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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.

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.