Press Releases
Congressman Joe Wilson Holds Apprenticeship Forum with Leaders in Technical Education and Manufacturing
West Columbia, S.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) held an apprenticeship forum with experts from technical education and from manufacturing discussing ways to address the growing skills gap.
Career and technical education provides an excellent opportunity for advanced education that aligns with the needs of South Carolina's workforce.
Congressman Joe Wilson Urges Senate to pass the Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
West Columbia, S.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson condemns the violence in Gaza this weekend and calls on the Senate to pass H.R. 3542, the Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
"This would be a good match of the man and the moment."
Rep. Joe Wilson, best remembered outside Washington as the guy who shouted "You lie" at President Barack Obama, is exploring a bid to be the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
It would be a chance for the South Carolina Republican to push a legislative agenda he's been cultivating for years as a foreign policy wonk and prolific world traveler.
ICYMI: Music Legend Pat Boone Sings Praises of Joe Wilson
(Alexandria, VA) – Legendary entertainer Pat Boone, National Spokesman for the 60 Plus Association, announced today that South Carolina Representative Joe Wilson has earned the Association's Guardian of Seniors' Rights award.
In a statement released by 60 Plus, Boone remarked, "I'm still singing at concerts, but today I'm singing the praises of Rep. Joe Wilson. Seniors can depend on Joe Wilson." Boone and his wife, Shirley, reside in Beverly Hills, California.
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) Applauds the Choice of John Bolton as the next National Security Advisor
West Columbia, S.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement regarding John Bolton being named the next National Security Advisor.
"American families are much safer thanks to the leadership of General H.R. McMaster, and I am grateful for his 30 years of service and sacrifice for our nation. We owe the entire McMaster family a debt of gratitude."
Congressman Wilson and Congressman Norcross Introduce House Resolution to Promote Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statements regarding H.Res. 795, a resolution he introduced with Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) to recognize the role of the United State in the evolving energy landscape of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) Introduce the Foreign Influence Transparency Act
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency Act of 2018, which requires organizations, such as the Confucius Institute, to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) if they promote the political agenda of a foreign country's government.
ICYMI: Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) Co-Sponsors Three Foreign Affairs Bills This Week
LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION CONDEMNING RUSSIAN CHEMICAL WEAPON ATTACK
Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Russian aggression across all domains cannot be tolerated
House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Legislation During Markup Hearing
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement after the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed legislation out of committee during today's markup hearing.