U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (LA)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (LA)
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Speaker Johnson criticizes Biden's Israel policy, addresses antisemitism on campuses
Speaker Johnson recently appeared on Squawk Box to discuss President Biden's stance on Israel, the rising issue of antisemitism on college campuses, and the proposed SAVE Act.
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Speaker Johnson remains firm after failed attempt to vacate position
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson addressed the media following a failed motion to vacate his position as Speaker of the House. He expressed gratitude towards his colleagues for their support and dismissed the attempt to remove him from office as misguided.
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House passes Equal Representation Act: Speaker Johnson's statement
In a significant move, Speaker Johnson has issued a statement following the House's approval of Rep. Chuck Edwards’ Equal Representation Act. This proposed legislation mandates the inclusion of a citizenship question in the decennial census and necessitates the exclusion of noncitizens from the population count used to determine each state’s U.S. House representation and electors.
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Speaker Johnson Launches House-wide Effort to Crack Down on Antisemitism on College Campuses
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson, along with House Republican leadership and Committee Chairs, announced a new House-wide effort to address antisemitism on college campuses and ensure universities are held accountable for protecting Jewish students.“We will use all tools available to us to address this scourge,” stated Speaker Johnson during the press conference.The effort will involve various committees within the House, including the Education and Workforce Committee, the Ways and Means Committee, the Energy and Commerce Committee, the Judiciary Committee, the...
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Speaker Johnson's Office to Host Satellite Office Hours
Speaker Johnson's Office to Host Satellite Office HoursSpeaker Johnson's district staff will be hosting satellite office hours to assist constituents throughout Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District who need help navigating federal agencies. The district staff members will be available to assist Louisianians with federal agency programs such as Social Security, Medicare, military, and veterans’ issues. Staff are also available to help constituents obtain the status of pending cases and provide passport information. For additional information or questions, please call...
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Speaker Johnson Discusses National Security Supplemental Plan and Urgent Border Security Measures
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson recently appeared on Fox Business and CNN to discuss the House's national security supplemental plan and the pressing need for border security measures.In his interviews, Speaker Johnson highlighted the improvements made to the Senate supplemental bill, emphasizing, "What we've done is we've taken the senate supplemental bill, and we've improved the process and the policy, and that's a really important thing." He elaborated on the changes made, including the addition of measures such as the REPO Act and increased accountabilities and...
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House GOP Leadership Statement on Senate Ignoring Constitutional Duty to Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON — House GOP leadership, including Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman Stefanik, expressed strong condemnation after the Senate voted to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Senate's decision was seen as a failure to uphold its constitutional duty to hold a trial.In a joint statement, the House GOP leaders criticized the Senate Democrats for bypassing their responsibility, stating, "By voting unanimously to bypass their constitutional responsibility, every single...
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Speaker Johnson Releases Fact Sheet on Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Mike Johnson released a fact sheet on the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, which aims to address FBI abuses and prevent unnecessary investigations. The proposed Act would bring significant changes to intelligence operations in the United States.According to Speaker Johnson, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act is a comprehensive initiative that includes 56 significant reforms, making it the most extensive intelligence reform package since the establishment of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) in...
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Speaker Johnson’s Office to Host Additional Satellite Office Hours Throughout Louisiana
Speaker Johnson's district staff will be hosting satellite office hours to assist constituents throughout Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District with navigating federal agencies. The district staff members will be available to help with federal agency programs such as Social Security, Medicare, military, and veterans’ issues. They will also assist in obtaining the status of pending cases and provide passport information.According to the announcement, the office hours will take place at various locations throughout Louisiana on Wednesday, April 3, and Friday, April 5. The...
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Speaker Johnson, Impeachment Managers Call for Public Trial of Alejandro Mayorkas, Announce Date of Transmission of Impeachment Articles
Speaker Mike Johnson, along with the House impeachment managers, has called for a public trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Following the House's approval of two articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas, the impeachment managers, including various members such as Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urging the Senate to promptly schedule an impeachment trial for Mayorkas. The letter also announced that the House would transmit the articles of impeachment to...
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Speaker Johnson’s Office to Host Satellite Office Hours Throughout Louisiana
Speaker Johnson's district staff will be hosting satellite office hours to assist constituents throughout Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District with navigating federal agencies. The staff will be available to help with federal agency programs such as Social Security, Medicare, military, and veterans’ issues, as well as provide assistance with pending cases and passport information.The office hours will take place at various locations across Louisiana on specific dates and times. On Wednesday, March 27, the staff will be available at Blanchard Town Hall in Caddo Parish...
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Speaker Johnson Slams Senator Schumer's Comments as "Just Plain Wrong"
Speaker Johnson criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's call for new elections in Israel, labeling it as "highly inappropriate" and "just plain wrong." Johnson expressed his disapproval at a press conference alongside House Republican Leadership, stating, "This is not only highly inappropriate, it's just plain wrong for an American leader to play such a divisive role in Israeli politics, while our closest ally in the region is in an existential battle for its very survival."Johnson emphasized the importance of standing with Israel and providing full support to...
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Speaker Johnson, House GOP Vote to Impeach Secretary Mayorkas
In a historic move, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans have voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The decision comes after a year-long investigation by the House Homeland Security Committee, which revealed that Mayorkas has consistently violated federal immigration laws and exacerbated the ongoing border crisis.In a statement, Speaker Johnson emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "From his first day in office, Secretary Mayorkas has willfully and consistently refused to comply with federal immigration laws, fueling...
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Speaker Johnson’s Office to Host Passport Fair
On Friday, Speaker Mike Johnson’s office, in collaboration with the Bossier Clerk of Court, will be organizing a passport fair for Louisiana residents. The fair aims to assist individuals in renewing or obtaining their passports and is particularly targeted towards those who have upcoming travel plans outside of the country. The purpose of this event is to ensure that Louisiana residents can travel smoothly, avoiding any potential passport emergencies.In anticipation of the summer travel season, Speaker Johnson’s office is taking proactive measures to prevent a backlog of...
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Speaker Johnson Criticizes Senate's Failure to Address Border Crisis in National Security Supplemental Legislation
Speaker Johnson has expressed disappointment in the Senate's foreign aid legislation for failing to address America's border crisis, which he considers to be the most critical aspect of national security. In a statement released this evening, Speaker Johnson emphasized the importance of recognizing that national security begins at the country's own border."House Republicans were crystal clear from the very beginning of discussions that any so-called national security supplemental legislation must recognize that national security begins at our own border," said Speaker...
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Speaker Johnson Invites LA High School Students to Participate in Congressional Art Competition
Speaker Mike Johnson is calling on high school students in Louisiana to showcase their artistic talent through the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. This prestigious annual event offers students the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and Speaker Johnson's congressional offices.The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. The theme for this year's competition is "Legendary Louisiana," which aims to celebrate the state's rich history by highlighting its iconic people,...
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Speaker Johnson Statement on Biden Administration Decision to Pause Natural Gas Exports, Empower Putin
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson strongly criticized the Biden Administration's decision to pause pending natural gas export terminals, stating that it is not only detrimental to America's economic growth but also empowers adversaries like Vladimir Putin.In a statement, Speaker Johnson expressed his concern, saying, "This announcement by President Biden is as outrageous as it is subversive. Stalling LNG export terminals, like Calcasieu Pass 2 in Louisiana, not only prevents America's economic growth, it empowers our adversaries like Vladimir Putin."Speaker Johnson...
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Speaker Johnson Announces Winners of the Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District. The winners, all students from Caddo Magnet High School in Shreveport, were selected by a panel of four judges, comprised of professors from local universities.The first-place app, called AI Guard, was designed by Caddo Magnet seniors Guangjun Wang and Kelvin O’Young. This app serves as a plagiarism detector that identifies AI-generated content. Speaking about their app, Wang and O’Young said, "We are thrilled and honored to...
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Speaker Johnson Congratulates Gov. Jeff Landry on Inauguration
BATON ROUGE - Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana was congratulated by Speaker Mike Johnson after his inauguration on January 8, 2024. Speaker Johnson expressed his support and admiration for Governor Landry, stating, "Governor Landry has been a longtime friend and champion for the people of Louisiana, and he will serve our state with dignity and a steadfast commitment as he tackles the many challenges we face."Speaker Johnson had the privilege of attending the historic inauguration and standing alongside Governor Landry. He spoke of the honor he felt being present on this...
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Speaker Johnson and House Republicans Visit Southern Border to Highlight Biden Administration and Senate Democrat Refusal to Address Crisis
Jan 3, 2024Speaker Johnson and a delegation of over 60 House Republicans visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas today to draw attention to the ongoing crisis and the failure of the Biden Administration and Senate Democrats to address it. The visit was followed by a press conference where Speaker Johnson and the House Republicans expressed their concerns and shared their experiences on the ground.During the press conference, Speaker Johnson thanked his colleagues for joining him in the epicenter of the border crisis and highlighted the diverse representation...