WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement on President Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027:
“President Trump’s proposed budget for FY27 fulfills Republicans’ commitment to restore fiscal sanity, reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in Washington, make our streets and neighborhoods safe again, and further ignite the American dream. These are the… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, and Leader Jeffries today announced His Majesty King Charles III, The King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, will address a Joint Meeting of Congress on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
The Address celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence and the enduring special… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson and Leader Thune released a joint statement announcing a path forward to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security – including CBP and ICE – and end the record-long Democrat shutdown.
“We appreciate and share the President’s determination to once and for all bring an end to the Democrat DHS shutdown.
“In the coming days,… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox and Friends in studio to preview a new ‘No Tax on Tips’ video and discuss how Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts delivers historic tax relief for millions of tipped workers and hardworking American families nationwide. Speaker Johnson also discussed Democrats' continued demands to defund… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson (LA-04) submitted a community project funding request for Fort Polk:
Recipient: Fort Polk
Recipient Address: 7033 Magnolia Drive, Building 4919, Fort Polk South, LA 71459
Requested Amount: $29 million
Explanation of Request: This request will fund the construction of a new Rotational Unit Billeting Area (RUBA) at Fort Polk in FY2027. The existing… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks after a bipartisan majority of House members voted to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security for a third time. Once again, the overwhelming majority of House Democrats refused to provide funding for TSA agents, disaster relief, and our national security and instead chose to prioritize the welfare of criminal… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House GOP Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted the tragic murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman at the hands of a criminal illegal alien in Chicago who was detained and released back into the public by the Biden Administration. Speaker Johnson also addressed Democrats refusing to reopen the Department of Homeland… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks at the 5th annual Hill and Valley Forum to discuss the House’s commitment to unleashing the full potential of American Artificial Intelligence.
“We have to move at the speed that victory demands. Inaction is unacceptable. And while the window for American AI leadership is open, it will not stay open indefinitely,” Speaker… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, and Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin released the following statement committing to act on the artificial intelligence (AI) framework released today by the Trump Administration:
“AI has begun to demonstrate its… Read more »
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Speaker Johnson appointed DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, which reviews nominations and recommends individuals to receive the Medal of Valor.
“I am pleased to appoint DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board,” Speaker Johnson said. “As… Read more »
