Today, newly elected House Speaker Nancy Pelosi put H.R. 21 (Making Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2019) on the House floor for a vote. The bill increases discretionary spending levels from the last fiscal year and repeals President Trump’s “Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance” policy. Additionally, Democrats also brought H.J. Res. 1 (Making further continuing appr... Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through February 8, 2019, with a critical amendment adding $5.7 billion for border security. The amended continuing resolution passed the House and heads to the Senate for final confirmation. President Trump has signaled he will sign the legislation if sent to his desk. U.S. Representative Mike Johnson ... Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-La.) released the following statement after voting in favor of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report: “After great deliberation, I voted for the ‘Farm Bill’ today, because Louisiana is one of the most important agriculture states in America. In my district alone, there are more than 1.5 million acres of farmland, 7,500 farms and 11,300 farmers, and I have an obl... Read more »
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $18,674,000 million in investments to help rebuild and improve rural water infrastructure in Louisiana’s Fourth District. This funding is part of a $1.2 billion investment across 46 states. Specifically, Haughton will receive $9,820,000, Gibsland will receive $4,530,000, Coushatta will receive $4,174,000 and Randolph Water System, Inc. in Un... Read more »
Fort Polk was awarded the 2018 Army Community Partnership Award today for demonstrating partnerships that enhance Army readiness, modernize Army processes and improve business reform, while building stronger community relationships. The ceremony, which took place in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., recognized only seven installations across the nation. Fort Polk was honored... Read more »
U.S. House Representative Mike Johnson (R-La.) has been elected chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) for the 116th Congress. The RSC membership voted via secret ballot during their meeting today. Currently composed of 150 members, the RSC is the largest caucus of conservatives in the Congress. REP. JOHNSON RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “The Republican Study Committee faces one of ... Read more »
Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed U.S. House Representative Mike Johnson’s (LA-04) bill, the Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act, to combat the dangerous effects the Wilderness Act is having on border security. Under the Wilderness Act, border security officials may be barred from entering designated “wilderness” areas, leaving approximately 693 miles of our Southern border ... Read more »
The United States Senate passed Representative Mike Johnson’s (LA-04) bill, the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Extension Act of 2017, as part of S. 3020, the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. Johnson’s bill extends the license period for three hydroelectric power projects on the Red River. The legislation now heads to the president’s desk for his signature. REP. JOHNSON RELEASED THE FOLLO... Read more »
As an attorney who spent nearly 20 years in federal courts across this country defending the Constitution, religious freedom, the sanctity of human life, and our other inalienable rights, I believe Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh will be an outstanding member of the U.S. Supreme Court. His judicial philosophy is correct, and his credentials have been proven indisputably over his long and distin... Read more »
Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04), along with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, recognized Bossier KIDS as “Angels in Adoption” for the vital care they provide in support of children in the foster care system across Northwest Louisiana. Every year, members of Congress nominate an individual, family or organization to be recognized for demonstrating a commitment to improving the lives of ... Read more »
