Peace through Strength

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony to honor the 13 American servicemembers killed in the Kabul airport terrorist attack on August 26, 2021. The ceremony was held in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol and was widely attended by bipartisan Members of Congress. The ceremony featured remarks from mother of Marine Cpl. Humberto… Read more »

WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson joined Jake Tapper on CNN’s The Lead to recap today’s Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring the 13 fallen American servicemembers, the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s investigation into the failed Afghanistan withdrawal, and the need for Congress to pass the SAVE Act and responsibly fund the government. “We read the names of those 13… Read more »

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, September 10, Speaker Johnson will host a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the 13 American servicemembers killed in the Kabul Airport terrorist attack on August 26, 2021. Speaker Johnson will be joined by Congressional Leadership and the families of the 13 fallen servicemembers. The ceremony will be held in the Rotunda of the U.S.… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans released their report detailing the findings from a three-year long investigation into the deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021: “Our House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans have carefully and methodically investigated the Biden-Harris Administration’s failed… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, following a bipartisan, bicameral invitation, Speaker Johnson hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United States Capitol to address a joint session of Congress and provide an update on Israel’s just war for its survival. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Speaker Johnson renewed their pleas to release all the hostages held by Hamas – including eight… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, the House of Representatives voted to advance the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), annual legislation which includes major priorities for the Louisiana defense community, particularly Barksdale Air Force Base along with Air Force Global Strike Command and Fort Johnson along with the Joint Readiness Training Center. The FY25 NDAA contains many… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson and Senate Republican Leader McConnell announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, July 24th. The bipartisan, bicameral meeting symbolizes the U.S. and Israel’s enduring relationship and will offer Prime Minister Netanyahu the opportunity to share the Israeli government’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, the House of Representatives passed the FY25 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill which funds Department of Defense military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and military housing, among other programs. The FY25 bill includes funding secured by Speaker Johnson for development of a new childcare center… Read more »

WASHINGTON — At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference this morning, Speaker Johnson addressed the House response into the sham trial of President Trump, President Biden’s election-year border charade, and the House’s efforts to hold the International Criminal Court accountable. Click here to watch Speaker Johnson’s remarks On the Congressional response to… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 8282, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). “The House's decision to impose sanctions on the ICC is a necessary response to its outrageous and unfounded claims of authority. Today’s vote draws a line in the sand for lawless… Read more »