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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement in response to Secretary Ernest Moniz's revised decision to continue construction of the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication (MOX) facility at the Savannah River Site until the end of September, which is the conclusion of the fiscal year.
"Today's announcement is only possible because the people of South Carolina have made their voices heard. Deciding to no longer place MOX in cold standby saves thousands of jobs and honors commitments made to hardworking employees at the Savannah River Site.
House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after sending a letter to Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez regarding the Administration's decision to increase the minimum wage for federal contracts and its negative impacts for those employed on a military installation. 39 additional Members of Congress signed onto this letter, including House Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (MN-02).
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.Con.Res. 96, a concurrent resolution that establishes the federal government's budget for FY2015 and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY2016-2024.
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2575, the Save the Workers Act. This piece of legislation repeals the 30-hour definition of full time employment found in the Affordable Care Act and replaces it with a 40-hour description. Congressman Wilson is an original cosponsor of this bill.
"Obamacare is failing families, destroying jobs, and preventing economic growth," Congressman Joe Wilson said. "The President has made many promises that have not been fulfilled."
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after sending a letter to Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz requesting the Administration reconsider its position on MOX, the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility at the Savannah River Site. This one-of-a-kind project of national security importance helps the United States honor an international agreement with Russia by turning bombs into energy.
(Washington, DC) – Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel issued the following statement on the increasing conflict in Eastern Europe.
WASHINGTON- Rep. Joe Wilson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, made the following opening statement as prepared for delivery at a hearing on Military Personnel Overview.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after questioning Secretary of State John Kerry in today's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. The Secretary appeared before the Committee to testify on the State Department's FY15 budget request. Because the President suggested placing the Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility at the Savannah River Site in "cold standby," Congressman Wilson took this opportunity to question the Administration's decision and press the Secretary on its national security impacts.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4138, the ENFORCE the Law Act, legislation that allows Congress to challenge executive overreach in the courts and increase government accountability.
WHAT: In an effort to better connect the veterans living in South Carolina's Second Congressional District with the resources available to them, Congressman Joe Wilson will be hosting a Veterans Fair.
WHO: Congressman Joe Wilson, veterans' organizations, government agency representatives, local employers, and various other local organizations such as: Social Security Administration, SC Works, Department of Veterans Affairs, SC National Guard, United Parcel Service, Hidden Wounds, Honor Flight SC, Lexington Medical Center etc.