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May 10, 2017

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement following the news of FBI Director Comey:

"Given the recent controversy surrounding the Director and his decisions, I fully respect the President's decision to terminate him and commend Attorney General Jeff Sessions for his courageous recommendation. I know the president will select a qualified replacement that will restore the public trust in the FBI."


May 4, 2017

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of the American Health Care Act:

"Sadly, Obamacare is collapsing—more and more insurers are exiting the marketplace, leaving millions of Americans without options for health care. The time to act is now—the American Health Care Act will use free-market principles and tax credits to lower health care costs for all families, and no one can be denied coverage or charged higher premiums if they maintain their coverage.


May 2, 2017

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) spoke on the House Floor this afternoon in support of H.R. 1644, the Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act. An excerpt from his remarks follows:

"After eight years of "strategic patience," I appreciate the strong leadership of President Trump and his Administration, with the Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.


May 1, 2017

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) received the Award for Conservative Excellence from the American Conservative Union today. This award recognizes the Members of Congress who have consistently upheld conservative principles, including limited government, free markets, and a strong national defense. Wilson holds a lifetime rating of over 92 percent from the ACU.


April 27, 2017

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the President's tax reform plan that was released today:


April 27, 2017

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after joining President Donald Trump as the President signed the Education Federalism Executive Order:

Issues:Education

April 26, 2017

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) testified before the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on the Environment about the importance of completing the licensing process on Yucca Mountain. From his testimony:

Issues:Energy

April 17, 2017

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced the 2017 Congressional Art Competition today:

"I am grateful to announce that the office is now accepting submissions for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. For 35 years now, the inspiring art from students across the country have decorated the U.S. Capitol—showcasing the incredible talent in every Congressional District.

Issues:Education

April 11, 2017

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) held a town hall at Aiken Technical College yesterday, answering questions on a range of issues, including national defense, health care, North Korea, and immigration. Congressman Wilson clearly outlined issues he's consistently advocated for throughout his service in Congress for limited government and expanded freedom.


April 3, 2017

Congressman Joe Wilson's bipartisan resolution condemning North Korea and calling for all available sanctions passed the House tonight by a vote of 398 to 3.

Earlier today, Congressman Wilson spoke on the House Floor urging its passage: