WASHINGTON — Yesterday at Rededicate 250, Speaker Johnson led thousands gathered on the National Mall in a prayer of rededication, acknowledging God’s providence over the past 250 years and seeking His blessing for the next 250. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here. Below are Speaker Johnson’s remarks as delivered: “Thank you so much, my friends. It is such a blessing to welcome you all here ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 8469, the FY27 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. “This legislation builds on House Republicans’ commitment to supporting veterans, American soldiers, and military families, and represents the beginning of our regular order appropriations process for FY27. “Tha... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed Republicans’ reconciliation bill to fund border security and immigration enforcement and discussed Democrats’ failed scheme to gerrymander along racial lines. Speaker Johnson also highlighted House Republicans’ honoring fallen law enforcement officers during National Police Week. “Look at the ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — During National Police Week, Speaker Johnson hosted a candlelight vigil on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today to honor fallen police officers and commemorate their service to our local communities. Speaker Johnson was joined by Rep. John Rutherford, families of fallen officers, and House Members. “To the families of those fallen heroes and those who continue to stand guard in our com... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson announces the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. “A Moment at Cypress Black Bayou” by Maycie Howard 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners: 1st Place: “A Moment at Cypress Black Bayou” by Maycie Howard, Airline High School 2nd Place: “Shining Streets of Louisiana” by Lydia Vaughan, Summerfield Hig... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the National Day of Prayer, an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress in 1952. “As you pray for our country today, we thank God for His acts of salvation and provision and deliverance,” Speaker Johnson said. “Let's also pray that we may have the strength, just a... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson delivered remarks today after House Republicans ended the Democrat DHS shutdown and passed a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement and border security for 3 years – preventing future Democrat attempts to reopen the border and halt the removal of criminal illegal immigrants. House Republicans also this week passed legislation to reauthorize FISA Sec. 702 and... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Yesterday, Speaker Johnson hosted His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for an Address to a Joint Meeting of Congress. Prior to the Joint Meeting of Congress, Speaker Johnson and His Majesty King Charles III participated in a one-on-one meeting and a bicameral bipartisan leadership meeting with Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, and Leader J... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House GOP Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans’ legislation this week to continue cutting red tape and dismantling burdensome energy regulations. Speaker Johnson also discussed the path forward to bring an end the Democrat DHS Shutdown and to reauthorize FISA Sec. 702. “The production of American energy is now directly ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This evening, Speaker Johnson – joined by Rep. Cleo Fields, Leader Steve Scalise, and Rep. Clay Higgins – led a moment of silence for the eight children tragically killed in Shreveport on Sunday. Before the moment of silence, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks on the House floor and said, “Life is a sacred gift from God, and as this horrific event reminds us, it can be too short.” Clic... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Throughout this tax season, industry groups and advocacy organizations across the spectrum have highlighted in their own words what the Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts means for working families, small and large business owners, children, workers, and seniors. These groups and organizations represent millions of American workers and businesses and have played an essential role ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Last year, Republicans enacted the Working Families Tax Cuts, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), to prevent the largest tax increase in history, delivering life-changing tax relief for hardworking American families, seniors, small business, rural communities, and more. Republicans simplified the tax code and made these historic tax cuts permanent – for the first tim... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, House Republicans hosted a press conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the transformational benefits of Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts on Tax Day. House Republicans were joined by Americans from across the country who are already benefitting from tax provisions such as No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, the expanded Child Tax Credit, Trump Acc... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson today delivered remarks at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s National Commemoration of the Days of Remembrance in the U.S. Capitol. During the ceremony, Speaker Johnson presented the Congressional Gold Medal to the family of Benjamin Ferencz, a U.S. Army soldier who was among the first outsiders to witness the horrors of Nazi concentration camps and later p... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement on President Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027: “President Trump’s proposed budget for FY27 fulfills Republicans’ commitment to restore fiscal sanity, reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in Washington, make our streets and neighborhoods safe again, and further ignite the American dream. These are the things we ran on and that the ... Read More »
