Press Releases

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed House Republicans’ clean 6-month continuing resolution (CR) and Congressional Democrats’ attempt to force a government shutdown.  “Here's the bottom line. If Congressional Democrats refuse to support this clean CR, they will be responsible for every troop… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson attended Punchbowl News’ Conference and sat for a fireside chat with reporter Jake Sherman. The interview covered a range of topics, including government funding, budget reconciliation, the DOGE effort, and House Republicans’ priorities for the 119th Congress. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here On budget reconciliation and… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after 212 House Democrats supported a government shutdown.   “Today, House Republicans stood for the American people and voted to maintain funding the paychecks for our troops, the agents who secure our borders, the TSA workers responsible for safe air travel, as well as the healthcare and benefits for… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Immediately following President Trump’s historic Joint Address to Congress, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News to offer reaction. “If [Democrats] are going to use a 77-year-old heckling Congressman as the face of their resistance, then bring it on,” Speaker Johnson said. “But we're not going to tolerate that on the House floor. And I don't think the American people… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson joined Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos to offer additional reaction to President Trump’s historic joint address to Congress last night.  Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here On the reaction to President Trump’s joint address: Let me say George, the speech last night went overwhelmingly well. It was not a… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House Republicans passed two pieces of legislation using the Congressional Review Act to reverse harmful energy rules from the Biden Administration: “House Republicans passed legislation to remove the Biden Administration’s handcuffs on American energy and protect American workers, consumers, and businesses. We… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed President Trump’s historic address to Congress and Democrats’ lack of leadership and a coherent message. Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here On President Trump’s Joint Address: Tonight, as was mentioned, it's five years after President Trump’s last State of… Read more »

The Blaze: “Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will be hosting Olivia Hayes, the widow of Wesley Hayes, for President Donald Trump's joint congressional address Tuesday, Blaze News has exclusively learned. Hayes' husband was killed by an illegal immigrant in a drunk-driving accident in Louisiana, a tragedy that Johnson says is a reflection of former President Joe Biden's disastrous… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s historic Joint Address to Congress tonight: “Tonight, President Trump made his triumphant return to Congress to share his bold, optimistic vision for renewing the American Dream. He showcased the historic, record-setting achievements of his first weeks in office and the immediate,… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Last night, Speaker Johnson joined Sean Hannity on Fox News’ Hannity and Kaitlan Collins on CNN’s The Source to discuss the House-passed budget resolution, Congressional Democrats spreading falsehoods about Medicaid, and Congress’ efforts to make President Trump’s tax cuts permanent through budget reconciliation. “If we don't pass this bill, 26… Read more »