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Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel issued the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee adopted an amendment into the National Defense Authorization Act. Wilson and Representative Bill Enyart (D-IL) were successful in inserting a provision that supports the National Guard's readiness and leaves vital capabilities intact.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the death of former Congressman Butler Derrick (SC-03).
"South Carolina has lost a great statesman. Former Congressman Butler Derrick served the people of the Third Congressional District for twenty years with true distinction. I am very appreciative of his willingness to cross the political aisle and work with the late Congressman Floyd Spence to promote new missions at the Savannah River Site. Roxanne and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to all of the Derrick family during this difficult time."Chairman Joe Wilson of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel issued the following statement after the subcommittee passed its portion of the National Defense Authorization Act.
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.