Press Releases

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 »

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Speaker Johnson delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) global conference in London, England. Appearing remotely to the more than 4,000-person audience, Speaker Johnson warned against the threat of “soft despotism,” and encouraged leaders to “be prepared to steer their aims towards policies and mediating… Read more »

WASHINGTON — On the 500-day anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack in Israel, Speaker Johnson released a statement honoring the lives lost and recommitting to the safety and security of America’s greatest ally in the Middle East.  Speaker Johnson’s statement: “500 days ago, Hamas terrorists waged the deadliest assault on the Jewish people since the Holocaust.… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 35, The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act. “In December 2022, Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez Jr. tragically died in the line of duty while chasing down illegal aliens who were fleeing the scene of a crime. His ultimate sacrifice is a stark reminder of the… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairwoman McClain issued the following statement after the House Budget Committee completed a successful markup and passed the FY25 budget resolution out of committee: “The budget resolution has passed through committee and House Republicans have now cleared a… Read more »