Press Releases

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) hosted a meeting earlier today with David Huizenga, the Department of Energy's (DOE) Senior Advisor for Environmental Management, and Dr. Dave Moody, the DOE Operations Manager at Savannah River Site (SRS). In addition to Congressman Wilson, staffers from every South Carolina Congressional office were in attendance as well as Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-04). Congressman Wilson held the meeting to bring awareness to possible budget shortfalls at SRS and to start a dialogue towards finding solutions to avoid unsustainable cuts.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after Senator Jim DeMint announced his resignation:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012 (PNTR):

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in regards to the violence in the Middle East aimed at Israel:

Wilson stated, "The escalating conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel is a result of ongoing attacks in which Hamas indiscriminately targets Israeli civilians with rockets and mortars. Israel, our most valued Ally in the region, has a right to defend herself against these threats. The United States will continue to stand by Israel and the Israeli people, just as we have done since her founding in 1948.

House Armed Services Subcommittee Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) received the "Distinguished Legislator of the Year Award" by the National Association for Uniformed Services in Alexandria, VA on Saturday, October 20, 2012.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest jobs report for the month of September 2012:

House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement this afternoon recognizing POW/MIA Recognition Day.