Joe (Joe) Wilson (R-02)

US Representative Joe Wilson

Joe (Joe) Wilson (R-02)
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Capitol: 202.225.2452
FAX: 202.225.2455
District: 803.939.0041
Representative
Room 1436 LHOB- Longworth House Office Building 15 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20515-4002
1930 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801
Residence:Springdale, SC

Committee Assignments

ChairmanJoint Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Co-ChairCongressional Ethiopian American Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Global Health Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Glaucoma Caucus
Co-ChairCongressional Caucus on Bulgaria
ChairmanCongressional Composites Caucus
FC MemberHome Health Caucus
Co-ChairCongressional Afghanistan Caucus
FC MemberFree File Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Adult Literacy Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Regulatory Review Caucus
Co-ChairCongressional Morocco Caucus
Co-ChairCongressional Caucus on the European Union (EU)
FC MemberCongressional Social Work Caucus
Co-ChairCongressional Military Youth Caucus
Co-ChairCongressional Caucus on U.S.-Turkish Relations and Turkish Americans
Co-ChairBipartisan Smart Transportation Caucus
ChairmanHouse Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia
MemberHouse Subcommittee on Europe
FC MemberHouse Science and National Labs Caucus
Co-ChairTire Caucus
Co-ChairCongressional Caucus Against Foreign Corruption and Kleptocracy (CAFCAK)
Co-ChairFriends of Belarus Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Youth Drug Prevention Caucus
Co-ChairCongressional United Kingdom (UK) Caucus
Co-ChairCongressional Bangladesh Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Serbian American Caucus
Co-ChairCongressional French Caucus
MemberHouse Subcommittee on Readiness
MemberHouse Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
MemberHouse Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
MemberHouse Committee on Education and the Workforce
MemberHouse Committee on Armed Services
FC MemberVietnam Caucus
Co-ChairHouse Republican Israel Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Fitness Caucus
FC MemberHouse Afterschool Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus
FC MemberFriends of Norway
Co-ChairCongressional Caucus on Qatari-American Strategic Relationships Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Reclaim American Jobs Caucus
Co-ChairCongressional Korea Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Caucus
FC MemberMontenegro Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance Caucus
FC MemberHouse Rare Earth Caucus
FC MemberHydrocephalus Caucus
FC MemberCongressional International Creativity and Theft-Prevention Caucus
FC MemberFragile X Caucus
FC MemberBipartisan Disabilities Caucus (BDC)
FC MemberWater Caucus
FC MemberJob Corps Caucus
FC MemberAmericans Abroad Caucus
FC MemberFriends of Switzerland
FC MemberZero Capital Gains Tax Caucus
MemberHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs
FC MemberCongressional Singapore Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Georgia Caucus
FC MemberIran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus
FC MemberMilitary Sexual Assault and Prevention Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Friends of Sweden Caucus
FC MemberCrohn's and Colitis Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Military Mental Health Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Franchise Caucus
FC Member10th Amendment Task Force
FC MemberCongressional Directed Energy Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Energy Savings Performance Caucus
FC MemberKurdish-American Caucus
FC MemberMalaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Caucus
FC MemberHouse Rural Education Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Shellfish Caucus
FC MemberCongressional China Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Friends of Denmark
FC MemberCongressional Internet Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Azerbaijan Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Iraq Caucus
FC MemberExplosive Ordnance Disposal Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Romania Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Philanthropy Caucus
FC MemberRenewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Caucus on the Kingdom of the Netherlands
FC MemberCongressional Lupus Caucus
FC MemberNorthern Border Caucus
FC MemberFriends of Scotland Caucus
FC MemberUnited States Coast Guard Caucus
FC MemberHouse Cancer Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Friends of Spain Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Arts Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Youth Challenge Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Real Estate Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Wire and Wire Products Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Counterterrorism Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Broadcasters Caucus
FC MemberFriends of a Free, Democratic, and Stable Syria Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Ukraine Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus (ATR)
FC MemberCongressional Kidney Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Navy and Marine Corps Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Shipbuilding Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Rural Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Bike Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Army Aviation Caucus
FC MemberHouse Space Force Caucus
FC MemberHouse Special Operations Forces (SOF) Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Cybersecurity Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Manufactured Housing Caucus
FC MemberArthritis Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Historic Preservation Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Constitution Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Native American Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Caucus on Unmanned Systems (UAV)
FC MemberCongressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues
FC MemberCongressional Heart and Stroke Coalition
FC MemberCongressional Missile Defense Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Zoo and Aquarium Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Motorsports Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Caucus on Armenian Issues
FC MemberCongressional Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Military Families Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Natural Gas Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Mental Health Caucus
FC MemberIndia Caucus
FC MemberMilitary Veterans Caucus
FC MemberBicameral Congressional Caucus on Parkinson's Disease
FC MemberCongressional Independent Colleges Caucus
FC MemberLaw Enforcement Caucus (House)
FC MemberCongressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
FC MemberBipartisan Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease
FC MemberCoalition for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
FC MemberFriends of Australia Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Wine Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Career and Technical Education Caucus (CTE)
FC MemberCongressional Prayer Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Family Caucus
FC MemberInternational Conservation Caucus (ICC)
FC MemberAir Force Caucus (House)
FC MemberCongressional Rare Disease Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Boating Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Fire Services Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Coalition on Adoption
FC MemberBipartisan Congressional Pro-Life Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Army Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Diabetes Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Taiwan Caucus
FC MemberCongressional Sportsmen's Caucus
FC MemberRepublican Study Committee (RSC)

Bio

Joe Wilson has dedicated his life to public service-serving his family, his community and his country. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Joe attended the High School of Charleston before receiving his undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. After graduation, Joe earned a law degree from the University of South Carolina. He joined a small law firm and worked as a real estate attorney in West Columbia. Joe learned the value of public service early, serving in the offices of Senator Strom Thurmond and Congressman Floyd Spence. In Washington, he also served in Ronald Reagan's administration as a Deputy General Counsel in the Department of Energy under Secretary (and former South Carolina Governor) Jim Edwards. He also served for 17 years as a member of the South Carolina State Senate and was the first modern Republican to be elected Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. Passionate about serving his country, Joe retired from the Army Reserves and South Carolina Army National Guard after 31 years of service as a Colonel in 2003. His love of our military can be seen in his sons-all four of whom have served in our military overseas. He has steadfastly supported our military personnel and their families. Today, Joe serves as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he is the Ranking Member of the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism Subcommittee and a member of the Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and Environment Subcommittee. Additionally, Joe serves on the House Armed Services Committee where he is a member of the Subcommittees on Readiness and Strategic Forces. Since the 111th Congress, he has been appointed to the highly influential Republican Policy Committee. He serves as Chair of the Bulgaria Caucus and the French Caucus, as well as Co-Chair for the Slovak Caucus, Morocco Caucus, and UK Caucus and is a founding member of the EU Caucus. He is a also member of the Americans Abroad Caucus, amongst many others. Joe is committed to the fight for conservative values in Congress. He works closely with fellow members of Congress to promote a strong national defense promoting peace through strength, creating jobs, and limiting the size and scope of the federal government. With his wife Roxanne, Joe is the proud parent of four Eagle Scout sons and grandparent to eight grandchildren.

Election / Personal Info

First Elected: 2001    Next Election: 2024
Spouse: Roxanne Dusenbury McCrory   DOB: 7/31/1947
Counties Representing
Aiken
Barnwell
Lexington
Orangeburg
Richland