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Chairman Johnson Releases Statement on Violent Clashes between Military and Civilians in Venezuela

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 Republican Study Committee Chairman Mike Johnson (R-La.) released the below statement following violent clashes in Venezuela where military vehicles, under the direction of Nicolás Maduro, plowed through crowds of civilians: "The entire world is bearing witness to the atrocities in Venezuela and the true consequences of Socialism. The United States stands firmly behind Juan…

Johnson Honors Constituents at Awards Ceremony

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) hosted an Art Competition and Community Awards Ceremony today to honor the 2019 Congressional Art Competition winners, Congressional Community Award recipients and the 2019 service academy appointees. Pictures from the event can be downloaded here and a list of this year’s winners are below. JOHNSON RELEASED THE FOLLOWING…

Chairman Johnson Statement on Release of Mueller Report

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U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement following U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s release of the Mueller report: “Since he received the report, AG Barr has acted quickly to ensure transparency for the American people. Within just 3 days, he gave a principled summary to Congress highlighting the conclusions reached by Special Counsel…

Johnson to Host Bossier Town Hall Next Week

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 On Thursday, April 25, U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host a town hall in Bossier City. Event details are as follows: WHERE: Louisiana Tech University Academic Success Center Bossier Parish Community College Campus Building H – 1st Floor – Scotty Moran Room 6220 East Texas Street Bossier City, LA 71111 WHEN: Thursday, April 25,…

Johnson Fights for Funding on Behalf of Barksdale Afb and Fort Polk

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U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense this week to highlight the importance of funding for missions at Barksdale Air Force Base and Fort Polk Army Base. JOHNSON RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: "It is imperative we maintain our national security by investing in our Armed Forces. The missions carried out at Fort Polk…

Johnson, Leaders across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi Reintroduce I-14 Legislation

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U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) joined Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) in reintroducing the I-14 Expansion and Improvement Act of 2019 today. This legislation, also referred to as the “Forts to Ports” bill, will extend the future I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. This bill will further connect key military installations, like…

Johnson Responds to Devastating Fires in Multiple Louisiana Churches

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement regarding three church fires in St. Landry Parish and one in Caddo Parish: “The news of these church fires is devastating for our communities, and our hearts go out to each of these congregations. While we do not know the cause of these fires yet, we do know that these tragedies lead to a renewed sense…

Johnson, Banks Slam Democrat Plan to Raise Spending Caps

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 Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Mike Johnson (R-La.) and RSC Budget and Spending Task Force Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement after House Democrats’ decision to forgo producing a budget proposal and instead raise the discretionary spending caps to the tune of $2 trillion over 10 years: “Rather than focusing on our ballooning federal debt,…

Johnson, House Republicans Fight for Lives of Newborn Babies

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 Today, U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) and more than 150 of his colleagues signed a discharge petition to force a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act in the House. The petition was brought forward by Congressman Steve Scalise (LA-01) and remains active until the end of this Congress. It needs 218 signatures to move forward. JOHNSON RELEASED THE…

Chairman Johnson Urges House to Protect Living Babies, Democrats Refuse

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 On Tuesday in the U.S. House of Representatives, Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Mike Johnson (R-La.) asked for unanimous consent to consider the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Democrats refused to bring the measure to the floor. JOHNSON RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “It is a shocking reality that the majority party in the people’s House refuses…