Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after 159 House Democrats voted against H.R. 29, The Laken Riley Act. “Laken Riley was brutally murdered by an illegal alien that President Biden and the Democrats let into this country with their open border policy. It is hard to believe after countless horrific stories like Laken’s, ANY House Democrats… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson joined the Carter Family, Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and millions of Americans across the country in honoring the life and legacy of America’s 39th President, Jimmy Carter. President Carter is only the 35th American leader to lie in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol and the 13thPresident… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, members of the House and Senate convened in a joint session of Congress to count and certify electoral college votes submitted by state government officials from all 50 U.S. states. After finalizing the count of 312-226, Congress declared Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.  Speaker Johnson released the following statement… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the Republican agenda and budget reconciliation priorities early in the 119th Congress, delivering on the mandate 77 million Americans gave President Trump, and the need to quickly confirm President Trump’s national security nominees in the wake of the New Orleans terror… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, on the first day of the 119th Congress, the House of Representatives voted to reelect Speaker Mike Johnson on the first ballot to continue serving as the 56th Speaker of the House. Following his election, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks on the House floor.  “But in recent months, we have witnessed something happening, something that’s really… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox and Friends to discuss the New Orleans terror attack and the federal investigation, the Biden Administration’s failure to secure the border and the American homeland, and the upcoming Speaker vote tomorrow. Click here to watch the full interview On the New Orleans terror attack and… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss the Speaker vote tomorrow and maintaining Republican unity to ensure Congress delivers quickly on President Trump’s agenda.  Click here to watch the full interview   On the Speaker vote tomorrow: I think we get it done on the first round. I’m… Read more »

WASHINGTON —Last night, Speaker Johnson joined Kellyanne Conway on Fox News’ Hannity to discuss budget reconciliation, the need for Congress to move quickly on President Trump’s agenda, President Trump’s continued support for Johnson’s role as Speaker, and the potential for swing district Democrats to cross the aisle and support common sense Republican… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This morning President-elect Trump again endorsed Speaker Mike Johnson to continue serving as Speaker of the House. Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement regarding the passing of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter (1924-2024): “Today, the thoughts of Americans and the prayers of Congress are lifted up on behalf of the Carter family. President Carter’s story was one of humble beginnings, and his life is a testament to the boundless opportunities… Read more »