Press Releases
In letter to CDC Director, Representatives warn scientific agency against succumbing to political influence
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today led 58 Members of Congress in a letter urging the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to withdraw its recently-issued school reopening guidance, which places 89 percent of schoolchildren in the most restrictive “red zone” category, and to issue a solution that will allow more childre
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2021 — U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation today urged President Biden to approve the State of Louisiana’s request for a major disaster declaration in the wake of last month’s winter storm event.
Department of Commerce today announced a $1 million investment in Farmerville, Louisiana to help boost advanced manufacturing
WASHINGTON, February 25, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today commended the U.S. Department of Commerce’s $1 million federal investment to boost advanced manufacturing in Farmerville, Louisiana:
WASHINGTON, February 25, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) honored the memory of his friend the late Rep.-elect Luke Letlow during remarks delivered Tuesday evening on the floor of the House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, February 22, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced additional federal assistance for the state of Louisiana’s ongoing Hurricane Laura recovery and debris removal efforts:
WASHINGTON, February 18, 2021 — U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) and the Louisiana congressional delegation today helped secure federal assistance in Louisiana for the ongoing winter storm after sending a letter to President Biden supporting the State’s request for a federal emergency declaration.
Notes that while President Trump issued 237 pardons and commutations during his term in office, President Obama issued 1,927 during his presidency, and President Clinton issued 457 during his presidency
Notes that over $1 trillion in pandemic relief remains unspent; urges Democrats to reverse course and work with Republicans to determine what further aid may be necessary
WASHINGTON, February 3, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today said “if Democrats are going to preach unity, they need to practice it too,” after voting against the $1.9 trillion budget resolution brought to a vote by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats.
Says reforming our immigration system is a job for Congress
WASHINGTON, February 3, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today introduced two bills to strengthen border security and protection:
WASHINGTON, January 25, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today issued the following statement on his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee: