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(KTAL/KMSS) – U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Dist 4) on Monday announced his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee, according to a statement released by his office Monday. “I am humbled by the opportunity to represent the interests of these important installations and the courageous families who call them home,” Johnson said in the statement, noting that Louisiana’s 4th… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 25, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today issued the following statement on his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee: “Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District is home to Barksdale Air Force Base, headquarters of the Air Force Global Strike Command, and Ft. Polk and the Army's Joint Readiness Training Center, as well as… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 21, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced his appointment by House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01) to serve as an Assistant Whip for House Republicans in the 117th Congress. “It has never been more important for House Republicans to defend the freedoms of the American people and stand for what is right, and I’m grateful… Read more »

January 21, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will be part of the team responsible for rounding up votes within the Republican party on major issues in the House in the upcoming Congressional session. According to a statement released by his office Thursday, Johnson has been appointed by House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01) to serve as an Assistant Whip… Read more »

(KTAL/KMSS) – Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy and his wife Laura on Wednesday attended the inauguration of Democrat President Joe Biden and tweeted, “Laura and I are fortunate to witness the peaceful transition of power. We wish our country well.” Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy, who voted to reject electors in the State of Arizona, was part of a group of 12 senators… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 20, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement on the new Presidential Administration and the 117th Congress: “This 59th Inauguration Day is a testament to the enduring American tradition of transferring the enormous power of the presidency. I am proud of all the extraordinary things Congress was able to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 20, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement on the new Presidential Administration and the 117th Congress: “This 59th Inauguration Day is a testament to the enduring American tradition of transferring the enormous power of the presidency. I am proud of all the extraordinary things Congress was able to accomplish… Read more »

BOSSIER CITY, January 8, 2021— United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a $7 million grant to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for additional measures to protect against the COVID-19 pandemic, and a $5.6 million… Read more »

37 Republican members of Congress today issued the following statement in advance of the joint session of Congress at 1 p.m. today: *** In the joint session of Congress today, we will vote to sustain objections to slates of electors submitted by states we believe clearly violated the Constitution in the presidential election of 2020. This is our solemn duty, and our position on this… Read more »

WASHINGTON, January 6, 2021 – 37 Republican members of Congress today issued the following statement in advance of the joint session of Congress at 1 p.m. today: *** In the joint session of Congress today, we will vote to sustain objections to slates of electors submitted by states we believe clearly violated the Constitution in the presidential election of 2020. This is our solemn… Read more »