Press Releases

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after Congressman Paul Ryan, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, announced his candidacy for Speaker of the House of Representatives:

"Congress needs a positive leader as we work to advance meaningful, conservative change for the American people limiting government and expanding freedom. Chairman Ryan will be a unifying, positive voice for American families with his proven dedication for future generations," Wilson said.

Elections for Speaker of the House will be held October 29.

Friends,

Last weekend, South Carolinians across the Second Congressional District and our state faced record rainfall, leading to widespread destruction and flooding. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who lost their lives in this tragedy and all families affected by the devastating flood.

The State of South Carolina received a major federal disaster declaration for three counties in the Second Congressional District: Richland, Lexington, and Orangeburg. Other counties may be added at a later date.

This declaration means that families can receive individual assistance for:

• Temporary Housing Assistance
• Repair Assistance
• Replacement Assistance
• Permanent or Semi-Permanent Construction

What Now?

Register your damage as soon as possible with FEMA:

Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement regarding the flood and devastating conditions throughout South Carolina:

Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1735, theNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016.

Congressman Wilson issued the following statement after voting against the motion to concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 719, the Continuing Resolution for FY 2016:

"When I was elected to Congress, I promised to make a difference and create meaningful change, which is why I could not vote for another stop-gap measure that kicked the problem down the road for another few months or continued to provide funding to an organization that sells tissue and organs from aborted babies.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3134, theDefund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement following the House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 3461, the to Approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran.