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Johnson Talks Impeachment, SOTU at House GOP Leadership Press Conference

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U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01) and House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (WY-At Large) to discuss President Trump’s State of the Union address and the Senate impeachment vote. To watch the full clip, click here.

Johnson Statement on USMCA Signing

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement in regard to the signing ceremony of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement at the White House: “A little over a year ago, President Trump stood alongside leaders from Canada and Mexico and promised to replace an outdated, ineffective trade agreement with one that will unleash jobs and economic…

Johnson Statement on Appointment to President Trumps Impeachment Team

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) tonight released the following statement regarding the White House’s announcement that he has been named to President Trump’s impeachment team: “I am honored that President Trump has asked me to serve on his impeachment defense team. As I have said from the beginning, this case is about more than defending one president…

Johnson Joins Graves, LA House Delegation on Resolution Celebrating LSU Championship Victory

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 U.S. Representative and LSU alumnus Mike Johnson (LA-04) today joined Congressman Garret Graves (LA-06) and Louisiana’s U.S. House delegation to introduce a resolution commending the LSU football team on their historic national championship run. "Everyone in Louisiana celebrates this national championship and what it means for our state and our flagship university. As LSU alumni,…

Johnson Applauds Trump Administrations Stand for Religious Freedom

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today applauded the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce onerous, Obama-era regulations on religious organizations. In honor of National Religious Freedom Day, the White House announced nine federal agencies released proposed rules that would level the playing field for religious groups competing for federal funds and further protect…

Johnson Statement on Steve Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after attending today’s ceremony awarding former New Orleans Saint and ALS advocate, Steve Gleason, with the Congressional Gold Medal: “Steve Gleason has not only confronted his diagnosis with bravery and courage, but he has used his voice to assist and support people across the nation. Steve has worked…

Johnson Statement on House Vote to Send Impeachment Articles to the Senate

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after the House voted to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate, ending a month-long delay: “This was a meaningless vote, and the only good news is that Speaker Pelosi is now powerless to further corrupt the sham impeachment process. Her loss is a win for the nation. We look forward now to a fair…

Johnson Introduces Bill to Reduce Burden on Louisiana Landowners

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) introduced the Critical Habitat Improvement Act to ensure regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) do not improperly burden landowners or stifle the economic development of Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. Johnson’s bill reduces federal overreach in the critical habitat designation process by requiring: 1) any…

Johnson Votes No on War Powers Resolution

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after voting against a partisan resolution to prevent President Trump from responding to additional acts of war by Iran: “In the past two weeks, Iran and its proxies have killed an American citizen, targeted U.S. forces and attacked the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad – all clearly defined acts of war. By taking…

Johnson Statement on Trump Administrations Overhaul of Burdensome Environmental Regulations

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement after the Trump administration released its proposed rule modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to facilitate more efficient, effective and timely environmental reviews: “Since his first day in office, President Trump has pledged to cut…