WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Speaker Johnson delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) global conference in London, England. Appearing remotely to the more than 4,000-person audience, Speaker Johnson warned against the threat of “soft despotism,” and encouraged leaders to “be prepared to steer their aims towards policies and mediating institutions that reduce ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On the 500-day anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack in Israel, Speaker Johnson released a statement honoring the lives lost and recommitting to the safety and security of America’s greatest ally in the Middle East. Speaker Johnson’s statement: “500 days ago, Hamas terrorists waged the deadliest assault on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. They murdered more than 1,000 ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 35, The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act. “In December 2022, Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez Jr. tragically died in the line of duty while chasing down illegal aliens who were fleeing the scene of a crime. His ultimate sacrifice is a stark reminder of the dangers our brave law enforcement officers fac... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairwoman McClain issued the following statement after the House Budget Committee completed a successful markup and passed the FY25 budget resolution out of committee: “The budget resolution has passed through committee and House Republicans have now cleared a critical hurdle to delivering on... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 77, The Midnight Rules Relief Act. “In the final months of the Biden Administration, over 1,400 unnecessary, harmful last-minute rules were imposed that burdened American businesses, workers, and families. The Midnight Rules Relief Act empowers Congress to roll back harmful, partisan rules from taking effect ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson and Republican Study Committee Chairman Pfluger released the following statements after the House passed H.R. 26, The Protecting American Energy Production Act. "House Republicans are putting an end to the Democrats' war on American energy. Today’s passage of the Protecting American Energy Production Act helps restore American energy dominance and protects the jobs of ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting at the United States Capitol. Following their meeting, Speaker Johnson and Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered remarks about the enduring US-Israel relationship and Speaker Johnson thanked Prime Minister Netanyahu for his commitment to making the world a safer place. “With President Trump back in the ... Read More »
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 »
