BOSSIER, La., May 17, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement upon the passing of former Louisiana Governor, Buddy Roemer:
"Kelly and I are saddened by the news of Governor Roemer’s passing. He was a unique political force in north Louisiana and around the state for much of our youth, and he made a real impact.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 — House Republican Conference Vice Chairman Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement on the election of Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21) to become the new House Republican Conference Chair:
“Congratulations to Representative Stefanik on her election as Conference Chair and to our caucus for selecting such a capable Member to help lead our party… Read more »
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced that the town of Vivian will receive $298,000 to modernize its airport’s taxiways and make necessary design standard improvements.
“This grant from the Federal Aviation Administration will allow the town of Vivian to construct new taxiway turnarounds, which will eliminate the need for aircrafts… Read more »
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced that the city of Springhill will receive $500,000 to construct a new 7,500 square foot, 6-unit hangar for the Springhill Airport.
“This is a great day for Webster Parish,” Johnson said. “This award will help modernize the Springhill Airport and assist in its mission to become as… Read more »
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced that the City of Natchitoches will receive $1.14 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to reconstruct 1,200 feet of taxiway pavement at the Natchitoches Regional Airport.
“This award from the federal government is great for Natchitoches,” Johnson said. “These improvements… Read more »
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced that the DeSoto Parish Police Jury will receive $550,000 to rehabilitate and maintain 12,700 sq. yards of pavement at the CE ‘Rusty’ Williams Airport.
“This is wonderful news for DeSoto Parish,” Johnson said. “This award will directly contribute to modernization efforts and keep the airport… Read more »
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) today introduced the Save the Liberty Theatre Act, which will require the National Park Service (NPS) to transfer its partial ownership of the Liberty Theatre to the City of Eunice.
The NPS owns a section of the historic venue that was constructed in recent years to provide a… Read more »
BOSSIER, La., May 7, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today introduced the No Communist Countries Participating in Lobbying Act — legislation to make it illegal for former Members of Congress to lobby in the United States on behalf of communist governments or entities controlled by communist governments.
“From targeting American companies with… Read more »
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (OH-04) and Representative Greg Steube (FL-17) today introduced the One Agency Act which would consolidate the federal government’s antitrust enforcement authority from the two federal agencies which currently share jurisdiction—the Federal Trade… Read more »
BOSSIER, La., April 30, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition, The Best of Louisiana:
1st Place: Rachel Morvant, DeRidder
2nd Place: Madalyn Hobbs, Shreveport
3rd Place: Ashley Smith, Bernice
The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide, visual art contest for high school… Read more »
