SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A Shreveport non-profit is one of more than 70 organizations in 33 states getting a cut of more then $35 million in Justice Department grants aimed at providing safe housing for survivors of human trafficking.
According to members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation, The Kennedy Center of Louisiana in Shreveport is receiving… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) – whose district includes Fort Polk JRTC – today led Louisiana’s Republican House delegation in sending a letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper endorsing two Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) projects for Fort Polk, La. The DCIP was authorized under the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act to improve the physical condition and… Read more »
At a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee today, U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) – the Ranking Member of House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties – discussed the importance of upholding the rule of law with Attorney General William Barr.
To watch the exchange, click here.
Johnson also released the following statement regarding the… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Bossier City), who represents Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District, held a tele-town hall meeting Monday for his constituents in Bossier Parish.
During the meeting, Congressman Johnson geared his opening remarks to what he called “update on some late-breaking news and things happening on Capitol Hill and back home.”
Johnson addressed… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), whose district includes Barksdale AFB and Fort Polk JRTC, secured passage of five amendments to the annual defense bill currently being considered in the House. If signed into law, Johnson’s amendments would help expand Barksdale AFB’s mission, counter Chinese and Russian aggression, and promote human rights and religious freedom.
Specifically,… Read more »
BOSSIER, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today testified in support of a package of amendments he has proposed to the National Defense Authorization Act to advance the priorities and support the missions of Barksdale Air Base (AFB) and Fort Polk Joint Readiness and Training Center (JRTC). Both installations reside within Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District, which… Read more »
Bossier City, La. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today testified in support of a package of amendments he has proposed to the National Defense Authorization Act to advance the priorities and support the missions of Barksdale Air Base (AFB) and Fort Polk Joint Readiness and Training Center (JRTC). Both installations reside within Louisiana’s Fourth… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of President Trump’s Task Force for Reopening America, today announced that the Caddo Parish Commission is receiving over $1.4 million to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Head Start and Early Head Start programs offer services to promote school readiness and care to low income families. This grant, authorized… Read more »
BOSSIER, La. – U.S. Representatives Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of President Trump’s Task Force for Reopening America, and Lou Correa (CA-46) led a bipartisan coalition of 12 members calling for COVID-19 liability protections for healthcare providers and facilities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that have followed public health guidelines.
The letter notes that while those… Read more »
For many Americans, the celebration of Independence Day this year will be more subdued than usual. We are a resilient people, but the past few months in America have been among the most difficult in our history.
Over the past several days, many thoughtful, patriotic friends—and even some members of Congress—have quietly asked me if I think we may actually be reaching some sort of… Read more »
