Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement the House passed Rep. Stephanie Bice’s (R-Oklahoma) H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. “President Trump’s bold actions to secure our border have demonstrated deterrence is an effective method of prevention, and the Stop Illegal Entry Act delivers the enforcement measures necessary to help strengthen law and… Read more »

WASHINGTON — The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act helps the United States confront international challenges to our core interests by enacting President Trump and House Republicans’ Peace Through Strength Agenda. President Trump and House Republicans’ Peace Through Strength Agenda in the NDAA: The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) strengthens America’s defenses and… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk: “Utterly devastating. Charlie was a close friend and confidant. He will be sorely missed by so many. Every political leader must loudly and clearly decry this violence.  Our prayers go out to his wife and young children. May he rest in peace.” ### Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (SPEED Act and FY26 NDAA). “The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act ensures our military forces remain the most lethal in the world and can deter any… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Jesse Watters Primetime on Fox News and The Source with Kaitlin Collins on CNN to reflect on the profound life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. “He was a man of deep faith; he and I talked about that a lot. He was a man of deep conviction,” Speaker Johnson said. “I think he brought more productive content to the… Read more »

WASHINGTON — At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed the senseless murder of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina, the continuation of President Trump’s successful crackdown on crime, UN countries considering recognizing Palestinian statehood, and Democrats discussing shutting down the government ahead of the government… Read more »

WASHINGTON — After years of rising crime due to failed Democrat policies, President Donald Trump took decisive action in Washington, D.C. The results were immediate: homicides dropped, criminals were arrested, and law and order has been restored. “Criminals are enabled by soft on crime policies and even softer prosecutions and prosecutors. They have relentlessly abused the public… Read more »

WASHINGTON — On Friday, September 5, Speaker Johnson delivered keynote remarks at the G7 Speakers’ Meeting in Ottawa, Canada, on the subject of “Protecting Legislators from All Forms of Violence.” During the summit, Speaker Johnson also held bilateral meetings with the parliamentary leaders from other G7 countries. G7 parliamentary leaders' “family” photo. Speaker Johnson delivers… Read more »

WASHINGTON — At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson recapped his travel to districts across the country during the August District Work Period, touted the rapid decline in crime in Washington, D.C. following President Trump’s crackdown, and discussed how Congressional Democrats are already seeding the ground for a government shutdown. “D.C.… Read more »

WASHINGTON — House Republicans today voted to endorse and affirm the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “President Trump is the most transparent and accessible President in U.S. history, and House Republicans are in lockstep with the President on our… Read more »