Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to support the National Defense Authorization Act. We all appreciate Chairman Mike Rogers for his leadership and commitment for our men and women in uniform and for promoting peace through strength. We are in a conflict we did not choose between dictators with rule of gun invading democracies with rule of law. This National Defense Authorization Act prepares America for emerging threats from our adversaries who, working together, seek to destroy our hard-won freedom. This bill makes clear that we stand with our allies against murderous invasion.
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Joe Wilson
Representative · South Carolina · Republican
Joe Wilson
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, 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. Specifically, this bill bars these individuals from serving in leadership or decisionmaking roles within labor organizations, acting as an employer labor consultant, or representing employers in collective bargaining. This prohibition applies for 13 years after the conviction or end of imprisonment.
Indeed, I agree with and appreciated talk radio show host Kelly Nash, WVOC, who correctly began statewide broadcasting Monday that South Carolinians are heartbroken upon learning of the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Saturday. I will always be grateful for my decades-long association with Senator Graham, as we served together. He was the South Carolina Air Guard Staff Judge Advocate, and I was the South Carolina Army Staff Judge Advocate serving together.
Biography
Joe Wilson, a former attorney and Army National Guard colonel, has represented South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House since 2001. He prioritizes national defense, veterans’ affairs, and economic development, drawing on his military background to inform his legislative work. Wilson authored the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act and serves on the House Armed Services Committee, where he has influenced military policy and funding. He is known for direct engagement with constituents and a focus on strengthening South Carolina’s role in national security.
Education
- B.A., Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA
- J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2001-PresentRepresenting South Carolina's 2nd district
Member, South Carolina Senate
1984–2001Attorney, Kirkland, Wilson, Moore, Taylor
Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Department of Energy
Judge, Town of Springdale
Policy Focus
International Affairs62%
Armed Forces and National Security11%
Labor and Employment7%
Taxation6%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Joe Wilson's record in Congress.
Military Family Support
Sponsored the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, allowing military spouses to retain residency for tax and voting purposes.
Savannah River Site Funding
Secured federal funding for environmental cleanup and job preservation at the Savannah River Site nuclear facility.
Veterans' Health Care
Supported expansion of VA outpatient clinics in South Carolina to improve veterans' access to health services.
U.S.-Israel Relations
Co-sponsored legislation strengthening U.S.-Israel defense cooperation, including the Iron Dome missile defense support.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Education and Workforce
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
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