Two of the first bills introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) in the 116th Congress address glaring issues with our immigration laws. The first, the Closing Asylum Loopholes Act, increases the “credible fear” standard to reduce fraud in the asylum process and preserve the programs for those truly in need. The second, the Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act,removes restrictions ... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), ranking member of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, on Jan. 16 sponsored wide-reaching legislation to close gaps in American immigration laws that ultimately encourage illegal aliens to unlawfully attempt entrance into the United States. “The humanitarian crisis at our southern border calls for immediate congressional action,” said Rep. Collins. The congressman was... Read more »
By Bloomberg Floor Watchers I thank the gentlewoman from Missouri. Mr. Speaker, she's given us this opportunity tonight to speak on the growing crisis at our southern border. It is a critical issue that our friends on the other side of the aisle are simply failing to address. Over the course of this government shutdown, many have sought to dismiss the very real challenges that we're facing regardi... Read more »
U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy of Louisiana said Wednesday that they had joined other Republican senators in sponsoring legislation to fully fund the southern border wall sought by President Donald Trump. "This isn’t just about illegal immigration, and it isn’t just about stopping dangerous gang members from coming into our country," Cassidy said in a statement released by his office. "I... Read more »
Last night, the first night of the new Congress, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi fired her initial salvo against pro-life policy. The House voted on H.R. 21, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, to provide funding for the numerous government departments that are currently closed because of the partial government shutdown. But imbedded in that bill was a stark statement of the n... Read more »
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) joins Tony with his thoughts on what the future looks like for Republicans in the new 116th Congress under House Leader Nancy Pelosi and a Democrat majority. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) joins Tony to weigh in on the renomination of a radical leftist Chai Feldblum to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Sarah... Read more »
Congressman Mike Johnson spoke to Rotary Club of Natchitoches at its meeting Dec. 18 about civility which he and others have made a commitment to uphold. Pictured from left are Rotary President Richard White, Johnson, Rotarian with the Program Mike Newton, and Rotarian Rick Nowlin. Rotary Student of the Month Sean Grappe is a Senior at St. Mary’s and in the fall will attend Louisiana Tech majorin... Read more »
- New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason will receive the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor Congress can bestow. He will become the first former NFL player to receive the award. The House of Representatives on Thursday, Dec. 20 gave unanimous passage of legislation S. 2652 to award Gleason, a Washington native who played for the Saints from 2000-2006, the Gold Medal. Gleason ce... Read more »
The new chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) says he thinks his conservative group can help the House GOP conference regain its edge after losing the midterms and the messaging war to Democrats in 2018. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) is taking over the gavel of the largest conservative caucus in Congress from Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.). He was encouraged to run for the post by a number of hi... Read more »
As saltwater anglers in Sportsman’s Paradise, we are blessed with abundant fisheries resources off our coast. Today, we are grateful to our members of Congress who understand the value of America’s fisheries and the public’s access to those resources. On Dec. 19, Congress passed legislation known as the Modern Fish Act (S. 1520) to improve the way recreational fisheries are managed in federal wate... Read more »
