Press Releases
This week, Congressmen Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Andy Kim (NJ-03) introduced the National Guard Cybersecurity Support Act, a bill that would strengthen our nation's cybersecurity by giving governors the ability to decide when and how to deploy their state's National Guard to respond to cybersecurity threats against critical government programs and information systems.
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on reports that President Joe Biden intends to completely withdraw troops from Afghanistan by September:
On April 6, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement:
"Roxanne and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Chairman Alcee Hastings. I will always treasure our time working together on the Helsinki Commission and I am grateful for his friendship and service to his country."
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On March 25, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement encouraging students from South Carolina's Second District to enter the Congressional Art Competition:
On March 19, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on introducing the Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2021:
On March 3, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency Act for the 117th Congress. For too long, foreign entities have taken advantage of exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and made transactions with American universities that are often undisclosed.
On February 26, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement:
On February 24, Congressman Joe Wilson introduced H.R. 1275, the National Right-to-Work Act in the 117th Congress, alongside over 60 original co-sponsors. This bill erases automatic-dues clauses in federal statute without adding a single letter to federal law.
Today, the University of South Carolina (UofSC) announced plans to officially close the Confucius Institute (CI) on their campus.
Yesterday, Congressman Joe Wilson and Congressman Ted Deutch reintroduced the Bassam Barabandi Rewards for Justice Act. This bill will incentivize informants to come forward with actionable information regarding evasion of U.S. or UN sanctions by expanding the Rewards for Justice program at the State Department.