 14, 2026, 153 wordsAnniversary of President Trump's Tax Cuts
Delivering on promises made by President Donald Trump and House Republicans, led by Mike Johnson, this is the first anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cut Act. This big, beautiful bill cuts taxes, limits government, expands freedom, and will create jobs.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 13, 2026, 175 wordsAppreciating Lindsey Graham
South Carolinians are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- In Memory of Senator Lindsey Graham (House, July 13, 2026)
- Expressing the Profound Sorrow of the House of Representatives on the Death of the Honorable Lindsey Graham (House, July 13, 2026)
- Trump Is Keeping Families Safe (House, June 29, 2026)
- Republicans Exposing Fraud (House, June 24, 2026)
- Trump Secures American Borders (House, June 10, 2026)
- Trump Creating Trade Jobs (House, June 9, 2026)
- Countering China's Control of the Caucasus Act (House, June 8, 2026)
- House Republicans Are Eliminating Wasteful Spending (House, June 8, 2026)
- Honoring Veterans (House, May 21, 2026)
- Charleston Is Hosting 2027 Osce Parliamentary Assembly (House, May 14, 2026)
- Appreciating Police (House, May 13, 2026)
- Trump Achieves Deregulation (House, May 12, 2026)
- Trump Delivers Tax Relief (House, April 27, 2026)
- Job Numbers Grow Under Trump (House, April 21, 2026)
- Putin Bombs Ukrainian Church (House, April 20, 2026)
- Artemis II Mission (House, April 16, 2026)
- Directing the President, Pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to Remove United States Armed Forces from Hostilities with Iran (House, April 16, 2026)
- No Man Left Behind (House, April 15, 2026)
- America Liberates Nations (House, April 14, 2026)
- President Trump Appreciates the Iranian People (House, March 25, 2026)
- Georgian Dream Party Collaborates With Iran (House, March 24, 2026)
- Trump Protecting American Families (House, March 18, 2026)
- Recognizing South Carolina Export Achievements (House, March 5, 2026)
- Defending American Families (House, March 4, 2026)
- Reaffirming Iran Remains the Largest State Sponsor of Terrorism (House, March 4, 2026)
- President Trump Is Delivering Real Relief for Families (House, February 24, 2026)
- War Criminal Putin Should Apologize (House, February 12, 2026)
- Securing American Elections (House, February 10, 2026)
- Historic Trump Tax Cuts (House, February 9, 2026)
- Trump Tax Cuts for Families (House, February 4, 2026)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 142, Disapproving the Action of the District Of... (House, February 3, 2026)
- South Carolina Success with Governor Mcmaster (House, February 2, 2026)
- One Year Achievements of President Trump (House, January 21, 2026)
- President Trump Is Keeping Families Safe (House, January 20, 2026)
- Trump and Republicans Winning for Families (House, January 14, 2026)
- Republicans Save Families Money (House, January 13, 2026)
- Trump Tax Cuts for Families (House, January 12, 2026)
- Remembering Doug Lamalfa (House, January 9, 2026)
- Trump Leadership Captures Dictator Maduro (House, January 8, 2026)
- Remembering Doug Lamalfa (House, January 6, 2026)
- Communists Hate Christmas (House, December 16, 2025)
- Expressing Recognition for Those Wounded by Isis (House, December 15, 2025)
- Putin Breaks All Treaties (House, December 10, 2025)
- Disinterment of Remains of Fernando V. Cota From Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas (House, December 10, 2025)
- President Trump Supports Syria (House, December 9, 2025)
- Recognizing Army Congressional Fellow Andrew George (House, December 3, 2025)
- Mr. JACKSON of Illinois changed his vote from "yea" to "nay." Mr. ROY changed his vote from "nay" to "yea." So the previous question was ordered. (House, December 2, 2025)
- Trump Winning for Families (House, December 1, 2025)
- President Trump Creates Jobs (House, November 20, 2025)
- Trump Makes Energy Affordable (House, November 19, 2025)
- Schumer Shutdown Hurt Americans (House, November 18, 2025)
- Trump Achievement for Peace (House, November 17, 2025)
- Stalwart Republic of Georgia (House, September 19, 2025)
- Georgian Dream Party Sabotaged Trump (House, September 18, 2025)
- Promoting Peace Through Strength (House, September 16, 2025)
- Charlie Kirk: Martyr for Freedom (House, September 15, 2025)
- Trump Is Protecting Families (House, September 10, 2025)
- Trump Creates Jobs (House, September 9, 2025)
- Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (House, September 9, 2025)
- Trump Tax Cuts for Families (House, September 8, 2025)
- Welcoming Dr. Neil C. Stewart (House, September 4, 2025)
- President Trump Protecting the Border (House, September 3, 2025)
- Success by President Trump for Peace (House, September 2, 2025)
- Welcoming Graham Thomas Blackwell (House, July 23, 2025)
- Recognizing Trump Administration Accomplishments (House, July 22, 2025)
- Supporting Peace Through Strength (House, July 21, 2025)
- Trump Supports Syrian People (House, July 16, 2025)
- Trump Delivers for Families (House, July 15, 2025)
- Delivering on America First (House, July 14, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- Promises Made, Promises Kept (House, June 27, 2025)
- Republic of Georgia Opposition Jailed (House, June 25, 2025)
- President Trump Succeeds With Strength (House, June 24, 2025)
- Chinese Genocide of Uyghur Muslims (House, June 11, 2025)
- Ccp, Putin Mock Trump (House, June 10, 2025)
- Honoring the U.S. Army 250th Anniversary (House, June 9, 2025)
- Protecting Democracy (House, June 6, 2025)
- D-Day and Peace Through Strength (House, June 5, 2025)
- Hamas' Declaration of Murder (House, June 4, 2025)
- Celebrating Savannah River Site's 75th Anniversary (House, June 3, 2025)
- South Carolina Statehood (House, May 21, 2025)
- Trump Aid to Ukraine (House, May 20, 2025)
- Trump Recovers Jobs (House, May 19, 2025)
- Trump Appreciates Qatar (House, May 15, 2025)
- Trump Promotes Free Syria (House, May 14, 2025)
- Victory Day for Wwii (House, May 13, 2025)
- Backbone of American Workforce (House, May 7, 2025)
- Mandate for Freedom in Georgia (House, May 6, 2025)
- Trump Delivers on Promises (House, May 5, 2025)
- Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia's Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act (House, May 5, 2025)
- Trump Supports Sovereign Ukraine (House, May 1, 2025)
- South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (House, April 30, 2025)
- 100 Days of Trump's Promises Kept (House, April 29, 2025)
- President Trump's Accomplishments (House, April 28, 2025)
- Judicial Activism (House, April 9, 2025)
- Removal of Name of Member as Cosponsor of H.R. 1229 (House, April 9, 2025)
- President Trump's Responsible Budget (House, April 8, 2025)
- Stopping Iranian Puppet Houthis (House, April 7, 2025)
- Safeguarding American Elections (House, April 1, 2025)
- Trump Wins for American Families (House, March 31, 2025)
- Protecting Education for American Families (House, March 27, 2025)
- South Carolina Export Achievements (House, March 25, 2025)
- Voting on a Continuing Resolution (House, March 11, 2025)
- Energy Relief for Families (House, March 6, 2025)
- Congratulating President Donald J. Trump (House, March 5, 2025)
- Promises Made, Promises Kept (House, March 4, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 42, Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance... (House, March 4, 2025)
- Syrian Jews Invited Home (House, March 3, 2025)
- Failing War Criminal Putin (House, February 26, 2025)
- Promoting Stability and Prosperity (House, February 26, 2025)
- May Courageous Ukraine Prevail (House, February 25, 2025)
- Republican Budget (House, February 25, 2025)
- Holding Illegal Aliens Accountable (House, February 13, 2025)
- Return Power to Congress (House, February 12, 2025)
- Rigged Election in Georgia (House, February 11, 2025)
- South Carolina's State of the State Address (House, February 10, 2025)
- Democracy in Pakistan (House, February 7, 2025)
- American Energy Independence (House, February 6, 2025)
- Promoting Democracy in Tunisia (House, February 5, 2025)
- Trump Tackles Fentanyl (House, February 4, 2025)
- Countering Iranian Terrorists in Iraq (House, January 23, 2025)
- Promises Made Promises Kept (House, January 22, 2025)
- American Patriotism Renewed (House, January 21, 2025)
- Georgia and America Are Valued Partners (House, January 16, 2025)
- U.s.-Morocco Partnership Is Essential (House, January 15, 2025)
- Republicans Will Enforce Border Security (House, January 14, 2025)
- Peace Through Strength (House, January 13, 2025)
- Commonsense Maga Agenda (House, January 9, 2025)
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Questions About Joe Wilson
Is Joe Wilson still in Congress?
Yes. Joe Wilson is serving as representative from SC-2 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Joe Wilson?
Joe Wilson is a Republican.
When is Joe Wilson up for reelection?
Wilson's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Joe Wilson?
Joe Wilson was born July 31, 1947 and is 79.
How often does Joe Wilson vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Wilson voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Joe Wilson on?
House Committee on Armed Services; House Committee on Education and Workforce; House Committee on Foreign Affairs.