Press Releases

 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 »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement in response to Rep. Ralph Abraham’s (LA-05) announcement that he will not be seeking re-election in 2020: “On behalf of all Louisianians, I want to thank Rep. Ralph Abraham for his hard work and sacrifice these last six years. He has been a model public servant and a tireless advocate for… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $293,550 into the Kisatchie National Forest – located in Rep. Johnson’s district – for water quality improvement and cleanup. “As the only national forest in Louisiana, Kisatchie Forest is a state treasure and should be protected and preserved. These… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced an opportunity for local municipalities to apply for $1 billion in federal grants to improve transportation infrastructure including roads, bridges, rail, transit, and ports. The funding will be provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)… Read more »

JERUSALEM – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the prime minister's official residence in Jerusalem. The discussion, which also included U.S. Representative Jim Jordan (OH-04), centered upon the "Peace to Prosperity" plan proposed by the Trump administration and the extraordinary achievements that have… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that he consider entering into trade negotiations with the United Kingdom and highlighting the significant impact it would have on Louisiana. In the letter, Johnson writes: “As Louisiana’s position as a leading exporter has solidified, so too have our trading relationships with… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has committed more than $54 million of their FY 2020 budget toward construction, operation and maintenance on water infrastructure in Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District, including: $40.58 million to fully fund all remaining mitigation and recreation work at J. Bennett… Read more »