Press Releases

BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of President Trump’s Task Force for Reopening America, today released the following statement in response to Governor Edwards’ announcement that Louisiana will begin Phase 1 of reopening the state’s economy on Friday, May 15: “Governor Edwards has finally announced today his intention to begin Phase 1 of… Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today joined President Trump at the White House for a discussion on returning the nation to greatness amid ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. During the meeting Johnson discussed the need for Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to implement a region-by-region plan to expedite the reopening of the state’s economy, and highlighted the… Read more »

BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced the Shreveport Downtown Airport has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Transportation Department (DOT) to rehabilitate its runway. “These resources and improvements are critically important to the Shreveport Downtown Airport as it fulfills its role in reviving our region’s… Read more »

BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, today announced the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement has been awarded $9.6 million in COVID-19 emergency supplemental funding from the Justice Department. The funding will aid state and local law enforcement in their efforts to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in our… Read more »

BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced over $1.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds have been awarded to public housing authorities across Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. The grants, which are being dispersed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), were authorized under the CARES Act to ensure public housing… Read more »

BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of President Trump’s task force to reopen the American economy, today delivered the following statement while on Capitol Hill to support the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The legislation will support American workers and businesses with $310 billion into the Paycheck Protection… Read more »

BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today issued the following statement after the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) is receiving over $40 million through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This critical funding will support… Read more »

BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a grant totaling over $6.5 million to Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. This grant will be used to continue the department’s response to combating COVID-19… Read more »

BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today issued the following statement regarding his appointment by President Trump to the Task Force on Reopening the Economy: “It is a great honor to be asked by President Trump to serve on the Task Force on Reopening the Economy, and I gladly accepted. The American people have pulled together to slow the… Read more »

BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced Shreveport is receiving a grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) totaling over $11.3 million to maintain transit services during the coronavirus pandemic. The grant can be used for operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel costs, maintenance, administrative expenses, sanitation… Read more »