WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced this morning they are placing a pause on pending natural gas export terminals:
“This announcement by President Biden is as outrageous as it is subversive. Stalling LNG export terminals, like Calcasieu Pass 2 in Louisiana, not only prevents America’s economic growth, it empowers… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) today announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District. Since 2013, the Congressional App Challenge has encouraged tens of thousands of young Americans to explore STEM, coding, and computer science, and has connected members of Congress with emerging technologies.
This year’s winners—all… Read more »
BATON ROUGE — This afternoon, Speaker Mike Johnson released the following statement after attending the inauguration of Governor Jeff Landry, the 57th Governor of Louisiana:
“It is morning in Louisiana again. Governor Landry has been a longtime friend and champion for the people of Louisiana, and he will serve our state with dignity and a steadfast commitment as he tackles the many… Read more »
EAGLE PASS — Speaker Johnson today led a delegation of over 60 Members of Congress to Eagle Pass, Texas to visit the U.S.-Mexico border.
Following their visit, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans held a press conference highlighting the refusal of the Biden Administration to enforce border policy, their experience on the ground, and their discussions with federal, state, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON — United States Representative Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, today commended House passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
The annual legislation includes major priorities for the Louisiana defense community, particularly Barksdale Air Force Base along with Air Force Global Strike Command and Fort Johnson along with the Joint Readiness… Read more »
WASHINGTON —Speaker Mike Johnson released this statement following the news of Judge Lane Pittard’s tragic passing this morning:
“We are saddened by the tragic news of Judge Lane Pittard’s passing. He was a humble leader and a dedicated jurist who served our area honorably. He was a longtime friend who will be sorely missed by us and countless many others. Kelly and I join everyone in… Read more »
WASHINGTON — On Friday, November 17th, the staff of U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host a Veterans Resource Fair to connect Louisiana active-duty soldiers and veterans with the many services available to them. The event will feature representatives from veteran advocacy organizations focused on housing, healthcare, job opportunities, and family support.
Louisiana’s 4th… Read more »
"It is the honor of a lifetime to have been elected the 56th Speaker of the House.
Thank you to my colleagues, friends, staff, and family for the unmatched support throughout this process. It has been an arduous few weeks, and a reminder that the House is as complicated and diverse as the people we represent. The urgency of this moment demands bold, decisive action to restore… Read more »
WASHINGTON —United States Representative Mike Johnson, along with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), recognized Louisiana State Representative Chuck Owen as a 2023 Angels in Adoption Honoree for his efforts to support the rights of adopted individuals to obtain their birth records.
Every year, members of Congress nominate an individual, family, or organization to… Read more »
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Mike Johnson questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland over his alleged involvement in Special Counsel David Weiss’ investigation into Hunter Biden during a House Judiciary Committee hearing concerning oversight of the Department of Justice.
Johnson asked Garland, under oath, if he’d “talked to anyone at FBI Headquarters about… Read more »
