Press Releases

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding $7,805,064.60 to Louisiana to combat the coronavirus. This funding comes as a result of the $8 billion emergency funding package passed by Congress last week. Johnson voted in favor of the bill. “My top priority is ensuring our health care providers have the… Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today testified before the House Appropriations Committee to advocate for additional funding for Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB) and Fort Polk in the 2021 budget. Specifically, Johnson requested funding for Weapons Generation and Maintenance Facilities at Barksdale and a new Information Systems Facility at Fort Polk. To watch the full video of… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement after voting in favor of an $8 billion emergency funding package that will go toward combatting the coronavirus: “My top priority is ensuring our health care providers have the resources they need to keep Louisianians safe from the coronavirus. This robust, bipartisan funding… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after attending oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court on Louisiana’s admitting privileges law. The law would require all abortion providers to have admitting privileges at local hospitals when emergencies arise. The court’s decision, which will come later this year, could determine the right of… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced the U.S. Army is investing $26,755,960 into Fort Polk for barracks renovations and critical infrastructure replacements. “This is a huge win for our soldiers at Fort Polk,” said Johnson. “They deserve top-of-the-line facilities for their sacrifices and service to this country, and I am grateful the Army decided to prioritize… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging that she keep the House in session until Congress has mitigated the coronavirus threat. “COVID-19 is a serious challenge that demands prompt and decisive action. Recessing the House while state health officials continue to express concerns about limited resources, such as testing kits… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is investing $205,740 into Shreveport public housing to purchase, install, repair, and replace carbon monoxide detectors. “I am grateful to the Trump administration for prioritizing the safety and security of all Americans, particularly those who live in our… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) introduced two bills that would help fast-track local water infrastructure projects, including a proposed plan to deepen and ultimately expand the Red River’s navigation lanes from Shreveport into Arkansas. Johnson’s bills would empower local governments to streamline projects. Specifically, the bills reauthorize two… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, today sent a letter to House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) Chairman Adam Schiff seeking answers on what he is doing to prevent further leaks of classified information out of the committee. Johnson sent the letter in response to a Feb. 20 New York Times article detailing… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), co-chairman of the Honor and Civility Caucus, today released the following statement in advance of President Trump’s remarks on the coronavirus: “With new coronavirus cases being confirmed around the world every day, this is not a time to play politics. We are a resilient people, but we are stronger together. It is my sincere… Read more »