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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the Port of Charleston was included in the Army Corps Work Plan:

"I am thrilled the Charleston port received funding in the Army Corps Work Plan released today. Deepening the Port of Charleston will help grow the economic impact of the port—which already supports thousands of jobs and extensive industry development in our state and across the southeast.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after introducing the Military Child Educational Freedom Act today. This common sense legislation would allow military families to use tax-free Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts on homeschooling expenses. Click here to read the legislation.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump announced his nomination of David Wright to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission:

Congressman Joe Wilson made the following statement on the President's budget request:

"I am encouraged by the President's fresh approach to the budget process, ultimately achieving a balanced budget. However, I have grave concerns that the budget released by the Administration does not align with the President's commitments to the American people—especially when it comes to national security and defense—and lets down the people of South Carolina.

Congressman Joe Wilson made the following statement following the attack in Manchester:

"Yesterday's terrorist attack in Manchester is a senseless act of violence against innocent civilians. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement following President Trump's speech in Saudi Arabia:

"The President's remarks today were extraordinary--I especially was grateful to hear his call for unity of all people and faiths--Islam, Christianity, and Judiasm; as well as a strong condemnation of Islamic extremism and terrorism."

"I appreciate the warm welcome the President received in Saudi Arabia and look forward to the success of the rest of his first overseas visit."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.), along with U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson (S.C.) and Susan Davis (Calif.), yesterday introduced the bipartisan Military Family Stability Act. The measure would increase flexibility for military families by allowing them to either move early or remain at their current duty station for up to six months while their spouse begins a new assignment.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) introduced the South Carolina Peanut Parity Act in the House of Representatives today, critical legislation that would grant South Carolina representation on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Peanut Standards Board.

Congressman Mark Sanford (SC-01), Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-04), Congressman James Clyburn (SC-06), and Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) are original co-sponsors of the legislation.