Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House voted to pass H. Res. 1299, an amended version of the Senate-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. “The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is transformational legislation that will immediately address the housing affordability problem and bring the American Dream… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Yesterday at Rededicate 250, Speaker Johnson led thousands gathered on the National Mall in a prayer of rededication, acknowledging God’s providence over the past 250 years and seeking His blessing for the next 250. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here. Below are Speaker Johnson’s remarks as delivered: “Thank you so much, my friends. It is such a blessing to welcome… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 8469, the FY27 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. “This legislation builds on House Republicans’ commitment to supporting veterans, American soldiers, and military families, and represents the beginning of our regular order appropriations process… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed Republicans’ reconciliation bill to fund border security and immigration enforcement and discussed Democrats’ failed scheme to gerrymander along racial lines. Speaker Johnson also highlighted House Republicans’ honoring fallen law enforcement officers during National Police… Read more »

WASHINGTON — During National Police Week, Speaker Johnson hosted a candlelight vigil on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today to honor fallen police officers and commemorate their service to our local communities. Speaker Johnson was joined by Rep. John Rutherford, families of fallen officers, and House Members. “To the families of those fallen heroes and those who continue to stand guard… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson announces the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. “A Moment at Cypress Black Bayou” by Maycie Howard 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners: 1st Place: “A Moment at Cypress Black Bayou” by Maycie Howard, Airline High School 2nd Place: “Shining Streets of… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the National Day of Prayer, an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress in 1952.  “As you pray for our country today, we thank God for His acts of salvation and provision and deliverance,” Speaker Johnson said. “Let's also pray that we may have… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson delivered remarks today after House Republicans ended the Democrat DHS shutdown and passed a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement and border security for 3 years – preventing future Democrat attempts to reopen the border and halt the removal of criminal illegal immigrants. House Republicans also this week passed legislation to reauthorize… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, Speaker Johnson hosted His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for an Address to a Joint Meeting of Congress. Prior to the Joint Meeting of Congress, Speaker Johnson and His Majesty King Charles III participated in a one-on-one meeting and a bicameral bipartisan leadership meeting with Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House GOP Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans’ legislation this week to continue cutting red tape and dismantling burdensome energy regulations. Speaker Johnson also discussed the path forward to bring an end the Democrat DHS Shutdown and to reauthorize FISA Sec. 702. “The production of American… Read more »