WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Mike Johnson released a fact sheet on the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, which would stop the FBI’s abuses of FISA Section 702 inquiries and prevent another phony Russia Hoax investigation by the FBI.
The Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act would make 56 sweeping changes, which would be the… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Mike Johnson joined the House impeachment managers sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling on the Senate to expeditiously schedule an impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, following the House’s vote to approve two articles of impeachment against Secretary… Read more »
WASHINGTON — At a press conference alongside House Republican Leadership, Speaker Johnson today addressed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s misguided calls to oust Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and hold new elections in Israel.
“This is not only highly inappropriate, it's just plain wrong for an American leader to play such a divisive role in Israeli politics,… Read more »
Louisiana military bases scored key wins in the annual defense spending bill, including a $7 million appropriation for a medical facility at Barksdale Air Force Base that media reports said was added for Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson in his home district.
In all, Barksdale, Fort Johnson, Camp Beauregard, Camp Minden and Naval Air Station New Orleans secured $156 million in the… Read more »
WASHINGTON — United States Representative Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, today commended House passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
The annual legislation 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… Read more »
WASHINGTON — On Friday, November 17th, the staff of U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host a Veterans Resource Fair to connect Louisiana active-duty soldiers and veterans with the many services available to them. The event will feature representatives from veteran advocacy organizations focused on housing, healthcare, job opportunities, and family support.
Louisiana’s 4th… Read more »
BL Harbert Wins $210M Contract for Air Force Nuclear Weapon Facility in Louisiana
ENR News
James Leggate
9/15/2023
The U.S. military selected BL Harbert International LLC to build a weapons generation facility at Barksdale Air Force Base outside Shreveport, La. The construction will need to meet security requirements for protecting nuclear-capable bombers.
Naval Facilities… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Today, United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) commended the bipartisan passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on the House floor. The annual legislation includes funding for major priorities for the Louisiana defense community, particularly Barksdale Air Force Base, Air Force Global Strike Command, Fort Johnson, and the Joint… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Mike Johnson (R-LA), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Troy Carter (D-LA) announced the introduction of the Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Act of 2023. The bill will improve the federal government’s ability to safeguard Americans from threats posed by UAS by reauthorizing existing… Read more »
WASHINGTON — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today commended House Armed Services Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). It will soon be considered by the full House of Representatives.
The annual legislation includes major priorities for the Louisiana defense community, particularly Barksdale Air Force Base and Air… Read more »
