Fiscal Responsibility

Johnson Announces Additional Federal Funds to Prosecute Violent Crime

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WASHINGTON, December 8, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced that the Shreveport Police Department, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney of the Western District of Louisiana, will receive a $150,551 Project Safe Neighborhood grant to increase the identification and prosecution of violent criminals. “The scourge of violent crime has impacted nearly…

Johnson Announces Federal Grant to Help Curb Violent Crime in Caddo Parish

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WASHINGTON, December 3, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, today announced that the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office (CPDA) will receive $56,065 from the Department of Justice to improve the prosecution of violent crimes with forensic technology. “In 2021, nearly every major American city saw a…

Town Hall meeting with Congressman Mike Johnson discusses hot button issues

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Congressman Mike Johnson, now in his third term of representing the 4th Congressional District of Louisiana, held a Town Hall meeting in Natchitoches on Nov. 29. “What a joy it was to have so many constituents join us for the gathering and discussion,” Johnson posted on Facebook after the event. “Thank you to everyone who attended…I look forward to seeing you all again soon!” He…

Congressman Johnson Statement on the Partisan Democrat Multi-Trillion Dollar Tax and Spending Bill

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WASHINGTON, November 18, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after House Democrats passed trillions of dollars in new taxes and spending with no Republican support: “During what should be a period of sustained economic recovery, job growth has stalled, consumer prices are skyrocketing, and many shelves are empty thanks to supply chain…

Vice Chairman Johnson Leads Series of 23 Republican Floor Speeches on the House Democrats’ Disastrous Tax and Spending Spree, and the Biden Administration’s Self-Inflicted Crises

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WASHINGTON, November 18, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) led a series of Republican speeches Wednesday evening on the House floor regarding the House Democrats’ disastrous tax and spending spree and the myriad self-inflicted crises of the Biden Administration. “Whether it’s the most expensive Thanksgiving in history, inflation, skyrocketing gas prices, or our…

Congressman Johnson Commends House Committee Passage of the Save the Liberty Theatre Act

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WASHINGTON, November 17, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today commended the House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of the Save the Liberty Theatre Act—his legislation to give the City of Eunice, Louisiana, full ownership of the Liberty Theatre and its annex, so the community can move forward with its restoration efforts. “The Liberty Theatre…

Johnson: Spiritual battle for future of the nation

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U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, who represents the 4th Congressional District, was at the Evangeline Parish Courthouse on Nov. 11 for the Veterans Day. Following the ceremony, Johnson held a town hall meeting in Mamou where he discussed issues such as energy costs, the southern border, abortion and the vaccine mandate. “I love Mamou,” said Johnson. “The last time I was here in…

Fort Polk brought nearly $10B in 2020 for Louisiana

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Over 200 Fort Polk Progress members got together at the Vernon Parish Fairgrounds Auditorium on November 10 to get an update on the economic impact Fort Polk has had on the local communities and Louisiana. It was revealed that in 2020, Fort Polk brought in $9.64 billion to the state’s economy. Added to that were 77,000 jobs and generating over $348 million in state and local…

Military spending packs $10 billion punch in Louisiana: Here's the breakdown

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Military spending accounts for $9.64 billion of economic activity across Louisiana from Barksdale to Belle Chasse and Fort Polk to the Marine Forces Reserve in New Orleans, according to a study released by the state this week. "From the Battle of New Orleans to LSU’s founding as a military school to the modern-day contributions of Fort Polk, Barksdale Air Force Base and other…

Congressman Johnson Pushes for House Passage of the Save the Liberty Theatre Act

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WASHINGTON, October 14, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today testified before the House Natural Resources Committee to push for passage of the Save the Liberty Theatre Act—his legislation to give the city of Eunice, Louisiana, full ownership of the Liberty Theatre and its annex, so the community can move forward with its restoration…