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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) testified before the House Budget Committee, requesting resources for the Army’s training base at Fort Jackson in the Midlands.

“As the largest initial entry training facility for the U.S. Army, Fort Jackson is a vital component of our national security and a valued member of our Midlands community,” Wilson said. “We must ensure that it receives sufficient funding to carry out its mission.”

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to override the President’s veto of the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, critical legislation that would repeal Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) invited Congressman Rick Allen (GA-12), Congressman Mick Mulvaney (SC-05), and Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) on a bipartisan tour of the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MOX) at the Savannah River Site:

“I am grateful to know first-hand the value the MOX facility and the Savannah River Site has to our national security and environmental cleanup missions—value that extends beyond South Carolina—to benefit American families.

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.