Press Releases

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following speech on the House floor in support of H. J. Res. 91, the Honoring the Families of Fallen Soldiers Act. This bill that provides death benefits to survivors of military personnel who have fallen during the government shutdown. When the Pay Our Military Act was passed last week, Congress clearly intended these benefits be provided to our grieving military families.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after sending a letter to Chief Administrative Officer Dan Strodel of the House Committee on Administration requesting that his pay be withheld until the government shutdown is resolved.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed two different pieces of legislation that appropriate funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and our Guard and Reserve units.

"Today, a bipartisan group in the House passed a common-sense measure to stand with our nation's deserving veterans and dedicated Reserve and Guard members. We should all agree that funding for these necessary programs and service members should not be up for discussion.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after introducing legislation to fund the Department of Energy's offices of Environmental Management and National Nuclear Security Administration in accordance with prior years' levels.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) was joined by other Members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy and President Obama regarding the EPA's recent proposed rule to place stringent carbon emission standards on all new energy facilities. South Carolina's energy producers have already been forced to expedite the retiring of twelve coal facilities due to past restrictions, which has driven up energy costs for consumers.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed a continuing resolution which funds the government through December 15, 2013.

"Today, House Republicans have acted responsibly by passing a solution to keep the government's doors open. Because of our efforts, American families are protected from the unworkable, unaffordable healthcare law and hardworking taxpayers can rest assured that our nation will stop spending beyond its means.