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WASHINGTON, March 9, 2021 — U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation today announced additional federal assistance for cleanup and recovery from last month’s winter storm event. These resources were made available after the delegation sent a letter to President Biden supporting the State’s request for a federal disaster declaration. “Many of the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, February 3, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today introduced two bills to strengthen border security and protection: The Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act will close a Wilderness Act loophole which bars border security officials from entering certain designated “wilderness” areas. The loophole has left approximately 96 linear miles of our… Read more »

Louisiana's congressional delegation blasted President Joe Biden's moratorium on new drilling on U.S. lands and waters with one member calling it a "war on oil and gas." The state's two senators — Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy — and Congressmen Garret Graves, Clay Higgins, Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise are all Republicans. Two of Louisiana's congressional… Read more »

(KTAL/KMSS) – U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Dist 4) on Monday announced his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee, according to a statement released by his office Monday. “I am humbled by the opportunity to represent the interests of these important installations and the courageous families who call them home,” Johnson said in the statement, noting that Louisiana’s 4th… Read more »

January 21, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will be part of the team responsible for rounding up votes within the Republican party on major issues in the House in the upcoming Congressional session. According to a statement released by his office Thursday, Johnson has been appointed by House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01) to serve as an Assistant Whip… Read more »

(KTAL/KMSS) – Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy and his wife Laura on Wednesday attended the inauguration of Democrat President Joe Biden and tweeted, “Laura and I are fortunate to witness the peaceful transition of power. We wish our country well.” Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy, who voted to reject electors in the State of Arizona, was part of a group of 12 senators… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 20, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement on the new Presidential Administration and the 117th Congress: “This 59th Inauguration Day is a testament to the enduring American tradition of transferring the enormous power of the presidency. I am proud of all the extraordinary things Congress was able to accomplish… Read more »

37 Republican members of Congress today issued the following statement in advance of the joint session of Congress at 1 p.m. today: *** In the joint session of Congress today, we will vote to sustain objections to slates of electors submitted by states we believe clearly violated the Constitution in the presidential election of 2020. This is our solemn duty, and our position on this… Read more »

Representative Mike Johnson is moving up the GOP ranks in Congress as he’s been elected as the vice-chair of the House Republican Conference. Johnson says building back the nation’s economy from the coronavirus pandemic is a major priority and they will push back against the desire of Democrats to raise taxes. “They’re talking about raising taxes dramatically and… Read more »

Prior to the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, everyone knew that the next open seat on the Supreme Court would spark an epic battle that could determine the direction of the Court—and our nation—for decades. While President Trump’s short list of potential nominees is filled with excellent jurists, the current frontrunner is, and rightfully should be, Judge Amy… Read more »