Press Releases

WASHINGTON — At the House Republican leadership press conference this morning, Speaker Johnson addressed President Trump’s first 100-day agenda, the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act, and the JUDGES Act. “We spent a lot of time and effort working on it, because our servicemembers and their families deserve our best efforts. That's why we made the landmark… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the bipartisan House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump released their final report: “The House assigned the bipartisan Task Force with three goals: understand what went wrong on that tragic day that killed an American patriot and almost cost President Trump his life,… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Tonight, Speaker Johnson sat for a wide-ranging interview with Bret Baier on Fox News’ Special Report to discuss the budget reconciliation process, the Department of Government Efficiency, government funding, and the upcoming Speakership election in January.  Click here to watch the full interview   On the budget… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement on H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.  “This year's Annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) ensures our men and women in uniform have the resources and support they need to defend our great nation. The… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson addressed assembled media prior to a meeting with Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Republican members and senators to brainstorm priorities for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  Click here to watch Speaker Johnson’s remarks Speaker Johnson’s remarks as… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson joined The Story on Fox News with Martha MacCallum to discuss the priorities for President Trump’s first 100 days, and working with the Department of Government Efficiency – “DOGE” – to reduce the size and scope of the federal government.  Click here to watch the full interview On First 100 Days… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released its final report titled “After Action Review of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lessons Learned and a Path Forward.” The final report includes findings from the entire select committee investigation from the last two years from COVID origins to the… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, the House of Representatives filed an amicus brief supporting the petitioners in the United States Supreme Court case, Smith & Wesson Inc., et al. v. Mexico. The case concerns whether American gun manufacturers and wholesalers may be held liable for the actions of criminal drug cartels in Mexico that use their products. The lawsuit was… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Riley  Gaines, 12-time All-American NCAA Swimmer and ambassador to the Independent Women’s Forum, published an op-ed last Friday in RealClearPoliticsapplauding Speaker Johnson’s announcement protecting women’s-only spaces in the United States Capitol.  “Last week, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson sent shockwaves through the media for… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement calling on the Senate to vote on the bipartisan Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. “The ICC’s decision to target America’s ally,… Read more »