Rep. William Timmons
Recent News About Rep. William Timmons
-
Bill introduced to bar non-citizens from voting in DC elections
Representative William Timmons (SC-04) has introduced H.R. 8218, the Demanding Citizenship in DC Elections Act. This legislation mandates that anyone voting in a municipal election in the District of Columbia must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship. The bill is a response to a federal court's dismissal of a D.C. resident’s challenge against the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, which permits noncitizens to vote in the nation’s capital. The legislation is cosponsored by Representatives Pfluger (R-TX), Hageman (R-WY), and Fry (R-SC), and led in...
-
Timmons Statement on National Security Votes
Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released a statement expressing his views on recent national security votes, emphasizing the importance of supporting allies and taking a strong stance against threats to the United States.Timmons criticized President Joe Biden's approach to foreign policy, stating that his actions have weakened national security and emboldened adversaries. He highlighted concerns about Biden's handling of issues such as Israel, China, and the southern border, accusing the administration of neglecting vital interests.Regarding the situation in...
-
House Passes Timmons Bill to Help Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Access More Capital
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2799 - Expanding Access to Capital Act, by a vote of 212-205, in a move to help small businesses and entrepreneurs access more capital. The bill, which includes Congressman William Timmons' (SC-04) ICAN Act, aims to facilitate capital formation by strengthening public markets and creating new opportunities for investors.In a statement, Rep. William Timmons highlighted the importance of the legislation, stating, "Three-quarters of venture capital supports entrepreneurs in just three states: California, Massachusetts, and New York."...
-
Timmons Votes No on Minibus Government Funding Bill
Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released a statement on March 6, 2024, explaining his decision to vote against H. Res. 1061 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. Timmons voiced his concerns about the current state of government spending and the impact it has on the nation's debt.According to Timmons, "Washington’s spending addiction is why our nation is currently $34 trillion in debt. Our appropriations process is fundamentally broken, and the bill before us today is just more of the same bloated spending that we simply cannot afford." He emphasized the need for...