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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on being named Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce:
"I am grateful to serve as Vice Chairman to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. I look forward to working with Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and President Donald Trump to create jobs, repeal harmful regulations that target small businesses, and strengthen our nation's education system," Wilson said.
Congressman Joe Wilson, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, introduced the SPY Car Study Act of 2017 today. Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33) is the lead co-sponsor. The bill directs government partners and private auto manufacturers to conduct a study on security and privacy threats in motor vehicles.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after President Obama commuted the sentences for 209 prisoners and pardons 64 inmates:
"I am deeply disappointed that President Obama commuted the majority of Manning's sentence. Manning was charged and convicted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for espionage. The distribution of classified data put national security at risk.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the House passage of S. Con. Res. 3, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2017:
House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry announced Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will serve as the Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness for the 115th Congress:
Chairman Thornberry said:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after introducing the Sensible Nuclear Waste Disposition Act, critical legislation to prevent the Department of Energy from constructing a new defense waste repository until the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has made a final decision regarding the outcome of Yucca Mountain:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after introducing the Protecting American Families' Retirement Advice Act today:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-3).
"Congressman Sam Johnson is an American hero—a man who has served his country with honor and distinction as a member of the Air Force, endured unspeakable horror as a prisoner of war at the Hanoi Hilton prison in Vietnam, and who has been a faithful and dedicated public servant for the state of Texas. It has always been humbling and inspiring for me to introduce him to constituents, particularly military personnel.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) spoke on the House Floor this afternoon on the bipartisan resolution opposing the anti-Israel United Nations Security Council resolution.
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after being sworn in to the 115th Congress:
"I am grateful to be sworn in as the elected representative for the people of South Carolina's Second Congressional District and look forward to continuing my service in the new Congress.