Press Releases

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed the impact and legacy of Charlie Kirk, explained how House Republicans are working with the Trump Administration to make the nation’s capital safe again, and laid out the plan to responsibly keep the government open. Watch Speaker Johnson’s remarks here. On political… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Tonight, Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan vigil in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol Building for Members of Congress to honor the life of Charlie Kirk following his tragic assassination. Watch Speaker Johnson’s remarks at the vigil here. Speaker Johnson delivered the following remarks: “We thank you all for being here. This has been a very difficult week in… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Shannon Bream on Fox News’ Fox News Sunday and Major Garrett on CBS News’ Face the Nation to discuss Charlie Kirk’s impact on America, as well as the responsibility of all leaders to turn down the temperature of political rhetoric in America. Speaker Johnson also addressed Republican efforts to responsibly keep the government… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, to commemorate the tragic 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries laid a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial in the U.S. Capitol, which honors the brave passengers of Flight 93 — the hijacked airplane that was intended to attack our nation’s capital on September 11, 2001. Speaker Johnson issued the following… Read more »

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 »