Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) introduced the South Carolina Peanut Parity Act in the House of Representatives today, critical legislation that would grant South Carolina representation on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Peanut Standards Board.
Congressman Mark Sanford (SC-01), Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-04), Congressman James Clyburn (SC-06), and Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) are original co-sponsors of the legislation.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce participated in a markup on the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Congressman Wilson spoke in support of the legislation.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) participated in a roundtable with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) at Café Strudel, an NFIB member business, in West Columbia today:
"I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with small business owners from the Midlands today and hear about their role in creating jobs and serving their community. I also appreciated hearing about the challenges small businesses face, and discussing how Congress can support their efforts to create jobs.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Ed Young:
"Former Congressman Ed Young of Florence was a southern gentleman who will be cherished as a courageous pioneer in the development of the two-party system. As lifelong family friends we especially appreciate his achievements as a World War Two hero, dedicated family man, church leader, business developer creating jobs, farmer, and public servant."
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement following the news of FBI Director Comey:
"Given the recent controversy surrounding the Director and his decisions, I fully respect the President's decision to terminate him and commend Attorney General Jeff Sessions for his courageous recommendation. I know the president will select a qualified replacement that will restore the public trust in the FBI."
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of the American Health Care Act:
"Sadly, Obamacare is collapsing—more and more insurers are exiting the marketplace, leaving millions of Americans without options for health care. The time to act is now—the American Health Care Act will use free-market principles and tax credits to lower health care costs for all families, and no one can be denied coverage or charged higher premiums if they maintain their coverage.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) spoke on the House Floor this afternoon in support of H.R. 1644, the Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act. An excerpt from his remarks follows:
"After eight years of "strategic patience," I appreciate the strong leadership of President Trump and his Administration, with the Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) received the Award for Conservative Excellence from the American Conservative Union today. This award recognizes the Members of Congress who have consistently upheld conservative principles, including limited government, free markets, and a strong national defense. Wilson holds a lifetime rating of over 92 percent from the ACU.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the President's tax reform plan that was released today:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after joining President Donald Trump as the President signed the Education Federalism Executive Order: