WASHINGTON — With the government shutdown deadline less than 24 hours away, House Republicans have passed a clean, short-term continuing resolution to responsibly keep the government open, protect veterans and seniors, and allow bipartisan appropriators additional time to finish full-year bills through regular order for the first time since 2019.
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WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Squawk Box on CNBC to discuss the harmful effects of a Democrat-led government shutdown and urged Leaders Schumer and Jeffries to reject the calls from their far-left base and provide the votes to fund the government.
“Remember, this is exactly the same thing that Chuck Schumer voted for in March and came out and told everybody he… Read more »
WASHINGTON — House Republicans have passed a clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution to responsibly keep the government open through November 21, giving appropriators time to complete the full-year appropriations process through regular order. President Trump and Republicans in Congress stand united in support of this straightforward, responsible solution.
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WASHINGTON — This past week, Speaker Johnson made several stops throughout Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District to meet with his constituents, local business leaders, law enforcement officers, and service members. At each stop, Speaker Johnson provided an update on Republicans’ efforts to prevent a costly government shutdown, discussed the Working Families Tax Cuts’ impact on… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Republicans have acted responsibly by advancing a clean, nonpartisan 24-page continuing resolution that keeps funding at current levels through November 21 with no partisan policy riders. It averts a government shutdown and ensures essential services and benefits continue uninterrupted for the American people.
Meanwhile, Democrats are doubling down on false narratives… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Hannity on Fox News to discuss the Congressional Leadership meeting at the White House today, and Democrats’ refusal to drop their $1.5 Trillion in partisan spending demands in exchange for carrying out their basic responsibility of keeping the government open.
“Chuck Schumer is now… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This morning, ahead of the September 30 government funding deadline, Speaker Johnson joined Jake Tapper on CNN’s State of the Union and Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures to discuss Republican efforts to prevent a government shutdown and urged Congressional Democrat leaders to drop their $1.5 Trillion… Read more »
WASHINGTON — House Republicans acted responsibly last week to keep the government open with the clean short-term continuing resolution. Senate Democrats, who used to warn that shutdowns would hurt seniors, veterans, and working families, are now threatening to force one unless Congress repeals the Working Families Tax Cut, restores… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This weekend, following House-passage of a clean, short-term continuing resolution to ensure the government remains funded and operating, Speaker Johnson joined Fox Business’ Kudlow and Fox News’ Saturday Morning in America with Kayleigh McEnany to reiterate that Congressional Democrats will own the consequences if they force a government shutdown.
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WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson spoke on the House floor in support of his resolution honoring the life of Charlie Kirk. He encouraged his colleagues in the House to send a bipartisan message that political violence – and the glorification and celebration of violence – are profoundly wrong and unacceptable.
“By voting for this resolution, we're making a strong… Read more »
