Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Immediately following President Trump’s historic Joint Address to Congress, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News to offer reaction. “If [Democrats] are going to use a 77-year-old heckling Congressman as the face of their resistance, then bring it on,” Speaker Johnson said. “But we're not going to tolerate that on the House floor. And I don't think the American people… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson joined Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos to offer additional reaction to President Trump’s historic joint address to Congress last night.  Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here On the reaction to President Trump’s joint address: Let me say George, the speech last night went overwhelmingly well. It was not a… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House Republicans passed two pieces of legislation using the Congressional Review Act to reverse harmful energy rules from the Biden Administration: “House Republicans passed legislation to remove the Biden Administration’s handcuffs on American energy and protect American workers, consumers, and businesses. We… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed President Trump’s historic address to Congress and Democrats’ lack of leadership and a coherent message. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here On President Trump’s Joint Address: Tonight, as was mentioned, it's five years after President Trump’s last State of… Read more »

The Blaze: “Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will be hosting Olivia Hayes, the widow of Wesley Hayes, for President Donald Trump's joint congressional address Tuesday, Blaze News has exclusively learned. Hayes' husband was killed by an illegal immigrant in a drunk-driving accident in Louisiana, a tragedy that Johnson says is a reflection of former President Joe Biden's disastrous… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s historic Joint Address to Congress tonight: “Tonight, President Trump made his triumphant return to Congress to share his bold, optimistic vision for renewing the American Dream. He showcased the historic, record-setting achievements of his first weeks in office and the immediate,… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Last night, Speaker Johnson joined Sean Hannity on Fox News’ Hannity and Kaitlan Collins on CNN’s The Source to discuss the House-passed budget resolution, Congressional Democrats spreading falsehoods about Medicaid, and Congress’ efforts to make President Trump’s tax cuts permanent through budget reconciliation. “If we don't pass this bill, 26… Read more »

WASHINGTON — House Republicans are using the Congressional Review Act to roll back the damage done by the Biden Administration and help deliver President Trump’s America First agenda. Speaker Johnson released the following statements after the House passed the following legislation this week reversing damaging energy policies: H.J. Res. 35 – Repealing the Biden… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Scalise, Majority Whip Emmer, and Conference Chairwoman McClain issued the following statement after the House passed its FY25 budget resolution: “Today, House Republicans moved Congress closer to delivering on President Trump’s full America First agenda — not just parts of it. “This momentum will grow as… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson sat for a wide-ranging interview with Fox News’ Guy Benson at the Americans for Prosperity’s “Freedom Embassy.” Speaker Johnson discussed House Republicans’ agenda, the budget reconciliation process, and the importance of grassroots organizations in the 2024 election and beyond. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here.  On House… Read more »