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Joe Wilson

RepublicanSouth CarolinaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source

What they said 8

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (8)Campaign (1)In office (7)

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Energy & environment

Expand energy infrastructure and support an all-of-the-above energy strategy

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Joe Wilson supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy and expanding energy infrastructure, including small modular reactors, next-generation nuclear technology, and domestic energy production he describes as responsible. He says modern, reliable energy systems should strengthen the grid, lower costs, promote energy independence, support national security, and create jobs.

Context: Undated candidate-owned text; original campaign cycle and availability by election day remain unverified.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Introduce a bill for a $250 Trump banknote

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Joe Wilson introduced legislation directing the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design and print a $250 bill bearing President Donald Trump's image. The bill would also create an exception to the law barring living people from appearing on U.S. currency, allowing former presidents to appear.

Context: The source describes introduced legislation, not enacted law.

While serving · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Avoid policies he says could drive inflation, interest rates, or taxes higher

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Joe Wilson says the government should protect prosperity by avoiding actions that could lead to hyperinflation, high interest rates, or higher taxes in the future. He calls for government action to be bold but precise.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Offer broad, permanent economic incentives

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Joe Wilson supports broad, growth-oriented incentives for economic activity across all sectors and industries. He favors immediate application and sustained incentives, with the aim of empowering businesses and job creators and supporting employment.

Context: The source does not specify the incentives, their costs, or who would qualify.

While serving · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Support right-to-work policies

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Joe Wilson supports maintaining a strong right-to-work workforce, arguing that these policies support employment and a pro-business environment. He reintroduced the National Right to Work Act, which would remove forced-dues clauses from federal law.

Context: The source does not detail which workers or agreements would be affected by removing forced-dues clauses.

While serving · Original date not established

Support eliminating the Department of Education

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Wilson supports President Trump’s plan to eliminate the Department of Education. He argues that education is a state responsibility and should be handled by educators, locally elected school boards, and parents.

Context: The statement expresses support for the president’s plan; it does not specify how federal education programs or duties would be handled afterward.

While serving · Original date not established

Shift education responsibility to states and local communities

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Wilson supports returning education responsibility to states, locally elected school boards, school administrators, and classroom educators. He says Congress should work with these local and state partners to support their needs and provide quality education, rather than have federal officials direct schools.

Context: The source does not identify which federal responsibilities or regulations he would change.

While serving · Original date not established

Support school choice

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Wilson supports school choice, saying it recognizes that children have different educational needs. He also supports local control of schools, with decisions shaped by families and educators rather than unnecessary federal rules.

Context: The source does not specify a particular school-choice program.