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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced the names of his nominees to the United States Military Academies for the class of 2020. After an extensive application process, the candidates were interviewed by an independent panel, whose members include retired military officers, ROTC leaders, and academy alumni from the Second Congressional District.

Washington - Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Rep. John B. Larson (D-CT), House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY), and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced The Promise Zone Job Creation Act to create new tax credits to incentivize the hiring of residents of federally-designated Promise Zones. It would also encourage new investments to bring property, equipment, or software to these hard-hit communities.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on this morning's attack in Brussels:

"News of this morning's terror attack in Brussels left me shocked and saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the people of Belgium. As we mourn, we can never lose sight of the fact that we are in a Global War on Terrorism.

This week, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) spoke on the House floor about the President's trip to Cuba:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after President Obama announced his nominee for the Supreme Court:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House unanimously passed H. Con. Res. 75:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today honored Congressman Joe Wilson with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-jobs, pro-growth policies in the first session of the 114^th Congress.

This marks the 28^th year that the U.S. Chamber has formally honored the accomplishments of this select group of members of Congress.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on Chairman Jeff Miller’s decision not to seek re-election:

“After hearing Veterans Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller (FL- 01)’s announcement that he plans to retire from Congress this year, I want to recognize and honor his tireless dedication for veterans and military families. I will always cherish being his seatmate on the Armed Services Committee where he was a champion for a strong military to achieve peace through strength. Roxanne and I will forever treasure Vicki and Jeff as friends.”