WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson and Rep. Pfluger (R-TX) released the following statements after the House passed H.R. 881, The Department of Homeland Security Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. “House Republicans will not tolerate adversarial regimes, like the Chinese Communist Party, using propaganda to manipulate students, undermine academic institutions, and ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed House Republicans’ efforts to codify President Trump’s America First agenda into law, Congressional Democrats refusal to work in any meaningful way for their constituents, and Republicans common sense priorities for budget reconciliation. Watch the Speaker’s full remarks here. On codify... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement on President Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026: "President Trump’s proposed budget is a bold blueprint that reflects the values of hardworking Americans and the commitment to American strength and prosperity. “Our country cannot continue to bear the hard consequences of years of runaway spending under Democratic leadership, a... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Axios’ Hans Nichols for a wide-ranging interview at an “Axios News Shapers” event. Speaker Johnson addressed the necessity of quickly codifying President Trump’s agenda into law, House Republicans’ efforts to strengthen and preserve Medicaid, and Democrats attempting to run their impeachment playbook again. Watch the full interview here On quickly ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Tuesday afternoon, Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, commonly known as the Six Triple Eight. The battalion was the first and only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas in Europe during World War II. The Six Triple Eight, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams Earley, was i... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson delivered closing remarks at the Hill and Valley Forum that detailed how President Trump and Republicans in Congress are laying the groundwork for America’s industrial renewal. Click here to watch the full speech Read Speaker Johnson’s remarks below: I want to talk to you about an important issue that I know is top of mind for all of you and that’s about some lo... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson celebrated the achievements of President Trump’s historic first 100 days in office and addressed Congressional Democrats’ recent political theatrics. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here On President Trump’s First 100 Days: President Trump has accomplished more in the first 100 days than mos... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released a list of 100 American citizens who have felt the benefits from President Trump’s historic first 100 days in office. Speaker Johnson highlighted citizens who were unjustly detained abroad, business owners who will benefit from new apprenticeship opportunities, and families devastated by previous open borders policies, among many others. Click here to re... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed S. 146, the Take It Down Act. "Today, the House took a critical step to combat the growing online publication of real and deepfake nonconsensual intimate images with the passage of the Take It Down Act. I want to thank First Lady Melania Trump for championing this important legislation that empowers and provides p... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson honored winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition and Congressional Commendation recipients at the 2025 Community Awards Ceremony for Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. “We just had an extraordinary event - we love to do this annually. We give out awards for people who really represent our communities well and do a lot of extraordinary work in al... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released an op-ed on Tax Day warning of the disastrous consequences if Congress does not extend the tax cuts passed in 2017 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Read the op-ed here or below: This Tax Day, remember: if Democrats in Congress have their way, Americans will see the largest middle-class tax hike in history come next year. That’s because the Trump tax cuts Repub... Read More »
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 »
