Congressman Mike Johnson met with bankers from his district and LBA staff at BOM Bank in Natchitoches about federal issues of interest.
Pictured at the meeting are Mark Lipa of BOM, Katrice Baker of BOM, Henry Burns of BOM, Tyler Murchison, BOM, Mary Wilmore of Sabine State Bank, Jayce Simpson of Community Bank of Louisiana, Kyle Kennington of Community Bank of Louisiana, Congressman… Read more »
Today, newly elected House Speaker Nancy Pelosi put H.R. 21 (Making Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2019) on the House floor for a vote. The bill increases discretionary spending levels from the last fiscal year and repeals President Trump’s “Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance” policy.
Additionally, Democrats also brought H.J. Res. 1 (Making further… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through February 8, 2019, with a critical amendment adding $5.7 billion for border security. The amended continuing resolution passed the House and heads to the Senate for final confirmation. President Trump has signaled he will sign the legislation if sent to his desk.
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U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-La.) released the following statement after voting in favor of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report:
“After great deliberation, I voted for the ‘Farm Bill’ today, because Louisiana is one of the most important agriculture states in America. In my district alone, there are more than 1.5 million acres of farmland, 7,500… Read more »
Riceland Crawfish announced a $3 million expansion project to expand its operations in Eunice.
Dexter Guillory, Riceland president, was joined by state Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain and other leaders on Tuesday in making the announcement at the Sub-Zero facility on U.S. 190 east of Eunice.
“For 30 years we have been sharing the culture… Read more »
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $18,674,000 million in investments to help rebuild and improve rural water infrastructure in Louisiana’s Fourth District. This funding is part of a $1.2 billion investment across 46 states.
Specifically, Haughton will receive $9,820,000, Gibsland will receive $4,530,000, Coushatta will receive $4,174,000 and Randolph… Read more »
Fort Polk was awarded the 2018 Army Community Partnership Award today for demonstrating partnerships that enhance Army readiness, modernize Army processes and improve business reform, while building stronger community relationships.
The ceremony, which took place in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., recognized only seven installations across the nation. Fort… Read more »
Once the newly elected Congress reconvenes in January, all eyes are going to be on House Democrats, whose big Election Night earlier this month positions them to take over control of the chamber and lead every committee. Among other things, that means that Louisiana’s best-known Republican, U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, will see his profile as his party’s chief vote-counter… Read more »
U.S. House Representative Mike Johnson (R-La.) has been elected chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) for the 116th Congress. The RSC membership voted via secret ballot during their meeting today. Currently composed of 150 members, the RSC is the largest caucus of conservatives in the Congress.
REP. JOHNSON RELEASED… Read more »
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected to succeed Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.) as chairman of the Republican Study Committee on Friday.
Johnson, a freshman member, edged out Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) in the race to lead the largest conservative caucus in Congress.
"We’re just honored to have the trust of our colleagues and I'm really thankful for the… Read more »
