U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) and House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (GA-27) reintroduced the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act (H.R. 3360) to address and counter widespread abuse of our existing immigration laws. The bill makes a number of necessary improvements to prevent fraud and abuse in the asylum system and to ensure it is reserved for those truly fleein... Read more »
LEESVILLE, La. (KALB) - It was a full house at Leesville City Hall where residents got to submit their concerns and questions at a joint town meeting with Congressmen Mike Johnson and Ralph Abraham. Some of the big talkers included division on Capitol Hill, immigration, and Louisiana infrastructure. When asked why Louisiana seems to consistently rank last in various national polls, Rep. Johnson sa... Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $1 million in grants will be awarded to the Louisiana 4th Congressional District, including the City of Minden, for airport improvements and updates. The Minden Airport will receive $108,000 for runway rehabilitation. This grant funds the design phase to rehabilitate 5,004 feet of Runway 1/19 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement a... Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) and House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (GA-27) reintroduced the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act (H.R. 3360) to address and counter widespread abuse of our existing immigration laws. The bill makes a number of necessary improvements to prevent fraud and abuse in the asylum system and to ensure it is reserved for those truly fleein... Read more »
On Friday, two amendments introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) urging the military to prioritize critical infrastructure projects like those as Fort Polk Joint Readiness Training Center and Barksdale Air Force Base unanimously passed the House. Johnson took to the House floor to highlight the importance of both Fort Polk and Barksdale. JOHNSON RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “... Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson’s (LA-04) office will host satellite office hours in Webster, DeSoto, Claiborne, Bienville, Red River, Caddo, Allen, St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes. We encourage members of the community to stop by if they are in need of assistance with federal agencies. Webster Satellite Office Hours WHERE: Webster Parish Library (Stewart Center) 521 East and West Street Mind... Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host a joint town hall with Rep. Ralph Abraham (LA-05) in Leesville on Friday, June 14, 2019. This event is open to the press. Please contactAinsley Holyfield if you plan to attend. WHERE: Leesville City Hall 508 South 5th Street Leesville, LA 71446 WHEN: Friday, June 14, 2019 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT Please note, in order to protect the safety of all atte... Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced four grants will be awarded to the cities of Leesville and Minden and Allen and Beauregard Parishes for airport improvements and updates. CITY OF LEESVILLE Who: Leesville Airport Total Grant Amount: $52,000 For: Runway safety area improvements CITY OF MINDEN Who: Minden Airport Total Grant Amount: $108,000 For: Runway rehabilitation ALLEN PARISH Who... Read more »
Rep. Mike Johnson’s (LA-04) office will host satellite office hours in Vernon, Sabine, Bossier and Beauregard Parishes. We encourage members of the community to stop by if they are in need of assistance with federal agencies. Vernon Satellite Office Hours WHERE: Rosepine City Hall 18846 Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway Rosepine, LA 70659 WHEN: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. CT Sabine Satel... Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) sent a letter to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) requesting quick review of the Cultural Resources Survey for the I-49 Inner City Connector in Shreveport. SHPO’s review of the survey will allow the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to move forward on a project that has been delayed for more than seven years. JOHNSO... Read more »
