William Timmons — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina, 2026

William Timmons supports comprehensive immigration reform and border security measures, advocating for the completion of the border wall. He voted "Yea" on H.R. 875, which makes aliens convicted of driving while intoxicated or impaired inadmissible and deportable. He also applauded the "One Big Beautiful Bill" for funding the wall and restoring Trump-era immigration policies to deter illegal immigration. Timmons emphasizes enforcing the rule of law and views ICE operations as necessary for removing "bad people."

“"Any 5-year-old that is involved with ICE is probably safer because of it, and I would guarantee you his parents probably made some very poor decisions to put him in the situation," Timmons said. (U.S. Rep. William Timmons, January 30, 2026, reported by Yahoo News and Greenville News)”

William Timmons voted in favor of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which aims to reduce health care costs. He advocates for affordable healthcare and supports the Affordable Care Act. Timmons emphasizes that healthcare is a fundamental human right.

William Timmons received a 0% score in 2025 and a 4% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters, indicating strong opposition to environmental protection. He has taken actions scored as anti-environment, including roll call votes related to limiting environmental review for pipelines, reestablishing the pro-pollution National Coal Council, and defunding the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. These actions consistently demonstrate a stance against environmental regulations and initiatives.

William Timmons voted against H.R. 3755, also known as the Abortion on Demand Act, stating that it would codify abortion at any point in a pregnancy and invalidate pro-life laws. He supported the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, which includes exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or medical emergency. He also voted to uphold the Hyde Amendment, limiting taxpayer funding for abortions in many federal programs.

William Timmons, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, continues to investigate drone incursions on U.S. military bases. He announced a hearing on “Emerging Global Threats: Putting America’s National Security First” to examine rebuilding the military and foreign policy establishment. His legislative agenda supports efforts to keep the nation safe and strengthen national security.

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William Timmons voted against House Democrats' gun control bills in 2022, including the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. He stated that the focus should be on stopping violence, not on stripping law-abiding Americans of their rights. He also cosponsored legislation titled "No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act" and a resolution condemning actions that subvert the Second Amendment.

“Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement after voting against House Democrats’ gun control bills: “In the wake of the senseless and horrific tragedy in Uvalde, our focus should be on stopping violence, not stripping law-abiding Americans of their rights. Tonight’s Democrat-led gun control bills will do nothing to prevent these tragedies from taking place…” (June 8, 2022)”