Joe Wilson

Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act

The proposal would transfer control of international education programs, foreign language studies, and Fulbright-Hays scholarships from their current administrators to the State Department. This change would affect students seeking to study abroad, universities offering international programs, and Americans applying for prestigious fellowships to work and study in other countries. The goal appears to be centralizing management of these education initiatives under one federal agency rather than having them spread across multiple departments.

Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Lindsey Graham.

This is a ceremonial resolution expressing the House of Representatives' condolences following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. The measure allows members of Congress to formally acknowledge the passing of a colleague and pay tribute to his service. Such resolutions are symbolic gestures that do not create new laws or policies.

Countering Russian Trafficking Act

The legislation aims to address human trafficking organized by Russian individuals and entities, likely through increased law enforcement coordination, sanctions, or diplomatic pressure. It would affect trafficking victims seeking protection and assistance, as well as U.S. agencies working to combat international organized crime. The bill focuses on strengthening America's response to trafficking networks with Russian connections.

SABER Act of 2026

The proposal would allow the U.S. government to use money from the Ukraine Support Fund to help Ukraine buy military equipment and defense services to fight back against Russian aggression and rebuild after the conflict. This would give Ukraine more flexibility in how it uses American aid to strengthen its military and recover from the damage caused by the war. The change affects how U.S. foreign aid dollars are spent in supporting Ukraine's defense and recovery efforts.

Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act

The Defense Secretary would be required to study and report on how the use of child soldiers in African countries affects U.S. national security and interests. The report would help Congress understand the connections between this human rights problem and potential threats or challenges to American security. This affects policymakers and military officials who need to understand regional instability in Africa.

Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act

Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act This bill requires the Department of State to submit a classified report to Congress that examines Russian and Chinese influence and intelligence activity in the country of Georgia. The State Department must also submit a strategy for enhancing bilateral ties with Georgia, a determination of the resources needed to enhance such ties, and whether the United States should continue to invest in its partnership with Georgia and in Georgian projects.

Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act

This bill would prevent people convicted of sexual offenses against children from holding leadership positions in labor unions. The restriction would apply to roles like union officers and representatives who have direct authority over union operations and finances. The change aims to protect union members, particularly younger workers, from potential harm by keeping individuals with these convictions out of positions of power within labor organizations.

Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act

The proposal would punish foreign governments and individuals who recruit African citizens to fight in Ukraine's war through economic sanctions and other penalties. It targets recruitment networks and the people organizing them, aiming to stop the practice of bringing African nationals into the conflict. The measure would affect international recruiters, foreign governments involved in these operations, and potentially financial institutions that support such activities.

Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act

This bill would authorize the U.S. government to impose financial sanctions and other penalties on Russian officials and entities that persecute religious groups or restrict religious freedom in Russia and Russian-occupied territories. The measure aims to pressure Russia to stop targeting churches, mosques, synagogues, and other faith communities while also supporting persecuted religious groups through humanitarian aid and advocacy efforts. It would affect Russian government officials, businesses, and financial institutions, while potentially benefiting religious minorities facing oppression in Russia.

No Waivers for Fraud Act of 2026

This bill would prevent the government from waiving penalties or requirements for people or organizations found to have committed fraud, particularly in programs that serve families. The measure aims to ensure that those who commit fraud—such as falsifying information to receive benefits they don't qualify for—face consistent consequences without exceptions. It affects families receiving government assistance, the agencies administering those programs, and anyone accused of fraudulent activity in family-related federal programs.

Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026

This bill would likely establish rules and protections for the underwater fiber optic cables that carry internet and telecommunications data between countries, with a focus on keeping these critical infrastructure systems secure from foreign threats and interference. The legislation would probably give the government authority to review and potentially block foreign companies or countries from building or controlling these cables near U.S. waters, similar to how the government screens foreign investments in sensitive industries. The bill affects telecommunications companies, internet service providers, and potentially any foreign entities seeking to build submarine cable infrastructure connected to the United States.

HARM Act 2.0

Based on the vague title and international affairs focus, this bill likely addresses how the U.S. government responds to harmful actions by foreign entities or governments, though the specific policy area isn't clear from the available information. The bill has been sent to both the Foreign Affairs and Judiciary committees, suggesting it may involve legal consequences or diplomatic measures related to international conduct. Without more detailed information about the bill's contents, the exact impact on Americans, foreign policy, or international relations cannot be determined.

REPO Implementation Act of 2025

The bill would establish procedures and requirements for the United States to implement international agreements or commitments related to REPO (likely referring to a specific international accord or framework). It would direct federal agencies to take concrete steps to fulfill whatever obligations the U.S. has agreed to under this international arrangement, potentially affecting how the government conducts diplomacy, trade, or other cross-border activities. The legislation is currently being reviewed by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to determine its scope and implications.

Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025

This bill would strengthen military and diplomatic partnerships between the United States and countries on Europe's eastern border, likely including NATO members and other nations near Russia. The legislation aims to increase defense cooperation, security assistance, and coordination with these allies to address regional security concerns. It affects military planners, defense contractors, and foreign policy officials working on European security strategy.

Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act

This bill would designate the Polisario Front, a militant group involved in the Western Sahara conflict, as a foreign terrorist organization, which would restrict its ability to operate in the United States and limit financial support to it. The designation would affect the group's access to U.S. banking, fundraising, and travel, and could impact diplomatic relations with countries that support the organization. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Foreign Affairs and Judiciary committees to determine how to proceed.

To repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.

This bill would eliminate the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, which currently imposes economic sanctions on Syria and anyone doing business with the Syrian government in response to alleged human rights abuses. Repealing this law would remove these financial penalties and allow companies and countries to resume trade and investment with Syria. The change would primarily affect U.S. foreign policy toward Syria, international businesses, and countries that have been restricted from doing business with the Syrian government.

MEGOBARI Act

Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act or the MEGOBARI Act This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on certain foreign persons, including Georgian government officials, who are undermining Georgia's security or stability. Specifically, the bill requires the President to impose visa-blocking sanctions and authorizes the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person the President determines is involved with actions or policies to undermine Georgia's security or stability. Immediate family members of a sanctioned individual are also subject to these sanctions if they benefited from the sanctioned individual's conduct. The bill also requires the President to impose visa-blocking sanctions on the following foreign persons if the President determines such persons knowingly engaged in significant acts of corruption or acts of violence or intimidation in relation to the blocking of Euro-Atlantic integration in Georgia: any individual who served as a member of the Georgian parliament or as a senior official of a Georgian political party on or after January 1, 2014; any individual who is serving as an official in a leadership position on behalf of the Georgian government; and any immediate family member of such officials who benefited from their conduct. Additionally, for the purpose of potential imposition of sanctions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the President must determine whether there are foreign persons who, on or after the bill's enactment, have engaged in (1) significant corruption in Georgia, or (2) acts to undermine Georgia's security or stability.

Free Iraq from Iran Act

This bill would authorize the U.S. government to take actions aimed at reducing Iranian influence and control over Iraq's government, military, and economy. The legislation could include diplomatic pressure, sanctions, military support to Iraqi forces, or intelligence operations designed to counter Iranian activities in the country. It affects U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and could impact American military personnel, Iraqi civilians and government officials, and international relations in the region.

Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act

Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to print paper currency in the denomination of $250 featuring a portrait of President Donald Trump. Under current law, U.S. currency may only feature the portrait of a deceased person. The bill creates an exception for individuals who are or were President of the United States.

National Right-to-Work Act

This bill would allow workers in all states to opt out of paying union dues or fees, even if they work at a unionized workplace, and would prevent unions from requiring membership as a condition of employment. Currently, some states allow unions to collect fees from all workers they represent, while other states already have "right-to-work" laws that let workers choose not to pay. The change would affect millions of workers and could reduce union funding and membership nationwide.

United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025 This bill requires or authorizes certain actions to increase defense-related cooperation between the United States and Israel. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a cooperative program, with the concurrence of Israel's Ministry of Defense (MOD), to develop and deploy advanced technologies for countering unmanned systems that threaten the United States and Israel; establish in Israel an office of the Defense Innovation Unit (an organization that focuses on rapidly fielding and scaling commercial technology across the U.S. military); and seek to engage Israel's MOD on the ascension of Israel into the national technology and industrial base (currently defined in law as the persons and organizations engaged in research, development, production, integration, services, or information technology activities conducted within the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada). The bill authorizes DOD, upon request of Israel's MOD, to jointly conduct research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics to meet defense challenges. Additionally, the bill extends the authority for DOD to (1) carry out RDT&E on a joint basis with Israel to establish anti-tunnel and counter unmanned aerial systems capabilities through 2028, and (2) transfer defense articles intended for use as reserve stocks for Israel through January 1, 2029.

National Commission on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

National Commission on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on American Recovery and Reinvestment. Requires the Commission to: (1) investigate and make findings on the number of jobs saved or created as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; and (2) make recommendations on changes that could be made to such Act to save or create more jobs as well as steps that could be taken to prevent the improper payment of funds allocated under it.