WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson spoke on the House floor in support of his resolution honoring the life of Charlie Kirk. He encouraged his colleagues in the House to send a bipartisan message that political violence – and the glorification and celebration of violence – are profoundly wrong and unacceptable. “By voting for this resolution, we're making a strong statement on behalf of t... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after House Republicans passed three pieces of legislation this week to support President Trump and Republicans’ promise to unleash American energy dominance. “Republicans are delivering on our promise to strengthen the grid, create American jobs, and lower energy costs for American families. This week, House Republicans passed three piec... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This evening, Speaker Johnson joined Bret Baier on Fox News’ Special Report to address House Republicans’ plan to keep the government open with a clean, short-term continuing resolution and to call out Congressional Democrats for attempting to inject $1.5 trillion in unrelated, partisan provisions into the government funding process. “Republicans are going to do the responsible thing;... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Joe Kernen and Becky Quick on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss House Republicans’ efforts to responsibly keep the government open and Congressional Democrats’ ongoing attempts to inject unrelated partisan politics into the clean, short-term continuing resolution. “If the government is shut down because they make that their last stand, it will solely be... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Under President Biden, House Democrats warned that a government shutdown would have negative effects for seniors, veterans, and working families. This year under President Trump, their tune has completely changed as they continue to threaten government shutdowns. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries in 2024: “It's about the harm... Families will be hurt. Farmers will be hurt… If the government shuts ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed four key pieces of legislation this week to codify President Donald Trump’s Executive Order confronting the crime crisis in our nation’s capital. “Every American deserves to ride public transportation, walk their neighborhood or pick up their children from school without the constant fear of being mugged, carjacked,... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed the impact and legacy of Charlie Kirk, explained how House Republicans are working with the Trump Administration to make the nation’s capital safe again, and laid out the plan to responsibly keep the government open. Watch Speaker Johnson’s remarks here. On political violence: The trage... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Tonight, Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan vigil in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol Building for Members of Congress to honor the life of Charlie Kirk following his tragic assassination. Watch Speaker Johnson’s remarks at the vigil here. Speaker Johnson delivered the following remarks: “We thank you all for being here. This has been a very difficult week in America. There's a wide... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Shannon Bream on Fox News’ Fox News Sunday and Major Garrett on CBS News’ Face the Nation to discuss Charlie Kirk’s impact on America, as well as the responsibility of all leaders to turn down the temperature of political rhetoric in America. Speaker Johnson also addressed Republican efforts to responsibly keep the government funded and operating. ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — This morning, to commemorate the tragic 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries laid a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial in the U.S. Capitol, which honors the brave passengers of Flight 93 — the hijacked airplane that was intended to attack our nation’s capital on September 11, 2001. Speaker Johnson issued the following statement to comm... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement the House passed Rep. Stephanie Bice’s (R-Oklahoma) H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. “President Trump’s bold actions to secure our border have demonstrated deterrence is an effective method of prevention, and the Stop Illegal Entry Act delivers the enforcement measures necessary to help strengthen law and order at our border. This... Read More »
WASHINGTON — The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act helps the United States confront international challenges to our core interests by enacting President Trump and House Republicans’ Peace Through Strength Agenda. President Trump and House Republicans’ Peace Through Strength Agenda in the NDAA: The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) strengthens America’s defenses and advances Pres... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk: “Utterly devastating. Charlie was a close friend and confidant. He will be sorely missed by so many. Every political leader must loudly and clearly decry this violence. Our prayers go out to his wife and young children. May he rest in peace.” ### Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (SPEED Act and FY26 NDAA). “The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act ensures our military forces remain the most lethal in the world and can deter any adversary. “This legisla... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Jesse Watters Primetime on Fox News and The Source with Kaitlin Collins on CNN to reflect on the profound life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. “He was a man of deep faith; he and I talked about that a lot. He was a man of deep conviction,” Speaker Johnson said. “I think he brought more productive content to the free marketplace of ideas than anybody in his ... Read More »
