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21st Century Peace through Strength Act
85/100
What they said
Oct 24, 2025
Representatives Wilson, Kaptur, Kean, and Cohen introduced bipartisan legislation to implement the REPO Act by repurposing frozen Russian sovereign assets to provide regular financial support to Ukraine for defense and reconstruction.
Rep. Wilson's statement supports implementing the REPO Act to repurpose frozen Russian sovereign assets for Ukraine's defense and reconstruction. The bill authorizes the President to seize and transfer Russian sovereign assets to fund Ukrainian war compensation or reconstruction—directly aligned with the statement's core policy objective. Wilson voted yes on passage. The bill contains other provisions (sanctions on fentanyl trafficking, TikTok restrictions, Iran sanctions, etc.) not addressed in the statement, but the Russian asset transfer provision matches the specific question the statement raises.
Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
75/100
What they said
Apr 23, 2026
The release introduces bipartisan legislation requiring the State and Defense Departments to report on Russian religious persecution in Ukraine and directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals engaged in these violations.
The statement advocates for sanctions and reporting on Russian religious persecution in Ukraine; the bill provides military assistance to Ukraine and establishes oversight mechanisms. Both address U.S. support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, and the rep's yes vote on supplemental Ukraine aid is directionally consistent with supporting measures to counter Russia's actions in Ukraine. However, the statement focuses specifically on religious freedom violations and sanctions, while the bill addresses military assistance and financial oversight—different mechanisms for the same broad goal of countering Russian aggression.
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
75/100
What they said
Apr 23, 2026
The release introduces bipartisan legislation requiring the State and Defense Departments to report on Russian religious persecution in Ukraine and directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals engaged in these violations.
The statement advocates for legislation requiring State and Defense Department reporting on Russian religious persecution in Ukraine and directing presidential sanctions. The bill is a broad FY2024 State Department appropriations measure that funds multiple agencies and commissions, including the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (the Helsinki Commission). The rep's YES vote on the appropriations bill is generally consistent with supporting mechanisms to address religious freedom violations, as the bill funds the commissions and State Department infrastructure through which such reporting and policy coordination would occur. However, the bill does not specifically enact the sanctions or reporting requirements the statement describes—it provides funding for the agencies that would implement such policies. The alignment is directional rather than specific.
The release introduces bipartisan legislation requiring the State and Defense Departments to report on Russian religious persecution in Ukraine and directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals engaged in these violations.
The statement introduces a bill focused on reporting on Russian religious persecution in Ukraine and sanctioning individuals responsible, and the bill in question is a broad Ukraine support package that includes sanctions on Russian individuals and war crimes prosecution mechanisms. The representative's YES vote on passage is directionally aligned with the statement's stance against Russian actions in Ukraine, though the omnibus bill does not specifically address the religious freedom reporting requirement mentioned in the statement.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office".
Türkiye Caucus Co-Chair Statement Celebrating National Day
Position: The release congratulates Türkiye on its national day, praises its role in NATO and regional diplomacy, and expresses intent to deepen U.S.-Türkiye strategic, economic, and cultural ties.
Washington, DC – Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on U.S.-Türkiye Relations and Turkish Americans, issued the following statement:
“Congratulations to the people of Türkiye and Turkish Americans on this 103rd commemoration of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye.
“Mustafa Kemal Atatürk founded the Turkish Republic in 1923, introducing sweeping social and political reforms that laid the foundation for modern Türkiye. Today, as a critical bridge between Europe and the Middle East, Türkiye plays an indispensable role in maintaining regional balance and addressing complex geopolitical dynamics across Eurasia and the Mediterranean.
“As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on U.S.-Türkiye Relations and Turkish Americans, we recognize Türkiye’s strategic contributions to transatlantic security and diplomacy. From hosting the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara to aiding conflict de-escalation, maritime security, and humanitarian efforts across the region, Türkiye continues to serve as a pivotal partner in global peacebuilding.
“This year, as we also celebrate 74 years of Türkiye’s NATO membership, we honor its crucial role on the alliance’s southeastern flank. Holding the second-largest military force in NATO, Türkiye remains central to collective defense, defense technology collaboration, and regional defense integration.
“On the eve of the centennial of the establishment of diplomatic relations between United States and Türkiye that will be celebrated in 2027, we congratulate the Turkish people and Turkish Americans on Republic Day 2026 and look forward to deepening the strategic, economic, and cultural bonds between our two nations.”
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Issues:Foreign AffairsNational Security
Wilson, Hoyer, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the ‘Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’
Position: The release supports introducing and passing legislation to sanction major purchasers of Russian oil and gas over Russia's war against Ukraine and to extend sanctions restricting funding for Iran's energy and weapons sectors.
Washington, DC – Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-TX), alongside bipartisan colleagues, introduced the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
This legislation — which honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who worked on the bill for more than a year and secured the White House’s support — will hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine and extend sanctions that restrict funding for Iran’s energy and weapons sectors.
"Senator Lindsey Graham and I shared the belief that opposing dictators in defense of freedom and liberty is always the right thing to do. War criminal Putin is losing his invasion of sovereign Ukraine and the threat to humanity posed by the Iranian regime is dire. It is time for Congress to give President Trump the strongest tools available to choke off Russia's war machine for the good of mankind and cripple the ability of Tehran to continue sowing chaos in the region and beyond. My friend and colleague worked tirelessly in championing these critical initiatives, and I am grateful to help advance them across the finish line in the House,” said Rep. Wilson.
“Democracy is presently under threat from despotism, and Congress must act to defend democracy and help Ukraine defeat Vladimir Putin’s effort to extinguish its liberty and sovereignty. Our legislation goes after multiple sources of Russian war funding, including its oil and gas sectors, shadow fleet, and financial institutions. I’m encouraged that the Senate passed the companion legislation last week with overwhelming support, and I thank former Chairman McCaul for partnering with me to facilitate action by the House. This action has been delayed too long and will, hopefully, accelerate Ukraine’s success and the ending of this war, one that was initiated illegally by Putin and that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths of Russians and Ukrainians. I hope that we can secure bipartisan consensus in the House and enact a sanctions package that will stem the flow of money to Russia’s war machine and contribute to a Ukrainian victory," said Rep. Hoyer.
“Senator Graham was a national security giant, a statesman of unmatched conviction, and a personal friend and mentor. We shared a fundamental worldview: America is strongest at home when it projects strength abroad. That’s why he fought so hard for this bill, which I promised him months ago I would introduce in the House,” said Rep. McCaul. “As President Zelensky told me last month when I visited Ukraine, he is ready for a ceasefire — ready to negotiate, as he has been for years. Putin, on the other hand, consistently defies President Trump and the international community by refusing to come to the table. I can think of no better way to honor Senator Graham’s life and legacy than by passing these tough sanctions, which will help force Putin into negotiations and bring us closer to securing Lindsey’s vision of enduring peace in two critical regions of the world.”
Earlier this month, an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the Senate voted to pass companion legislation, by a vote of 86-11, led by Senators Darline Graham (R-SC), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch (R-ID). The text of the House bill is identical to the text that passed the Senate.
See bill here.
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Issues:Foreign AffairsNational Security
Wilson Introduces Legislation to Combat End Stage Renal Disease
Position: Rep. Wilson supports the PREVENT ESRD Act, which would create a program encouraging health plans to invest in early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease, including reduced patient cost-sharing for key kidney care services.
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), introduced the PREVENT ESRD Act. The Legislation establishes a program to encourage health plans to invest in earlier detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease before patients develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Under the bill, participating health plans would improve access to kidney screenings, medications, nutrition services, care coordination, and other preventive treatments while reducing or eliminating patient cost-sharing for key kidney care services. These investments should successfully slow the progression of kidney disease and reduce Medicare spending, while saving lives.
The legislation has been endorsed by the American Kidney Fund (AKF), the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Alliance for Aging Research, Amputee Coalition, American Society of Nephrology, The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Global Coalition on Aging, IgA Nephropathy Foundation, League of United Latin American Citizens, The Mended Hearts, Inc., National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), National Alliance of Purchaser Coalitions, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP), NCBA Inc., The National Consumer League (NCL), National Kidney Foundation (NKF), NephCure, Renal Physicians Association (RPA). The joint endorsement letter can be read here.
“Kidney disease affects millions of Americans, yet far too many are not diagnosed until it is too late. The PREVENT ESRD Act takes a commonsense approach by encouraging earlier screening, expanding access to proven treatments, and rewarding better outcomes that improve patients' lives while reducing costs for taxpayers. I am grateful to work to help Americans stay healthier and strengthen the future of healthcare. I dedicate this fight to the late Karen Metz, wife of my Chief of Staff Craig Metz, who courageously battled kidney disease,” said Rep. Wilson.
“Research shows early intervention in kidney care could save Medicare more than $9 billion and employers over $35 billion annually. But beyond the significant economic savings, the human burden of kidney disease could be reduced if we pass legislation that could meaningfully change the trajectory of kidney disease. The American Kidney Fund thanks U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson for introducing the “Prevent ESRD Act” and leading bipartisan efforts to advance the fight against kidney disease. We urge Congress to support the legislation on behalf of 37 million Americans with kidney disease, and millions more at risk,” said LaVarne Burton, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Kidney Fund.
The National Kidney Foundation applauds this legislation's innovative approach to preventing the progression to kidney failure. Too many Americans are diagnosed too late, when treatment options become more limited and costs to patients, families, employers, and the healthcare system increase dramatically. By encouraging investment in early detection, education, and proven treatments, this has the potential to improve outcomes for millions of Americans affected by CKD while reducing unnecessary healthcare spending. We look forward to working with Congress and stakeholders to advance policies that help more people maintain their kidney health and avoid kidney failure," said Dr. Jesse Roach, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, National Kidney Foundation.
“Large employers see firsthand the human and financial toll of chronic kidney disease on workers, families, and the health care system. A voluntary kidney care shared savings demonstration is exactly the kind of commonsense, bipartisan solution we need—one that rewards earlier screening, better care coordination, and access to effective treatments before patients progress to kidney failure. By aligning incentives for health plans, employers, providers, and Medicare, this model can help delay or prevent ESRD, improve quality of life for millions of Americans, and generate meaningful savings for taxpayers and employer-sponsored health plans alike,” said Melissa Barlett, Senior Vice President, Health Policy, ERISA Industry Committee.
"Too many Americans never get the chance to age healthily because kidney disease goes undetected until it's too late. Programs that increase earlier screening and treatment, when progression can still be slowed or stopped, will go a long way in supporting patients' quality of life, helping employers retain experienced workers longer, and lowering health system costs. Keeping more people out of dialysis means more people reaching their later years with their health and independence intact," said Melissa Gong Mitchell, Executive Director, Global Coalition on Aging.
"For people living with Spina Bifida, protecting kidney health is essential to preserving independence, preventing life-threatening complications, and improving quality of life across the lifespan. Kidney disease often develops silently in our community due to neurogenic bladder, making early screening, coordinated care, and timely intervention critical. The Spina Bifida Association strongly supports innovative approaches that encourage prevention, reward high-quality care, and expand access to evidence-based treatments before kidney failure occurs. By investing in earlier detection and better care coordination, this demonstration has the potential to improve outcomes for millions of Americans while reducing the human and financial costs of kidney disease. We applaud this bipartisan effort to prioritize prevention and protect kidney health," said Sara Struwe, President and Chief Executive Officer, Spina Bifida Association.
"The Academy strongly supports this innovative demonstration project to advance kidney care and prevent progression to end-stage renal disease. Chronic kidney disease remains a silent and costly crisis, often going undiagnosed until it is too late, despite clear evidence that early screening, nutrition intervention, and coordinated care can significantly improve outcomes. By aligning incentives to prioritize prevention and expanding access to comprehensive, patient-centered services, this model represents a critical step toward transforming kidney care, improving quality of life for millions, and reducing avoidable costs to employers and the Medicare program. We urge policymakers to move forward with this bipartisan opportunity to invest in prevention and deliver better, more equitable care,” said the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2025-2026 President Deanne Brandstetter, MBA, RDN CDN, FAND.
“NANASP commends Rep. Wilson on the introduction of his novel bill which has prevention as its main focus. The approach of creating a kidney care shared savings demonstration is a win-win for health care plans who succeed in delaying and preventing ESRD and the other winner of course is the patient. Early diagnosis of kidney disease is vital to avoiding later more costly treatments. We urge passage of this bill," said Bob Blancato, Executive Director, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services (NANASP).
"IgA nephropathy is a progressive kidney disease that often affects people in the prime of their lives, yet many patients are not diagnosed until significant kidney damage has already occurred. Earlier identification, better care coordination, and access to effective treatments are essential to slowing disease progression and helping patients avoid kidney failure. The Prevent ESRD Act recognizes the importance of prevention by creating incentives to intervene earlier in the disease continuum. The IgA Nephropathy Foundation is proud to support this effort and thanks Rep. Joe Wilson for his leadership on behalf of patients with kidney disease,” - Bonnie Schneider, Executive Director, IgA Nephropathy Foundation.
A full copy of H.R. 9891 is available here.
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Wilson Leads 41 Bipartisan Lawmakers Introducing a Resolution Calling for Charleston to Host the 2027 OSCE PA
Position: Representative Wilson and 41 cosponsors introduced a resolution recognizing Charleston, South Carolina as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. The release also states that Wilson sent letters opposing Serbia as a host and addressing budget concerns about hosting in Charleston.
Washington, DC – Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), the head of the U.S. Delegation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) and Chairman of the First Committee of the OSCE PA leads 41 cosponsors in a resolution Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
The original cosponsors of the resolution are: Representatives Nancy Mace (R-SC), Jim Clyburn (D-SC), Russell Fry (R-SC), Sheri Biggs (R-SC), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Rick Allen (R-GA), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Michael McCaul (R-TX), William Keating (D-MA), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Jim Costa (D-CA), Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-AS), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), James Moylan (R-GU), Julia Brownley (D-CA), James Baird (R-IN), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chuck Edwards (R-NC), Daniel A. Webster (R-FL), Jimmy Patronis (R-FL), Cory Mills (R-FL), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Don Bacon (R-NE), Ben Cline (R-VA), Austin Scott (R-GA), David Taylor (R-OH), Mike Haridopolos (R-FL), Scott Franklin (R-FL), Mark Messmer (R-IN), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Mark Alford (R-MO), and Carol Miller (R-WV).
A full copy of H.Res. 1451 is available here.
Chairman Wilson previously sent a letter to the Secretariat of the OSCE PA explaining why Serbia would not be an ideal host for the 2027 assembly, and that letter is available here.
Chairman Wilson has also sent a letter to those who mentioned financial concerns about the OSCE PA, explaining how budgetary constraints and other perceived concerns will not prevent Charleston from hosting in 2027, that letter is available here.
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Issues:Foreign AffairsNational Security
Congressman Wilson Succeeds at OSCE PA Annual Meeting
Position: The release states that an OSCE Parliamentary Assembly resolution on fundamental freedoms and democratic integrity in Georgia supports the administration's foreign policy agenda and opposes Russian aggression toward Eastern European allies. It also advocates hosting the 2027 OSCE PA Annual Meeting in Charleston, South Carolina.
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, attended the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) annual meeting, this week, in The Hague, Netherlands.
The OSCE PA passed a Wilson-led resolution on fundamental freedoms and democratic integrity in the nation of Georgia – an important move in support of President Trump’s strong foreign policy agenda and against war criminal Putin’s assault on our allies in Eastern Europe. The resolution is available here on page 75.
Congressman Wilson was also unanimously elected the new Chairman of the Committee on Political Affairs and Security, which gives the United States a powerful position as we continue to lead in European diplomacy and combat Putin’s aggression.
Building on a successful 2026 Annual Meeting in The Hague, plans are already underway for the 2027 Annual Meeting to take place in Charleston, South Carolina. Hosting this conference in the United States would send an unmistakable message of American leadership and reaffirm our nation’s enduring commitment to transatlantic security, democracy, human rights, and the rules-based international order. Additionally, Charleston’s historic Southern hospitality will be on full display for our international allies, and South Carolina’s economy will benefit from the influx of nearly 500 people coming for the meeting.
Members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation joined a letter led by Congressman Wilson to Speaker Mike Johnson which stressed the importance of hosting the OSCE PA 2027 annual session in Charleston.
Congressman Wilson previously led a letter joined by Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Senate Chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN), Ranking Member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senate Ranking Member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, along with numerous members of the commission, to secure funding for Charleston to host the annual session.
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Wilson and Panetta introduce Bipartisan Bill Ending Child Soldiering in Africa
Position: The release describes introduction of a bill that would create U.S. government reporting requirements on African nations that recruit or use child soldiers and establish a Department of Defense center to support de-recruitment and reintegration of children. Sponsors state the legislation strengthens U.S. national security.
Washington, DC – Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act. This bill creates a formal reporting structure within the U.S. government on those African nations that recruit, train, and promote child soldiers both in national armed forces, and in insurgent and rebel groups. The legislation also promotes the opening of a Department of Defense Center to help nations de-transition from militant groups with child soldiers and help those children to more easily reintegrate into their home country societies.
“Throughout the African continent child soldiers remain prolific, some recruited to fight by war criminal Putin, for their home nation’s military, or even in local branches of ISIS or Al Qaeda. Ending practices of forced recruitment, kidnapping, and abuse of children to carry out vile military campaigns makes America a safer place,” said Rep. Wilson. “This legislation promotes a ‘center of excellence’ to end child soldiering and ensure every African child has the opportunity to return home and not be forced into global conflicts they did not choose.”
“Armed groups and terrorist organizations across the African continent exploit children as fighters, informants, and tools of violence to fuel instability, which can threaten regional and international security,” said Rep. Panetta. “Our bipartisan legislation would strengthen our understanding of how child soldier recruitment sustains extremist networks and ensure the United States is better equipped to confront these threats.”
“Combatting child soldiering is a national security necessity, not just a moral imperative. Rep. Wilson’s 'Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act' directly targets the roots of regional instability by confronting how terrorist and criminal networks exploit religious narratives to weaponize youth and siphon resources out of African economies - while directing them into value chains connected to our adversaries and strategic competitors,” said Michael “Mick” Patrick Mulroy, Co-founder, Lobo Institute. “By disrupting these recruitment pipelines and transnational criminal and terrorist networks, this Act can protect children, stabilize critical regions, secure critical mineral supply chains, and advance U.S. national security."
A copy of the full legislation is available here.
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Issues:Foreign AffairsNational Security
Position: The release supports passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, citing provisions for defense missions in South Carolina, Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, and Georgia, expanded defense industrial base, and increased soldier pay.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027:
"Last night, I was grateful to have joined my Republican and Democrat colleagues in passing the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) -- legislation that advances the national security of America with Peace Through Strength, supports funding for critical missions in the district I represent and around South Carolina, and more.
“The bill included several provisions I advocated for such as securing the missions at Savannah River Site, continued support for defense research in universities in the Palmetto State, protecting Eisenhower Army Medical Center, and important amendments on foreign affairs issues, including those supporting the people of Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, and the Republic of Georgia.
“As our adversaries become more emboldened, FY27 NDAA sends the message that the United States is and will be prepared for any hostile action that may be taken against our country and allies. With this legislation, our country will continue to expand its defense industrial base, increase pay for our soldiers, and provide the necessary equipment to safeguard the men and women of our military as they protect America.
“As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, I appreciate Chairman Mike Rogers and Ranking Member Adam Smith for their continued leadership and for shepherding the NDAA through committee, once again.”
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Issues:Economy and JobsEducationEnergyForeign AffairsNational SecurityOur Veterans
Wilson Introduces Bipartisan Bill Championing Bleeding Disorders
Position: Representatives Wilson and Johnson introduced legislation to increase research opportunities and improve diagnosis and treatment access for bleeding disorders, particularly among underserved populations and women who have historically been excluded from clinical research.
Washington, DC – Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Julie Johnson (D-TX), introduced the bipartisan Fostering Effective Diagnosis and Treatment for Underserved Populations (FED UP) with Bleeding Disorders Act of 2026. The legislation will create increased research opportunities for bleeding disorders among underserved populations.
“So many women of South Carolina are negatively impacted by bleeding disorders, between insurance companies failing to prioritize their treatment, and the challenges of rural healthcare, enough obstacles to treatment already exist,” said Congressman Wilson. “There is no reason for a lack of research to be contributing to the bleeding disorder population. Everyone deserves timely and proper treatment, especially those most impacted by a disorder.”
“It takes an average of 16 years for a woman with a bleeding disorder to receive a proper diagnosis. That means countless women in Texas and across the United States are living with an undiagnosed condition and are unable to get the care and treatment they need during injury, surgery, trauma, menstruation, or childbirth,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “For too long, bleeding disorders were wrongly seen as conditions that only affect men, which has led to women and girls often being excluded from clinical research. As a result, they face higher rates of pregnancy complications, hospitalizations, and mortality, and are too often pushed toward unnecessary hysterectomies.”
“That’s why I fought to protect funding for the programs that help address bleeding disorders and pushed back against the administration’s reckless cuts,” Johnson continued. “It’s also why I worked alongside the incredible advocates at the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation and the Texas Bleeding Disorders Coalition to advance long-term solutions that will improve timely diagnosis and care.
Specifically, this bill will direct that the Secretary of Health and Human Services conduct an interagency review of barriers to access and propose recommendations; make reports publicly available for transparency and accountability; conduct a public education and awareness campaign for women and girls with bleeding disorders; and much more.
“The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation is grateful to Representatives Johnson and Wilson for their leadership on the FED UP with Bleeding Disorders Act. For far too long, women and girls with bleeding disorders have been blocked from timely diagnosis, comprehensive care, and inclusion in clinical research,” said Dawn Rotellini, Chief Operating Officer of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation. “This legislation will break down some of those barriers and will help provide the next generation of women and girls with a clearer, speedier path to diagnosis, access to appropriate medical treatment and care, and recognition of their lived experiences. This topic is a priority for NBDF, and we look forward to working with Congress to advance this important piece of legislation.”
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Wilson, Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, DeSaulnier Introduce Cancer Survivorship Bill
Position: The representatives introduce legislation to improve cancer survivorship care by establishing standards for post-treatment support, care coordination, patient navigation, and workforce development across the continuum of care from diagnosis through end-of-life.
Washington, DC – Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) re-introduced the Lainie JonesComprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act (CCSA), a critical piece of legislation which will address gaps in survivorship care and develop desperately needed standards to improve the overall patient-centered quality of care and navigation needs of cancer survivors and their families.
This legislation is named for Lainie Jones, who faced adrenal carcinoma, sarcoma, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, melanoma, lung cancer, and recently passed away due to glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Diagnosed with cancer for the first time at 18 months old, after her third diagnosis in her twenties, Jones found out she had Li-Fraumeni syndrome—a rare genetic condition that predisposes her to multiple cancers. She spent 13 years as an online advocate, encouraging followers to do self-checks and stay up to date with doctor visits.
"I am grateful to support all those recovering from breast cancer by joining my colleagues in leading the Lainie JonesComprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act. Comprehensive postoperative care is critical to supporting patients. I am particularly appreciative of the medical professionals in South Carolina who worked with my daughter-in-law Jennifer Wilson to persevere against aggressive breast cancer. Jennifer's example to the women of South Carolina and elsewhere remains an inspiration,” said Rep. Wilson, Member of the House Cancer Caucus.
“As a cancer survivor, confronting it head-on, with an all-hands-on-deck approach, is my personal and professional mission. With the Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act, I am proud to introduce far-reaching legislation that better enables cancer survivors to choose their own path, provides them agency and autonomy over their personal health experiences and decisions, and addresses the entire survivorship continuum of care,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus. “From the point of diagnosis, through active treatment and transitions to primary care, until the end of life, this legislation sets the standards of care that all survivors need and deserve. This bill confronts care planning, transition, navigation, workforce, education, and awareness, and empowers survivors with the best possible resources and care to overcome this terrible disease. No survivor or family should be left in the wilderness to navigate this disease or its aftermath.”
“Cancer survivorship is not an afterthought—it is part of the fight. A diagnosis changes a life in an instant, but for survivors and their families, the challenges often continue long after treatment ends. Our health care system must meet that reality with the same seriousness, coordination, and compassion we bring to fighting the disease itself. The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act strengthens the continuum of care—from survivorship planning and care navigation to workforce support, education, and long-term follow-up—so survivors are not left to navigate life after cancer alone,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick, Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus.
“I know from firsthand experience as a cancer survivor the importance of quality care not just to beat cancer, but also to thrive in the years following a diagnosis. I am proud to join Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz and my colleagues in leading this effort to set new standards of care that address the unique needs of cancer patients from diagnosis to treatment to aftercare to ultimately improve their quality of life,” said Rep. DeSaulnier.
"As a breast cancer survivor, I've learned that patients and families need support, guidance and resources far after standard treatments end. Cancer can take a physical and emotional toll on the entire family for a foreseeably long time. Thank you to the members of Congress who are prioritizing this important legislation. Cancer patients, families and caregivers applaud you," said Jennifer Wilson, breast cancer survivor.
"The data is unambiguous: only one in three survivors receive a survivorship care plan, and that number is falling. At the same time, half of all survivors are experiencing financial hardship tied to their diagnosis,” said Shelley Fuld Nasso, Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Nation. “These are not statistics — they are the daily reality of 18 million Americans living with, through, and beyond cancer. The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act answers that reality with real solutions, from coverage of care planning and coordination to employment assistance to a payment model that rewards quality survivorship care. Cancer Nation has spent 40 years fighting for survivors' right to not just survive but thrive. This bill makes that possible, and we are proud to stand with Representatives Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, Wilson, and DeSaulnier in demanding it."
“Following active treatment, cancer patients are faced with a transition to survivorship care that can be disjointed and difficult to navigate. There are nearly 19 million cancer survivors across the US. These individuals often face higher healthcare costs for the rest of their lives,” said Lisa Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivor Act creates pathways to address the financial challenges of cancer survivorship and maintain patients’ access to the health services needed to address the long-term effects of cancer, giving them the best chance of remaining cancer-free. We offer our enthusiastic support for this bill and urge Congress to pass it.”
“More than 521,000 childhood cancer survivors face a lifetime of health challenges due to their treatment. Many transition into primary care without a survivorship care plan and are unprepared for the significant health issues they may face, including hearing loss, infertility, and cardiac late effects,” said Steve Woshala, Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Cancer Cause. “The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act helps address the specialized needs of this population through provisions such as Medicaid coverage to ease transitions of care.”
“Over the last 20 years, we have made tremendous strides in the treatment of lymphoma and many other blood cancers, as well as understanding the unique needs of cancer survivors,” said Meghan Gutierrez, Chief Executive Officer of the Lymphoma Research Foundation. "The Lymphoma Research Foundation commends Representatives Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, DeSaulnier, and Wilson for reintroducing the Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act and recognizing that surviving cancer brings with it a set of physical, psychological, and financial needs that require ongoing attention and support. The Foundation is committed to the continued support of people with lymphoma and their care partners, to ensure that they not only survive but thrive in the face of a diagnosis.”
This legislation addresses:
Care Planning and Transition: Provides coverage to address the transition to primary care to help survivors develop personalized treatment care plans, standardizes processes, and consolidates treatments to guide survivorship monitoring and follow-up care;
Alternative Payment Model: Studies existing reimbursement landscape to develop an alternative payment model to ensure a coordinated approach to survivorship care across an episode of care, including the creation of comprehensive navigation services;
Quality of Care: Establishes grants to promote utilization of navigation, employment of risk-stratification, transition to primary care, utilization of care plans, potential use of at-home care, and better use of information technology for patient experience data;
Employment: Establishes employment assistance grants to help survivors, their families, and caregivers when faced with a range of workforce challenges; and
Education, Awareness: Creates resources for survivors and health professionals to promote early detection, preventive care and help providers provide high-quality services.
It also addresses innovation and technology use, long-term studies on cancer survivorship progress in the U.S., access to fertility and preservation services, and provisions concerning childhood and adolescent cancer.
Over 50 organizations have endorsed the Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act:
Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Coalition, Alliance for Fertility Preservation, American Association for Cancer Research, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Association for Clinical Oncology, Association of American Cancer Institutes, Blood Cancer United, The Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer, Cactus Cancer Society, Cancer Awareness Network for Children, Inc., CancerCare, Cancer Nation, Cancer Support Community, Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care Professionals Network (CSPN), Cervivor, Chemo Divas Foundation, Children's Cancer Cause, Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, Circle of Care for Families of Children with Cancer, Inc., Digestive Disease National Coalition, Emily Whitehead Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer, FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Head for the Cure, Hodgkin's International, I'm Not Done Yet Foundation, International Myeloma Foundation, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, LUNGevity Foundation, Lymphoma Research Foundation, Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance, Man Up to Cancer, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, The National Pancreas Foundation, National Patient Advocate Foundation, Nicole Cares Foundation, Nueva Vida, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, Patient Empowerment Network, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Project Life, RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association, Sharsheret, Sisters Network Inc., Stupid Cancer, Inc., Susan G. Komen, Teen Cancer America, Tigerlily Foundation, Triage Cancer, Unite for HER, Worth the Wait, Young Survival Coalition, and ZERO Prostate Cancer.
The full bill text can be found here.
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Wilson and Jackson Introduce Bipartisan ‘Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act’
Position: Representatives Wilson and Jackson introduced legislation to impose sanctions on foreign persons and governments that recruit or facilitate recruitment of African nationals for Russia's war in Ukraine, characterizing such recruitment as human trafficking and a violation of international law.
Washington, DC – Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, introduced the‘Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act.’
This legislation imposes sanctions on foreign persons and foreign governments participating in or facilitating the recruitment of foreign nationals from African countries for the purpose of fighting war criminal Putin’s war in Ukraine.
“War criminal Putin and his state-run “mercenary” outfits have generated chaos and misery everywhere they've gone, now extending into kidnapping and conscription to fuel their illegal invasion of Ukraine. Putin's recruitment schemes, human trafficking, and the forced fighting of vulnerable populations in Africa should not be financed by his illegal aggressions,” said Rep. Wilson.
“Russia’s recruitment and exploitation of vulnerable men across multiple nations in Africa is not partnership – it is predation disguised as opportunity,” said Rep. Jackson. “This is a violation of human dignity and international law, and the world must not look away. That is why I joined Rep. Wilson in introducing this necessary legislation to condemn Russia’s human trafficking to the frontlines of their illegal war in Ukraine, and sanction those responsible for these heinous crimes.”
Background
Russian-backed entities are working to recruit civilian and military personnel across Africa to participate in Putin’s illegal and murderous war against Ukraine.
The Ukrainian government has reported that more than 1,400 citizens from 36 African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, including many under false pretenses.
The full text of the bill is available here.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COIdeological2 contributionsPAC arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, federalized in 2021. Backs candidates of both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$10,000
2.NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH LLP FEDERAL POLITICAL CO2 contributions$10,000
3.BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL GOVERNMENT2 contributions$10,000
4.AFLAC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AFLAC PAC)3 contributions$10,000
5.BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE4 contributions$8,000
6.BAE SYSTEMS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BAE SYSTEMS USA6 contributions$8,000
7.AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL2 contributions$7,500
8.EMPLOYEES OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION PAC3 contributions$7,500
9.LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' POLITICAL ACTION COMM5 contributions$7,000
10.AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION PAC2 contributions$6,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.THE CAPITAL CORPORATION$7,000
2.CHAIRMAN$7,000
3.SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES$7,000
4.BURR FORMAN$6,600
5.JIM HUDSON AUTOMOTIVE GROUP$6,500
6.BRADLEY PLUMBING HEATING$5,205
7.DODGELAND OF COLUMBIA$5,000
8.INDEPENDENCE FRONT FOR FREEDOM & PEACE$5,000
9.STERN GROUP$4,500
10.GEISSELE AUTOMATICS$3,644
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
