William Timmons
Sourced recordU.S. House - SC District 04 · Congressional District 4
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William Richardson Timmons IV is an American politician, prosecutor, and Air Force officer serving as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 4th congressional district since 2019. His district is in the heart of the Upstate and includes Greenville, Spartanburg, and most of their suburbs. Previosly, Timmons served as a South Carolina state senator from 2016 to 2018. He is a member of the Republican Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
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Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
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Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialWilliam Timmons is a candidate for U.S. House - SC District 04profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,312,884.39 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: New Bipartisan Bill Helps Communities Prepare for Disasters
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedPublic statement: Timmons Launches Roundtable on Digital Currency from Repressive Foreign Regimes
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedPublic statement: Timmons Bill to Rollback Regulatory Burdens and Help Small Businesses, Families Passes U.S. House
- VerifiedNews coverage: In final run, William Timmons wins Republican primary for Upstate congressional seat - Post and Courier
- VerifiedNews coverage: Atchley, Lee, Timmons offer competing visions in 4th District primary - Greenville Online
- VerifiedNews coverage: Meet candidates in contested races for Congressional Districts 3, 4 - Greenville Online
- VerifiedNews coverage: South Carolina: Biggs, Timmons win congressional races in Upstate - WYFF News 4
- VerifiedNews coverage: Candidate for U.S. House District 4: William Timmons (R-SC) - FOX Carolina News
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-02: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-02-04: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 1.
2026-02-25: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.
2025-12-16: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025-10-14: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.
2025-07-17: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
2025-12-02: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2026-05-13: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2025-05-13: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
2025-05-13: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
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Public Statements
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2026 | Posted in Press Releases Congressmen William Timmons (R-SC) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Ounce of Prevention Act to help states, cities, and local governments strengthen communities before disaster strikes. The bill allows local governments to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for pre-disaster risk mitigation–eliminating restrictions that currently tie funding solely to… Timmons Launches Roundtable on Digital Currency from Repressive Foreign R
nments strengthen communities before disaster strikes. The bill allows local governments to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for pre-disaster risk mitigation–eliminating restrictions that currently tie funding solely to… Read more » June 25, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) kicked off today’s roundtable titled “Roundtable: Two Sides of a Digital Coin: Protecting U.S. Security by Challenging th
| Posted in Press Releases Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) kicked off today’s roundtable titled “Roundtable: Two Sides of a Digital Coin: Protecting U.S. Security by Challenging the Power of Repressive Foreign Regimes.” In his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Timmons highlighted that decentralized digital assets can empower people living under authoritarian regimes and… Timmons Bill to Rollback Regulatory Burdens and Help Small Businesses, Fam
Coin: Protecting U.S. Security by Challenging the Power of Repressive Foreign Regimes.” In his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Timmons highlighted that decentralized digital assets can empower people living under authoritarian regimes and… Read more » May 12, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Supervisory Modifications for Appropriate Risk-based Testing Act (SMART Act), legislation introduced by Congressman William Timmons (SC-0
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