RepublicanU.S. Representative, SC-02
Joe Wilson
In the House since Dec 18, 2001 (13 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Jul 31, 1947.
Official website · DC office 202-225-2452 · @RepJoeWilson
At a glance
32Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
293Bills cosponsored
5.5%Roll-call votes missed (37 of 674)
98.1%Votes with own party's majority
$1,017,186Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10354 | 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. | Sep 14, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Sep 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 10183 | SRBIJA Act International Affairs · 10 cosponsors | Aug 27, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Aug 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 9891 | PREVENT ESRD Act Health · 0 cosponsors | Jul 22, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jul 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 9603 | Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act Education · 0 cosponsors | Jul 9, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16. Jul 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 9450 | Countering Russian Trafficking Act International Affairs · 2 cosponsors | Jun 24, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Jun 24, 2026 |
| H.R. 9451 | SABER Act of 2026 International Affairs · 2 cosponsors | Jun 24, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Jun 24, 2026 |
| H.R. 9256 | Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act International Affairs · 1 cosponsors | Jun 10, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jun 10, 2026 |
| H.R. 8775 | Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act Labor and Employment · 0 cosponsors | May 12, 2026 | Received in the Senate. Sep 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 8718 | Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act International Affairs · 2 cosponsors | May 7, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. May 7, 2026 |
| H.R. 8433 | Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act International Affairs · 11 cosponsors | Apr 22, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Apr 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 8069 | Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026 International Affairs · 1 cosponsors | Mar 24, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Mar 24, 2026 |
| H.R. 7724 | No Waivers for Fraud Act of 2026 Families · 0 cosponsors | Feb 26, 2026 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 510. Apr 6, 2026 |
| H.R. 7668 | Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act International Affairs · 1 cosponsors | Feb 24, 2026 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Jun 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 7415 | HARM Act 2.0 International Affairs · 11 cosponsors | Feb 9, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Feb 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 5835 | REPO Implementation Act of 2025 International Affairs · 26 cosponsors | Oct 24, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Oct 24, 2025 |
| H.R. 5793 | Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025 International Affairs · 4 cosponsors | Oct 17, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Oct 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 5292 | No Trade with Terrorists Act Foreign Trade and International Finance · 0 cosponsors | Sep 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Sep 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 5101 | Tunisia Democracy Restoration Act International Affairs · 1 cosponsors | Sep 2, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Sep 2, 2025 |
| H.R. 4119 | Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act International Affairs · 15 cosponsors | Jun 24, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jun 24, 2025 |
| H.R. 3941 | To repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019. International Affairs · 21 cosponsors | Jun 12, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jun 12, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- House Committee on Education and Workforce
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,017,186Total raised
$428,831From individuals
$924,450Spent
$137,249Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H2SC02059, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.