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Johnson Announces Paid Fellowship Opportunity for Wounded or Disabled Veterans

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 The office of U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) is offering a two-year paid fellowship opportunity for wounded and/or disabled veterans. The selected veteran will work from the Fourth Congressional District’s Bossier city office location, primarily on veteran-related casework, and will act as a facilitator between constituents and…

Johnson to Host Three Town Halls Next Week

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host three town halls next week in Natchitoches, Evangeline and Red River Parishes. These events are open to the press. Please contact Ainsley Holyfield if you plan to attend. Natchitoches Parish Town Hall WHERE: Natchitoches Municipal Building 560 2nd Street Natchitoches, LA  71457 WHEN: Monday,…

Johnson Combats Excessive Government Regulation, Reintroduces Sea Act

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) reintroduced the Streamlining Environmental Approvals Act (SEA Act) to increase efficiency in the lengthy permit approval processes that have caused setbacks and delays for those working to preserve America's rapidly deteriorating coastline, interrupted U.S. Naval operations and deterred offshore oil and gas exploration. The bill reduces…

Johnson, Collins Reintroduce Sweeping Legislation to Address Abuse of Immigration Laws

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) and House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (GA-27) reintroduced the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act (H.R. 3360) to address and counter widespread abuse of our existing immigration laws. The bill makes a number of necessary improvements to prevent fraud and abuse in the asylum system and to ensure it is reserved for…

Johnson Highlights Fort Polk and Barksdale on House Floor, Amendments Prioritizing Military Infrastructure Projects Pass House

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 On Friday, two amendments introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) urging the military to prioritize critical infrastructure projects like those as Fort Polk Joint Readiness Training Center and Barksdale Air Force Base unanimously passed the House. Johnson took to the House floor to highlight the importance of both Fort Polk and Barksdale. JOHNSON RELEASED THE…

Johnson Office to Host Satellite Office Hours

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson’s (LA-04) office will host satellite office hours in Webster, DeSoto, Claiborne, Bienville, Red River, Caddo, Allen, St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes. We encourage members of the community to stop by if they are in need of assistance with federal agencies. Webster Satellite Office Hours …

Johnson and Abraham to Host Joint Town Hall This Week

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host a joint town hall with Rep. Ralph Abraham (LA-05) in Leesville on Friday, June 14, 2019. This event is open to the press. Please contactAinsley Holyfield if you plan to attend. WHERE: Leesville City Hall 508 South 5th Street Leesville, LA 71446 WHEN:  Friday, June 14, 2019 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT Please…

Louisianas Fourth District to Receive Nearly $1 Million in Aviation Grants

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 The U.S. Department of Transportation announced four grants will be awarded to the cities of Leesville and Minden and Allen and Beauregard Parishes for airport improvements and updates. CITY OF LEESVILLE Who: Leesville Airport Total Grant Amount: $52,000 For: Runway safety area improvements CITY OF MINDEN Who: Minden Airport Total Grant…

Johnson Office to Host Satellite Office Hours

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Rep. Mike Johnson’s (LA-04) office will host satellite office hours in Vernon, Sabine, Bossier and Beauregard Parishes. We encourage members of the community to stop by if they are in need of assistance with federal agencies. Vernon Satellite Office Hours WHERE:            Rosepine City Hall 18846 Johnny B Hall Memorial…

Johnson Encourages Quick Action on I-49 Inner City Connector

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 Today, U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) sent a letter to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) requesting quick review of the Cultural Resources Survey for the I-49 Inner City Connector in Shreveport. SHPO’s review of the survey will allow the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to move forward on a project that has been delayed for more than…