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President Trump’s Budget Continues to Put America First

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement on President Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027:

“President Trump’s proposed budget for FY27 fulfills Republicans’ commitment to restore fiscal sanity, reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in Washington, make our streets and neighborhoods safe again, and further ignite the American dream. These are the things we ran on and that the American people voted for.

"Despite inheriting a disaster from the Biden Administration across all areas of public policy, in just one year, Republicans have made the most significant step ever towards fixing our country’s balance sheet by rescinding billions of dollars in reckless Democrat spending, securing our border and locking up violent criminals, driving down costs, and codifying monumental tax relief for working families, seniors, farmers and rural communities, and small businesses. This proposed budget builds off President Trump and Republicans’ America First policies, which have quickly restored sanity, prioritized the security of our citizens, and delivered relief for American families.”

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Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, Leader Jeffries Announce His Majesty, King Charles III, to Address a Joint Meeting of Congress

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, and Leader Jeffries today announced His Majesty King Charles III, The King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, will address a Joint Meeting of Congress on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

The Address celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence and the enduring special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.

In their letter inviting His Majesty to address Congress, the Leaders wrote:

“This year, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its independence. As we celebrate this historic milestone and recommit ourselves to the principles upon which our nation was founded, we also recognize that the American experiment endures in no small part because of the British tradition from which it sprang. We believe an Address to Congress will provide a unique opportunity to share your vision for the future of our special relationship and reaffirm our alliance at this pivotal time in history.”

Read the full letter here.

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Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune Statement on DHS Funding

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson and Leader Thune released a joint statement announcing a path forward to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security – including CBP and ICE – and end the record-long Democrat shutdown.

“We appreciate and share the President’s determination to once and for all bring an end to the Democrat DHS shutdown.

“In the coming days, Republicans in the Senate and House will be following through on the President’s directive by fully funding the entire Department of Homeland Security on two parallel tracks: through the appropriations process and through the reconciliation process.

“We appreciate that Senator Graham and the Senate Budget Committee have already initiated the process of developing a budget resolution that will ensure border security and immigration enforcement will be funded for the balance of the Trump Administration and insulated from future attempts by the Democrats to defund those agencies.

“We operated under a belief that while our country is in the midst of an international armed conflict, Democrats might finally come to their senses and understand that defunding our homeland security agencies is beyond reckless and very dangerous. While we hoped they would accept the 60-day CR to fund the Department entirely so that bipartisan negotiations could continue, it is now abundantly clear that Democrats place allegiance to their radical left-wing base above all else — including their own power of the purse — which means open borders and protecting criminal illegal aliens. That is not acceptable to Republicans in Congress, nor is it to the American people. We cannot allow Democrats to any longer put the safety of the American public at risk through their open border policies, so we are taking that off the table.

“In following this two-track approach, the Republican Congress will fully reopen the Department, make sure all federal workers are paid, and specifically fund immigration enforcement and border security for the next three years so that those law-enforcement activities can continue uninhibited. In return, Democrats will once again demonstrate to the American people their support for open borders and keeping criminal illegal immigrants in America.”

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Speaker Johnson Joins Fox and Friends in Studio to Highlight Working Families Tax Cuts

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox and Friends in studio to preview a new ‘No Tax on Tips’ video and discuss how Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts delivers historic tax relief for millions of tipped workers and hardworking American families nationwide. Speaker Johnson also discussed Democrats' continued demands to defund border security and immigration enforcement amid their record-long DHS shutdown.

"The Big Beautiful Bill, the Working Families Tax Cuts, was written for lower- and middle-class earners — for the people who get up and start working before the sun rises and goes home after it sets to feed their families,” Speaker Johnson said. “This is real money for real people. Overall, you're talking about $191 billion in additional refunds because of our legislation and about $30 billion less in withholding. Real money for real people. Every Republican in Congress voted for that, and every Democrat voted against it.”

Click here to watch the full interview.

On the impact of Working Families Tax Cuts for hardworking Americans:

The Big Beautiful Bill, the Working Families Tax Cuts, was written for lower- and middle-class earners — for the people who get up and start working before the sun rises and goes home after it sets to feed their families. Bob is a great example. He's an Uber driver. He's going to save so much money this year. And everybody who works in a tipped job, they pay zero taxes now. Lawrence, in the first $25,000 of their tipped income for the average American that does those jobs, that's about $1,300 more in their pocket. You talk about millions of Americans. I mean, here in New York, a half a million people worked in tip jobs. The Pew Research Center says about 43% of Americans have done that at some stage in their life. So, this is real money for real people. Overall, you're talking about $191 billion in additional refunds because of our legislation and about $30 billion less in withholding. Real money for real people. Every Republican in Congress voted for that, and every Democrat voted against it.

On Democrats refusing to fully fund DHS:

We passed the bill, the full funding bill, a CR for eight weeks. Clean, nonpartisan, no tricks on that at all, just to keep the whole Department of Homeland Security funded for eight weeks so the parties can work out the differences. We thought that would be passed by unanimous consent on Monday, and it didn't happen in the Senate. And so, we've got a dilemma. The outrage and the reason we were so upset, Lawrence, is because they sent us a bill that literally put the number zero in the bill for the funding of border security and customs and immigration enforcement. We can't do that. That was the biggest issue in the 2024 election.

And it's outrageous to us just in those two agencies, CBP and ICE, you're talking about 98,000 hardworking Americans, self-sacrificing, people who have to pay their mortgages and, and put food on the table. They wanted to zero them out. We cannot be a part of that. So, we're calling on everybody. Look, the House Members are in their districts working right now. We can bring them back on a moment's notice for a vote. The Senate has to do their job and help us on this heavy lift. We have to get the government funded, and they're playing games with real people's lives.

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Speaker Johnson Advocates for Defense Community Projects

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson (LA-04) submitted a community project funding request for Fort Polk:

Recipient: Fort Polk

Recipient Address: 7033 Magnolia Drive, Building 4919, Fort Polk South, LA 71459

Requested Amount: $29 million

Explanation of Request: This request will fund the construction of a new Rotational Unit Billeting Area (RUBA) at Fort Polk in FY2027. The existing RUBA is severely dilapidated and nearly unusable. This investment in updated billeting facilities will support readiness for large-scale combat operations, improve quality of life for rotational soldiers, reduce maintenance costs associated with aging infrastructure, and enhance Fort Polk’s ability to host high-tempo, multi-domain training events year-round.

Appropriations letter, here.

Speaker Johnson: For the Third Time, Democrats Pledge Their Allegiance to Criminal Illegal Aliens Over American Citizens

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks after a bipartisan majority of House members voted to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security for a third time. Once again, the overwhelming majority of House Democrats refused to provide funding for TSA agents, disaster relief, and our national security and instead chose to prioritize the welfare of criminal illegal aliens.

“So, the question for the Democrats right now is, and it’s a serious question: how long is this going to go on? Are we going to wait until somebody brings a firearm on a passenger airplane? Are we going to wait until we have a natural disaster that we cannot take care of? This is not a game, but these are not serious people,” Speaker Johnson said. “And they have demonstrated once again that they are putting the welfare of criminal illegal aliens above American citizens.”

Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here.

Below are Speaker Johnson’s remarks as delivered:

We are quite frustrated right now. We keep saying that the coming election is about a contrast for America between common sense and crazy. And you just saw it on display here once again. For the third time now, almost every Democrat in the House except for 4 voted against the bipartisan, bicameral Department of Homeland Security funding bill. It would reopen DHS and get our airports running again.

And they did that for one reason: because they are trying to protect criminal illegal aliens. That's what this entire debate is about. And there's no way for them to hide from that. And they keep putting votes on the board.

I have suggested, and I suggested yesterday in a press conference, we should probably take this vote tally, blow it up on a poster and put it at every airport terminal around America. The Democrats just voted for the third time to make you stand in those long lines and to jeopardize our country.

You think at what's at stake right now. We have noted that the Department of Homeland Security is the third largest department of the federal government. We have 10 agencies in DHS. They happen to be all the agencies whose job it is to keep Americans safe.

You're talking about FEMA. Do you know that our disaster relief funds are being depleted right now? You're talking about TSA; you're talking about the Coast Guard. They're not getting paychecks right now. And that's why we have all this calamity and all of this danger.

So, the question for the Democrats right now is, and it’s a serious question: how long is this going to go on? Are we going to wait until somebody brings a firearm on a passenger airplane? Are we going to wait till we have a natural disaster that we cannot take care of? This is not a game, but these are not serious people.

And they have demonstrated once again that they are putting the welfare of criminal illegal aliens above American citizens. We are mourning the death of Sheridan Gorman, a young college student from Chicago who was murdered by an illegal alien because of Democrat policies.

Joe Biden had the border wide open. The Democrats in the White House in the last administration left the border wide open. They apprehended this guy, the murderer, and they let him go. And then he went to Chicago. Why there? Because that's a sanctuary city.

They arrested him there for another crime, and they put him out on the streets again. And he shot a young American citizen, a college student in the head, from the back. This is what's happening in America because these people are putting the welfare of criminal illegal aliens over Americans.

This is a vote tally; I just wanted to bring a little visual aid. We just print these out after the votes. This is the resolution right before the funding bill. The resolution was to “Express the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.” Here's your vote tally: every Republican obviously voted yes. 187 Democrats voted against a resolution to support the Department of Homeland Security.

Here's a real profile in courage for the 13 who voted present. They don't even have the guts to tell you what they stand for. This upcoming election, again, is a contrast for America. It's a contrast between common sense and crazy. And the Democrats are making crazy policy decisions right now, and it is hurting real Americans. And we've had enough of them.

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Speaker Johnson: The System Did Not Fail Sheridan Gorman, It Worked Exactly as Democrats Intended

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House GOP Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted the tragic murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman at the hands of a criminal illegal alien in Chicago who was detained and released back into the public by the Biden Administration. Speaker Johnson also addressed Democrats refusing to reopen the Department of Homeland Security despite record-long airport wait times, TSA agents working without pay, and increased threats to our homeland, in their effort to reopen the southern border and protect criminal illegal aliens like Sheridan Gorman’s killer.

“You don't have to take our word for it. Look at [Democrats] actions and you're going to see it yet again. It's with their word, their actions, their legislation, they tell you what they prioritize, and it is the welfare of criminal illegal aliens over American citizens,” Speaker Johnson said.

Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here.

On the tragic murder of Sheridan Gorman:

Sheridan Gorman was beautiful 18-year-old. A freshman, as has been noted, at Loyola University, enjoying time with her friends out on the pier looking at the Northern Lights. And now her family is mourning her tragic and totally unnecessary loss. It was a life tragically cut short. The masked assailant approached Sheridan while she was walking with her friends, she ran away and as you know, shot her from the back. The monster who did this, Jose Medina-Medina, was an illegal alien with a criminal record. Why is that so relevant to us? Because it's Democrat policies that made this tragedy possible. He had no legal right to be in this country. And we know that Medina entered the United States illegally on May 9th, 2023, under the Biden Administration with a wide-open border policy. We also know he was caught by border patrol and released into the country, like millions of others. And thanks to the Democrats’ open border policy. Those are indisputable facts. Medina was arrested in a major American city, again only to be released on the streets of Chicago. Why? Because of crazy Democrat policies. He would later take the life of Sheridan Gorman.

The irony of all this is that the system did not fail Sheridan. That worked exactly as the Democrats intended. You had Democrats in charge of the White House and in charge in the city of Chicago. Open borders policies, sanctuary cities policies. They coddled criminal illegal aliens, they empowered and they allowed this to happen. And that's why we're so angry about it. He was in the custody of law enforcement twice and there were two chances to stop him. But Democrats’ open borders guaranteed the release and their soft-on-crime, sanctuary policies ensured his impunity. And that's why this happened. Sheridan Gorman should still be with us and her entire life still ahead of her. But it's the same fate that befell Laken Riley too, and so many others. How many more times this story have to be repeated? Everybody needs to be asking that question.

On the Democrat DHS shutdown:

We're 40 days into this shutdown. It's the second-longest in history. It's partial, but it's a big one. Because they shut down the third-largest department of the federal government, it has 10 agencies underneath it, 260,000+ employees. And each of those agencies have one common denominator, as the name implies. They're to keep the homeland secure. This is not a game, but Democrats have shut down the exact law enforcement agencies that are responsible for apprehending criminal illegal aliens just like this criminal here who killed Sheridan Gorman. Congressional Democrats have held our airports, TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard, so many critical functions of our government, we're talking about anti-bioterrorism matters and issues. You're talking about cybersecurity, all these things. They’re holding the government hostage, and why? What is their demand? At the root of all, they want to reopen the border, and they want to protect criminal illegal aliens just like this murderer here. That is the modern Democratic Party, and they verify it of course with their actions. These aren't political talking points. These are the facts.

On Democrats fighting to reopen American borders and protect criminal illegal aliens:

Democrats in the House are demanding a DHS bill that would eliminate funding for the exact agencies that are tasked with preventing a tragedy like this. Just last week, 190 Democrats voted against two bills. What were those bills? Common sense. Expedite the deportation of illegal aliens who abuse service animals. They voted no. And those who commit fraud in our country, they voted no. You don't have to take our word for it. Look at their actions and you're going to see it yet again. It's with their word, their actions, their legislation. They tell you what they prioritize. And it is the welfare of criminal illegal aliens over American citizens. We ought to believe what they say, the words in action.

Sadly, there will be no Democrats marching in the streets for Sheridan Gorman. They won't even talk about her. I promise you, they won't even bring it up. No one holding signs demanding justice for her killer. It's among the most shameful episodes we have ever seen. They cannot even bring themselves to say that this shouldn't happen. We hope that someday Democrats finally come to their senses again and put the safety of American citizens first, but we're not holding our breath. Until then, here's what Republicans are going to do, we're going to pray obviously for Sheridan's family and every American citizen victimized for these senseless, avoidable crimes. We will continue to fight for the rule of law and call out the madness when we see it. And here's what we will not do. We'll not allow Democrats to hold our airports and our country hostage so they can reimplement their catastrophic deadly open borders policies and threaten the lives of our children. This is common sense versus crazy.

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Speaker Johnson: America Will Win the AI Race

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks at the 5^th annual Hill and Valley Forum to discuss the House’s commitment to unleashing the full potential of American Artificial Intelligence.

“We have to move at the speed that victory demands. Inaction is unacceptable. And while the window for American AI leadership is open, it will not stay open indefinitely,” Speaker Johnson said. “As the Speaker of the House and ultimately somebody who's going to help spearhead this effort in Congress, this is our commitment in a simple summary: simplify and streamline where we can, regulate only where we must, and pave the way for American dominance.”

Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here.

Read Speaker Johnson’s remarks below:

It's really great to be back to Hill and Valley, and I want to thank the visionaries who had the idea of this, the whole team for making this the powerhouse gathering that it is. We look forward to it. It's an honor. It's my great honor to share this stage with so many leaders and visionaries in American technology over the years. Hill and Valley has been a real catalyst, as you know, for bridging the divide between government and industry. And it's never been more important than it is right now, especially as AI demands more and more of our focus and our attention.

As you know, when this conference began, AI was just becoming a part of the mainstream consciousness on the Hill. We were starting to understand what this meant for our constituents and our public policy in the future of our country.

In just a few years, our national conversation has shifted dramatically from evaluating and exploring the potential of AI to establishing the foundation of a now widespread AI use and what that foundation will rest upon. The Trump Administration has really done an excellent job, and I think you all recognize that bringing AI to the forefront of our national discourse and debate. Of course, the brain trust of so much of that and the Administration is David Sacks and Michael Kratsios, a truly unmatched team, and we thank them for their service. But there's a lot of members in the Cabinet and in the Administration who are deeply involved and concerned and really cheering this along. And certainly that's true in the House.

When President Trump took office, he gave us all the monumental task. He said: we have to make America the world leader in artificial intelligence. He compared this competition to the dawn of the Space Age and that fateful era in American history. And just as back then the challenge of this generation will require a reinvigoration of American science and technology. We have to do that if we're going to harness its highest and most noble ends here in Congress.

We want to ensure American AI is the gold standard of the future, and we intend to do that. America will win the AI race. We will win it if two things happen, if government resists the siren song of control and if industry steps up as our patriotic partner. I think we can do both of those things today.

I wanted to just speak very briefly about what Congress is delivering on this front, on our commitment to unleash the full potential of American AI, and of course how we can do better for the future.

Since, taking back the White House in Congress, Republicans got right to work. The voters gave us unified government—the White House, the Senate, and the House in our party—and Republicans got to work to restore common sense in every area of public policy. Immediately upon taking office, President Trump made great strides to reestablish American energy dominance and unleash our full potential.

We all know the amount of energy required to power all these data centers and meet our national demands is truly enormous. True dominance will require a comprehensive and coherent approach, and we're keenly aware of that. That means unleashing natural gas and oil and nuclear and coal and reversing the green energy failures of the last administration. We also need to further streamline permitting and cut back red tape, all that had choked off nearly all energy and industrial development for far too long. And we've been doing that and we have much more yet to do.

Real progress has been made, and chief among our accomplishments is the Big Beautiful Bill, the Working Families Tax Cut. As you know, with this legislation, Republicans enacted the largest tax cuts in US history, and we also infused the legislation with so many pro-growth policies that will help job creators and entrepreneurs and innovators in this room, the people in this room, are going to benefit greatly from full expensing for domestic R&D and new capital investment, removing friction that has slowed the build out of America's AI infrastructure.

We're also working to ensure the best of American technology actually reaches America's warfighters. The reality is that commercial innovation moves far faster than government's procurement cycle, and we all know that. And that's why more than ever before, we're prioritizing the agility and the adaptability of our national defense. This year's NDAA reflects that commitment with new rules that ensure our investments in defense reach the builders and innovators in this room at a speed commensurate with the very real threats that we face. It also expands our commitment to integrate AI across the military operations, logistics, mission critical applications. We'll all see more adoption across the spectrum, and we know that's very important for the future.

And finally, Congress and the White House have been working together to deliver commonsense, pro-innovation framework for AI. And this moment of strategic significance, I believe three things are required from Congress and maybe you'll agree. The first thing is we have to deliver a single national framework that protects children, safeguards communities, supports creators, and avoids a patchwork of state regulations. We recognize that that constant shifts in policy don't just confuse the market. They run contrary to our national interest; to succeed, you all need confidence that tomorrow's rules are going to be coherent and consistent and follow common sense iterations of the rules that we establish today. And that's why Congress will utilize existing structures to establish safeguards and rules of the road, so to speak, without smothering the whole marketplace with red tape.

Second thing that Congress needs to do, I believe it's our duty to ensure our national security and wellbeing. And we know it's possible to expand the American AI stack to friends and allies, while also ensuring it stays out of the hands of America's adversaries and rivals.

And finally, the third thing is we have to move at the speed that victory demands. Inaction is unacceptable. And while the window for American AI leadership is open, it will not stay open indefinitely. As the Speaker of the House and ultimately somebody who's going to help spearhead this effort in Congress, this is our commitment in a simple summary: simplify and streamline where we can, to regulate only where we must and pave the way for American dominance. In a nutshell, that's our objective.

As Congress is prepared to hold up on our end of this bargain and to win the AI race and to support the new industrialization of America, this deal, of course, requires a second party. And that's where all of you come in. America's system of free enterprise guarantees every company in this room the right to allocate your resources as you see fit. And as Republicans, we believe that to our core. It's a core principle. What we ask is that the choices you make advance America's interest too, the country's interest. We've seen what happens when American industry optimizes it's the bottom line above all else. It's ultimately self-defeating when an American company optimizes only for quarterly results. We've seen what can happen when we hinder America's ability to build at home, when we cede rare earth processing, and we build supply chains dependent on adversarial nations.

So, all we're asking is a very simple, simple request: build here. We'll set the conditions to make that happen, and we hope that you'll direct your investments that way. As President Trump himself has said very simply, we need American tech to be “all in for America.” The data centers, the chips, the infrastructure. We need it here on American soil employing American workers. And I know that's all of your intent, your desire.

To that end, we're asking you to invest in the American workforce. It's a win-win win all the way around. And that means advancing technology that allows Americans to get their hands dirty, from ships and turbines to grid infrastructure and advancing manufacturing. Every company has a right to act in its own best interest, of course, but the most sustainable success reinvests in the country and the people which made that growth possible.

And finally, another request, or maybe the last one, is to keep American technology. American Congress is committed to giving you the tools to compete globally, and we trust that you'll use those tools responsibly. That means utilizing the incentives we've implemented to rebuild the industrial bedrock of our nation. We can't afford to fall into the same mistake of offshoring America's future nor should we. Talent, capital and computing that sustained and strengthened here in America benefits our people. And it ensures the future is one that's built with and on American technology. We're asking you—our builders and innovators—to accept some minor constraints relative to competitors in foreign countries. But I've always believed that some minor friction from high standards is at the heart of operating in a nation that is built upon the highest principles. And ultimately, American AI and broader innovations have the power to make our country stronger, safer, and more prosperous than ever before. And we're convinced that it will, but that's only if we see America as more than just a financial vehicle and only if we pioneer as patriotic stewards of this incredible country.

I'll just close with this thought about this anniversary that we're celebrating this year. We're, we're celebrating the 250th anniversary, the birthday of the greatest, most successful, most powerful, most free, most benevolent nation that has ever been in the history of the world. It's an exciting time to be alive, but I'm not surprised by some who are a little more pessimistic. Some Americans, as you know, feel a bit uneasy about all this. They feel uneager to embrace the future. Trust is built over time and it's forged through commitments. I love what President Trump is doing with the Ratepayer Protection Pledge and his roadmap for AI. And through your companies demonstrating responsible good faith stewardship. That's how trust is built with the people.

To some people this may seem impossible, but it in all of history, complacency and fear have always been America's only limitations. We think of times in the past, like when President Kennedy endeavored to put a man on the moon. He didn't say, “We're going to study the feasibility of lunar travel.” He said, “We choose to go to the moon.” The finish line was our choice, and by the end of the decade, we sprinted across it. Other American feats of science and engineering have started similarly with Americans who dared to lift their sights higher. The Wright brothers persisted even as our own government was funding their competitor. The French declared the Panama Canal an impossible feat, but we built it in a decade. And the American founding itself was an act of irrational confidence that began with a bold declaration of self-evident truths. In each case, America's superior conviction in our faith, in God's providence, and in our exceptionalism won the day.

So today, usher in America's Golden Age means understanding that if we don't maintain the patriotism and the mindset that made us this extraordinary exceptional nation, then we won't be owed the future. So, this year, as we celebrate our semiquincentennial, let's embrace the new challenges of our generation as we chart the course for the ones who will follow us. I am absolutely convinced that we are all going to succeed in this mission together, and we're excited to be partners in that endeavor. Thank you all for all you do, thank you for being in Washington, and thank you for this great honor. God bless you.

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Johnson, Scalise, Guthrie, Jordan, Babin: House Will Work to Implement National AI Framework

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, and Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin released the following statement committing to act on the artificial intelligence (AI) framework released today by the Trump Administration:

“AI has begun to demonstrate its potential to improve Americans’ lives. To ensure we continue to harness its potential and beat China in the global AI race, Congress must take action. Today, the Trump Administration took a critical step in releasing a framework that gives Congress a roadmap to pursue legislation that provides innovators with much-needed certainty, while protecting consumers and prioritizing kids’ online safety. House Republicans look forward to working across the aisle to enact a national framework that unleashes the full potential of AI, cements the U.S. as the global leader, and provides important protections for American families.”

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Speaker Johnson Appoints DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Speaker Johnson appointed DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, which reviews nominations and recommends individuals to receive the Medal of Valor.

“I am pleased to appoint DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board,” Speaker Johnson said. “As a dedicated, trusted leader in North Louisiana, Sheriff Richardson is an excellent fit for this role, and I am confident he will be an asset to the Board and its mission of honoring the brave heroes of the public safety community.”

BACKGROUND:

The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board is an eleven-member board appointed by the President, the Speaker and Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Majority and Minority Leaders of the U.S. Senate. The Board, which falls under the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the U.S. Department of Justice, reviews nominations and recommends individuals for recognition of the Medal of Valor issued by the President. For more information on the Board, visit their website: Review Board | Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Sheriff Richardson has served three terms as Sheriff of DeSoto Parish and was elected in 2025 as Vice President of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association. In 2023, Sheriff Richardson unveiled the “Friends of the Sheriff” program, which alerts first responders if someone inside a vehicle or home has special needs. This initiative has since launched statewide. Sheriff Richardson is also a founding board member of Faith and Fostering, a faith-based organization in Northwest Louisiana aiding homeless young adults in housing and employment opportunities. He now serves as Vice President of the board.

Sheriff Richardson’s appointment to the Board has been entered into the Congressional Record of the United States House of Representatives. Click here to view his appointment.

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