Press Releases

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) joined Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) in introducing a resolution recognizing May 2, 2019, as the 31st anniversary of the National Day of Prayer (H.Res. 334). JOHNSON RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “The father of our country, George Washington, was the first president to proclaim a National Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer. President Truman signed a bill i... Read more »

Yesterday, the Republican Study Committee released its annual budget, which: includes more than 300 individual policy proposals and spending cuts; prioritizes the American people instead of Washington insiders and bureaucrats; reduces federal barriers that thwart innovation and free market forces; expands individual choice by removing government encroachment; and prepares generations to come for ... Read more »

Republican Study Committee Chairman Mike Johnson (R-La.) released the following statement regarding Attorney General William Barr’s decision not to appear before the House Judiciary Committee to answer questions from congressional staff: “Attorney General Barr has clearly expressed his willingness to come before Congress and answer questions from members. He did so just today in the Senate. Chair... Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) joined Representatives Steve Scalise (R-La.), Ralph Abraham (R-La.), Andy Barr (R-Ky.), Clay Higgins (R-La.), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) and David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) to introduce The Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act, a bill to remove statutory burdens on law-abiding gun owners and improve the legal firearm purchase process for law-abiding U.S. citizens... Read more »

Republican Study Committee Chairman Mike Johnson (R-La.) released the below statement following violent clashes in Venezuela where military vehicles, under the direction of Nicolás Maduro, plowed through crowds of civilians: "The entire world is bearing witness to the atrocities in Venezuela and the true consequences of Socialism. The United States stands firmly behind Juan Guaidó and the Venezue... Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) hosted an Art Competition and Community Awards Ceremony today to honor the 2019 Congressional Art Competition winners, Congressional Community Award recipients and the 2019 service academy appointees. Pictures from the event can be downloaded here and a list of this year’s winners are below. JOHNSON RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “We were honored to rec... Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement following U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s release of the Mueller report: “Since he received the report, AG Barr has acted quickly to ensure transparency for the American people. Within just 3 days, he gave a principled summary to Congress highlighting the conclusions reached by Special Counsel Mueller. Now, the AG has c... Read more »

On Thursday, April 25, U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host a town hall in Bossier City. Event details are as follows: WHERE: Louisiana Tech University Academic Success Center Bossier Parish Community College Campus Building H – 1st Floor – Scotty Moran Room 6220 East Texas Street Bossier City, LA 71111 WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2019 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CT Please note, in order to pro... Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense this week to highlight the importance of funding for missions at Barksdale Air Force Base and Fort Polk Army Base. JOHNSON RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: "It is imperative we maintain our national security by investing in our Armed Forces. The missions carried out at Fort Polk and Barksdal... Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) joined Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) in reintroducing the I-14 Expansion and Improvement Act of 2019 today. This legislation, also referred to as the “Forts to Ports” bill, will extend the future I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. This bill will further connect key military installations, like Fort Polk, to strate... Read more »