WASHINGTON — “The House has done its job and passed a clean CR to fund the federal government,” Speaker Johnson said. “If Senate Democrats block an up-or-down vote, then it’s crystal clear: they are responsible for the ensuing government shutdown. Period.” For years, Senate Democrats were vehemently opposed to government shutdowns and always supported continuing resolutions – that is, until the in... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, following passage of House Republicans’ clean 6-month continuing resolution (CR), Speaker Johnson made appearances on Fox and Friends on Fox News and Squawk Box on CNBC. Watch Speaker Johnson’s on Fox News here, on CNBC here On House Republicans passing a clean, continuing resolution: This was a big night in Congress last night. To get that done, we passed a clean, simpl... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol, Speaker Johnson hosted President Donald Trump and Taoiseach Micheal Martin for the annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon, a St. Patrick’s Day tradition which began in 1983. The event featured remarks from Speaker Johnson, President Trump, and Taoiseach Martin as well as a musical and dance performance from the famous Riverdance Irish Dance t... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed House Republicans’ clean 6-month continuing resolution (CR) and Congressional Democrats’ attempt to force a government shutdown. “Here's the bottom line. If Congressional Democrats refuse to support this clean CR, they will be responsible for every troop who misses a paycheck, for every... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson attended Punchbowl News’ Conference and sat for a fireside chat with reporter Jake Sherman. The interview covered a range of topics, including government funding, budget reconciliation, the DOGE effort, and House Republicans’ priorities for the 119th Congress. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here On budget reconciliation and making the Tax Cuts a... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after 212 House Democrats supported a government shutdown. “Today, House Republicans stood for the American people and voted to maintain funding the paychecks for our troops, the agents who secure our borders, the TSA workers responsible for safe air travel, as well as the healthcare and benefits for veterans, and essential services and... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Immediately following President Trump’s historic Joint Address to Congress, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News to offer reaction. “If [Democrats] are going to use a 77-year-old heckling Congressman as the face of their resistance, then bring it on,” Speaker Johnson said. “But we're not going to tolerate that on the House floor. And I don't think the American people are going to tolerate ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson joined Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos to offer additional reaction to President Trump’s historic joint address to Congress last night. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here On the reaction to President Trump’s joint address: Let me say George, the speech last night went overwhelmingly well. It was not a speech for the mainstream media, it was a s... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House Republicans passed two pieces of legislation using the Congressional Review Act to reverse harmful energy rules from the Biden Administration: “House Republicans passed legislation to remove the Biden Administration’s handcuffs on American energy and protect American workers, consumers, and businesses. We are working alongsi... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed President Trump’s historic address to Congress and Democrats’ lack of leadership and a coherent message. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here On President Trump’s Joint Address: Tonight, as was mentioned, it's five years after President Trump’s last State of the Union address. This... Read More »
The Blaze: “Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will be hosting Olivia Hayes, the widow of Wesley Hayes, for President Donald Trump's joint congressional address Tuesday, Blaze News has exclusively learned. Hayes' husband was killed by an illegal immigrant in a drunk-driving accident in Louisiana, a tragedy that Johnson says is a reflection of former President Joe Biden's disastrous open-border policy.” ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s historic Joint Address to Congress tonight: “Tonight, President Trump made his triumphant return to Congress to share his bold, optimistic vision for renewing the American Dream. He showcased the historic, record-setting achievements of his first weeks in office and the immediate, real-life, positive impac... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Last night, Speaker Johnson joined Sean Hannity on Fox News’ Hannity and Kaitlan Collins on CNN’s The Source to discuss the House-passed budget resolution, Congressional Democrats spreading falsehoods about Medicaid, and Congress’ efforts to make President Trump’s tax cuts permanent through budget reconciliation. “If we don't pass this bill, 26 million businesses in this country, thei... Read More »
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are using the Congressional Review Act to roll back the damage done by the Biden Administration and help deliver President Trump’s America First agenda. Speaker Johnson released the following statements after the House passed the following legislation this week reversing damaging energy policies: H.J. Res. 35 – Repealing the Biden Administration’s Tax on Natural gas ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Scalise, Majority Whip Emmer, and Conference Chairwoman McClain issued the following statement after the House passed its FY25 budget resolution: “Today, House Republicans moved Congress closer to delivering on President Trump’s full America First agenda — not just parts of it. “This momentum will grow as we work with our committee chairs and Senate Re... Read More »
