Press Releases

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House floor: "Madame Speaker, as a member of the Iraqi Women's Caucus, I am honored to recognize the bravery and strength of the Iraqi and Afghan women today in their developing democracies," said Wilson. "In the face of great danger, the women of Iraq and Afghanistan are displaying tremendous courage. In January, Iraqi women risked their lives to participate in Iraq's first free elections in over fifty years.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House floor: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today in appreciation of President Bush seeking to strengthen our Social Security system," said Wilson. "When Social Security was conceived in the mid-1930's, the average life expectancy at birth in the United States was 60. Today, the average American life expectancy is over 77.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded grants under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to three South Carolina communities. "South Carolina's firefighters risk their lives daily to protect our families and our property," said Wilson. "They are safer and more successful today because of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House floor: "Mr. Speaker, I am honored to discuss how two service organizations in the Second District of South Carolina that have joined together on the 'Nothing to Hide' project to promote awareness about mental illness. This project is an educational photo-exhibit about families whose lives are affected by mental health disorders," said Wilson.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) announced that the "Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users " (H.R. 3) designates $10 million for improvements to Highway 278 over five years. The bill passed the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and is awaiting action on the House Floor."I am grateful for the Committee's decision to increase funding for Highway 278," said Wilson. "Collisions on this highway have increased by 9% over the past seven years.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House floor: "Mr. Speaker, I strongly believe that all Americans deserve a strengthened retirement. Our current Social Security system is financially broken, outdated and unable to meet our future retirement needs. In 1950, there were 16 workers to support every beneficiary. Today there are only 3.3 workers per beneficiary. If Congress does not act soon, Social Security will be unable to meet its obligation to our children and grandchildren.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (HSGP) has awarded a $26.2 million grant to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) of Columbia, South Carolina. SLED will use the funding for preparedness activities associated with implementing the State Homeland Security Strategy. "The threat of terrorism against our country remains real, and protecting the American people should be our first priority," said Wilson. "I'm pleased that SLED has received this funding.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement regarding House passage of the Class Action Fairness Act, a plan to curb class action lawsuit abuse in state courts. "Today, the House acted to crack down on frivolous lawsuits that wreak damage on the American legal system. The passage of this legislation is an important step forward in our efforts to end junk lawsuits that provide little or no value to consumers, but return millions in legal fees to trial lawyers," said Wilson.