Press Releases

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 »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement regarding the use of single-sex facilities throughout the U.S. Capitol complex:  “All single-sex facilities in the Capitol and House Office Buildings — such as restrooms, changing rooms, and locker rooms — are reserved for individuals of that biological sex.  “It is important to note that each… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday and Jake Tapper on State of the Union to discuss how a Republican-led government will secure the border and prevent the largest tax hike in US history, as well as the strength of President Trump’s cabinet appointments, and the need to rein in federal… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement congratulating Senator Marco Rubio on his selection to serve as Secretary of State. “Senator Rubio is one of the most thoughtful leaders on foreign affairs in all of government. He has spent years in the Senate working to protect Americans from the malign influence of our adversaries, especially as China, Russia, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON —Today, Speaker Johnson met with Senate Republican Leader-elect Thunefollowing Johnson’s nomination to serve as Speaker of the House and Thune’s election to serve as Senate Majority Leader during the 119th Congress. Johnson and Thune released the following statements after the meeting: “Leader Thune and I are ready to hit the ground running and put America… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statements after President Trump tapped decorated Army veteran Pete Hegeseth as Secretary of Defense and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. On Pete Hegseth’s nomination: “Pete Hegseth is a tireless advocate for America’s soldiers and veterans, and he brings a fresh perspective to a Pentagon… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, House Republicans again unanimously selected Speaker Johnson to lead the House Republican Conference and continue serving as the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. “We had a very productive day together as a Republican Conference, and the theme that you'll hear over and over from all of our members… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson, Leader Steve Scalise, Whip Tom Emmer, and NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson delivered remarks and took questions from the House steps after the American people once again delivered a House Republican Majority, completing the Republican trifecta in Washington. Click here to watch Speaker Johnson’s remarks “This leadership team… Read more »