U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today joined President Trump at the White House for a discussion on returning the nation to greatness amid ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. During the meeting Johnson discussed the need for Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to implement a region-by-region plan to expedite the reopening of the state’s economy, and highlighted the… Read more »
BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of President Trump’s task force to reopen the American economy, today delivered the following statement while on Capitol Hill to support the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The legislation will support American workers and businesses with $310 billion into the Paycheck Protection… Read more »
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Congressman Mike Johnson is a part of the task forced formed by President Trump on reopening the economy.
President Trump conducted his first meeting of that task force this morning by phone.
“The American people have pulled together to slow the spread of COVID-19, demonstrated selflessness beyond belief, and endured incredible sacrifice. As a result, we… Read more »
BOSSIER CITY, La. – U.S. Representatives Mike Johnson (LA-04) and Cedric Richmond (LA-02), Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01), and Democratic Whip James Clyburn (SC-06) have sent a bipartisan letter to key federal agency heads to make clear that it was and is Congress’ intent that houses of worship have equal access to the COVID-19 relief funds made available to non-profits under the… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today applauded the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce onerous, Obama-era regulations on religious organizations. In honor of National Religious Freedom Day, the White House announced nine federal agencies released proposed rules that would level the playing field for religious groups competing for federal funds and further protect… Read more »
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) joined Representatives Steve Scalise (R-La.), Ralph Abraham (R-La.), Andy Barr (R-Ky.), Clay Higgins (R-La.), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) and David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) to introduce The Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act, a bill to remove statutory burdens on law-abiding gun owners and improve the legal firearm purchase process for law-abiding… Read more »
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments today for Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission v. American Humanist Association to determine whether the cross-shaped design on the Bladensburg Peace Cross World War I Memorial violates the Constitution. To combat continual, frivolous lawsuits regarding religious symbols and expression, U.S. Representative Mike… Read more »
U.S. House Representative Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), U.S. House Representative Jody Hice (R-Ga.) and U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) today announced the reintroduction of the Free Speech Fairness Act, legislation designed to repeal the Johnson Amendment's censorship of 501(c)3 employees, including religious leaders, and restore their… Read more »
In the first two weeks of the 116th Congress, U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) co-sponsored multiple pieces of pro-life legislation and introduced the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA). This bill protects minors from those who might seek to circumvent parental notification or consent laws when obtaining an abortion. Companion legislation was introduced in… Read more »
