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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement this evening after President Obama concluded his State of the Union address:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, critical legislation that repeals Obamacare and defunds Planned Parenthood:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement in response to President Obama's announcement of intention to subvert the Constitution by taking executive action to restrict American gun ownership:

"The President's unilateral action on gun regulations is yet another example of his continued disregard for rule of law. The Constitution is clear—only Congress can write laws.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced his 2016 Legislative Agenda on Monday at across the Second Congressional District, including Columbia, West Columbia, Aiken, North Augusta, Barnwell, Orangeburg, and Lexington. "I look forward to a new legislative year and continuing our progress to promote limited government and expanded freedom for American families," Wilson said.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed a funding bill to keep the government open through the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends on September 30, 2016:

"This funding bill is a tremendous victory for American families. I am grateful that this legislation fights for our conservative principles—lifts the ban on domestic oil export, prevents new funding for Obamacare, upholds pro-life values, and stops the IRS from suppressing the civic participation of 501(c)(4) organizations.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed S. 1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act today.

"I am grateful that the Every Student Succeeds Act stands up for conservative values by reducing the federal role in the K-12 education system and empowers parents to make the best educational choices for their children. This legislation is an important first step to restoring local control of education to those best suited to manage our state's education system—locally elected school boards, teachers, and parents.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after voting to strengthen our screening process for refugees and protect American families:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) held press conferences today in West Columbia and North Augusta to announce the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Reform Act.

This critical legislation will rectify the bias in the NLRB by adding a sixth member—establishing equal representation for each political party. It will benefit employers and employees and will provide greater stability in the workforce by reining in the activist general counsel and enforcing timely decision-making.