Press Releases
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following statement following President Trump's address regarding Afghanistan Strategy on Monday, August 21, 2017:
On Monday, August 28, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will embark on his annual district Bus Tour. Congressman Wilson will travel throughout South Carolina's Second Congressional District to visit with constituents, discuss their concerns, and share news of his work in Congress.
NOTE: Not all stops are media accessible. Any media wishing to attend should contact Maria Valerio with Congressman Wilson's office at maria.valerio@mail.house.gov.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Aiken Day
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement after President Donald Trump directed that United States Cyber Command be elevated to the status of a Unified Combatant Command focused on cyberspace operations:
"The elevation of the United States Cyber Command to a Unified Combatant Command focused on cyberspace operation is a significant advancement towards improving our defense and strength as a nation in combatting cyberspace threats.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after attending the groundbreaking for a new, freestanding emergency department to serve the Barnwell community this morning:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to sanction North Korea:
"The unanimous passage of the most substantial sanctions against North Korea at the United Nations is a remarkable win for both President Donald Trump and Ambassador Nikki Haley. Indeed, it goes to show that we must work with our international partners, like China, in order to enact and enforce meaningful sanctions against the communist, totalitarian regime in Pyongyang.
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), joined by original co-sponsors Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27) and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), introduced the bipartisan Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act, legislation that would sanction Hamas for violating human rights standards by using civilians as human shields.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after North Korea reportedly tested a ballistic missile:
Washington, DC – The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific marked up and reported the North Korea Travel Control Act (H.R. 2372), introduced by Rep. Schiff and Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), to the full committee. This bill would instruct the Secretary of State to restrict the use of U.S. passports for travel to North Korea when the primary purpose is tourism, and require all travelers to notify the State Department of their travel and seek prior approval.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed strong sanctions against Russia, Iran, and North Korea:
"By overwhelmingly passing the sanctions bill, Congress has sent a clear message to North Korea, Iran, and Russia – or any rogue regime that would threaten our families or democracy around the globe: your behavior will not stand. Today's sanctions package is an important component of peace through strength and should serve as a strong encouragement for these aggressive states to change course."
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement following the State Department's announcement the Administration would enact travel restrictions to North Korea: