MOST RATEDLawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of ‘destruction’ followed
William Timmons asked whether it should be illegal for AI systems to use someone’s likeness to create pornographic images.
William R. Timmons IV has represented South Carolina’s 4th district in the U.S. House since 2019. Chair of the House Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs.
A prosecutor and Air Force officer, Timmons served in the South Carolina Senate from 2016 to 2018.
Timmons studied at George Washington University and the University of South Carolina. Timmons worked as a prosecutor and served as an Air Force officer. Timmons served in the South Carolina Senate from 2016 to 2018 and entered the U.S. House in 2019.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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2026 SC U.S. House district 4 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
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| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
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| H.R. 4437 | SMART Act of 2025FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5810 | Federal Supervisor Education ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4431 | Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1755 | Timely and Accurate Benefits ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Out of committee | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6544 | REVIEW Act of 2025FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7274 | Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Out of committee | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5163 | Clean and Managed Public Spaces ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10219 | SNAP Fraud Accountability ActAGRICULTURE AND FOOD | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.J.Res. 199 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives to further the continuity of Congress.CONGRESS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4536 | Fit for Duty ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 465 | Old Glory Only ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 34 COSPON. |
| H.R. 324 | PPP Shell Company Discovery ActCOMMERCE | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
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MOST RATEDWilliam Timmons asked whether it should be illegal for AI systems to use someone’s likeness to create pornographic images.
MOST RATEDTimmons said he would not run for the Senate seat because doing so could put the Republican House majority at risk.
Timmons is scheduled to debate challenger Courtney McClain in the 4th Congressional District race.

Timmons is set to debate challenger Courtney McClain before seeking another term.

Timmons said he would avoid complicating the Speaker’s reelection and could not support Mace or Norman as Graham’s successor.

Timmons criticized the timing and conduct of Republicans considering a run for the Senate seat.
MOST RATEDTimmons defended Graham by emphasizing her everyday budgeting experience and saying she could learn foreign policy as she goes.
MOST RATEDWilliam Timmons asked whether it should be illegal for AI systems to use someone’s likeness to create pornographic images.
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