Press Releases

 Washington, April 17, 2023 – United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) submitted a community project funding request for Barksdale Air Force Base: Recipient: Barksdale Air Force Base, 307th Bomb Wing Recipient Address: 425 Lindbergh Avenue, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana 71110 Requested Amount: $7 million Explanation of Request: This request will fund the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today reintroduced the CEASE Overdose Act to permanently classify illicit fentanyl as a Schedule I narcotic under the Controlled Substances Act. “Fentanyl overdose is now one of the leading causes of death for Americans,” Johnson said. “There is no reason why Congress should be required to reauthorize… Read more »

WASHINGTON, February 24, 2023 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today introduced legislation to strengthen border security and protection. The Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act will help ensure the U.S. asylum system is not abused but instead reserved only for persons legitimately fleeing persecution or imminent harm in their home… Read more »

WASHINGTON, February 2, 2023 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today introduced legislation to protect minors and their unborn children by making it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without satisfying parental involvement law. “It is a matter of safety and common sense to ensure parents of minors have the right to know if their child… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 27, 2023 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will serve as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government in the 118th Congress, retaining his position from the 117th Congress as the top Republican on the subcommittee. Congressman Johnson today made the following statement: “The Constitution Subcommittee is… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 24, 2023 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement on his appointment by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to the newly formed House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government: “Since the beginning of the Biden Administration, some federal agencies designed to serve and keep Americans safe have instead been… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 20, 2023 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today introduced the History and Tradition Protection Act — a bill to help protect religious expression in America by removing attorney fee awards in certain Establishment Clause cases. “For decades, left-wing activists have pursued a relentless legal agenda to rid America of all religious expression and the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 20, 2023 — House Republican Conference Vice Chairman Mike Johnson (LA-04) today re-introduced legislation to make the act of knowingly leaking draft Supreme Court opinions a federal crime. “The Supreme Court announcement that it is unable to identify the individual who leaked the draft Dobbs opinion is an alarming development for the institution and for the country,”… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 19, 2023 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced his selection by Majority Whip Tom Emmer to serve as a Deputy Whip for House Republicans in the 118th Congress: “In the 118th Congress, House Republicans will work to deliver conservative legislative results and a government that’s more accountable to the American people. I’m humbled by the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 18, 2023 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will serve on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Armed Services Committee in the 118th Congress, retaining his preferred committee assignments from the 117th Congress. Congressman Johnson made the following statement today on his committee assignments: “The House Judiciary Committee will be ground… Read more »