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Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement in response to the President's executive order on extreme vetting:

"I support the President's efforts to secure our borders and keep American families safe from terrorist attacks by pausing the refugee program to provide necessary improvements to the vetting process. I plan to work quickly in Congress and with the Administration to reinforce providing expedited waivers for interpreters that have assisted the U.S. Military.

"I urge everyone to examine the facts behind the executive order:

Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after Governor Nikki Haley's appointment as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. was confirmed by the U.S. Senate:

"Governor Nikki Haley will be a remarkable U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. She will be a fierce advocate for American values and our allies on the world stage and will bring fresh leadership to the United Nations.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after Congressman Mick Mulvaney finished his confirmation hearings before the Senate Budget Committee and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs:

"Congressman Mick Mulvaney is a strong choice to lead the Office of Management and Budget and I firmly believe that Congressman Mulvaney can make a difference in reining in the federal government's out of control spending.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 7 – the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's executive action on Keystone pipeline and Dakota Access pipeline:

"I am grateful President Donald Trump has clearly demonstrated his commitment to an ‘all of the above' energy policy by taking action to advance construction of the Keystone pipeline and the Dakota Access pipeline.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on being named Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce:

"I am grateful to serve as Vice Chairman to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. I look forward to working with Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and President Donald Trump to create jobs, repeal harmful regulations that target small businesses, and strengthen our nation's education system," Wilson said.

Congressman Joe Wilson, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, introduced the SPY Car Study Act of 2017 today. Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33) is the lead co-sponsor. The bill directs government partners and private auto manufacturers to conduct a study on security and privacy threats in motor vehicles.