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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) held a roundtable meeting with community leaders in Aiken and Barnwell counties this afternoon to discuss the importance of the Savannah River Site. Earlier this year, Congressman Wilson outlined his legislative agenda for 2014. Advocating for the Savannah River Site's mission and ensuring that it retains a full workforce are two of his top priorities. In order to achieve this goal, Congressman Wilson felt it was necessary to meet with SRS contractors, community leaders, and locally elected officials in one setting to hear their concerns.
Rep. Joe Wilson (SC) Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, made the following opening statement as prepared for delivery at a hearing on Future Recruiting Challenges in the Fiscally Constrained Environment. Witness testimony can be found linked below and on the Committee Repository as prepared for delivery; the committee is no longer providing paper copies of witness testimony.
House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after House Armed Services Chairman Buck McKeon announces his retirement at the end of the 133th Congress.
"When I was elected to Congress in 2001, Chairman Buck McKeon was one of the first colleagues to offer his friendship and welcome me to Washington. For the past twelve years, I have had the privilege of serving alongside of him and under his leadership on the Education and the Workforce and the Armed Services Committees.
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed a comprehensive appropriations bill for fiscal year 2014 (FY14).
"Washington's spending has spiraled out of control, risking the financial security of our economy and placing undue burdens on American families. By voting in favor of today's appropriations bill, I have followed through with my promise to constituents outlined in my legislative priorities for the year.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3811, the Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act. This piece of legislation requires the Department of Health and Human Services to notify individuals if their personal information has been stolen or unlawfully accessed through an Obamacare exchange.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, released the following statement after touring Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC, and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA, today with House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (FL-01).
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after unveiling his 2014 Legislative Agenda at five press conferences across South Carolina's Second Congressional District.
"In 2013, we witnessed the disastrous impacts of big government," Congressman Joe Wilson said. "From the Administration's failed rollout of Obamacare to the undermining of our national security by sequestration, we know that this type of governance does not bode well for our families, our economy, or our safety.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will hold five press conferences on Friday, January 3rd, across South Carolina's Second Congressional District to unveil his legislative priorities for 2014:
2014 Legislative Agenda Press Conferences
Friday, January 3, 2013
8:45AM*
Aiken
Newberry Hall – 117 Newberry Street
10:00AM
North Augusta
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce – 406 West Avenue
12:00PM
Barnwell
Barnwell County Library – 40 Burr Street
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after signing on as an original cosponsor to the H.R. 3788, legislation that removes the adjustments to military retirement benefits included in the bipartisan budget agreement. Funding for this measure would be found by closing a loophole found in the Child Tax Credit.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed a bipartisan budget resolution to fund the government. This legislation provides two years of budget certainty for the federal government. In years past, the federal government has operated under continuing resolutions.