Press Releases

 Today, President Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law to give our troops the largest pay raise in eight years, make major reforms to Pentagon spending practices and increase funding for essential military readiness recovery. The bill passed the House with an overwhelming majority by a vote of 356 to 70. Rep. Mike Johnson’s (LA-04) amendment was included into this legislation and strengthens our cyber capabilities by requiring the Army to conduct a review of the Army Combat Training Centers and current resident cyber capabilities training.

Johnson successfully worked with the House Armed Services Committee and the Louisiana congressional delegation to ensure vital improvements for Barksdale Air Force Base, Fort Polk Army Base and the Louisiana National Guard. Additionally, he testified before the House Appropriations Committee on behalf of Barksdale and Fort Polk earlier this year.

Rep. Johnson released the following statement:

“Under the Trump administration and Republican-led Congress, we have begun a new era of military readiness and prioritization. This new law will ensure our men and women in uniform are taken care of, not only on the battlefield, but also here at home. They deserve the best our nation can provide, and this Congress is determined to restore and rebuild our Armed Forces so they can successfully carry out their missions and provide more for their families.”