Press Releases

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after attending today’s ceremony awarding former New Orleans Saint and ALS advocate, Steve Gleason, with the Congressional Gold Medal: “Steve Gleason has not only confronted his diagnosis with bravery and courage, but he has used his voice to assist and support people across the nation. Steve has worked… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after the House voted to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate, ending a month-long delay: “This was a meaningless vote, and the only good news is that Speaker Pelosi is now powerless to further corrupt the sham impeachment process. Her loss is a win for the nation. We look forward now to a fair… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) introduced the Critical Habitat Improvement Act to ensure regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) do not improperly burden landowners or stifle the economic development of Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. Johnson’s bill reduces federal overreach in the critical habitat designation process by requiring: 1) any… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after voting against a partisan resolution to prevent President Trump from responding to additional acts of war by Iran: “In the past two weeks, Iran and its proxies have killed an American citizen, targeted U.S. forces and attacked the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad – all clearly defined acts of war. By taking… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement after the Trump administration released its proposed rule modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to facilitate more efficient, effective and timely environmental reviews: “Since his first day in office, President Trump has pledged to cut… Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today issued the following statement upon releasing his 2019 constituent services report: “Since the moment I was sworn into office in 2017, I have fought every day to keep the federal government focused on the needs of our local communities and the hardworking people of Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. It is an… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement in response to the U.S. military strike that killed Qassem Soleimani: “Qassem Soleimani was a terrorist and murderer responsible for the slaughter of thousands, including hundreds of Americans. Because of the decisive action last night, no one else will die by his hand, and our nation, our citizens and our… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) led 207 members of Congress today in filing an amicus brief to stand up for Louisiana’s pro-life law before the U.S. Supreme Court that would require all abortion providers to have admitting privileges at local hospitals when… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today applauded the House Oversight Committee’s unanimous passage of his bipartisan legislation designating a United States Post Office in Mansfield, La., to Dr. C.O. Simpkins. Johnson’s bill is cosponsored by the entire Louisiana House delegation. “Though it feels like a small gesture in comparison to all the profound… Read more »

 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “President Trump and House Republicans promised a trade deal that finally puts America first. Today, we delivered. “While I’m disappointed Democrats needlessly held it up for more than a year, I’m proud to have helped get the USMCA… Read more »