Press Releases

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives today.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s Executive Order calling for the closure of the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention facility.  Congressman Wilson is a member of the House Armed Services Committee.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.  This legislation expands the program to cover adults, higher-income families, and potentially illegal aliens.  Congressman Wilson opposed H.R. 2 calling on his colleagues on the other side of the aisle to support legislation that will put low-income children first.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after introducing legislation to provide early retirement benefits for National Guard and Reserve troops, strengthen state defense forces, and expand funding for the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after introducing legislation to make permanent the current $10,000 tax credit for adoptive families and legislation to protect against abuse of government credit cards.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today unveiled his legislative agenda for 2009.  Wilson held three press conferences throughout South Carolina’s Second Congressional District to announce his priorities for the 111th Congress.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to the ongoing situation in Gaza.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives voted to pass a $14 billion bailout package for American automakers.