Press Releases
September 17, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement this evening after House Democrats passed H.R. 6899, legislation that would restrict off-shore oil drilling, prohibit revenue sharing for coastal states, and increase electricity bills for South Carolina families.
September 17, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after House Republicans, led by Republican Leader John Boehner (OH-08) and Ranking Member of the Education and Labor Committee Republican Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (CA-25) released the results of a survey that highlights the effects of high energy prices on our nation's schools.
September 12, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives about high energy prices. While House Democrats chose to adjourn yesterday for the week, turn off the lights, the microphones, and the cameras all having failed to pass any energy legislation, House Republicans believe Congress should get to work.
September 11, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today on the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
August 25, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after returning to Washington to speak directly to American families who have gathered on the floor of the House of Representatives regarding the consequences of high energy prices. Congressman Wilson shared with those present the issues and concerns he heard during his recent five day, ten county tour of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina where he learned firsthand the effects of rising energy prices as well as the innovative research and development of renewable, cleaner energy resources occurring in our local communities.
August 15, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after returning to the floor of the House of Representatives to speak on behalf of the constituents of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina.
August 11, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) on Monday, August 18, will embark on his seventh annual 5-day district bus tour. Congressman Wilson and his staff will travel throughout South Carolina's Second Congressional District to visit with constituents, discuss their concerns, and share news of his efforts in Congress.
August 1, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after House Democrats voted to adjourn for a five-week vacation. Congressman Wilson has joined with his fellow Republicans and an overwhelming majority of the American people who support an all-of-the-above, comprehensive energy plan in calling on House Democrats to let their voices be heard.
August 1, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after supporting passage of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for FY 2009.
July 30, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after House Democrats voted 213-212 in favor of beginning their five week vacation after failing to bring to a vote legislation that will lower gas prices and break our dependence on foreign oil. Not one House Republican supported the motion to adjourn.