Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House voted on passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill now awaits approval by the Senate, then will be sent to the President forContinue Reading
The Columbia Airport Expressway now bears the name of Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), honoring his long-standing commitment to South Carolina. Officials and community members gathered at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for the dedication ceremony, where South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman, andContinue Reading
From Congressman Joe Wilson If you were impacted by Hurricane Helene, here is some vital information to ensure your safety and recovery. After the Storm: Be aware of dangers: Stay vigilant for hazards like downed power lines, contaminated water, and potential gas leaks. Document damage: Capture photos and take writtenContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson conducted his annual bus tour from August 20-23, visiting various local businesses, schools, and organizations across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District. As part of the tour, on Wednesday, August 21, Wilson made a stop at the Chapin Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, where he received aContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson July 12, 2024 During the recent Presidential debate against Donald Trump, Joe Biden embarrassed himself and further revealed what most Americans already knew – that he is not fit to lead. Sadly, it’s not just one night, but the accumulation of failing Biden policies over theContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson Hurricane season has officially begun in South Carolina and it is important for residents of our coastal state to prepare. South Carolinians should put time and effort into developing a plan for hurricanes and tropical storms because your safety and security is of the highest importance.Continue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Kinsleigh Ringus of Lexington High School, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of SouthContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, welcomes the passage of the Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act. The legislationholds the regime of Bashar al-Assad accountable for its support of terrorism and mass murder of the Syrian people.Continue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson February 8, 2024 Under the policies of Biden and Democrats, Americans have suffered. As a result, our country has experienced unprecedented adversity. Families continue to struggle with crippling inflation of consumer products and services, including inflation reaching a 40-year high; the ongoing invasion of illegal aliensContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson I am grateful for the opportunity to begin the new year by touring the district and promoting my legislative focus areas for 2024. Joined by city and county officials along the way, our stops included North Augusta, Aiken, West Columbia, and Barnwell. In each location, IContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on his visit to the Southern Border at the Del Rio Sector in Eagle Pass, Texas: “Today, I joined Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican colleagues from 26 states and American Samoa, in visiting the Southern Border at the Del Rio Sector in EagleContinue Reading
West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson hosted his annual legislative agenda media tour today in North Augusta, Aiken, West Columbia, and Barnwell. Highlighting important accomplishments in 2023 and his focus for the new year, Congressman Wilson spoke about ideas to create jobs, generate economic growth, promote conservative solutions, combat inflation,Continue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson November 30, 2023 The Biden administration continues to push policies that hurt American families and destroy jobs. These poor decisions affect Americans close to home as we enter the holiday season of Christmas and Hanukkah. Under Biden, the country just experienced the second-most expensive Thanksgiving everContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson I have just completed my annual bus tour around the Second Congressional District, making stops at local businesses, schools, and organizations, and heard from our fellow South Carolinians in all five counties. Biden policies continue to hurt American families and destroy jobs. Under his direction, theContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will host his annual bus tour from August 14-17, 2023, where he will travel throughout South Carolina’s Second Congressional District making stops at local businesses, schools, and organizations. “Each August I host an annual bus tour where I visit all five counties across the Second CongressionalContinue Reading
Washington, DC – Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, and Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), together with Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Thom Tillis (R-NC), introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Foreign Extortion Prevention Act to combat kleptocracy and corruption by criminalizing bribery demands by foreign officials. This legislationContinue Reading