WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 27, The Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act. "Today, the House took a critical step forward to combat the fentanyl crisis by passing the HALT Fentanyl Act. For far too long, the Biden administration’s failure to secure our border allowed this deadly drug to pour into our country and kill more t... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed Democrats’ recent inflammatory rhetoric, Democrat leadership laying the foundation for a government shutdown, the disinformation and overreaction to the DOGE effort, and House Republicans’ efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here On Congressi... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox and Friends in studio to recap President Trump’s first two weeks back in office, provide an update on House Republicans budget reconciliation plans, and preview Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington and Capitol Hill this week. Watch the full interview here. On the first two weeks of the Trump-Vance Administration: Look... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is encouraging all Louisiana high school students with a passion for art, photography, or design to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition showcases students’ artwork in our nation’s capital. The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide, visual art contest for high school students, where one piece of artwork from each co... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson today invited President Trump to deliver his first joint address to Congress of his second term on Tuesday, March 4. The full text of the letter reads: Dear Mr. President, America’s Golden Age has begun. Thanks to your strong leadership and bold action in the first days of your presidency, the United States is already experiencing a resurgence of patriotism, unity, and... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson participated in the 52nd annual March for Life on the National Mall. Speaker Johnson was joined by more than 100,000 attendees, Vice President JD Vance, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and dozens of other speakers who proudly stood for the sanctity of every human life. “My friends, House and Senate Republicans are committed to p... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R.471 Fix Our Forests Act, which also previously passed in the 118th Congress: “The House passed the Fix Our Forests Act because good leaders prepare for emergencies. The current California leadership failed to prepare for the ongoing wildfires and chose to prioritize far-left climate policies over efficient for... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House Republicans passed H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act and all but one House Democrat opposed it. Yesterday, every Senate Democrat opposed the legislation when it was brought for a vote on the Senate Floor. “The Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act is a matter of common sense and human dignity. Basic morality dem... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed working with President Trump and his first days back in the Oval Office and highlighted the Fix Our Forests Act and the Born Alive Survivors Protection Act, two bills the House will pass this week. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here On President Trump’s first days in office: What... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson and the House Republican Conference today announced the intent to establish a new select subcommittee for the 119th Congress to continue House Republicans’ investigation into all events leading up to and after January 6. The work will be chaired by Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) and exist as a Select Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee chaired by Rep. Jim Jord... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after President Trump took more than 200 executive actions on his first day back at the White House. “President Trump has held office for less than 24 hours, but he has already done more to improve the everyday lives of Americans than Joe Biden did in four years. President Trump is using the power of the pen and the authority granted to... Read More »
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 »
