Press Releases

The Military Personnel Subcommittee met today for a hearing on Federal Voting Assistance Program. Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement available as prepared for delivery:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1775, the Stolen Valor Act.

Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6365, The National Security and Job Protection Act:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement regarding the attacks on Americans in Libya:

"This morning's act of unprovoked, horrific violence, resulting in the brutal death of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans in Benghazi, is senseless and will not be tolerated. I condemn these attacks as my thoughts and prayers are with the victim's families. The Administration must do everything in its power on behalf of the American people to seek justice on those who perpetrated this act of terrorism.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement this morning in recognition of the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

"Eleven years ago today, a group of terrorists declared war on our country by taking the lives of innocent Americans with the hopes of destroying the freedoms that we hold so dear. The memories of the victims whose lives were taken at the Pentagon, the World Trade Center, and the field in rural Shanksville, Pennsylvania by this terrible act of terrorism will never be forgotten.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after Aiken County and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS) announced plans to expand the county-owned Center for Hydrogen Research (CHR) facility by 6,435 feet, furthering technological advancement at the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL).

Earlier this afternoon, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) received The L. Mendel Rivers Award, which was presented to him by the Air Force Sergeants Association. This honor is considered the Association's "Legislator of the Year" award and is named after the late Congressman L. Mendel Rivers (D-SC), a former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Each year, the Air Force Sergeants Association recognizes a recipient who champions the cause of outstanding service to the Air Force Active Duty, Guard and Reserve.