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Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

RRepublicanLA-4 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance100
Avg: 96
Independence0
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone14
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency49
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
28
Total Statements
6
Floor Speeches
22
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 17Environment: 10Immigration: 9Trade: 7Labor: 7Agriculture: 6Defense: 6Crime & Justice: 6Veterans: 6Foreign Policy: 5Housing: 4Healthcare: 3Infrastructure: 2Israel: 2Climate: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 13Ceremonial: 6Bipartisan: 4Partisan Attack: 3Urgent: 1: 1

Statements (28)

Press Release2026-06-03
Speaker Johnson: If Democrats Actually Cared About Affordability, They Would Vote to Root Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Government

Speaker Johnson: If Democrats Actually Cared About Affordability, They Would Vote to Root Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Government WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted tax data that definitively shows the Working Families Tax…

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Press Release2026-05-29TaxesEnvironmentDefense
Speaker Johnson Hosts Awards Ceremony Honoring Community Leaders

Speaker Johnson Hosts Awards Ceremony Honoring Community Leaders WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Speaker Johnson hosted the "Spirit of Louisiana" Community Awards Ceremony in Bossier City, honoring Congressional Commendation recipients from Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. “This is something we…

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Press Release2026-05-21BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR6047HR1041
House Republicans Stand Up for America’s Veterans

House Republicans Stand Up for America’s Veterans WASHINGTON — This week, House Republicans passed two pieces of legislation supporting America’s veterans: the Veterans 2 nd amendment Protection Act – authored by Chairman Mike Bost, and the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits…

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Press Release2026-05-20BipartisanHousingHRES1299
House Passes Transformational Housing Affordability Legislation to Help Restore American Dream for Working Families

House Passes Transformational Housing Affordability Legislation to Help Restore American Dream for Working Families WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House voted to pass H. Res. 1299 , an amended version of the…

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Press Release2026-05-20Partisan AttackImmigrationForeign PolicyDefense
Speaker Johnson: House Housing Affordability Bill Will Increase Supply, Lower the Cost of Housing for Working Families

Speaker Johnson: House Housing Affordability Bill Will Increase Supply, Lower the Cost of Housing for Working Families WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans’ bipartisan efforts to lower the cost of housing for…

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Press Release2026-05-18CeremonialTaxesCivil Rights
Speaker Johnson Leads Nation in Prayer of Rededication

Speaker Johnson Leads Nation in Prayer of Rededication WASHINGTON — Yesterday at Rededicate 250, Speaker Johnson led thousands gathered on the National Mall in a prayer of rededication, acknowledging God’s providence over the past 250 years and seeking His blessing for the next 250. Watch Speaker…

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Press Release2026-05-15HealthcareTaxesDefenseHR8469
House Republicans Fully Fund Veterans Health Care Programs and Support Military Families

House Republicans Fully Fund Veterans Health Care Programs and Support Military Families WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 8469 , the FY27 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. “This legislation…

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Press Release2026-05-13ImmigrationHealthcareEnvironment
Speaker Johnson: There is Not a Single Democrat Who Believes Border Security or Immigration Enforcement Should Exist

Speaker Johnson: There is Not a Single Democrat Who Believes Border Security or Immigration Enforcement Should Exist WASHINGTON — This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed Republicans’ reconciliation bill to fund border security and immigration…

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Press Release2026-05-12TaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
Speaker Johnson Leads Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Fallen Officers

Speaker Johnson Leads Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Fallen Officers WASHINGTON — During National Police Week, Speaker Johnson hosted a candlelight vigil on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today to honor fallen police officers and commemorate their service to our local communities. Speaker Johnson was…

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Press Release2026-05-07
Speaker Johnson Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners

Speaker Johnson Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson announces the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. “A Moment at Cypress Black Bayou” by Maycie Howard 2026 Congressional Art…

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Press Release2026-05-07CeremonialTaxesTrade
Speaker Johnson at the National Day of Prayer: America is a Praying Nation

Speaker Johnson at the National Day of Prayer: America is a Praying Nation WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the National Day of Prayer, an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress in 1952. “As you…

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Press Release2026-04-30ImmigrationTaxesTrade
Speaker Johnson: Despite Our Historically Small Majority, House Republicans Continue to Deliver

Speaker Johnson: Despite Our Historically Small Majority, House Republicans Continue to Deliver WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson delivered remarks today after House Republicans ended the Democrat DHS shutdown and passed a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement and border security for 3 years…

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Press Release2026-04-26Bipartisan
Photo Release: Speaker Johnson Hosts His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for an Address to a…

Photo Release: Speaker Johnson Hosts His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for an Address to a Joint Meeting of Congress WASHINGTON —Yesterday, Speaker Johnson hosted His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern…

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Press Release2026-04-21Partisan AttackImmigrationClimateEnvironment
Speaker Johnson: House Republicans are Cutting Red Tape, Burdensome Regulations to Reestablish American Energy Dominance

Speaker Johnson: House Republicans are Cutting Red Tape, Burdensome Regulations to Reestablish American Energy Dominance WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House GOP Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans’ legislation this week to continue cutting red tape…

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Press Release2026-04-20TaxesCrime & Justice
Speaker Johnson Delivers Floor Remarks and Leads Moment of Silence for the Eight Children Senselessly Murdered in Shreveport

Speaker Johnson Delivers Floor Remarks and Leads Moment of Silence for the Eight Children Senselessly Murdered in Shreveport WASHINGTON — This evening, Speaker Johnson – joined by Rep. Cleo Fields, Leader Steve Scalise, and Rep. Clay Higgins – led a moment of silence for the eight children…

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Press Release2026-04-17ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
Working Families, Business Owners, and Their Employees All Benefit from Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts

Working Families, Business Owners, and Their Employees All Benefit from Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts WASHINGTON — Throughout this tax season, industry groups and advocacy organizations across the spectrum have highlighted in their own words what the Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts…

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Press Release2026-04-16EconomyTaxesLabor
Louisiana CPAs Confirm: Republicans’ Tax Cuts Have Delivered Bigger Refunds for Hardworking Families

Louisiana CPAs Confirm: Republicans’ Tax Cuts Have Delivered Bigger Refunds for Hardworking Families WASHINGTON — Last year, Republicans enacted the Working Families Tax Cuts, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), to prevent the largest tax increase in history, delivering…

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Press Release2026-04-15CeremonialTaxesLabor
Speaker Johnson: This Tax Day Means Lower Taxes, Bigger Refunds, and More Money in the Pockets of Hardworking Americans

Speaker Johnson: This Tax Day Means Lower Taxes, Bigger Refunds, and More Money in the Pockets of Hardworking Americans WASHINGTON — This morning, House Republicans hosted a press conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the transformational benefits of Republicans’ Working Families…

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Press Release2026-04-14ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
Speaker Johnson Delivers Remarks at the Days of Remembrance Ceremony, Presents Congressional Gold Medal to Family of U.S. Soldier Who Prosecuted Nazis

Speaker Johnson Delivers Remarks at the Days of Remembrance Ceremony, Presents Congressional Gold Medal to Family of U.S. Soldier Who Prosecuted Nazis WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson today delivered remarks at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s National Commemoration of the Days of…

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Press Release2026-04-03ImmigrationTaxesAgriculture
President Trump’s Budget Continues to Put America First

President Trump’s Budget Continues to Put America First 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,…

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Press Release2026-04-01Ceremonial
Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, Leader Jeffries Announce His Majesty, King Charles III, to Address a Joint Meeting of Congress

Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, Leader Jeffries Announce His Majesty, King Charles III, to Address a Joint Meeting of Congress WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, and Leader Jeffries today announced His Majesty King Charles III, The King of the United Kingdom…

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Press Release2026-04-01Partisan AttackImmigrationEnvironmentForeign Policy
Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune Statement on DHS Funding

Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune Statement on DHS Funding 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…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04CeremonialCrime & JusticeVeterans
HONORING SPECIAL AGENT EDEN HOLGUIN

HONORING SPECIAL AGENT EDEN HOLGUIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H2379] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2026 CONGRESS-BUNDESTAG/BUNDESRAT EXCHANGE

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2026 CONGRESS-BUNDESTAG/BUNDESRAT EXCHANGE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E99] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H231-H238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-01-03BipartisanImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
ELECTION OF SPEAKER

ELECTION OF SPEAKER Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)] [House] [Pages H2-H7] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ELECTION OF SPEAKER The…

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Floor Speech2023-09-26UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR4365HR4367
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4365, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4367, DEPARTMENT OF…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4365, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4367, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024... Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169,…

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Floor Speech2018-07-25HR5957
REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 5957

REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 5957 Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Page H7639] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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