Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson announced his slate of guests for President Trump’s State of the Union address tonight. Read their names and Speaker Johnson’s quotes announcing their attendance below. Claire Lai (Jointly hosted with Rep. Chris Smith): “Jimmy Lai has devoted his career to championing democracy in Hong Kong, steadfastly fighting for the freedoms we too often take… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed President Trump’s historic and transformational first year back in office ahead of his State of the Union address tonight. Speaker Johnson also highlighted Democrats’ continued obstruction amid their third government shutdown this Congress. “We're putting more money back… Read more »

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Speaker Johnson led a dedication ceremony for the newly designated Frederick Douglass Press Gallery in the U.S. Capitol. The ceremony featured remarks from Speaker Johnson, Rep. Byron Donalds, and Rep. Burgess Owens. Rep. Donalds led the bipartisan initiative to rename the House Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass, the renowned abolitionist, orator, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria to discuss the SAVE America Act, Congressional Democrats’ attempts to abolish ICE and hamstring lawful immigration enforcement, and President Trump’s trade agenda. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here. On the SAVE America Act: We're going to do everything we can to get… Read more »

WASHINGTON — House Republicans have been clear: only American citizens should decide American elections. That’s why the House previously passed the SAVE Act twice in consecutive Congresses to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections — and why House Republicans have reintroduced and continued advancing that legislation in this… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Following House passage of the SAVE America Act, Speaker Johnson hosted a press conference alongside House Republican Leadership, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, Congressman Chip Roy, and election integrity advocates from around the country. Speaker Johnson highlighted that all but one House Democrat voted against protecting the integrity of… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed the SAVE America Act and the Democrats’ outrageous and false arguments against it. Speaker Johnson also highlighted how the American economy – spurred by Republican policies – continues to defy expectations. “The question is often asked by pollsters, and the polling… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act. “Housing costs have soared beyond the reach of millions of American families thanks to Bidenflation, while outdated and burdensome red tape has constrained our nation’s affordable housing supply and limited our ability to expand it. Today’s House passage… Read more »

WASHINGTON — With tax filing season underway, 91% of Americans are finding it easier than ever to file their taxes thanks to President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts. This year, Americans are spending less time on paperwork and keeping more of their hard-earned money. SIMPLER TAX FILING IN 2026 Largest tax refunds in history projected… Read more »

WASHINGTON — On Monday, Speaker Johnson appointed Brian Patchett to the National Council on Disability, an independent federal agency within the executive branch focused on advancing policies supporting Americans with disabilities. “I am honored to appoint Louisiana’s own Brian Patchett to serve on the National Council on Disability. Brian’s leadership at the Louisiana Association… Read more »