Press Releases

BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today sent a letter to U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Corranza urging that she address long wait times, website crashes, and other inefficiencies preventing Louisiana small businesses impacted by the coronavirus from accessing federal disaster loans: “It has come to my attention,… Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today issued the following statement after voting in support of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: “I’ve said from the beginning of this unprecedented crisis that my top priorities are keeping Louisianians safe and healthy, and minimizing the disruption caused by the coronavirus. The bill passed late tonight is far from… Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding $7,805,064.60 to Louisiana to combat the coronavirus. This funding comes as a result of the $8 billion emergency funding package passed by Congress last week. Johnson voted in favor of the bill. “My top priority is ensuring our health care providers have the… Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today testified before the House Appropriations Committee to advocate for additional funding for Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB) and Fort Polk in the 2021 budget. Specifically, Johnson requested funding for Weapons Generation and Maintenance Facilities at Barksdale and a new Information Systems Facility at Fort Polk. To watch the full video of… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement after voting in favor of an $8 billion emergency funding package that will go toward combatting the coronavirus: “My top priority is ensuring our health care providers have the resources they need to keep Louisianians safe from the coronavirus. This robust, bipartisan funding… Read more »

 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… Read more »

 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… Read more »

 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… Read more »

 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 »