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Speaker Johnson Statement on Biden Administration Decision to Pause Natural Gas Exports, Empower Putin

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WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced this morning they are placing a pause on pending natural gas export terminals:   “This announcement by President Biden is as outrageous as it is subversive. Stalling LNG export terminals, like Calcasieu Pass 2 in Louisiana, not only prevents America’s economic growth, it empowers…

Congressman Johnson Statement on the Partisan Democrat Multi-Trillion Dollar Tax and Spending Bill

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WASHINGTON, November 18, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after House Democrats passed trillions of dollars in new taxes and spending with no Republican support: “During what should be a period of sustained economic recovery, job growth has stalled, consumer prices are skyrocketing, and many shelves are empty thanks to supply chain…

Vice Chairman Johnson Leads Series of 23 Republican Floor Speeches on the House Democrats’ Disastrous Tax and Spending Spree, and the Biden Administration’s Self-Inflicted Crises

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WASHINGTON, November 18, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) led a series of Republican speeches Wednesday evening on the House floor regarding the House Democrats’ disastrous tax and spending spree and the myriad self-inflicted crises of the Biden Administration. “Whether it’s the most expensive Thanksgiving in history, inflation, skyrocketing gas prices, or our…

Congressman Johnson Statement on Judiciary Committee Passage of $3.5 Trillion Partisan Spending Bill

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WASHINGTON, September 14, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance the Democrat $3.5 trillion spending bill out of committee: “Job growth has stalled out during what should be a period of sustained economic recovery. Consumer prices are skyrocketing at their…

Johnson Joins CQ Roll Call Podcast to Discuss Future of the GOP

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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) joined CQ Roll Call’s “Future” podcast this week to discuss the future of the Republican Party, the House Democrat agenda, and other news of the day. Listen to the full episode here, and see excerpts below: On what the Republican Party needs to do to win in the future: “I think this is actually pretty…

'War on oil and gas': Louisiana's congressional delegation blasts Biden's energy plan

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Louisiana's congressional delegation blasted President Joe Biden's moratorium on new drilling on U.S. lands and waters with one member calling it a "war on oil and gas." The state's two senators — Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy — and Congressmen Garret Graves, Clay Higgins, Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise are all Republicans. Two of Louisiana's congressional…

Video: Johnson Meets with Trump at White House to Discuss Return to Greatness

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U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today joined President Trump at the White House for a discussion on returning the nation to greatness amid ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. During the meeting Johnson discussed the need for Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to implement a region-by-region plan to expedite the reopening of the state’s economy, and highlighted the…

Johnson: "We Can Protect Lives And Livelihoods At The Same Time. In Fact, We Have To"

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BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of President Trump’s task force to reopen the American economy, today delivered the following statement while on Capitol Hill to support the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The legislation will support American workers and businesses with $310 billion into the Paycheck Protection…

Johnson named to Presidents task force on reopening economy

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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Congressman Mike Johnson is a part of the task forced formed by President Trump on reopening the economy. President Trump conducted his first meeting of that task force this morning by phone. “The American people have pulled together to slow the spread of COVID-19, demonstrated selflessness beyond belief, and endured incredible sacrifice. As a result, we…

Johnson Positions Louisiana as a Key Player in Potential Uk Trade Deal

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that he consider entering into trade negotiations with the United Kingdom and highlighting the significant impact it would have on Louisiana. In the letter, Johnson writes: “As Louisiana’s position as a leading exporter has solidified, so too have our trading relationships with…