Press Releases

WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss the Speaker vote tomorrow and maintaining Republican unity to ensure Congress delivers quickly on President Trump’s agenda.  Click here to watch the full interview   On the Speaker vote tomorrow: I think we get it done on the first round. I’m… Read more »

WASHINGTON —Last night, Speaker Johnson joined Kellyanne Conway on Fox News’ Hannity to discuss budget reconciliation, the need for Congress to move quickly on President Trump’s agenda, President Trump’s continued support for Johnson’s role as Speaker, and the potential for swing district Democrats to cross the aisle and support common sense Republican… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning President-elect Trump again endorsed Speaker Mike Johnson to continue serving as Speaker of the House. Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement regarding the passing of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter (1924-2024): “Today, the thoughts of Americans and the prayers of Congress are lifted up on behalf of the Carter family. President Carter’s story was one of humble beginnings, and his life is a testament to the boundless opportunities… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson, House GOP Leadership, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx,  Chairman Jim Jordan, Chairman James Comer, Chairman Mike Bost, Chairman Jason Smith, and Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Griffith unveiled findings and recommendations originating from a more than 7-months long investigation into antisemitism on American college… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox and Friends to discuss the short-term continuing resolution which avoids a costly government shutdown and a Christmas omnibus and ensures President Trump and Congressional Republicans will have full control of the reins of government in early 2025.  “Here’s the key: by doing this, we are clearing the decks,… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries received the comprehensive report and key findings produced by the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Developed in consultation with committees of jurisdiction, the report includes guiding principles and forward-looking recommendations that may be appropriate to advance America’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries hosted the second annual Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony to celebrate the eight-day festival of Hanukkah. Rabbi Levi Shemtov joined the Congressional leaders at the ceremony.              … Read more »

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives moved to intervene in a case currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, Doe v. Austin.  After the House filed a brief in federal court, Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “Tax dollars should not support procedures and treatments that could permanently harm and… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement commending the passage of S. 4199, the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act. “Today, the House passed the JUDGES Act to authorize additional federal judges to ensure the American people receive timely and fair justice. This important legislation garnered broad,… Read more »