Press Releases
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 879, the Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act, last week. Each year, the House and Senate have nine months to agree upon and pass a budget and twelve separate appropriations bills to fund government activities.
Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement in response to the Savannah River Nuclear Solution's recent announcement to furlough 2,000 employees as a result of sequestration:
Congressman Joe Wilson and 48 other members of the House of Representatives today sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. The subject of the letter was the Department of Defense's recent decision to create the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (DWM) and place it above the Bronze Star and Purple Heart in the order of precedence.
The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel held a hearing today on The Impact to Military End Strength in a Budget Constrained Environment. Chairman Joe Wilson (SC) made the following opening statement as prepared for delivery:
Chairman Joe Wilson of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel (SC-02) issued the following statement after introducing H.R. ___, the Healthcare for Early Retirement Eligible Reservists Act of 2013. This bill allows retirees of the National Guard and Reserve to receive medical and dental care at military treatment facilities prior to reaching age 60.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement this evening in response to President Obama's State of the Union address:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 444, the Require A PLAN Act: