Last week I traveled the district and heard from constituents who are grateful for the historic progress being made by the Trump administration creating jobs. President Donald Trump has led a strong pro-business team. The economy has added…
Joe Wilson
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Joe Graves Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Republican Party, he has been involved in various legislative efforts during his tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for his focus on issues such as military and veterans' affairs, education, and energy policy. He has also been active in promoting economic development in South Carolina.
I was grateful to join Secretary Rick Perry and my colleagues, Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, Congressman Joe Barton, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, yesterday to celebrate the Department of Energy's 40th birthday. The goals presented of…
Domestic violence is a scourge. Its physical and psychological effects have lifelong consequences for survivors, their families, and their children. I appreciate South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Attorney General Alan Wilson, both…
Our prayers go to all victims of the Las Vegas massacre. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful that I have been an advocate for pro-life values and protecting the rights of unborn babies. Today, the House will vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child…
What can we in Congress do to help you face the multiple threats that are facing our country?
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families impacted by the massacre in Las Vegas. We are blessed with courageous law enforcement. I am extremely grateful to the South Carolina National Guard for sending nearly 150 engineer soldiers to…
We need to eliminate safe havens for terrorists abroad to defend American families at home.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Secretary Mattis and General Dunford, I want to thank you on behalf of our military service members, military families, veterans.
I am really grateful for the leadership of Speaker Paul Ryan and Chairman Diane Black.
I would like to thank you and also the ranking member, Eliot Engel, for the legislation that we have today.
This morning I was grateful to join my fellow South Carolinian colleagues at the Boeing Leaders for the Second Century program. This program is dedicated to discussing leadership capabilities and better understanding public policy. Boeing…
I can report firsthand that all of the State Department personnel who were with us were first class.
And I hope you all will be pushing hard on the 30 pending ambassadorships, that they be secured as soon as possible.
I was grateful to participate in a congressional delegation last week to Japan, the Republic of Korea, Guam, and Hawaii. We visited troops on the front line who are defending American families and promoting peace through strength. In the…
I was grateful this weekend to visit and thank volunteers at local shelters in the Midlands of South Carolina for helping families displaced from their homes due to Hurricane Irma. At the South Carolina Emergency Preparedness Center in…
I know personally the opportunities you provided -- my third son Julian began at Ruby Tuesday.
You discussed in your testimony how small local businesses are negatively impacted by the expanded joint employer rule.
Thank you all for being here today, particularly Ms. Kennedy. I appreciate the opportunities you provide.
An extraordinary highlight of August was visiting Guatemala to observe the success for the Food for the Hungry organization. With Ambassador Tony Hall, a former Ohio Member of Congress, who is appreciated as a world champion in reducing…
It is with sincere gratitude and appreciation that I have the opportunity to recognize Leacy Burke, former communications director for South Carolina's Second Congressional District. I will always appreciate Leacy for her years of service…
your recommendations are so important for the health and safety and protection of the American people.
I want to thank him for his leadership and for being here today to hear about the challenges illuminated by the tragic collisions in the Pacific.
And, again, I want to commend you, the analysis that you did is going to be so helpful to us, and then the actions needed to address the mission challenges are real world. And it is just, again, reassuring, as a Member of Congress, but as…





