Joe Wilson
Representative for South Carolina · Republican · United States
“However, with the leadership of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, there was an investigation of the local chapter of the Service Employees International Union, who sadly found they had hired a convicted child molester and longtime registrant of California's Sex Offender Registry to be a member of the leadership team.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“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.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“In recognition of the successful service of Chairman Tim Walberg, it is appropriate that I am going to present him a hat signed by all bipartisan members of the congressional delegation on the delegation that he led to our allies--Japan, Philippines, and Vietnam--last month, and also, he concluded the visit to the beautiful island of Guam…”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Republicans are keeping money in the pockets of American families, while demanding accountability from the government, eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse, and creating jobs. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act has cut over $1 trillion in wasteful spending, in addition to: Delivering a deduction for seniors on Social Security.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“South Carolinians are achieving bigger paychecks, opportunity, business growth, and creating jobs. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act keeps money in the pockets of families and seniors. Workers no longer pay taxes on overtime. Seniors benefit from the deduction on Social Security. Taxpayers saw average tax refunds reach over $3,000.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, 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.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
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“Madam Speaker, I congratulate President Donald Trump for an inspiring speech to the Nation last night. Welcoming Mary Blythe Thomas Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, last Wednesday, on February 26, Lexington County, South Carolina, grew by one as Byron and Rebecca Thomas joyfully welcomed their beautiful daughter, Mary Blythe Thomas, into the world.”
House of Representatives5 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, President Donald Trump will deliver his first address tonight before a joint session of Congress since his historic mandate reelection. Reversing damage caused by the policies of the Biden-Harris administration in order to make America secure and competitive, President Trump is already delivering major wins for American families, reducing illegal border crossings by 98 percent.”
House of Representatives4 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, the December collapse of the dictatorial and murderous Assad regime in Syria is a cause of celebration for the Syrian people and the world. As the Syrian people decide their path forward, an encouraging sign was reported by NPR of Jewish officials being invited by the current Syrian Government for the Jewish community to help rebuild the country.”
House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, yesterday marked the tragic third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by war criminal Putin concealed as a 30-day special mission, misleading his troops into bringing dress uniforms for fictional victory parades in his quest to resurrect the failed Soviet Union.”
House of Representatives25 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, sadly, too many Americans have lost their lives due to illegal aliens engaging in high-speed chases. This week highlights the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act led by Congressman Juan Ciscomani. This bill creates criminal offenses when driving a vehicle within 100 miles of the southern border, while fleeing from Border Patrol.”
House of Representatives13 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, during the failed Biden- Harris administration, Federal agencies were allowed to drastically expand power, undermining the legislative authority of Congress. Currently, the process for Congress to pass resolutions on an agency policy it disapproves of slows the ability of Congress to block destructive regulations, destroying jobs.”
House of Representatives12 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, in October, the Putinist Georgian Dream regime in the country of Georgia rigged an election. This regime seeks to steal the future of the Georgian people and sell it to war criminal Putin, the Iranian regime, and the Chinese Communist Party. The brave Georgian people are still on the streets for 76 days of consecutive protests.”
House of Representatives11 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, Governor Henry McMaster just gave the South Carolina State of the State address. I am grateful that under his leadership, the Palmetto State has achieved a historic year, with over $8 billion in capital investment creating 5,500 new jobs. Additionally, his goal 3 years ago to drop the State personal income tax rate has exceeded expectations.”
House of Representatives10 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, American families are still suffering from the disastrous Biden-Harris ignorant war on fossil fuels, attacking domestic producers, destroying jobs, increasing prices. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will unleash American energy by ending policies of climate alarmism, replacing them by streamlining permits and having realistic regulations.”
House of Representatives6 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, Tunisia's inspiring Arab Spring revolution in 2011 made the country a symbol of courageous democratic patriots. Sadly, in 2021, Tunisia's dictator, Kais Saied, sabotaged the successful democracy. Tunisia has been corrupted into a dictatorship enforced by rule of gun. The Constitution and elected parliament are suspended.”
House of Representatives5 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, Donald Trump has been President only 2 weeks, and he is delivering on his Promises Made, Promises Kept on behalf of the American people. I know firsthand of his courage, as I led the House delegation for the opening of the American Embassy in 2018 in Jerusalem.”
House of Representatives4 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, Iraq has been oppressed by kleptocrats who support Iranian terrorism. Sadly, Iran-backed militias, the Badr Organization, are part of the Iraqi Government, including the national security adviser. Badr was armed by terrorist Soleimani.”
House of Representatives23 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, this week, President Donald Trump became the 47th President of the United States. He has immediately fulfilled his promises made promises kept on behalf of the American people with executive orders restoring common sense.”
House of Representatives22 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, yesterday Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States, and there is a feeling of patriotic renewal among Americans. Don Feder with the Washington Times wrote an appropriate editorial yesterday titled, ``Trump's presidency heralds a patriotic renewal in America,'' stating: ``The most iconic image of the 2024 campaign came from the . . .”
House of Representatives21 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, the nation of Georgia and America are valued partners. Georgians served with Americans in the global war on terrorism. Sadly, Georgia faces a threat to its freedom. In October, a scheming dictator, backed by war criminal Putin, the Chinese Communist Party, and the Iranian regime, rigged an election.”
House of Representatives16 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, the rule of gun axis of invasion continues murderous conduct. Sadly, war criminal Putin, the Iranian regime, and the Cuban Communist dictatorship are working to destabilize West Africa with the terrorist Polisario Front, a murderous threat to the Kingdom of Morocco, an American partner for 250 years.”
House of Representatives15 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, according to a report released by the House Committee on Homeland Security, more than 125,000 illegal alien crossings took place in October alone, bringing the total number of illegal alien crossings since Biden-Harris of over 11 million nationwide, with Speaker Mike Johnson warning of over 16 million illegal aliens.”
House of Representatives14 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, the fall of the dictator Assad of Damascus is equivalent to the fall of the Berlin Wall, liberating central and eastern Europe, now leading to liberating the Middle East and North Africa. It is known that war criminal Putin and the regime in Tehran have lost a murderous puppet. War criminal Putin is trying to evacuate his bases.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, the FBI defines ``domestic terrorism'' as: ``Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/ or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences . . .'' America is experiencing an ongoing war, as witnessed in New Orleans, in Las Vegas, and a plot to kill in Florida.”
House of Representatives9 January 2025Source ↗