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Congress appears ready to crack down on individuals and groups who work on behalf of Russia and other foreign nations but don’t fully disclose those ties. Legislation toughening requirements and closing loopholes in the 80-year-old Foreign Agents Registration Act is advancing in response to growing concerns that some advocacy groups and lobbyists have been permitted to conceal financial and other ... Read more »

As part of National Mentoring Month, U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, recently recognized the Beauregard Christian Women’s Job Corps in DeRidder. Mentorship is “an important part of any healthy organization and community,” and the BCWJC recognizes “the value of mentoring as a means of success,” Johnson said BCWJC director Peggy Renfrow said she was honored to have the group’s volunteers recognize... Read more »

Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement regarding the recently-released Nuclear Posture Review: “This Nuclear Posture Review advances national interests by setting policies that better protect the United States from hostile actors around the globe. I have long been an advocate for taking smart steps to adequately improve our nuclear arsenal, knowing that we must promote peace th... Read more »

Rep. Mike Johnson has invited Bossier native Brian Steorts to be his guest of honor at the State of the Union Address. Steorts served eight consecutive combat deployments, and was injured in the line of duty. During his rehabilitation, Steorts created the Flags of Valor. A company that's “veteran-owned, veteran-operated and combat-veteran-made.” Rep. Johnson says, “I am honored to have Brian join ... Read more »

One day a week ago, my staff handed me a constituent email they thought I might want to answer during the little extra time we had on the House Floor. Because the email asked a question – what’s the most important thing needed for a Republic to survive? – I think EVERY young American should be encouraged to consider, I decided to share the correspondence here. Subject: Question for the Congressman... Read more »

Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) invited combat veteran Brian Steorts to be his guest of honor at the State of the Union Address. Steorts was born at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City and served eight consecutive combat deployments. After being injured in the line of duty, Steorts created the idea for his “veteran-owned, veteran-operated and combat-veteran-made” company, Flags of Valor, during hi... Read more »

More money could be coming to your wallet thanks to the federal tax overhaul Congress passed a month ago. Last week the United States Treasury Department announced it's adjusted the amount the Internal Revenue Service will take out of paychecks to account for the new tax law. Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson said around 90% of Americans will see a boost in their paychecks. "The reason for it is ... Read more »

The House Judiciary Committee plans to take up a bill on Wednesday that would overhaul the 1938 law governing foreign lobbying disclosures, but the measure’s fate in the Senate remains unclear. The bipartisan bill could have broad implications not only for lobbyists and other U.S. representatives of foreign governments and political parties but also for those working on behalf of foreign corporati... Read more »

The US House Natural Resources Committee approved a measure that aims to streamline offshore oil and gas producers’ applications for incidental harassment authorizations not directly related to exploration and production. H.R. 3133 passed by voice vote on Jan. 10 after two amendments proposed by Democrats on the committee were defeated. The bill, which Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) introduced on June ... Read more »

This week, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle will come together in hopes of building a better working relationship. This informal group hopes to inspire Congress to set aside tensions and build a more positive tone - something they hope can trickle down to state and local governments, too. “We don’t have to agree on everything, but if we disagree, we can do it without being disagreeable," said ... Read more »