image description U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOE WILSON | Serving South Carolina’s Second District

Press Release

  • Wilson Statement on Senator Jim DeMint's Resignation
    Dec 6, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after Senator Jim DeMint announced his resignation: Wilson stated, “For the past fourteen years, Senator Jim DeMint has represented South Carolina exceptionally well in the United States House and Senate by fighting for limited governme... More
  • Wilson Recognizes National Adoption Month
    Nov 30, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after recognizing the month of November as National Adoption Month: Wilson stated, "Over the last month, American families have celebrated the blessing of adoption through National Adoption Month. As a proud adoptive parent myself, I kn... More
  • Wilson Pleased with Passage of Russia PNTR Bill
    Nov 16, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012 (PNTR): Wilson stated, “The passage of today’s bipartisan legislation is a step in the right direction to put our economy back on the path to prosperity. Wit... More
  • Wilson Receives National Association for Uniformed Services Award
    Oct 22, 2012  - House Armed Services Subcommittee Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) received the "Distinguished Legislator of the Year Award" by the National Association for Uniformed Services in Alexandria, VA on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Wilson stated, “As Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military... More
  • Wilson Statement on September Jobs Report
    Oct 5, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest jobs report for the month of September 2012: “When the President lobbied for his nearly trillion dollar stimulus plan, he promised America, that with its passage, unemployment wou... More
  • Wilson Statement on POW/MIA Recognition Day
    Sep 21, 2012  - House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement this afternoon recognizing POW/MIA Recognition Day. “Our Armed Forces dedicate their lives to defend our freedoms. These efforts do not go unnoticed and our Nation will be forever gra... More
  • Wilson Disapproves of the Administration's Attempt to Undercut Welfare Reform
    Sep 20, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement this afternoon after the House passed H.J.Res. 118, a resolution disapproving of the Obama Administration's attempt to waive the work welfare requirement. “Today’s disapproval resolution sends a very clear message to the Administration. Congres... More
  • Wilson Statement on Sequestration Transparency Act Report
    Sep 14, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement today after the Obama Administration released its report as required by the Sequestration Transparency Act. “Today’s Sequestration Transparency report released by the Administration is disappointing, but not surprising. Judging by the r... More
  • Chairman Wilson Opening Statement: Federal Voting Assistance Program
    Sep 13, 2012  - The Military Personnel Subcommittee met today for a hearing on Federal Voting Assistance Program. Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement available as prepared for delivery: "Today the Subcommittee meets to hear testimony from the Department of Defense to help us understand how membe... More
  • Wilson Pleased with Passage of the Stolen Valor Act
    Sep 13, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1775, the Stolen Valor Act. “Our brave men and women who have willingly sacrificed their lives to protect and serve our country deserve our upmost respect, honor, and gratitude. The passage of today’s bill furt... More