In honor of the National Day of Civility, U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-La.) urged lawmakers to make an intentional effort to restore dignity and respect in their political discourse. The holiday is a result of a resolution introduced by Johnson and Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fl.) last Congress. It is observed annually on July 12, inspired in part by the language of Matthew 7:12 which begins, “S... Read more »
The office of U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) is offering a two-year paid fellowship opportunity for wounded and/or disabled veterans. The selected veteran will work from the Fourth Congressional District’s Bossier city office location, primarily on veteran-related casework, and will act as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state and local agencies. Interested veterans can ... Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host three town halls next week in Natchitoches, Evangeline and Red River Parishes. These events are open to the press. Please contact Ainsley Holyfield if you plan to attend. Natchitoches Parish Town Hall WHERE: Natchitoches Municipal Building 560 2nd Street Natchitoches, LA 71457 WHEN: Monday, July 1, 2019 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. CT Evangeline Parish Tow... Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) reintroduced the Streamlining Environmental Approvals Act (SEA Act) to increase efficiency in the lengthy permit approval processes that have caused setbacks and delays for those working to preserve America's rapidly deteriorating coastline, interrupted U.S. Naval operations and deterred offshore oil and gas exploration. The bill reduces excessive governme... Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) and House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (GA-27) reintroduced the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act (H.R. 3360) to address and counter widespread abuse of our existing immigration laws. The bill makes a number of necessary improvements to prevent fraud and abuse in the asylum system and to ensure it is reserved for those truly fleein... Read more »
On Friday, two amendments introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) urging the military to prioritize critical infrastructure projects like those as Fort Polk Joint Readiness Training Center and Barksdale Air Force Base unanimously passed the House. Johnson took to the House floor to highlight the importance of both Fort Polk and Barksdale. JOHNSON RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “... Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson’s (LA-04) office will host satellite office hours in Webster, DeSoto, Claiborne, Bienville, Red River, Caddo, Allen, St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes. We encourage members of the community to stop by if they are in need of assistance with federal agencies. Webster Satellite Office Hours WHERE: Webster Parish Library (Stewart Center) 521 East and West Street Mind... Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host a joint town hall with Rep. Ralph Abraham (LA-05) in Leesville on Friday, June 14, 2019. This event is open to the press. Please contactAinsley Holyfield if you plan to attend. WHERE: Leesville City Hall 508 South 5th Street Leesville, LA 71446 WHEN: Friday, June 14, 2019 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT Please note, in order to protect the safety of all atte... Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced four grants will be awarded to the cities of Leesville and Minden and Allen and Beauregard Parishes for airport improvements and updates. CITY OF LEESVILLE Who: Leesville Airport Total Grant Amount: $52,000 For: Runway safety area improvements CITY OF MINDEN Who: Minden Airport Total Grant Amount: $108,000 For: Runway rehabilitation ALLEN PARISH Who... Read more »
Rep. Mike Johnson’s (LA-04) office will host satellite office hours in Vernon, Sabine, Bossier and Beauregard Parishes. We encourage members of the community to stop by if they are in need of assistance with federal agencies. Vernon Satellite Office Hours WHERE: Rosepine City Hall 18846 Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway Rosepine, LA 70659 WHEN: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. CT Sabine Satel... Read more »
