Press Releases

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the 2017 Defense Appropriations Bill:

"Today's vote on the FY17 Defense Appropriations bill was a critical first step in starting the process of rebuilding our military. As Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee, I appreciate that this bill prioritizes readiness—specifically investing in training, equipment and personnel."

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) testified before the House Budget Committee today, requesting resources for South Carolina's critical national security and environmental cleanup missions at Fort Jackson in the Midlands and at the Savannah River Site in the Aiken-Barnwell area.

Watch a video of his testimony here.

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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after House Republicans introduced the American Health Care Act:

"Families in the Second Congressional District and across the country have seen firsthand how Obamacare has failed—destroying jobs, increasing premiums, spiraling deductibles, and lack of health care choices. We need a real solution that gives everyone access to quality, affordable insurance.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) was grateful to present Joseph Moore, of Lexington, with the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the First Special Services Force (FSSF) during World War II. Mr. Moore and other members of the elite U.S.-Canadian force were volunteers, boldly putting service before self as they undertook dangerous missions to initiate liberation of Europe at Anzio, Italy.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump's Joint Address to Congress:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after reintroducing the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act:

"For too long, the Survivor Benefit Plan – Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset has been an unfair penalty that cuts earned benefits to military survivors. Our nation's military personnel risk their lives to defend our nation and our freedoms—they should be able to trust that the benefits they designate for their spouses and families will provide for them.

Senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Ranking Member of the Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Subcommittee, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), today announced the introduction of the bipartisan Congressional European Union (EU) Caucus for the 115th Congress.

Reps. Wilson and Meeks will serve as co-chairs and to this date, they count fifteen other United States Representatives as members of the caucus. Regarding the introduction of the EU caucus, the co-chairs Wilson and Meeks released the following joint statement:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after introducing the Cyberattack Standards Study Act today, critical legislation that directs the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a study on cyberattack standards of measurement: