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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee welcomed Congressman Mike Johnson (R-La.) as a new member to the committee for the 115th Congress.

"I am very grateful to have been appointed to the House Committee on Natural Resources because of its critical importance to the people of Louisiana," said Johnson. "I requested this post because so much of the legislation considered by this committee directly affects our district and our regional economy, as well as the rest of the nation."

“I am excited to welcome both new and returning members of the Committee. From better land and resource management to restraining the federal bureaucracy and creating greater economic opportunities for the people we represent, the work before us is critically important,” said Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT). “The unique backgrounds and talents of our members will strengthen an aggressive agenda that we will pursue in partnership with a new administration.”

The House Committee on Natural Resources considers legislation about American energy production, mineral lands and mining, fisheries and wildlife, public lands, oceans, Native Americans, irrigation and reclamation.

Earlier this week, Johnson was named to the powerful House Judiciary Committee.

Johnson was elected on December 10, 2016, to serve Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District by the largest margin of victory in his region in more than 50 years.  More information on Johnson and the 4th District can be found at: www.mikejohnson.house.gov.

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