WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House adopted the budget resolution. “Today’s final adoption of the budget resolution reflects both chambers’ collective commitment to enacting President Trump’s full agenda as quickly as possible to fulfill our promises to the American people. “By clearing this critical hurdle, House committees can now work in tandem with Sen... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Following House passage of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, Speaker Johnson released a statement highlighting the 208 House Democrats who voted against preventing noncitizens from participating in American elections. “Only American citizens should vote in American elections. The SAVE Act will ensure this commonsense law is followed by requiring proof of citizens... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed the Senate budget resolution, Congressional Republicans delivering on the full Trump agenda through budget reconciliation, and House Republicans’ efforts to prevent noncitizens from voting in American elections. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here. On the Senate Budget Resolution:... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson swore in Republican Representatives Jimmy Patronis (FL-01) and Randy Fine (FL-06) after they were elected in special elections to serve in the 119th Congress. “Our House Republican Conference is grateful to the voters of Florida’s 1st and 6th districts for sending Representatives Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine to Congress,” Speaker Johnson said. “Rep. Patronis ha... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the following joint statement in advance of this week’s consideration of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. The SAVE Act is commonsense legislation to uphold and strengthen current law to ensure only American citizens can vote in American elections. “American citizens — and only American c... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed the alarming rise in far-left violence, Democrats anti-American agenda, and activist judges blocking the Trump agenda in district courts nationwide. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here On Democrats inciting far-left violence: Chuck Schumer engaged in a lot of unusual activity last... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On Monday, Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington to the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, an independent organization within the executive branch focused on better serving at-risk children and youth. Speaker Johnson issued a statement announcing his appointment: “I am hoore to appoint my good friend, Bossier Parish ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the following joint statement alongside the Chairmen of the House Committees with jurisdiction in the budget reconciliation process: Thompson, Rogers, Arrington, Guthrie, Walberg, Hill, Green, Jordan, Westerman, Comer, Graves, and Smith. “House Republicans took the lead and passed a bill to fund the governmen... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson joined President Trump, Gov. Jeff Landry, and Hyundai Executive Chair Euisun Chung at the White House for an event announcing Hyundai’s $20 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, $5.8 of which will be invested in a steel plant in Ascension Parish. Speaker Johnson delivered brief remarks at the White House and released a statement following the event. Watch Sp... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed a clean CR to fund the government through September. “Republicans have again stood together to get the job done, this time to pass a CR that freezes spending and funds the government for the remainder of FY25. Shamefully, 99% of Democrats in Congress voted to shut down the government—simply because they s... Read More »
WASHINGTON — “The House has done its job and passed a clean CR to fund the federal government,” Speaker Johnson said. “If Senate Democrats block an up-or-down vote, then it’s crystal clear: they are responsible for the ensuing government shutdown. Period.” For years, Senate Democrats were vehemently opposed to government shutdowns and always supported continuing resolutions – that is, until the in... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, following passage of House Republicans’ clean 6-month continuing resolution (CR), Speaker Johnson made appearances on Fox and Friends on Fox News and Squawk Box on CNBC. Watch Speaker Johnson’s on Fox News here, on CNBC here On House Republicans passing a clean, continuing resolution: This was a big night in Congress last night. To get that done, we passed a clean, simpl... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol, Speaker Johnson hosted President Donald Trump and Taoiseach Micheal Martin for the annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon, a St. Patrick’s Day tradition which began in 1983. The event featured remarks from Speaker Johnson, President Trump, and Taoiseach Martin as well as a musical and dance performance from the famous Riverdance Irish Dance t... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed House Republicans’ clean 6-month continuing resolution (CR) and Congressional Democrats’ attempt to force a government shutdown. “Here's the bottom line. If Congressional Democrats refuse to support this clean CR, they will be responsible for every troop who misses a paycheck, for every... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson attended Punchbowl News’ Conference and sat for a fireside chat with reporter Jake Sherman. The interview covered a range of topics, including government funding, budget reconciliation, the DOGE effort, and House Republicans’ priorities for the 119th Congress. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here On budget reconciliation and making the Tax Cuts a... Read More »
