Congressman Wilson currently serves as Co‑Chair / Chairman of the Congressional Caucus on U.S.–Türkiye Relations and Turkish Americans, the principal bipartisan caucus in the House of Representatives focused on the bilateral relationship and the Turkish American community.

In this capacity, he has:

• Marked Republic Day and Türkiye’s national milestones with formal congressional statements. In a joint statement with Rep. Steve Cohen on the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic, Congressman Wilson highlighted Türkiye’s strategic role as a bridge between continents and alliances, and recognized the “vibrant and successful Turkish American community” as an integral part of the fabric of American society.
  Türkiye Caucus Statement Celebrating Turkish National Day

• Publicly acknowledged Türkiye’s democratic process. Following the 2023 presidential election, Congressman Wilson congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and commended “the people of Türkiye on their strong commitment to democracy,” while reaffirming that “Türkiye is a valued partner and NATO ally.”
  Wilson Congratulates President of Türkiye on Election Win

• Led congressional recognition of the 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. On February 27, 2023, he sponsored a House resolution recognizing the victims and honoring responders after the devastating earthquakes, which passed with broad bipartisan support (414–2). In his remarks, he detailed the scale of the tragedy—over 50,000 people killed, 100,000 injured, millions displaced—and emphasized the humanitarian responsibilities of the international community.
  Wilson Celebrates Passage of Resolution to Recognize Earthquake Victims and Honor Responders in Türkiye and Syria

• Expressed unequivocal solidarity with Türkiye as a NATO ally. As Co‑Chair of the Caucus on U.S.–Türkiye Relations and Turkish Americans, he publicly condemned terrorist attacks targeting Turkish government institutions and reiterated that “the U.S. stands strongly with our NATO ally Türkiye.”
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Through these initiatives, Congressman Wilson has established a record of consistent, visible engagement on matters affecting both Türkiye and Turkish Americans, including security cooperation, alliance solidarity, and humanitarian response.

The TCUSAPAC–Wilson Interaction at the NRCC Event

During the NRCC event in Key Biscayne on February 27, 2026, TCUSAPAC President Hülya met with Congressman Wilson in a structured, professional setting. The discussion focused on:

• The current state of U.S.–Türkiye relations, including alliance cooperation within NATO and broader regional dynamics;
• The role of the Congressional Caucus on U.S.–Türkiye Relations and Turkish Americans in maintaining a channel for regular, informed communication on bilateral issues; and
• The continuing contributions and concerns of Turkish Americans, including civic participation, public diplomacy, and the importance of balanced, fact-based policy discussions in Washington.

President Hülya expressed appreciation for Congressman Wilson’s sustained attention to Türkiye-related issues and his recognition of the Turkish American community in formal congressional statements and legislative initiatives. Congressman Wilson, in turn, reaffirmed his commitment to constructive engagement on matters affecting U.S.–Türkiye cooperation and Turkish Americans.

The photograph of President Hülya with Congressman Wilson taken at the event will accompany this report as a visual record of the meeting.

Significance for TCUSAPAC and the Turkish American Community

This interaction is part of TCUSAPAC’s broader, non-partisan mission to:

• Maintain open, respectful communication with members of Congress who hold key positions on foreign affairs and transatlantic security;
• Ensure that policy-makers are fully informed about the strategic importance of the U.S.–Türkiye relationship and the perspectives of Turkish Americans; and
• Support stable, mutually beneficial bilateral relations, grounded in alliance commitments, democratic values, and long-term regional stability.

Congressman Joe Wilson’s leadership within the Congressional Caucus on U.S.–Türkiye Relations and Turkish Americans, his public acknowledgment of Türkiye as a valued NATO ally, and his efforts to recognize Turkish American contributions and tragedies affecting Türkiye make him an important figure for the community.

TCUSAPAC views the February 27, 2026 reconnection in Key Biscayne as a constructive step in continuing a professional dialogue with Congressman Wilson and ensuring that Turkish American perspectives remain present in discussions on U.S.–Türkiye relations in the U.S. Congress.