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June 18, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 160, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015. This legislation will repeal the 2.3 percent medical device excise tax imposed by the Affordable Care Act.


June 16, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2596, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Congressman Wilson's Cyberattack Standards Study Act was included in this bill as an amendment.


June 11, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2146, which included the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act.


June 9, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after introducing the Cyberattack Standards Study Act in the House of Representatives today. The bill directs the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a study on cyberattack standards of measurement:


June 9, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 235, the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act to prevent discriminatory taxes on the Internet and on Internet access.


May 29, 2015

W. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after attending the change of command at Fort Jackson today:


May 25, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day:

"Today, we remember and honor those who have served this nation to protect and defend the freedoms we cherish. As we reflect on the heroism and devotion of the many brave service men and women who gave their lives in defense of our nation, we must never forget to thank and pray for their families and loved ones. This Memorial Day, let us take the time to show our appreciation for the service and sacrifice of America's heroes."


May 18, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced the winners of the 2015 Annual Congressional Art Competition for the South Carolina's Second Congressional District:

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May 15, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. This piece of legislation is the avenue for funding our military and vital national security initiatives.


May 14, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1191, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: