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Rep. Johnson Statement on Passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act

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WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement on the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act: “I voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act this evening to prevent the first-ever default on our country’s debt. We are in a dangerous time, we were presented with only one bill, and we simply had no choice. “The impacts of default…

Johnson: The Treatment of Whistleblowers is “Disgusting”

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WASHINGTON — Today’s Weaponization Committee hearing highlighted brave FBI whistleblowers who have exposed abuses within the Bureau and faced undue retaliation in response. During the hearing, Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) used his allotted time to question FBI Special Agent Garrett O’Boyle, who, despite exhausting every legal avenue within the Bureau, was stripped of his security…

Johnson Chairs Hearing on Weaponization of FACE Act Against Pro-Life Advocates

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WASHINGTON — Today, United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, held a hearing, “Revisiting the Implications of the FACE Act.” The hearing highlighted the sharp and alarming rise of violence and vandalism against crisis pregnancy centers and churches, and examined the reasons the DOJ…

It’s time for President Biden to “put people over politics” on debt ceiling talks

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WASHINGTON — On Sunday, United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) penned an op-ed in the Shreveport Times imploring President Biden to engage in good faith negotiations with House Republicans on the debt ceiling. Congressman Johnson highlighted President Biden’s long history of supporting debt ceiling negotiations and cited data that shows 70% of Americans want their leaders in…

Johnson to HHS: End the Healthcare Workers Vaccine Mandate

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WASHINGTON — Today, United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra expressing concern over the Department’s ambiguity regarding the healthcare workers vaccine mandate and demanding he end the policy immediately.  While there are serious privacy and individual rights concerns, this mandate…

Johnson Honors Congressional Art Competition Winners, Community Leaders

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BOSSIER CITY, LA — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today honored both the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition and recipients of the Congressional Commendation for Community Service at a ceremony in Bossier. The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide, visual art contest for high school students, where one piece of artwork from each congressional…

Johnson Asylum Bill Passes Judiciary Committee in Immigration Reform Package

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WASHINGTON— Yesterday, United States Representative Mike Johnson’s legislation, the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act, passed the House Judiciary Committee and will be considered by the House as part of the Border Security and Enforcement Act of 2023. Amid the ongoing humanitarian and logistical crisis created by the Biden Administration at the southern border, this bill provides…

Johnson Advocates for Defense Community Projects

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 Washington, April 17, 2023 – United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) submitted a community project funding request for Barksdale Air Force Base: Recipient: Barksdale Air Force Base, 307th Bomb Wing Recipient Address: 425 Lindbergh Avenue, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana 71110 Requested Amount: $7 million Explanation of Request: This request will fund the…

Johnson Introduces Legislation to Permanently Classify Illicit Fentanyl as Schedule I Narcotic

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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today reintroduced the CEASE Overdose Act to permanently classify illicit fentanyl as a Schedule I narcotic under the Controlled Substances Act. “Fentanyl overdose is now one of the leading causes of death for Americans,” Johnson said. “There is no reason why Congress should be required to reauthorize…

Johnson Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Border Security

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WASHINGTON, February 24, 2023 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today introduced legislation to strengthen border security and protection. The Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act will help ensure the U.S. asylum system is not abused but instead reserved only for persons legitimately fleeing persecution or imminent harm in their home…