Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has issued a statement regarding the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process, highlighting efforts to move forward with several funding bills in the House this week. The bills include those related to Energy and Water Development, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Interior-Environment.
Johnson stated, “This week, House Republicans will advance the next set of FY26 funding bills and build momentum toward completing the annual appropriations process without a bloated omnibus bill. I commend Chairman Cole and the bipartisan, committee-led work to deliver full-year funding bills that spend less than another continuing resolution, deliver critical priorities for our Members, and continue to advance President Trump’s America First agenda. As these bills come to the floor, we are reaffirming our commitment to return to regular order, restore accountability to the process, and be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.”
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole also commented on the legislative package: “President Trump set an important foundation by signing three appropriations bills into law in November, and we are carrying that momentum into the new year. This bipartisan, bicameral package reflects steady progress toward completing FY26 funding responsibly. It invests in priorities crucial to the American people: making our communities safer, supporting affordable and reliable energy, and responsibly managing vital resources. It also delivers critical community projects nationwide, along with investments in water infrastructure, ports, and flood control that protect localities and keep commerce moving. Developed through committee-led negotiations and thoughtful deliberation, this package demonstrates how an accountable process produces strong policy. I commend our Cardinals for their leadership in producing a measure that turns priorities into action and puts America first.”
Mike Johnson currently represents Louisiana’s 4th congressional district in Congress after replacing John Fleming in 2017. He previously served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2015 until his election to Congress in 2017. Johnson was born in Shreveport in 1972 and resides in Benton; he holds both a BA (1995) and JD (1998) from Louisiana State University.
The full text of the legislation is available online.
