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Johnson, Kennedy introduce legislation to help restore Liberty Theatre

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Legislation to transfer ownership of the Liberty Theatre annex from the National Park Service to the City of Eunice was introduced today by U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson and Sen. John Kennedy. The Park Service owns a section of the historic venue that was constructed in recent years to provide a handicap accessible entrance and restrooms. “The Liberty Theatre has been a staple of…

Legislation introduced to help restore Liberty theater

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U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson and Sen. John Kennedy introduced the Save the Liberty Theatre Act on Thursday, which will require the National Park Service to transfer its partial ownership of the Liberty Theatre to the City of Eunice. According to a release from Johnson's office, the NPS owns a section of the historic venue that was constructed in recent years to provide a handicap accessible…

Johnson Introduces No Communist Countries Participating in Lobbying Act

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BOSSIER, La., May 7, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today introduced the No Communist Countries Participating in Lobbying Act — legislation to make it illegal for former Members of Congress to lobby in the United States on behalf of communist governments or entities controlled by communist governments. “From targeting American companies with…

Louisiana Civil Rights Trail unveils new marker at Little Union Baptist Church in Shreveport

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SHREVEPORT, La- Three new inaugural markers for the new Louisiana Civil Rights Trail were unveiled in Shreveport on Friday morning. It happened at the Little Union Baptist Church on Milam Street. The life-sized markers are supposed to illuminate the role Louisiana played in shaping American history during the 50's and 60's. Little Union Baptist Church was the epicenter of civil rights…

Johnson Introduces No Communist Countries Participating in Lobbying Act

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United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today introduced the No Communist Countries Participating in Lobbying Act — legislation to make it illegal for former Members of Congress to lobby in the United States on behalf of communist governments or entities controlled by communist governments. “From targeting American companies with unfair trade practices to contributing to the…

The Liberty Letter

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Hello, friends! Welcome back to my weekly newsletter highlighting what’s happening on Capitol Hill and in Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District. Thank you for subscribing and please consider recommending my newsletter to a friend.  IN THE HOUSE Last Friday, I introduced the One Agency Act, which would bring all federal authority for policing anticompetitive behavior by Big…

Johnson announces winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition, The Best of Louisiana

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United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition, The Best of Louisiana: 1st Place: Rachel Morvant, DeRidder 2nd Place: Madalyn Hobbs, Shreveport 3rd Place: Ashley Smith, Bernice The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide, visual art contest for high school students, where one piece of artwork from each…

Johnson, Jordan and Steube Introduce Legislation to Consolidate Federal Antitrust Authority from Two Agencies into One

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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (OH-04) and Representative Greg Steube (FL-17) today introduced the One Agency Act which would consolidate the federal government’s antitrust enforcement authority from the two federal agencies which currently share jurisdiction—the Federal Trade…

Johnson Announces Winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition, The Best of Louisiana

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BOSSIER, La., April 30, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition, The Best of Louisiana: 1st Place: Rachel Morvant, DeRidder 2nd Place: Madalyn Hobbs, Shreveport 3rd Place: Ashley Smith, Bernice  The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide, visual art contest for high school…

Johnson Advocates for Defense Community Projects

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Bossier, La., — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) submitted a community project funding request for Barksdale Air Force Base: Barksdale Air Force Base — New Entrance Road and Gate Complex Recipient: Department of the Air Force Recipient Address: 1690 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330 Requested Amount: $36 million Explanation of Request: This…