WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the below statement following the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the 50th Vice President of the United States, J.D. Vance: “President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance have now been formally inaugurated, and our country now stands at the threshold of a new era —... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson published an op-ed on FoxNews.com encouraging all Americans to unify and root for the success of the Trump presidency. “We can make this the most consequential period of our history if we all stand together and show the world that we understand and embrace anew our unique role as the beacon of freedom and the most powerful nation on the planet,” Speaker J... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Meet the Press on NBC to preview President Trump’s inaugural address, discuss TikTok failing to divest in advance of the deadline Congress set, President Trump’s plans to begin deporting illegal aliens on day one, and California wildfire aid. Watch the full interview here On President Trump’s inaugural address: We're going to usher in a new golden ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Sean Hannity on Fox News to react to President Biden’s farewell address to the country and remind the American people that in five days, President Trump will take office and “usher in a new golden age” in America. Speaker Johnson also addressed Republican unity in the 119th Congress, budget reconciliation, and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Watch the full ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. “American men, women, and children demand and deserve safety, especially after the Biden Administration opened our border and welcomed dangerous illegal aliens into our communities. House Republicans just passed the Preventing Violence Against Women... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson today appointed Representative Rick Crawford (AR-1) to serve as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “In an increasingly dangerous world with hot wars around the globe, multi-faceted threats from China, and terrorists within our borders, the mission of our intelligence... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 33, The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act. “House Republicans understand the significance of America’s economic relationship with Taiwan. By passing legislation to streamline the tax process for cross-border investments, we are strengthening our economic ties, boosting our competitiveness, ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson today appointed Representative Virginia Foxx (NC-5) to serve as Chairwoman of the House Rules Committee for the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “For two decades, Dr. Foxx has been a stalwart in the House and a leader in multiple policy areas. Her drive and personality have established her as among the most universally respected members... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson announced that flags at the U.S. Capitol will fly at full-staff on January 20, 2025. The flags were ordered to be at half-staff for the 30 days following President Jimmy Carter’s passing. “On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump. The flag... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg, Representatives Steube, Miller and Van Duyne, and Riley Gaines — 12-time All-American NCAA Swimmer and ambassador to the Independent Women’s Forum — commend today’s passage of H.R. 28, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, at a press conference following the successful vote in the House. Click HERE to watc... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after a judge in New York sentenced President Trump to unconditional release: “This entire case against President Trump has been a politically motivated and contrived witch hunt aimed solely at preventing him from returning to the White House. It was never about the facts, and it should have never been brought in the first place.... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 23, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act. The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act will impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) or any foreign actor who supports the ICC’s effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute protected persons of the United States and its allies, i... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after he joined Representatives Franklin, Salazar, Diaz-Balart, and Gimenez in a meeting yesterday with Venezuela’s President-elect, Edmundo González Urrutia. “It was an honor to meet with the only legitimate leader of Venezuela, Edmundo González. We had a productive conversation about the need to restore Venezuela’s democratic voice, a... Read More »
Washington, DC — Today, Speaker Mike Johnson announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. Since 2013, the Congressional App Challenge has encouraged tens of thousands of young Americans to explore STEM, coding, and computer science and has connected members of Congress with emerging technologies. This year’s applicants, four students ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives has successfully thwarted an effort to use taxpayer funds to pay for sex change surgeries in violation of federal law after filing a motion in federal court. Before the House moved to intervene in a case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, Doe v. Austin, the Department of Justice had abandoned its effort to defend the constitutionali... Read More »
