Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement on President Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026: "President Trump’s proposed budget is a bold blueprint that reflects the values of hardworking Americans and the commitment to American strength and prosperity. “Our country cannot continue to bear the hard consequences of years of… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Axios’ Hans Nichols for a wide-ranging interview at an “Axios News Shapers” event. Speaker Johnson addressed the necessity of quickly codifying President Trump’s agenda into law, House Republicans’ efforts to strengthen and preserve Medicaid, and Democrats attempting to run their impeachment playbook again. Watch the full… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Tuesday afternoon, Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, commonly known as the Six Triple Eight. The battalion was the first and only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas in Europe during World War II. The Six Triple Eight, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Charity… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson delivered closing remarks at the Hill and Valley Forum that detailed how President Trump and Republicans in Congress are laying the groundwork for America’s industrial renewal. Click here to watch the full speech Read Speaker Johnson’s remarks below: I want to talk to you about an important issue that I know is top of mind for all… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson celebrated the achievements of President Trump’s historic first 100 days in office and addressed Congressional Democrats’ recent political theatrics. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here On President Trump’s First 100 Days: President Trump has accomplished more in the… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released a list of 100 American citizens who have felt the benefits from President Trump’s historic first 100 days in office. Speaker Johnson highlighted citizens who were unjustly detained abroad, business owners who will benefit from new apprenticeship opportunities, and families devastated by previous open borders policies, among many… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed S. 146, the Take It Down Act. "Today, the House took a critical step to combat the growing online publication of real and deepfake nonconsensual intimate images with the passage of the Take It Down Act. I want to thank First Lady Melania Trump for championing this important… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson honored winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition and Congressional Commendation recipients at the 2025 Community Awards Ceremony for Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District.  “We just had an extraordinary event - we love to do this annually. We give out awards for people who really represent our communities well and do a lot… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released an op-ed on Tax Day warning of the disastrous consequences if Congress does not extend the tax cuts passed in 2017 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Read the op-ed here or below: This Tax Day, remember: if Democrats in Congress have their way, Americans will see the largest middle-class tax hike in history come next year. That’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House adopted the budget resolution.    “Today’s final adoption of the budget resolution reflects both chambers’ collective commitment to enacting President Trump’s full agenda as quickly as possible to fulfill our promises to the American people. “By clearing this critical hurdle, House committees… Read more »