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September 4, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, issued the following statement after questioning Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey at the House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on a potentia


August 20, 2013

On Monday, August 26, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will embark on his annual district Bus Tour. Congressman Wilson will travel throughout South Carolina's Second Congressional District to visit with constituents, discuss their concerns, and share news of his efforts in Congress.


August 15, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, released the following statement in response to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's executive actions on sexual assault prevention:

Issues:Our Veterans

August 13, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling, which ordered the Yucca Mountain licensing application to proceed.

Issues:Energy

August 7, 2013
Editorial
Your editorial citing "Budget cuts are hurting military" is on point, but your assertion that sequestration was conjured by Republicans is incorrect. On page 342 of Bob Woodward's book, "The Price of Politics," sequestration is attributed to the president. In fact, House Republicans voted twice last year to avoid the sequester and addressed the issue in this year's House passed budget.
Issues:National Security

August 5, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 2907, the National Guardsmen and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act last Thursday.

Issues:Our Veterans

August 2, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2009, the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act. This bill bars the IRS from implementing or enforcing any component of Obamacare.


August 1, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after introducing H. Con. Res. 48 to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem and to begin the process of relocating the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.


August 1, 2013

Rep. Joe Wilson (SC), Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, made the following opening statement as prepared for delivery at a hearing on Department of Defense's Challenges in Accounting for Missing Persons from Past Conflicts.


July 31, 2013
Article

Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement after the House passed legislation to address increased student loan interest rates.

Issues:EducationEconomy and Jobs