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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House Foreign Affairs Committee concluded a hearing at which Secretary of State John Kerry testified about the interim agreement the United States recently finalized with Iran regarding its nuclear program.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed three energy bills that promote and expand American energy production, create jobs, and lower energy costs.

Congressman Wilson said, "Our nation has an abundance of energy resources. President Obama claims to support an "all-of-the-above energy plan," but continues to wage his war on energy consumers and providers. Since 2009, the President and his Administration have stalled projects, increased regulations, and created obstacles that limit energy production.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after a bipartisan majority in the House passed H.R. 3350, the Keep Your Health Plan Act. This legislation allows the American people to escape the expensive premium increases and policy cancellations under Obamacare by allowing current available plans on the individual market today to be offered next year. It also ensures that American families will be able to keep their current plans without penalty.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following speech on the floor of the United States House of Representatives this afternoon to voice real-life scenarios his constituents are experiencing as a result of Obamacare's failed implementation.

This afternoon, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) sent a letter to all members of the Budget Conference Committee, including House Chairman Paul Ryan (WI-01) and Senate Chairwoman Patty Murray (WA), regarding the upcoming fiscal negotiations as it pertains to sequestration. Because of current law established under the Budget Control Act of 2011, the Department of Defense and Department of Energy's budgets will experience further reductions in January.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the Administration released the first set of enrollment numbers for the Affordable Care Act.

"To say the Administration should be embarrassed by Obamacare's failed rollout is a gross understatement. Placing blame on a dubious, faulty website does nothing to address the problems American families are facing as a result of the unworkable law's implementation.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the death of former President and CEO of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Ike McLeese.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed a bill to fund the government until January 15, 2014, and extend the debt ceiling until February 7, 2014.