Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after President Trump took more than 200 executive actions on his first day back at the White House.   “President Trump has held office for less than 24 hours, but he has already done more to improve the everyday lives of Americans than Joe Biden did in four years.… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the below statement following the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the 50th Vice President of the United States, J.D. Vance: “President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance have now been formally inaugurated, and our country now stands… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson published an op-ed on FoxNews.com encouraging all Americans to unify and root for the success of the Trump presidency.  “We can make this the most consequential period of our history if we all stand together and show the world that we understand and embrace anew our unique role as the beacon of freedom and the most… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Meet the Press on NBC to preview President Trump’s inaugural address, discuss TikTok failing to divest in advance of the deadline Congress set, President Trump’s plans to begin deporting illegal aliens on day one, and California wildfire aid. Watch the full interview here On President Trump’s inaugural… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Sean Hannity on Fox News to react to President Biden’s farewell address to the country and remind the American people that in five days, President Trump will take office and “usher in a new golden age” in America. Speaker Johnson also addressed Republican unity in the 119th Congress, budget reconciliation, and the Israel-Hamas… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. “American men, women, and children demand and deserve safety, especially after the Biden Administration opened our border and welcomed dangerous illegal aliens into our communities. House Republicans just passed the… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson today appointed Representative Rick Crawford (AR-1) to serve as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 119th Congress.  Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “In an increasingly dangerous world with hot wars around the globe, multi-faceted threats from China, and terrorists within our… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 33, The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act.  “House Republicans understand the significance of America’s economic relationship with Taiwan. By passing legislation to streamline the tax process for cross-border investments, we are strengthening our… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson today appointed Representative Virginia Foxx (NC-5) to serve as Chairwoman of the House Rules Committee for the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “For two decades, Dr. Foxx has been a stalwart in the House and a leader in multiple policy areas. Her drive and personality have established her as among the most… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson announced that flags at the U.S. Capitol will fly at full-staff on January 20, 2025. The flags were ordered to be at half-staff for the 30 days following President Jimmy Carter’s passing.  “On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th… Read more »