Press Releases

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 »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement congratulating Congressman Mike Waltz on his selection to serve as National Security Advisor to President Trump. “Congressman Mike Waltz is a brilliant and faithful patriot, who has served our country as a Green Beret and a member of Congress. It has been his life’s mission to help protect the… Read more »

WASHINGTON — As Washington prepares for the transition of power and the incoming Trump Administration, Speaker Johnson, the House Republican Leadership, and Republican Committee Chairs sent a letter to every Biden-Harris Administration cabinet Secretary demanding they preserve all relevant Department documents and communications. “As we begin preparation for a new Trump… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Following Republican victories in the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and the White House, conservatives continue to rally behind Speaker Johnson after he fulfilled his promise of securing a Republican House Majority. Here’s what they are saying: “Speaker Johnson stands ready to work with President Donald Trump to… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement congratulating House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik on her selection by President Trump to serve as the Ambassador to the United Nations. “Chairwoman Elise Stefanik is an outstanding selection to serve as Ambassador to the United Nations, where she will be tasked with undoing four years of failed,… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and the House Education and Workforce Committee released a report concerning antisemitism on the nation’s “elite” college campuses. Read the full report about antisemitism at Harvard, UPenn, MIT, Yale, Columbia, Barnard, Rutgers, Northwestern, George Washington… Read more »