Press Releases

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Meet the Press on NBC to preview President Trump’s inaugural address, discuss TikTok failing to divest in advance of the deadline Congress set, President Trump’s plans to begin deporting illegal aliens on day one, and California wildfire aid. Watch the full interview here On President Trump’s inaugural… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Sean Hannity on Fox News to react to President Biden’s farewell address to the country and remind the American people that in five days, President Trump will take office and “usher in a new golden age” in America. Speaker Johnson also addressed Republican unity in the 119th Congress, budget reconciliation, and the Israel-Hamas… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. “American men, women, and children demand and deserve safety, especially after the Biden Administration opened our border and welcomed dangerous illegal aliens into our communities. House Republicans just passed the… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson today appointed Representative Rick Crawford (AR-1) to serve as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 119th Congress.  Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “In an increasingly dangerous world with hot wars around the globe, multi-faceted threats from China, and terrorists within our… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 33, The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act.  “House Republicans understand the significance of America’s economic relationship with Taiwan. By passing legislation to streamline the tax process for cross-border investments, we are strengthening our… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson today appointed Representative Virginia Foxx (NC-5) to serve as Chairwoman of the House Rules Committee for the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “For two decades, Dr. Foxx has been a stalwart in the House and a leader in multiple policy areas. Her drive and personality have established her as among the most… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson announced that flags at the U.S. Capitol will fly at full-staff on January 20, 2025. The flags were ordered to be at half-staff for the 30 days following President Jimmy Carter’s passing.  “On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg, Representatives Steube, Miller and Van Duyne, and Riley Gaines — 12-time All-American NCAA Swimmer and ambassador to the Independent Women’s Forum — commend today’s passage of H.R. 28, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, at a press conference… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after a judge in New York sentenced President Trump to unconditional release: “This entire case against President Trump has been a politically motivated and contrived witch hunt aimed solely at preventing him from returning to the White House. It was never about the facts, and it should have never been brought… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 23, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act. The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act will impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) or any foreign actor who supports the ICC’s effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute protected… Read more »