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Video: Johnson Shares Reaction after Attending Supreme Court Arguments on LA Admitting Privileges Law

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 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…

Johnson Announces $26 Million for Infrastructure Improvements at Fort Polk

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 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…

Johnson to Pelosi on Coronavirus: We ought to Keep Working until Our Job is Done

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 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…

Johnson Announces Funding for Public Housing Safety Improvements

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 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…

Johnson Introduces Bills to Streamline Red River and Other Local Water Infrastructure Projects

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 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…

Johnson Presses Schiff on Election Security Leaks

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 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…

Johnson Calls for Unity amid Coronavirus Efforts

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 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…

Johnson Statement on Abraham Retirement

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 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…

Johnson Announces $293,000 Grant to Improve Kisatchie Forest

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 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…

Johnson Announces $1 Billion Funding Opportunity for Infrastructure Projects

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 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)…