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Speaker Johnson Commemorates 24th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

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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...

House Republicans Advance Legislation to Strengthen Border Security and Defend Rule of Law

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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...

The NDAA Confronts Global Challenges with President Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda

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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...

Speaker Johnson Statement on the Death of Charlie Kirk

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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.” ###

Speaker Johnson Statement on House Passage of the FY26 NDAA

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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...

Speaker Johnson Reacts to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

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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 ...

Speaker Johnson on Violent Crime Across America: “We Do Not Have to Live Like This”

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WASHINGTON — At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed the senseless murder of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina, the continuation of President Trump’s successful crackdown on crime, UN countries considering recognizing Palestinian statehood, and Democrats discussing shutting down the government ahead of the government funding deadline. W...

Restoring Law and Order: Trump’s Crime Crackdown Delivers Immediate Results in the Nation’s Capital

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WASHINGTON — After years of rising crime due to failed Democrat policies, President Donald Trump took decisive action in Washington, D.C. The results were immediate: homicides dropped, criminals were arrested, and law and order has been restored. “Criminals are enabled by soft on crime policies and even softer prosecutions and prosecutors. They have relentlessly abused the public and our public sp...

Speaker Johnson at Speakers’ G7 Summit: Our Countries are at Our Best When We Call Out Hard Truths

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WASHINGTON — On Friday, September 5, Speaker Johnson delivered keynote remarks at the G7 Speakers’ Meeting in Ottawa, Canada, on the subject of “Protecting Legislators from All Forms of Violence.” During the summit, Speaker Johnson also held bilateral meetings with the parliamentary leaders from other G7 countries. G7 parliamentary leaders' “family” photo. Speaker Johnson delivers remarks at the P...

Speaker Johnson: Democrats Defend Crime, Violent Criminals at the Expense of the Safety of American People

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WASHINGTON — At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson recapped his travel to districts across the country during the August District Work Period, touted the rapid decline in crime in Washington, D.C. following President Trump’s crackdown, and discussed how Congressional Democrats are already seeding the ground for a government shutdown. “D.C. residents and the re...

House Republicans Vote to Affirm House Oversight Committee Investigation into Epstein Files

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WASHINGTON — House Republicans today voted to endorse and affirm the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “President Trump is the most transparent and accessible President in U.S. history, and House Republicans are in lockstep with the President on our commitment to d...

Across the Country, American Families, Workers Benefit From the One Big Beautiful Bill

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WASHINGTON — During the August District Work Period, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans delivered the good news of the One Big Beautiful Bill in Congressional Districts across America. In Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District, Speaker Johnson participated in a panel discussion with Louisiana farmers to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for American agriculture and explained how t...

Speaker Johnson Makes a Trio of Television Appearances as Congress Prepares to Return to Washington

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WASHINGTON — This morning, ahead of Congress' return to legislative session next week, Speaker Johnson joined ABC's Good Morning America, CNN's CNN News Central, and Fox News' America's Newsroom all in studio to recap the August District Work Period, preview the month ahead, and react to news of the day. Watch Speaker Johnson on ABC here, CNN here, and Fox News here. On the August District Work Pe...

The Biggest Beneficiaries of the One Big Beautiful Bill? Hardworking American Families

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WASHINGTON — As American schoolchildren head back into the classroom, the One Big Beautiful Bill will ensure American families are in the best possible position to succeed. House Republicans have delivered once-in-a-generation pocketbook relief and educational freedom to American families with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The One Big Beautiful Bill slashes taxes for working families,...

Speaker Johnson’s Office to Host Passport Fair

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WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Speaker Johnson’s office – in coordination with the Bossier Clerk of Court Jill Sessions – will host a passport fair for all Louisiana residents hoping to either renew or acquire a passport. Any Louisianian with upcoming plans to travel outside of the country is encouraged to attend and prevent future passport emergencies. Click here for details and requir...