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Johnson, Jordan and Steube Introduce Legislation to Consolidate Federal Antitrust Authority from Two Agencies into One

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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (OH-04) and Representative Greg Steube (FL-17) today introduced the One Agency Act which would consolidate the federal government’s antitrust enforcement authority from the two federal agencies which currently share jurisdiction—the Federal Trade…

Johnson Announces Winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition, The Best of Louisiana

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BOSSIER, La., April 30, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition, The Best of Louisiana: 1st Place: Rachel Morvant, DeRidder 2nd Place: Madalyn Hobbs, Shreveport 3rd Place: Ashley Smith, Bernice  The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide, visual art contest for high school…

Johnson Advocates for Defense Community Projects

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Bossier, La., — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) submitted a community project funding request for Barksdale Air Force Base: Barksdale Air Force Base — New Entrance Road and Gate Complex Recipient: Department of the Air Force Recipient Address: 1690 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330 Requested Amount: $36 million Explanation of Request: This…

Johnson Leads Series of Republican Floor Speeches on Biden’s Border Crisis and the Partisan Democrat Infrastructure Proposal

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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) led a series of Republican speeches yesterday evening on the House floor on Biden’s Border Crisis and the partisan Democrat “infrastructure” proposal. “When President Biden was inaugurated, the American people will remember, he called for unity,” Johnson said. “He promised to work across the aisle, to work…

Johnson Joins Fox News to Discuss Democrat Court Packing Legislation and Biden’s Border Crisis

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WASHINGTON, April 19, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) joined Fox News’ Fox Report with Jon Scott this weekend to discuss the Democrat court packing legislation and the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the border. Watch the full interview here, and see excerpts below: On Democrat court packing legislation: “I think it will backfire. I think the American…

Johnson Joins CQ Roll Call Podcast to Discuss Future of the GOP

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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) joined CQ Roll Call’s “Future” podcast this week to discuss the future of the Republican Party, the House Democrat agenda, and other news of the day. Listen to the full episode here, and see excerpts below: On what the Republican Party needs to do to win in the future: “I think this is actually pretty…

Johnson Announces $180K in Federal Funding for Removal of Non-Hazard Tree Obstructions at Union Parish Airport in Farmerville

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BOSSIER, La., April 1, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced that Union Parish Airport in Farmerville, Louisiana will receive $180,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration for removal of non-hazard tree obstructions. “This is good news for Union Parish,” Johnson said. “This award will help keep Union Parish Airport operating safely and…

Johnson Announces $5 Million in Federal Funding for Runway Rehabilitation at Shreveport Downtown Airport

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BOSSIER, La., March 29, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced that the Shreveport Airport Authority will receive $5 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to rehabilitate runways at the Shreveport Downtown Airport: “For our local airports to continue operating safely and efficiently for travelers, they need federal resources for…

Johnson Advances Traditional Values in 117th Congress

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BOSSIER, La., March 26, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) introduced three separate pieces of legislation today with the common objective of advancing traditional values in the 117th Congress. The Oath Act: A resolution to formally require witnesses before all House Committees be administered the standard courtroom oath when being sworn in to testify…