Bills About International Affairs Sponsored by Joe Wilson (R-S.C.)

Rep. Wilson sponsored 54 bills about international affairs in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Dec. 10, 2020	H.R.8931	To impose additional sanctions with respect to Syria, and for other purposes.	0		Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1193)
Dec. 3, 2020	H.R.8844	To require reports and determinations relating to imposition of sanctions against the Badr Organization, and for other purposes.	0		Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1193)
Dec. 12, 2019	H.R.5408	To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded by Russia.	22	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct. 23, 2019	H.R.4802	To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards under the Department of State's rewards program relating to information regarding individuals or entities engaged in activities in contravention of United States or United Nations sanctions, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 30, 2020	H.R.8445	To impose certain measures with respect to Hezbollah-dominated areas in Lebanon and Latin America and to impose sanctions with respect to senior foreign political figures in Lebanon, Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua supporting Hezbollah.	13	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
June 18, 2020	H.RES.1011	Celebrating 140 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Romania.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
June 11, 2020	H.R.7148	To establish a United States-Israel Operations-Technology Working Group, and for other purposes.	7	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 28, 2020	H.R.7063	To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to limit the exemption from the registration requirements of such Act for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of bona fide religious, scholastic, academic, or scientific pursuits or the fine arts to activities which do not promote the political agenda of a foreign government, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the disclosures of foreign gifts by institutions, and for other purposes.	4	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov. 26, 2019	H.R.5276	To require a report describing whether certain persons meet the criteria to be sanctioned pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act for violating the human rights of Iraqi protestors, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan. 15, 2019	H.R.554	To require annual reports on religious intolerance in Saudi Arabian educational materials, and for other purposes.	20	Bipartisan	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 28, 2019	H.R.4868	To certify that United States assistance to the United Nations for humanitarian programs in the Syrian Arab Republic is not misdirected, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sept. 20, 2019	H.RES.569	Recognizing the 111th anniversary of the independence of Bulgaria.	16	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
July 23, 2019	H.RES.510	Affirming United States support to the countries of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
April 8, 2019	H.R.2123	To provide for United States actions to advance the United States-India strategic relationship.	12	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
March 13, 2019	H.RES.223	Affirming the historical relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco, condemning the recent provocative actions of the Polisario Front and its foreign supporters, and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to reach a peaceful resolution of the Western Sahara conflict.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Jan. 9, 2019	H.R.361	To impose terrorism-related sanctions with respect to As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1010)
Jan. 3, 2019	H.RES.12	Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem.	8	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sept. 28, 2018	H.RES.1101	Affirming the historical relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco, condemning the recent provocative actions of the Polisario Front and its foreign supporters, and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to reach a peaceful resolution of the Western Sahara conflict.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
July 25, 2018	H.R.6506	To provide for United States actions to advance the United States-India strategic relationship.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
June 28, 2018	H.R.6262	To require a report on the efforts and options to mitigate the acoustic attacks on Foreign Service officers and their families and the physical protection capabilities to protect United States embassies, consulates, and residences, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
June 20, 2018	H.RES.951	Expressing concern with respect to the Government of Turkey's anticipated purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
April 11, 2018	H.RES.815	Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the State of Israel and the opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
March 21, 2018	H.RES.795	Recognizing the United States role in the evolving energy landscape of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
March 20, 2018	H.R.5336	To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to limit the exemption from the registration requirements of such Act for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of bona fide religious, scholastic, academic, or scientific pursuits or the fine arts to activities which do not promote the political agenda of a foreign government, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the disclosures of foreign gifts by institutions, and for other purposes.	6	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Feb. 7, 2018	H.RES.728	Reaffirming United States support for Israel and condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions.	1	All Republicans	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1381-1382)
July 28, 2017	H.R.3542	To impose sanctions against Hamas for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields, and for other purposes.	21	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec. 13, 2017	H.RES.662	Emphasizing disapproval of six anti-Israel United Nations resolutions and reaffirming United States support for the State of Israel and its people.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec. 7, 2017	H.R.4583	To suspend all diplomatic presence in Cuba, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov. 9, 2017	H.RES.612	Recognizing and reaffirming the critical relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea since the establishment of the Republic of Korea in 1948.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
April 6, 2017	H.RES.253	Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Feb. 6, 2017	H.RES.92	Condemning North Korea's development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles, and for other purposes.	121	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 7, 2017	H.R.903	To restrict funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, and for other purposes.	3	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sept. 28, 2016	H.RES.920	Calling for revisions to the existing rules of engagement under Operation Resolute Support in Afghanistan.	0		Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sept. 20, 2016	H.R.6068	To prohibit funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization in the event the United Nations Security Council adopts a resolution prohibiting activities counter to the object and purpose of the Treaty.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
July 5, 2016	H.RES.806	Expressing condolences for the killing of the British Member of Parliament (MP) Jo Cox.	1	All Democrats	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 18, 2015	H.CON.RES.78	Expressing the sense of Congress that the President in consultation with the Department of the Treasury should apply economic sanctions against Chinese businesses and state-owned enterprises that can be linked to cyberattacks against United States entities.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
May 22, 2015	H.J.RES.56	Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of China Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy transmitted on April 21, 2015.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug. 1, 2013	H.CON.RES.48	Commemorating the 46th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.	12	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Jan. 5, 2011	H.CON.RES.5	Supporting the reunification of Jerusalem.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
April 29, 2010	H.CON.RES.271	Commemorating the 43rd anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.	47	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov. 3, 2009	H.CON.RES.207	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the victory of the United States in The Cold War and the Fall of the Berlin Wall.	25	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
July 29, 2008	H.RES.1383	Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the independence of Bulgaria.	54	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 25, 2007	H.CON.RES.131	Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.	70	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb. 5, 2007	H.CON.RES.55	Recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safeguarded by the Government of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir.	8	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
Feb. 16, 2007	H.R.1186	To promote global energy security through increased cooperation between the United States and India in diversifying sources of energy, stimulating development of alternative fuels, developing and deploying technologies that promote the clean and efficient use of coal, and improving energy efficiency.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
June 9, 2006	H.R.5580	To promote global energy security through increased cooperation between the United States and India in diversifying sources of energy, stimulating development of alternative fuels, developing and deploying technologies that promote the clean and efficient use of coal, and improving energy efficiency.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
April 26, 2006	H.CON.RES.392	Recognizing the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.	102	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
April 6, 2006	H.CON.RES.388	Recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safeguarded by the Government of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 11, 2005	H.CON.RES.149	Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.	78	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan. 27, 2003	H.CON.RES.15	Commending India on its celebration of Republic Day.	51	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 4, 2003	H.RES.355	Commemorating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria.	14	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 10, 2003	H.CON.RES.150	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the protection of religious sites and the freedom of access and worship.	39	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
March 4, 2003	H.CON.RES.77	Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the historic rescue of 50,000 Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commending the Bulgarian people for preserving and continuing their tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance.	5	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb. 5, 2003	H.CON.RES.31	Welcoming His Majesty Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Kalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on his visit to the United States in February 2003.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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