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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after House Republicans introduced the American Health Care Act:
"Families in the Second Congressional District and across the country have seen firsthand how Obamacare has failed—destroying jobs, increasing premiums, spiraling deductibles, and lack of health care choices. We need a real solution that gives everyone access to quality, affordable insurance.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) was grateful to present Joseph Moore, of Lexington, with the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the First Special Services Force (FSSF) during World War II. Mr. Moore and other members of the elite U.S.-Canadian force were volunteers, boldly putting service before self as they undertook dangerous missions to initiate liberation of Europe at Anzio, Italy.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump's Joint Address to Congress:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after reintroducing the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act:
"For too long, the Survivor Benefit Plan – Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset has been an unfair penalty that cuts earned benefits to military survivors. Our nation's military personnel risk their lives to defend our nation and our freedoms—they should be able to trust that the benefits they designate for their spouses and families will provide for them.
Senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Ranking Member of the Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Subcommittee, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), today announced the introduction of the bipartisan Congressional European Union (EU) Caucus for the 115th Congress.
Reps. Wilson and Meeks will serve as co-chairs and to this date, they count fifteen other United States Representatives as members of the caucus. Regarding the introduction of the EU caucus, the co-chairs Wilson and Meeks released the following joint statement:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after introducing the Cyberattack Standards Study Act today, critical legislation that directs the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a study on cyberattack standards of measurement:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) introduced legislation today to restrict funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization with Senator Tom Cotton (R, AR).
"Today I joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) to introduce legislation that would reinforce our Constitutional principles and restore the responsible Bush-era policies on the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty," Wilson said.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) introduced a bipartisan resolution today condemning North Korea's development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and calling for the United States to apply all available sanctions:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the Trump administration's announcement of new sanctions on Iran:
"I applaud President Donald Trump's swift action to hold the regime in Iran accountable for testing another intercontinental ballistic missile on Sunday. Imposing strong sanctions against individuals and businesses makes it clear that the United States will stand with our allies against Iranian aggression.
"This is what peace through strength looks like.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after attending the National Prayer Breakfast:
"I was deeply grateful to attend the 65th Annual National Prayer Breakfast. This is a meaningful event that brings Members of Congress and other leaders from around the world to reflect on how our faith shapes our service. I was grateful to be seated with parliamentarians from Algeria, Bosnia, Albania, China, Canada, and Russia.